VLN Test 2016 Day 1 photos and video

Today the Nuerburgring’s racing season officially started, with a very public test day on the GP circuit, and a thoroughly unannounced BMW M6 GT3 test session on the old Northloop.……

Watching this video will make you want more Nürburgring…

It’s that time of the year again, when the Nürburgring is opening its doors, setting out its metaphorical stall and making sure that everybody knows just what’s on the menu……

Industry testing resumes at the Nordschleife – with limits

After Monday’s excitement with Porsche throwing a 2016 GT3R around the Nordschleife, it should be no surprise that the Nürburgring is getting back up to speed this week. In fact,……

The Nürburgring is OPEN… and Porsche just sent a GT3R for a lap

It’s been a long time coming, but finally the ‘Ring is open again. After extensive modifications at Flugplatz and Brünnchen, the FIA have inspected the circuit. While the official announcement might……

More aggressive rumble-strip added to Brünnchen exit

The Nordschleife is getting ready to show a new year’s worth of visitor just how difficult a racetrack can be. Yes, Youtubers rejoice, novices beware: Brünnchen has a new rumble-strip,……

FIRST LOOK: Cayman GT4 Clubsports ready for delivery!

Sitting in my office yesterday lunchtime, considering food, watching the snowflakes swirling past the window, I hear the bark of a flat-six starting up. A mini-crescendo that tails off quickly……

Alzen brothers combine forces for 2016 VLN campaign

The Alzen brothers are a constant in the world of VLN racing. But interestingly enough, Jürgen and Uwe haven’t worked together on a full season since their Porsche 996 Turbo……

2016 N24 to be streamed FREE for 26-hours

German broadcaster RTL Nitro has signed a deal to stream the 2016 Nürburgring 24-hour race in it’s entirety for the first time ever. The official press release (in German) cites that the……

VIDEO: EPIC last-lap battle from 2006 Fiesta ST Cup

If you’ve not seen this video yet, sit down and grab a cup of tea/coffee/whatever and get comfy. Ten years ago I featured this on the front-page of BTG and……

DMSB release NEW 2016 Nordschleife Permit rules

If you want to race on the world’s longest and most dangerous permanent racetrack, it’s not as simple as picking up your racing license and driving over to the ‘Ring.……