Nurburging & Nordschleife

The Nurburgring is technically the name for the 4.56km long Grand Prix next to the original circuit - The Nordschleife.   Racing began in 1927 but the nature of the circuit was ultimately seen as unsuitable for competitive racing in the 1980's.  The circuit, built in the 1920's, originally over 28km (now 20.8km) long, is probably the most challenging circuit in the world.  Its length combined with changes in altitude (300m overall), with 1 in 6 gradients along the route and the remarkable challenge of 174 corners on a single lap, make this an extreme test for man and machine.

For us, the analogy with business and organisational challenge is very strong with motor racing and the Nordschleife specifically.  Excitingly, you can drive the circuit as a member of the general public in your own car for the payment of a fee.  Or, hire a circuit taxi to give you the lap of a lifetime.  Experienced drivers still find the lap a challenge.

You may have seen Jeremy Clarkson and the Top Gear team on one of their many visits to the circuit hosted by local circuit taxi driver, racing driver and enthusiast Sabine Schmitz.

Nobody, no matter how experienced, ever forgets the challenge of a visit to the Nurburging and Nordschleife.