Nürburgring's track and field officials announced Thursday that motorcycles would be banned from participating in the travel circle on Nordschleife, an unprecedented move in the history of the open track.
The German track sanctions agency said safety remains the most important focus and that after in-depth analysis of the interaction between cars and motorcycles in the 12.94-mile cycle, some difficult decisions must be made, such as Facebook Post As revealed. These decisions are also considered to be the annual open day for motorcyclists in Nürburgring (called anglassen), which is quickly approaching.
“The different driving dynamics of two-wheel and four-wheeled motorcycles pose a risk of misunderstanding, especially for motorcycle riders. In the future, everyone will be strictly separated, and the driving experience of cars and motorcycles is safer. At the same time, we Reorganizations and expanded our offer to motorcyclists,” the announcement reads.
The ban on motorcyclists only applies to open track conferences, called the travel circle. These track days can be opened to the public as long as certain exhaust noise and safety regulations are met, and have long been the backbone of Nurburgring's equal racing history. However, the travel circle has become a tragic number many times: a famous crash occurred at a travel conference, where a ring died routinely, seven others were in the hospital, and two Goodyears were in the city. Employees died on the 2023 private manufacturer test date.
This dangerous dynamic can only be improved by the presence of the motorcyclist. Video evidence of track regulars like Youtuber Misha Charoudin shows consistent close calls with two-wheeler riders on Nordschleife. last year, Roads and tracks A particularly close call is covered in the loop between the fast-moving Porsche and Ducati riders, another sign that these near-disparities are common. Motorcycles and cars are more mobility, often suppressed by traction and rider courage, leaving riders in a vulnerable position on nearly 13 miles of track.
However, motorcycles are not prohibited from using nürburgrgring as a whole. Track and field officials are trying to expand the availability of motorcycle riders by adding two rounds of exclusive Grand Prix dates. While Nordschleife is undoubtedly the most famous part of Tarmac, the Nurburgring venue also hosts a 3.2-mile Grand Prix track that will be open in 38 individual dates for two-round travel circles. These GP track and field travel dates will have specific paragraphs and only motorcycles can help riders adhere to a more unified racing line. Additionally, motorcycle-specific activities on Nordschleife will continue.
“Motorcyclists can continue to experience Nordschleife's framework during professionally organized training for a safe yet intense Nordic experience,” the track official said.
This development is disappointing for motorcyclists who have long enjoyed fairness in Green Hell, but it will remain to be seen if this decision improves annual safety statistics. The oil spill, the speed of rapid overtaking and the atmosphere of general unpredictability make the prospect of riding North Schleef daunting, but we suspect many two-wheeled regulars will be seriously missed. Motorcyclists with season passes can honor their surplus value on GP tracks or return the pass at the information center in Nurburgring, track officials said.
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