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The Nurburgring.

An awesome 20km track notoriously known in the motor racing community as being a technically difficult and well as physically draining race track. Does not help that its also one of the most dangerous track in the world.

Rumours has it that at least 1, die on the track every year. There is very little room for errors as the track is not so wide. There is the famous “Niki Lauda” corner where he suffered serious burns………All these which i suppose fuels it legend and makes it even more compiling for speed fans.

So what am i doing there ?? To watch a race of course !  No guts to go out on the track. Am extremely afraid of speed. I rather take a bus. :)

You have to know the track very well to get a good time here……Playstation 3′s Gran Tourismo will help…..

The winning car for the day’s 4 hour race.

I think she is faster than most of the men there that day. Who says racing aren’t for the fairer sex. They can even do better !!

Seriously, the only women spectators are there to support their boyfriends or husbands or brothers.

6 cars in a garage and 2 garages share a pump. It will be a big squeeze during pit time…….

See how close the spectators are to the cars ? In most other races, try getting to the pit. Your will be turned away the moment you even think about it. Its different here, you can get up close to the cars, the drivers…….which i think adds to its appeal.

“You take care of the tyres…..i will do the rest”

Danny owns European Speed Club. A exclusive race company that teaches you everything you need to know and makes it fun at the same time !

See where you go if you make a mistake ? very narrow tracks. This is one of the few areas where you can watch the race for free. Its just before the famous “Niki Lauda” corner.

Not everyone is interested though !!!

Relax before the race…….there is even time for couple bonding :)

That smile, he did really well for the day :)

…….trust me, its a real dog…….. Me had fun at Nurburgring !!!

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  1. June 26, 2012

    Looks like you had a good time at the track :) Very nice pictures!

    • June 26, 2012

      yup ! had a taxi ride…..it really freaked me out !! could not stop shaking like a hip hop dancer after that for a couple of hours :)

  2. June 27, 2012

    Nice pictures… this is the same F1 track, right?

  3. June 28, 2012

    This is the type of blogging I like to do too. :) Nice job! Loved “learning” about the race and spectators.

    • June 28, 2012

      Well, we can meet next time and we can do the same together ! :)

  4. June 28, 2012

    I love this track and the races that are held here. It is one of the oldest tracks in the world, and one of the longest. The 24hr race provides alot of action, so I’m quite happy that you got the opportunity to witness it. It’s an awesome place. :D

    • June 28, 2012

      Awesome it is, but its not the 24 hour race that i am at….will have plan for it again next year :)

      • June 29, 2012

        Ok, I’m sure you had a blast at all that you went anyway. :)

  5. June 28, 2012

    Wow that looks like so much fun!
    The green dude is cool too.

    Katie
    http://katieraspberry.wordpress.com/2012/06/05/how-to-get-traffic/

    • June 28, 2012

      hehe, i think the team sold the advertisement slot on the car to the green guy. when it comes to cars, everything is commercialized……even the taxi rides !

  6. June 28, 2012

    I’m with you: No guts, no glory, but at least I’m alive!

    Beautiful pix…
    :)

  7. June 28, 2012

    Nice pics and what looks like a great day altogether, something I want to try one day :-)

  8. June 28, 2012

    If a picture says a thousand words, I make that twenty-two thousand words there; otherwise, nothing much was said.

  9. June 28, 2012

    looks like a intense and exciting day, totally cool

  10. June 28, 2012

    Thanks for sharing your blog about Nurburgring. It is hard that it is almost here from June 30 until July 1. I love the interesting mix of a Formula 1 atmosphere and festival mood. Best par : Entry is free! http://www.segmation.wordpress.com

    • June 28, 2012

      I think if its a formula 1 event, we will be paying like crazy… heard the most expensive tickets are like a few thousands euros !

  11. June 28, 2012

    I heart fast cars!!!!!!! I wanna ride one! Awesome captured moments!

  12. June 28, 2012

    Loving the pics, especially the ones of the pit lane. You’ve really captured the spirit of the day and the people involved. I’m hoping to go there next year for the F1 so if there’s anything to look out for (apart from the cars and the drivers obv!) let me know! I went to the Monaco F1 race last year and sat on Le Rocher and the sound and whole atmosphere was amazing – I had a great view of the track apart from a bit being blocked by an inconsiderate tree that had decided to grow in front of me!

    • June 28, 2012

      I will be going to the Singapore F1 this coming September. Will look out for any blocking trees ! :)

  13. June 28, 2012

    Reblogged this on HakesPlace.

  14. June 28, 2012

    Amazing subject and photos.A great post. Jalal Micael.

  15. June 28, 2012

    Nice picture & momment

  16. June 28, 2012

    Reblogged this on Grand Prix Community.

  17. June 28, 2012

    Nurburgring, knew it only from Gran Turismo Games, even to spell it is hard for me..haha..nice race day..

  18. June 28, 2012

    I’m very envious of you! I’ve wanted to visit the Green Hell for a long time. I’ll get to the ‘ring someday. If you are into automotive lifestyle, you’ll likely enjoy my blog, I hope you get the chance to check it out.

    • June 28, 2012

      Just checked out hungry4horsepower !! Nissans and Ken Block are my favorites !!

  19. June 28, 2012

    Sweet pictures! That was one of my favorite tracks from when I used to play gran turismo all the time. Ive always wanted to watch a race at the real place though!

    • June 28, 2012

      You should if you are in the area! Like segmation said, its free for the small races. :)

      • July 1, 2012

        That’s awesome! If I ever get to go to Germany, I’ll keep that in mind! :D

      • July 1, 2012

        haha…dont forget…there is still the Hockenheimring !!

