The 'Ring can be a dangerous place. It isn't about lap times, it's about having fun and letting others have their fun in whatever vehicle they choose. If everyone shows a little respect we can all enjoy ourselves and go home smiling.
The last F1 GP was on 1st August 1976, the year of Lauda's terrible crash approaching Bergwerk. The race was won by James Hunt, averaging around 7:24 for each of the 14 laps ... and the start was wet!
Lap records:
Nordschleife plus south curve (1.2 miles longer)
Formula 1 Clay Regazzoni Ferrari 7:06.4 119.8 mph German GP 1975
Bike Marco Lucchinelli Suzuki 500 8:22.2 101.7 mph German GP 1980
Nordschleife
Record Stefan Bellof Porsche 956 6:25.80 1983
Group C Derek Bell Porsche 956 6:25.91 120.7 mph 1,000 km Renner 1985
Production Robert Neam Caterham 7 7:55.21 1999
Bike Helmut Daehne Honda RC30 7:49.70 1993
"Nothing gave me more satisfaction than to win at the Nurburgring, and yet, I was always afraid. When I left home for the German Grand Prix I always used to pause at the end of the driveway and take a long look back." Jackie Stewart
