NÜRBURGRING (GERMANY) – year 1927

NÜRBURGRING (GERMANY) – year 1927

Undoubtedly, the most fragmented racetrack was built in 1927 year in Germany at the foot of Nürburg Castle. Experts say, that remembering the route of the entire track is beyond human capacity. Manfred von Brauchitsch podaje 176 turns. Route, has not been changed since its inception, measures 22,65 km and requires constant concentration of attention, frequent gear changes and reliable, durable car. The Nürburgring specialist was Rudolf Caracciola, who has won five times here, one lap took approx 10 minutes. While the first winner on this track, Otto Merz, reached in 1927 year average speed 102,0 km / h when driving a Mercedes, Jim Clark driving the Lotus in 1965 year, he traveled the route at an average speed 160,6 km/h. Travel speeds on this track are constantly increasing.