On 18 May 1947, the first motorcycle racing event took place at the Nuremberg street circuit that ran around a 360 m (390 yd) long grandstand, called the Zeppelinhaupttribüne or simply the Steintribüne. In 1950, the name Norisring was chosen for the venue in a competition to win a light motorcycle.[1] Motorcycle racing events remained central to the circuit until 1957, as six motorcycle manufacturers were based in Nuremberg at the time, but a crisis in the industry led to no racing events taking place in 1958 and 1959.[1][2]
Although automobile racing events were held at the circuit as early as 1948 and on its revival in 1960, they would only become the venue's primary focus after the Norisring Trophy was introduced in 1967. During the 1970s and 1980s, sports prototype racing was popular at the Norisring and motorcycle racing events were abandoned after 1976.[1][2] The World Sportscar Championship events that took place in 1986 and 1987 each attracted more than 100,000 spectators to the circuit.[2] After the 1980s, the venue switched its primary focus to touring car racing. In 2000, the premier Germany-based touring car series was revived under the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters moniker and the annual Norisringrennen became the circuit's most important event.
The Norisringrennen traditionally takes place halfway through the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters season in late June or early July. The race, which regularly attracts between 100,000 and 140,000 spectators to the circuit, is considered a highlight of the touring car series, as fans get closer to the action and the drivers than on modern venues.[3] Since 2015, there has been one race on Saturday and one race on Sunday.[3]
After the beginning of the 2020 season was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Norisringrennen was planned to take place in mid-July as the season opener, but it was eventually cancelled in accordance with the restrictions on public events in Nuremberg.[4] As the 2021 season began in late June, it was known that the Norisringrennen would not take place during the summer, but by the end of July the circuit was confirmed as the venue for the season finale in October for the first time in its history.[5] In 2022, the Norisringrennen returned to its traditional spot in the race calendar, and a round of the TCR Europe Touring Car Series was run in support of the main event for the first time.[6][7]
Due to its proximity to the Dutzendteich lake and its location inside a large city, the Norisring has been compared to the Circuit de Monaco.[8]
Layout
Different configurations were used in the early years of the circuit, including figure-8 layouts. Until 1972, the track length varied between 2 km (1.2 mi) and 4 km (2.5 mi), before being permanently set to 2.300 km (1.429 mi). The start-finish straight in front of the central grandstand, the Steintribüne, leads to a right-hand sweeper, followed by a left-hand U-turn that is located near the Grundig tower and called the Grundigkehre. After the U-turn, the track heads back to the Steintribüne via a left-hand sweeper, with the Schöller-S right-left chicane placed between the sweeper and the back straight. This is the place where cars often touch the outside wall. After a right-hand kink, a left-hand U-turn called the Dutzendteichkehre leads back to the main straight via a flat-out left-hand kink.
The Norisring is laid out on streets that are otherwise used for public traffic. The construction of the circuit begins two weeks before the race weekend. It includes installing 7 km (4.3 mi) of crash barriers, 6 km (3.7 mi) of catch fencing and several temporary stands. After the race weekend, the equipment is removed from the area within a week.[8]
Fatalities
Mexican racing driver Pedro Rodríguez died at the Norisring in 1971 when the Ferrari 512 he was hired to drive (in championship events, he used to race a Gulf Racing-Porsche 917) hit the bridge wall before the Schöller-S and burst into flames. Afterwards, the track was shortened by moving the Grundigkehre U-turn closer in order to reduce corner speeds. In 2006, a memorial plaque was inaugurated at the site of the crash.
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^ abcdVoigt, Alexandra. "Ein Neustart auf vier Rädern". Norisring.de (in German). MCN GmbH / e.V. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
^ ab"2000 – 2019". Norisring.de (in German). MCN GmbH / e.V. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
^Haidinger, Sven (4 June 2020). "Nach neuem DTM-Kalender: Norisring-Auftakt abgesagt!". Motorsport.com (in German). Retrieved 8 January 2022.
^"Offiziell bestätigt: Norisring trägt DTM-Saisonfinale 2021 aus". Motorsport.com (in German). 28 July 2021. Retrieved 8 January 2022.
