The Nurburgring Has Finally Lifted Its Speed Restrictions

Manufacturers and racers can once again attack the legendary Nordschleife at full throttle
The Nurburgring Has Finally Lifted Its Speed Restrictions

After receiving the go ahead from the International Automobile Federation (FIA) and the German motor sport association (DMSB), the Nurburgring has finally taken the decision to remove the speed limits that were imposed last summer.

The speed limits were initially introduced after Jann Mardenborough’s horrific accident at last year’s VLN Endurance race. At the incredibly quick Flugplatz corner, Mardenborough’s Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 became airborne, flipping over the protective fence and landing in a spectator’s area. One person was killed with four others injured. Both the FIA and DMSB recognised that the iconic circuit required major safety improvements.

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Thankfully, the Nordschleife now complies with the mandatory international and national safety regulations. ‘Metallic fences’ have been added to high-risk corners to add ‘additional FIA lines of protection’, and a restricted zone for spectators has been implemented at the super fast Schwedenkreuz section. A whole 500 metres of track surface at the Flugplatz and Quiddelbacher Höhe sections has also been completely reworked.

The speed limits were not popular with drivers or with manufacturers, so this is good news for competitors taking part at the first VLN race of the 2016 season on 2 April. The circuit is also open for vehicle testing, so perhaps we’ll finally get to see the Koenigsegg One:1 go after the Porsche 918’s incredible time of 6m 57s.

Source: nuerburgring.de

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Anonymous

I think in a world of forcefully imposing safety in motoring, we should have at least something dangerous. For the thrill, you know. People know the risks and they take them, who is authorized to take that away?

03/31/2016 - 14:57 |
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Anonymous

Another reason to attend ct nuerburgring car meet

03/31/2016 - 15:04 |
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Anonymous

My e30 only goes 190kph…

03/31/2016 - 15:35 |
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03/31/2016 - 16:33 |
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InjunS2K

Well, it’s not like I could’ve broken them anyways XD

03/31/2016 - 19:51 |
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Mickey Mouse

Christian von Koenigsegg: Let the show go on!

03/31/2016 - 20:31 |
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Ofitus 21

FULL SPEED AHEAD

03/31/2016 - 20:54 |
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03/31/2016 - 21:08 |
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Then we will get a new first place

03/31/2016 - 22:05 |
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