Nurburgring Bans Lap Records - Top Speed
The incident prompted the establishment of speed restrictions on several sections of the track, including a 124-mph limit at the Flugplatz, Antoniusbuche, and Schwedenkreuz corners. The Dottinger Hohe section is now under a 155-mph limit. Nurburgring management says it will review the restrictions by the end of the year. The limits effectively make any record attempt null-and void – Koenigsegg says its One:1 will do upwards of 186 mph in the 155-mph-limited sections, neutering any hopes of using 100 percent of the car’s capabilities. The Nurburgring is traditionally considered one of the most challenging and hazardous tracks in the world. It’s believed that an average of three to 12 fatalities occur there every single year, with former TV-presenter Jeremy Clarkson speculating that the track has claimed over 200 lives over the years. Granted, most of the deaths occur during public sessions where inexperienced drivers are out on track, rather than during sanctioned race events. That would make the accident that occurred earlier this year an outlier, as it involved both a pro driver and harm to spectators. Source: www.topspeed.com
