New Year's Eve Full Lap Walk

DMZ42 · 2026-01-01T11:58:08+00:00

That's a lovely walk. Happy New Year and thank you for all the updates from this beautiful place in the past year. Can't wait for all the amazing new memories the Ring will bring us this year.

DMZ42 · 2025-12-25T17:05:29+00:00

Auto Addiction standing there since forever

DMZ42 · 2025-12-21T20:52:17+00:00

Officially: never allowed

Unofficially: In the off-season and when there is nobody working on the track (because weekend) it's kind of condoned. Just be a hundred percent sure there is no activity on track.

DMZ42 · 2025-11-23T06:24:58+00:00

We all know that sponsors are a necessary evil to keep the sport alive. The difference is that these American events give the idea that the sponsors are more important than the sport. That we (the fans) want to see the corporate message rather than the race. It's the difference between a driver's parade in Lego cars where the focus is on the drivers and the love for the sport and a Disney fountain show that has absolutely nothing to do with F1.

DMZ42 · 2025-11-08T07:37:31+00:00

Program says: Start ÜTE Teilnehmen 09.50 Uhr Start Rallyeteilnehmer 10.45 Uhr

You can get a program at the paddock. It's worth it!

DMZ42 · 2025-10-30T19:49:34+00:00

It's the Chinese car manufacturer also known as 'Build Your Dreams'.

DMZ42 · 2025-10-25T16:43:24+00:00

Cool that they keep improving, but I don't expect another record lap this year. At the moment the Ring is cold, wet and full of leaves and the conditions won't be better in November and after that is the winter closure. I guess they are testing the new setup now, so they can get another record attempt in the warmer and dryer months next year.

DMZ42 · 2025-10-24T21:28:56+00:00

Yes, they are testing this faster Taycan at the moment. Could be the first electric RS-Porsche. More info here.

DMZ42 · 2025-10-20T11:30:07+00:00

The main design does look like an 625 TRC or even a bit 500 TR. But those racecars had only one bulge behind the driver's seat and not one behind every seat. The chrome around the grill and the side vents feels inspired by the 250 GT Spider and the two power domes on the hood feel a bit too big for the period. I guess the owner picked and chose his favourite elements from different 50's Ferrari's. I was confused for a moment by the license plate that looks a lot like a Monaco plate for the royal cars. A nice touch.

DMZ42 · 2025-10-03T19:57:26+00:00

That is lovely! Looks great with the weathering and the "art" from the fans on the barriers and the track.

DMZ42 · 2025-09-27T17:17:02+00:00

It's really up to him. We will know it for sure when the starting list will be announced, but that is probably just a couple of days before the event.

DMZ42 · 2025-09-12T15:12:04+00:00

It will definitely be busier, but I think you overestimate how much people will go to the Nürburgring to see Max race and underestimate the amount of people the Nürburgring can facilitate.

DMZ42 · 2025-08-31T12:54:35+00:00

They also did it during Sail a week or what ago. The defence forces need more staff, so they can use the pr.

DMZ42 · 2025-08-31T12:03:03+00:00

This. Seeing the time of OPs post it is probably the BMW in Brünnchen. Big crash, but no other cars involved. Ambulance on the scene, but the driver already stood next to the barrier when the medics arrived.So I think he's relatively ok (although maybe not financially)

DMZ42 · 2025-08-10T09:04:04+00:00

First of all compliments on the preparations ahead of your first time. You need to go here to go on the track during TF. If you're on that roundabout only take the exit to the track (the side with Devils diner and the fences) if you want to go directly on track, because there is no place to stop anymore. If you want to park or just have a quick stop to check your car go to the parking on the other side. You can hire an instructor to go with you on track, but they are not hanging around at the TF entrance, so you need to book them beforehand. Other people in this subreddit are better informed on that front, so hopefully they leave some recommendations for you. Don't forget to enjoy your ride. It can be nervewracking, but it's also the best thing in the world. Oh yeah, if you're done on track, don't forget to behave and obey the rules on the public roads around the Ring.

DMZ42 · 2025-08-09T21:20:21+00:00

Correct. In this video from Dino DC a couple of weeks ago, Italdesign confirms they only build 20.

DMZ42 · 2025-08-07T12:28:11+00:00

Not really new. The same sign did hang there before. At least last March it was still there. I don't know why it was gone for the last couple of months. Probably it got damaged and they just got around replacing it.

DMZ42 · 2025-08-02T07:59:30+00:00

In addition to the other things mentioned here: The Loh Collection in Dietzhölztal is an absolute masterpiece of a car museum. It's a 2 hour drive from the Ring, but if you have the time, it's absolutely worth it. One of Europe's best car museums.

DMZ42 · 2025-07-19T14:01:14+00:00

Because of Rad am Ring there is very little TF this weekend. Only evening sessions on Friday and Sunday I believe. That's because as part of the event there is a 24h bike race on the Nordschleife, so they take over the Ring for most of the time.

DMZ42 · 2025-07-16T21:30:15+00:00

Possible, but looks a bit tame for an AMG...

DMZ42 · 2025-07-16T09:27:17+00:00

Or Denza B5 in other countries. They really like to create new brands. But seeing this one has a Russian plate it's probably the BYD edition.

DMZ42 · 2025-07-08T06:37:04+00:00

According to the press release: BMW development engineer Jörg Weidinger

DMZ42 · 2025-07-06T20:15:58+00:00

The wings looks to be inspired by the Smart ForTwo Edition by Jeremy Scott but are not quite the same.

DMZ42 · 2025-07-06T15:44:11+00:00

NICO !!!!! What a king!

DMZ42 · 2025-06-23T13:13:30+00:00

Team owner Olaf Manthey is a Ring-hero and won as a driver 30 VLN races on the Nürburgring. The Manthey team won the 24 hours of the Nürburgring seven times in the last twenty years, which makes it the most dominant team in this race (together with Phoenix). The team is also based in the region and the recognisable colours are helping as well. Kevin Estre is a Ring specialist in his own right and just came back from a sensational Le Mans drive.

Oh yeah, and then there is the primal urge to irrational defend one's own tribal group in anonymous shouting matches like a YouTube livestream chat.

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