Posts Tagged ‘ grand prix ’

RMA Track Days – Nürburgring Nordschleife

Nov 2nd, 2009 | By Pieter Bakker | Category: #4

Disneyland for petrol heads is probably the best description for the Nurburgring Nordschleife and the surrounding area. Completed in 1927 and initially built to help bring industry to the area, the Nurburgring Nordschleife has certainly put the small town of Nurburg on the map, helped in no small way by RMA course instructor Sabine Schmitz [...]



Defend Spa Francorchamps

Oct 25th, 2009 | By Pieter Bakker | Category: #5

The future racing at the legendary circuit Spa Francorchamps – traditional home of the Belgian Grand Prix – is in jeopardy after it emerged that the Ardennes circuit has had its licence suspended by the local Council of State until 2026. This bombshell was dropped following an investigation into noise levels in the wake of [...]



L’Excellence Automobile

Sep 27th, 2009 | By Pieter Bakker | Category: #5

A red dot looms at the exit of the Thillois bend. The crowd gathers in the stands, holding their breath. The car accelerates towards the end of the home straight in a monstrous roar, hotly pursued by the chasing pack. This driver is too good for them, the car so finely tuned and the Alfa [...]



F1 Historic & Spa Six Hours

Sep 21st, 2009 | By Pieter Bakker | Category: #6

The annual F1 Historic & Spa Six Hours event at the circuit Spa Francorchamps will be organized during the weekend of 25 – 27 September 2009. The revised name clearly reflects the longing to bring to the fore one of the series internationally most enjoyed by the public. Only a few weeks after the modern [...]