^"Six countries, nine events, 18 races: DTM announces 2022 race calendar". DTM.com. 3 September 2021. Retrieved 8 January 2022.
^"TCR Europe to join DTM platform for three events in 2022". TCR Europe. 1 February 2022. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
^ abFriese, Rebecca (16 February 2019). "10.000 Arbeitsstunden pro Saison: So entsteht der Kultkurs Norisring". Motorsport-Total.com (in German). Retrieved 10 January 2022.
^"2019 DTM Norisring Statistics". Retrieved 16 March 2021.
^"Norisring 200 Miles 1987". Retrieved 23 May 2022.
^"1980 Norisring BMW Procar". Retrieved 9 May 2022.
^"STW Cup 1997 » Norisring Round 9 Results". Retrieved 9 May 2022.
^"2004 Formula BMW ADAC Norisring (Race 2)". Retrieved 10 July 2022.
^"TCR EU 2022 » Norisring Round 8 Results". Retrieved 2 July 2022.
^"1976 European GT Norisring". Retrieved 16 July 2022.
^"II 200 Meilen von Nürnberg". Retrieved 16 July 2022.
^"1969 200 Meilen von Norisring". Retrieved 16 July 2022.
^"XVII ADAC Norisringrennen". Retrieved 16 July 2022.
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How the DTM in Nuremberg feels like [german]
January 20, 2023
norisring, street, circuit, nuremberg, bavaria, germany, originally, established, motorcycle, racing, venue, 1947, named, 1950, competition, light, motorcycle, track, became, known, sports, racing, venue, 1970s, since, 2000, been, annually, used, deutsche, tou. The Norisring is a street circuit in Nuremberg Bavaria Germany Originally established as a motorcycle racing venue in 1947 and named in a 1950 competition to win a light motorcycle the track became known as a sports car racing venue in the 1970s 1 2 Since 2000 it has been annually used by the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters the premier Germany based touring car racing series The length of the simple track with two hairpin turns and a chicane has been set to 2 300 km 1 429 mi since 1972 after various lengths were used in its early years NorisringLocationNuremberg GermanyCoordinates49 25 53 N 11 07 30 E 49 43139 N 11 12500 E 49 43139 11 12500 Coordinates 49 25 53 N 11 07 30 E 49 43139 N 11 12500 E 49 43139 11 12500FIA Grade2Opened18 May 1948 74 years ago 1948 05 18 Major eventsCurrent DTMNorisring Nurnberg 200 Speedweekend 1984 1987 1996 2000 2019 2021 present Former TCR Europe 2022 W Series 2019 F3 European Championship 2012 2018 F3 Euro Series 2003 2012 Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe 2009 Super Tourenwagen Cup 1997 1999 Porsche Supercup 1993 World Sportscar Championship 1986 1987 BMW M1 Procar Championship 1980 Formula Two 1973 Street Circuit 1972 present SurfaceAsphaltLength2 300 km 1 429 miles Turns8Race lap record0 46 618 Nico Muller Audi RS5 Turbo DTM 2019 2019 Class 1 Touring Cars Street Circuit 1948 1952 1957 1961 1971 SurfaceAsphaltLength3 940 km 2 448 miles Turns8Race lap record1 13 800 Peter Gethin McLaren M8E 1971 Group 7 Short Street Circuit 1960 1968 SurfaceAsphaltLength1 620 km 1 007 miles Turns6Street Circuit 1949 1951 SurfaceAsphaltLength4 000 km 2 485 miles Turns10Street Circuit 1947 SurfaceAsphaltLength2 000 km 1 243 miles Turns7Websitewww wbr norisring wbr de Contents 1 History 2 Layout 3 Fatalities 4 Lap records 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksHistory EditOn 18 May 1947 the first motorcycle racing event took place at the Nuremberg street circuit that ran around a 360 m 390 yd long grandstand called the Zeppelinhaupttribune or simply the Steintribune In 1950 the name Norisring was chosen for the venue in a competition to win a light motorcycle 1 Motorcycle racing events remained central to the circuit until 1957 as six motorcycle manufacturers were based in Nuremberg at the time but a crisis in the industry led to no racing events taking place in 1958 and 1959 1 2 Although automobile racing events were held at the circuit as early as 