  20. June 28, 2012

    nice post :)

  21. June 28, 2012

    Nice post. And great to see some racing coverage from this amazing track.
    I’ll look forward to reading your next post.
    Regards.

    • June 28, 2012

      Hmmm…the next racing post could be in sept, when i go to the singapore f1 gp !!

  22. June 28, 2012

    i love the narration:):):)

    • June 28, 2012

      you meant the senseless blabbering ? I wrote what came to mind :)

  23. June 28, 2012

    There are some awesome photos here! I hope you had a great time :)

  24. NS #
    June 28, 2012

    Absolutely loved the candid shots. Have never been to a car race before. Now, I’d love to !!

  25. June 28, 2012

    Great photos of race day. Looks like a fun time.

  26. paul #
    June 28, 2012

    Hi,

    So glad you posted this. Really a amazing photos.

    B-Tracking

    Thanks

  27. Ann #
    June 28, 2012

    Amazing photos! I loved all of them. One fact I liked about this race is that they actually let you come close to the cars. I haven’t seen this anywhere else. Looks like you had a fun time there! :)

    • June 28, 2012

      Good to know you like the pictures. Thanks ! yup and its…..free entry !! what a blast !

  28. June 28, 2012

    What a treat your blog is for a Speeddemon.

    • June 28, 2012

      wow…looks like i need to get NIK HDR EFex Pro!!

      • June 29, 2012

        I love the program, as a matter of fact i like all the NIK suite of apps. Try them free for 30 days but be prepared ;you’ll want to keep them once you try them.

      • June 29, 2012

        am only using aperture 3 now….maybe i will hehe

  29. June 28, 2012

    One of the Road Race tracks I never had the pleasure to drive, but always wished I had. GReat photos, thank you.

    • June 28, 2012

      you must be speed crazy too !! :) check out the nurburgring calendar…..there must be something for you :)

      • June 29, 2012

        Back in the 1970s I designed, built and raced my own Formula Ford single seater races cars. Love racing, but now in my sixties am a viewer.

      • June 29, 2012

        Wow. have to google you now :)

      • June 30, 2012

        Put some photos of the cars on my blog yesterday entitles A “Novel” Life – Part 1 Motor Racing

      • July 1, 2012

        Thats nice of you !

  30. June 28, 2012

    Awesome pictures! I love that you captured what was going on besides the race as well.

    • June 28, 2012

      Thanks…trying to look around…..since the track is 20km…. so you see the car….once every 9 mins……Zzzz :)

  31. June 28, 2012

    ok sippp

  32. June 29, 2012

    I would LOVE to go here! It’s on my bucket list, what great photos!

  33. June 29, 2012

    Looks like a great time. Congrats on being freshly pressed.

  34. June 29, 2012

    Photographs are great and real but the dog seems to be unreal!

    • June 29, 2012

      i thought so too then….until it moved to get a better sleeping position. :)

  35. June 29, 2012

    Oh boy, this is like the mother and father of all racing tracks around the world! A visit to this place is right up there on my bucket-list. Lovely pictures, thanks for sharing them here.

    • June 29, 2012

      maybe even grandfather and grandmother too ! This place has such a rich history…..of accidents….

  36. June 29, 2012

    Reblogged this on Two, Four, Six, Or Ten – My Automotive Life and commented:
    Great images and story from a day of action at The ‘Ring.

  37. June 29, 2012

    Fantastic snapshots!! I want to go to there… This is definitely on my list of “must go” places!

  38. June 29, 2012

    Nice pictures mate, though I would dub the Isle of Man as the most dangerous track in the world, with a death a year since they started however many years ago as well as only having 1 week of racing there each year. :-)

    • June 29, 2012

      Indeed its a daunting track…. Cannot imagine how they designed the track in the past….so dangerous!! :)

  39. June 29, 2012

    Nice Article

  40. June 29, 2012

    Reblogged this on Elev in Romania and commented:
    Yiu have to try this…

  41. June 30, 2012

    I got lot fun looking at the pictures. I wish i could go there.

  42. Gilberto #
    July 1, 2012

    Great pictures

  43. July 1, 2012

    Reblogged this on easyhomemaking and commented:
    hmm.. looks yummy! TFS the recipe :)

  44. July 2, 2012

    Reblogged this on Bmshelby28's Blog and commented:
    Wow…now i can appreciate how God created nature..such a verygood pics to share..interesting!!:

  45. July 6, 2012

    Reblogged this on Roshan's Blog ♥ and commented:
    Awesome..love it

  46. Av #
    July 8, 2012

    aah. the ‘ring. I have to go and drive there once. its on my bucket list. its scary i know..maybe that’s what attracts me. Nice pix there mate!

  47. Av #
    July 8, 2012

    i’ve driven a NASCAR on Talladega once. that is scary in its own way. you can check it out here -> http://codereddy.wordpress.com/2008/11/01/i-drive-at-270-kph-in-a-nascar/

  48. July 29, 2012

    Great pictures of a historic race course! I come from a little town close by and the ‘Ring’ is a must for every friend coming from abroad!!

    • July 29, 2012

      Have you driven on the “ring” ? Leaving so close, i can imagine the “itch” the drop by the ring everyday !

      • July 29, 2012

        Yes, many times even with snow…great experience..
        the museum is awesome, too!!

      • July 29, 2012

        yes, many times, even with snow…
        the museum is awesome, too!!

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