Nordschleife
The Nordschleife at the Nürburgring racetrack in Germany, also known as the Green Hell, is one of the most famous racetracks in the world. With 20.832 km of winding and undulating roads through some breathtaking scenery in the Eifel area of Germany, the course with 73 turns is also where many vehicle manufacturers turn to in order to test and prove the handling of their vehicles. It is also the scene of a 24 hour sport car race. The reverence for this location comes from the twisty nature of the circuit, which also contains enormous variations in altitude with some exhilarating steep sections, with almost no run-off areas on the corners. As the guide said, it is closer to a drive on a closed, one-way country road than a modern race track. For an Australian car fan living in Germany, it would be inexcusable to miss an excursion to this gem. It has taken me 3 years to take my BMW here to unleash its full potential around this circuit. Ok, perhaps more like gingerly tip-toeing around the ...