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 !!!
urbanarchiver 
Looks like you had a good time at the track 🙂 Very nice pictures!
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 🙂
Nice pictures… this is the same F1 track, right?
yup :)….but only part of the track which is new 🙂
This is the type of blogging I like to do too. 🙂 Nice job! Loved “learning” about the race and spectators.
Well, we can meet next time and we can do the same together ! 🙂
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. 😀
Awesome it is, but its not the 24 hour race that i am at….will have plan for it again next year 🙂
Ok, I’m sure you had a blast at all that you went anyway. 🙂
Wow that looks like so much fun!
The green dude is cool too.
Katie
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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 !
I’m with you: No guts, no glory, but at least I’m alive!
Beautiful pix…
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Yeh !! slow buses are what we like best ! *Glup
Nice pics and what looks like a great day altogether, something I want to try one day 🙂
*thumbs up !
If a picture says a thousand words, I make that twenty-two thousand words there; otherwise, nothing much was said.
Thanks, i try to write less…tend to go overboard. hehe
looks like a intense and exciting day, totally cool
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
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 !
I heart fast cars!!!!!!! I wanna ride one! Awesome captured moments!
I used to think like this till I had the taxi ride ! 🙂
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!
I will be going to the Singapore F1 this coming September. Will look out for any blocking trees ! 🙂
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Amazing subject and photos.A great post. Jalal Micael.
Thank you !
Nice picture & momment
Thanks !
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Nurburgring, knew it only from Gran Turismo Games, even to spell it is hard for me..haha..nice race day..
You know…..i just went out to buy GT5….hahaha
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.
Just checked out hungry4horsepower !! Nissans and Ken Block are my favorites !!
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!
You should if you are in the area! Like segmation said, its free for the small races. 🙂
That’s awesome! If I ever get to go to Germany, I’ll keep that in mind! 😀
haha…dont forget…there is still the Hockenheimring !!
nice post 🙂
Nice post. And great to see some racing coverage from this amazing track.
I’ll look forward to reading your next post.
Regards.
Hmmm…the next racing post could be in sept, when i go to the singapore f1 gp !!
i love the narration:):):)
you meant the senseless blabbering ? I wrote what came to mind 🙂
There are some awesome photos here! I hope you had a great time 🙂
I did ! Thanks ! weather was perfect too !
Nice post
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Absolutely loved the candid shots. Have never been to a car race before. Now, I’d love to !!
Thanks ! and nice post of Singapore and India !
Great photos of race day. Looks like a fun time.
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Hi,
So glad you posted this. Really a amazing photos.
B-Tracking
Thanks
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! 🙂
Good to know you like the pictures. Thanks ! yup and its…..free entry !! what a blast !
What a treat your blog is for a Speeddemon.
wow…looks like i need to get NIK HDR EFex Pro!!
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.
am only using aperture 3 now….maybe i will hehe
One of the Road Race tracks I never had the pleasure to drive, but always wished I had. GReat photos, thank you.
you must be speed crazy too !! 🙂 check out the nurburgring calendar…..there must be something for you 🙂
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.
Wow. have to google you now 🙂
Put some photos of the cars on my blog yesterday entitles A “Novel” Life – Part 1 Motor Racing
Thats nice of you !
Awesome pictures! I love that you captured what was going on besides the race as well.
Thanks…trying to look around…..since the track is 20km…. so you see the car….once every 9 mins……Zzzz 🙂
ok sippp
I would LOVE to go here! It’s on my bucket list, what great photos!
THanks !! You should, fantastic experience i had.
Looks like a great time. Congrats on being freshly pressed.
Photographs are great and real but the dog seems to be unreal!
i thought so too then….until it moved to get a better sleeping position. 🙂
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.
maybe even grandfather and grandmother too ! This place has such a rich history…..of accidents….
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Great images and story from a day of action at The ‘Ring.
Thank you for reposting. Itching to go back….
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Very nice!
Fantastic snapshots!! I want to go to there… This is definitely on my list of “must go” places!
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. 🙂
Indeed its a daunting track…. Cannot imagine how they designed the track in the past….so dangerous!! 🙂
Nice Article
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Yiu have to try this…
I got lot fun looking at the pictures. I wish i could go there.
Great pictures
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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!
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/
an oval !!! its just as dangerous codereddy !
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!!
Have you driven on the “ring” ? Leaving so close, i can imagine the “itch” the drop by the ring everyday !
Yes, many times even with snow…great experience..
the museum is awesome, too!!
yes, many times, even with snow…
the museum is awesome, too!!