1948 and on its revival in 1960 they would only become the venue s primary focus after the Norisring Trophy was introduced in 1967 During the 1970s and 1980s sports prototype racing was popular at the Norisring and motorcycle racing events were abandoned after 1976 1 2 The World Sportscar Championship events that took place in 1986 and 1987 each attracted more than 100 000 spectators to the circuit 2 After the 1980s the venue switched its primary focus to touring car racing In 2000 the premier Germany based touring car series was revived under the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters moniker and the annual Norisringrennen became the circuit s most important event The Norisringrennen traditionally takes place halfway through the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters season in late June or early July The race which regularly attracts between 100 000 and 140 000 spectators to the circuit is considered a highlight of the touring car series as fans get closer to the action and the drivers than on modern venues 3 Since 2015 there has been one race on Saturday and one race on Sunday 3 After the beginning of the 2020 season was postponed due to the COVID 19 pandemic the Norisringrennen was planned to take place in mid July as the season opener but it was eventually cancelled in accordance with the restrictions on public events in Nuremberg 4 As the 2021 season began in late June it was known that the Norisringrennen would not take place during the summer but by the end of July the circuit was confirmed as the venue for the season finale in October for the first time in its history 5 In 2022 the Norisringrennen returned to its traditional spot in the race calendar and a round of the TCR Europe Touring Car Series was run in support of the main event for the first time 6 7 Due to its proximity to the Dutzendteich lake and its location inside a large city the Norisring has been compared to the Circuit de Monaco 8 Layout EditDifferent configurations were used in the early years of the circuit including figure 8 layouts Until 1972 the track length varied between 2 km 1 2 mi and 4 km 2 5 mi before being permanently set to 2 300 km 1 429 mi The start finish straight in front of the central grandstand the Steintribune leads to a right hand sweeper followed by a left hand U turn that is located near the Grundig tower and called the Grundigkehre After the U turn the track heads back to the Steintribune via a left hand sweeper with the Scholler S right left chicane placed between the sweeper and the back straight This is the place where cars often touch the outside wall After a right hand kink a left hand U turn called the Dutzendteichkehre leads back to the main straight via a flat out left hand kink The Norisring is laid out on streets that are otherwise used for public traffic The construction of the circuit begins two weeks before the race weekend It includes installing 7 km 4 3 mi of crash barriers 6 km 3 7 mi of catch fencing and several temporary stands After the race weekend the equipment is removed from the area within a week 8 Fatalities EditMexican racing driver Pedro Rodriguez died at the Norisring in 1971 when the Ferrari 512 he was hired to drive in championship events he used to race a Gulf Racing Porsche 917 hit the bridge wall before the Scholler S and burst into flames Afterwards the track was shortened by moving the Grundigkehre U turn closer in order to reduce corner speeds In 2006 a memorial plaque was inaugurated at the site of the crash In 1988 Hungarian racing driver Csaba Kesjar died after crashing into the barriers at the Dutzendteichkehre during a practice session in the German Formula Three Championship Lap records EditCategory Time Driver Vehicle EventStreet Circuit 2 300 km 1972 present Class 1 Touring Cars 0 46 618 9 Nico Muller Audi RS5 Turbo DTM 2019 