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Nürburgring Nordschleife
The Nürburgring, known as simply "the Ring"
by enthusiasts, is the name of a famous road
racing circuit for autos or motorcycles in
Germany, of which there are several
configurations.
Only the shorter, modern 1980s version called
GP-Strecke is nowadays used by major and
international racing events. Yet, the older,
much longer version of the Ring called
Nordschleife, built in the 1920s around the
village and medieval castle of Nürburg in the
Eifel mountains, is widely considered the
toughest and most demanding purposed-built
race track in the world, nicknamed The Green
Hell.
The Nordschleife has remained a one-way
public toll-road for over 70 years. At a
slightly reduced length of 20.8 km (13
miles), training lessons and touring car
endurance racing, but at other times it is
open to anyone with a road legal car or
motorcycle. This Nürburgring is a popular
attraction for many driving and riding
enthusiasts from all over the world, because
of its history and the considerable challenge
it still provides. Accidents are common, and
everyone considering driving round the
Nordschleife should familiarize themselves
with rules that apply, as well as the "do's"
and "don'ts". Source:
Wikipedia.
See also: our ring site
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