Rain is over, grip is gone
First, some video drivers are frequent visitors to the Nurburgring. However, not all are professionals. Most of these drivers enjoy a day on “Green Hell” during the Touristenfahrten, or “public driving”, sessions. The German government considers the Nurburgring Nordschleife a public toll road. Any street-legal vehicle can make a lap on the famous course for $40. You can drive as fast as possible on the Nurburgring Nordschleife, as there is no speed limit . Even the most experienced driver can be caught off guard by that combination of speed and a wet track.
The Nurburgring Nordschleife, in dry conditions, is an extremely difficult circuit. It requires intense concentration and some memorization of each of the 160 turns that take place over 12.9 miles. The track is fast and not easy to navigate. Weather conditions can change quickly, so it is possible for a quarter to be flooded with rain while the remainder is dry and sunny. Although there have been some safety improvements made, including new barriers and stations for emergency vehicles and marshals, it still needs to be considered safe. Open driving days require that those paying the toll to access the track also pay for any damage done. All fees associated with towing services must be paid by all parties. It is illegal to fail to report an accident on the track or with another vehicle. These rules and regulations are designed to provide a safe environment for everyone who visits the track.
The video did not show any cars or barriers being damaged, so most drivers only had a short embarrassing moment. It’s also quite shocking to see how many BMWs drift sideways. This is illegal on the Nurburgring Nordschleife.