2019 Norisring DTM roundGroup C 0 47 070 10 Hans Joachim Stuck Porsche 962C 1987 200 Miles of NorisringDTM 0 47 846 11 Bruno Spengler BMW M4 DTM 2017 Norisring DTM roundFormula 3 0 47 949 12 Callum Ilott Dallara F314 2017 Norisring F3 European Championship roundGT3 0 49 048 13 Nick Cassidy Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo 2020 2021 Norisring DTM roundITC 0 49 686 14 Uwe Alzen Opel Calibra V6 4x4 1996 Norisring ITC roundGroup 5 0 49 820 15 Rolf Stommelen Porsche 935J 1979 Norisring DRM roundW Series 0 50 975 Emma Kimilainen Tatuus F 3 T 318 2019 Norisring W Series roundPorsche Carrera Cup 0 51 123 16 Dennis Olsen Porsche 911 991 II GT3 Cup 2017 Norisring Porsche Carrera Cup Germany roundFormula Two 0 51 900 17 Jean Pierre Jarier March 732 1973 Norisring F2 roundGroup A 0 53 650 18 Emanuele Pirro BMW M3 Sport Evolution 1992 Norisring DTM roundGT4 0 53 988 19 Reinhard Kofler KTM X Bow GT4 2021 Norisring DTM Trophy roundBMW M1 Procar 0 54 080 20 Marc Surer BMW M1 Procar 1980 Norisring BMW M1 Procar roundSuper Touring 0 54 351 21 Laurent Aiello Peugeot 406 1997 Norisring STW Cup roundFormula BMW 0 54 698 22 Atila Abreu Mygale FB02 2004 Norisring Formula BMW ADAC roundTCR Touring Car 0 54 819 23 Marco Butti Audi RS 3 LMS TCR 2021 2022 Norisring TCR Europe roundGroup 4 0 56 400 24 Toine Hezemans Porsche 934 1976 Norisring European GT roundStreet Circuit 3 940 km 1948 1952 1957 1961 1971 Group 7 Can Am 1 13 800 25 Peter Gethin McLaren M8E 1971 Norisring Interserie roundGroup 5 1 17 300 26 Brian Redman Lola T70 Mk III 1969 NorisringrennenFormula Junior 1 37 900 27 Kurt Ahrens Jr Cooper T67 1963 NorisringrennenSee also EditNorisring Nurnberg 200 SpeedweekendReferences Edit a b c d Eine Strecke mit Tradition und Zukunft Norisring de in German MCN GmbH e V Retrieved 10 January 2022 a b c d Voigt Alexandra Ein Neustart auf vier Radern Norisring de in German MCN GmbH e V Retrieved 10 January 2022 a b 2000 2019 Norisring de in German MCN GmbH e V Retrieved 12 January 2022 Haidinger Sven 4 June 2020 Nach neuem DTM Kalender Norisring Auftakt abgesagt Motorsport com in German Retrieved 8 January 2022 Offiziell bestatigt Norisring tragt DTM Saisonfinale 2021 aus Motorsport com in German 28 July 2021 Retrieved 8 January 2022 Six countries nine events 18 races DTM announces 2022 race calendar DTM com 3 September 2021 Retrieved 8 January 2022 TCR Europe to join DTM platform for three events in 2022 TCR Europe 1 February 2022 Retrieved 7 February 2022 a b Friese Rebecca 16 February 2019 10 000 Arbeitsstunden pro Saison So entsteht der Kultkurs Norisring Motorsport Total com in German Retrieved 10 January 2022 2019 DTM Norisring Statistics Retrieved 16 March 2021 Norisring 200 Miles 1987 Retrieved 23 May 2022 DTM 2017 Norisring Round 8 Results Retrieved 23 May 2022 2017 FIA Formula 3 European Championship Norisring Statistics Retrieved 16 March 2021 2021 DTM Norisring Statistics Retrieved 11 October 2021 ITC 1996 Norisring Round 10 Results Retrieved 9 May 2022 DRM Norisring 1979 Retrieved 23 May 2022 2017 Porsche Cup Deutschland Norisring Race 1 Retrieved 30 October 2022 1973 Norisring F2 Retrieved 9 May 2022 Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft 1992 Norisring Round 13 Results Retrieved 9 May 2022 DTM Trophy Results Retrieved 9 October 2021 1980 Norisring BMW Procar Retrieved 9 May 2022 STW Cup 1997 Norisring Round 9 Results Retrieved 9 May 2022 2004 Formula BMW ADAC Norisring Race 2 Retrieved 10 July 2022 TCR EU 2022 Norisring Round 8 Results Retrieved 2 July 2022 1976 European GT Norisring Retrieved 16 July 2022 II 200 Meilen von Nurnberg Retrieved 16 July 2022 1969 200 Meilen von Norisring Retrieved 16 July 2022 XVII ADAC Norisringrennen Retrieved 16 July 2022 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Norisring Official 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