Nurburgring opens to public
Nurburgring's Nordschleife and Grand Prix track open for public trackdays again
The Nurburgring opens for business again this weekend, with the world-famous Nordschleife available for public and tourist laps from Sunday March 15. A fortnight later the Ring's Grand Prix track joins it, with dedicated tourist sessions for the first time.
Just like the Nordschleife, it operates as a public toll road so German Highway Code applies and police are able to prosecute dangerous driving. Unlike the 13-mile Ring, though, it boasts long run-off areas and gravel traps to try and ensure mishaps don't end up expensively nestled in the Armco.
It costs 30 euros (just over £28) for 20 minutes around the 3.2-mile track, which has seven left-hand bends and ten right-handers. It will be open for 28 days during 2009, with more details available at the official Ring website.
Click here to view evo's video of some serious stuff going around the Nordschleife...
