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| The Nürburgring (Nuerburgring) is a 13-mile road circuit for cars or bikes in ]. Formerly a ] circuit it is currently a one-way public toll-road with no speed limit, usually in use it is sometimes open to the public and there is around one death a week. At its most challenging, with around 172 corners, it was considered the toughest and most demanding of race tracks in the world, "the green hell". | The Nürburgring (Nuerburgring) is a 13-mile road circuit for cars or bikes in ]. Formerly a ] circuit it is currently a one-way public toll-road with no speed limit, usually in use it is sometimes open to the public and there is around one death a week. At its most challenging, with around 172 corners, it was considered the toughest and most demanding of race tracks in the world, "the green hell". | ||
| Originally built as a both a race track and for testing, the Nurburgring was the German Grand Prix circuit until 1976 (with a one year break at ] in 1971). Construction of the track began in September 1925 - there was a single 17.5 mile circuit of 6.7 metres in width. It could be split into two sections - Sudschleife (4.8 miles) and Nordschleife (14 miles). The first race took place on June 19, 1927 and the first German Grand Prix a month later. |
Originally built as a both a race track and for testing, the Nurburgring was the German Grand Prix circuit until 1976 (with a one year break at ] in 1971). Construction of the track began in September 1925 - there was a single 17.5 mile circuit of 6.7 metres in width. It could be split into two sections - Sudschleife (4.8 miles) and Nordschleife (14 miles). The first race took place on June 19, 1927 and the first German Grand Prix a month later. Many memorable races took place at the circuit, featuring the talents of 'Ringmeisters' such as ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ]. By 1976 however, following the accident of ], the track was unable to meet the increasing safety requirements and was also deemed unsuitable for the burgeoning television market. | ||
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The Nürburgring (Nuerburgring) is a 13-mile road circuit for cars or bikes in Germany. Formerly a Formula One circuit it is currently a one-way public toll-road with no speed limit, usually in use it is sometimes open to the public and there is around one death a week. At its most challenging, with around 172 corners, it was considered the toughest and most demanding of race tracks in the world, "the green hell".
Originally built as a both a race track and for testing, the Nurburgring was the German Grand Prix circuit until 1976 (with a one year break at Hockenheim in 1971). Construction of the track began in September 1925 - there was a single 17.5 mile circuit of 6.7 metres in width. It could be split into two sections - Sudschleife (4.8 miles) and Nordschleife (14 miles). The first race took place on June 19, 1927 and the first German Grand Prix a month later. Many memorable races took place at the circuit, featuring the talents of 'Ringmeisters' such as Rudolf Caracciola, Tazio Nuvolari, Bernd Rosemeyer, Alberto Ascari, Juan Manuel Fangio, Stirling Moss, John Surtees and Jackie Stewart. By 1976 however, following the accident of Niki Lauda, the track was unable to meet the increasing safety requirements and was also deemed unsuitable for the burgeoning television market.