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So, I'm a regular over at Pashnit.com, a motorcycle enthusiast site where motoheads like me can share pics and stories. I especially like the posts from other countries, here's one about Germany's famous Nurburgring track, a venue that's often opened to the public. If you have a road legal vehicle, some bucks, and love driving/riding, you can take some laps at speed here. Yeeha!

(this next bit by Pashnit.com's owner/operator Tim...)
"By Daniel from Cologne (or Eifelrider von Köln). Daniel's photos of the roads and the sights in and around the Eifel mountains have captivated us with each of his excellent photo threads here.

A dedicated and hard-working student, Daniel is close to completing his degree in Mechanical Engineering. The work comes first. The rides he can squeeze in to his schedule provide a respite from studies and offer a taste for the adventures Daniel will undoubtedly undertake after receiving his diploma. In the meantime, Daniel satisfies a wanderlust by taking in the “Touristenfahrten” (or touring motorists) who come from far and wide for a run on Germany’s famed Nürburgring race track.

Over the summer Daniel has immersed himself in the Fahrvergnügen that satisfies the visitors to Nürburg and its alluring roadway. The results shared here, more than 150 photos, bring us a view into a phenomenon unknown in the U.S. Enjoy your trip to the Ring, through the eyes of our German correspondent. And thanks, Daniel, for the spectacular photos you’ve graciously shared with your fellow moto enthusiasts!"

(stolen from Wikipedia.com....)

"The Nürburgring (alternative spelling without umlaut: Nuerburgring, but never Nurburgring), known as simply "the Ring" by enthusiasts, is the name of a famous motorsport race track in Germany.

It features several track configurations. Only the shorter, modern 1980’s version called GP-Strecke is nowadays used by major and international racing events. However, the older, much longer version of the Ring, called the Nordschleife ("Northern Loop"), built in the 1920s around the village and medieval castle of Nürburg in the Eifel mountains, is still in use; nicknamed The Green Hell by Jackie Stewart, it is widely considered the toughest and most demanding purpose-built race track in the world.

The Nordschleife has remained a one-way public toll-road for nearly 80 years. At a slightly reduced length of 20.8 km (13 miles), bypassing the modern GP-Strecke, the Nordschleife is frequently closed off for testing purposes, training lessons or racing events. On certain days, it is opened for the so-called "Touristenfahrten", i.e. to anyone with a road legal car or motorcycle, as well as tour buses, motor homes or cars with trailers. This Nürburgring version is a popular attraction for many driving and riding enthusiasts from all over the world, partly because of its history and the considerable challenge it still provides. The lack of oncoming traffic and intersections sets it apart from regular roads, and the absence of a general speed limit on virtually all of the track (bar a short section on the Breidscheid bridge) is an additional attraction mainly for foreigners. Accidents are common, though, and those considering driving around the Nordschleife should familiarize themselves beforehand with rules that apply, as well as the "do's" and "don'ts"."

These pics are all Eifelriders, please go see the full story by him by clicking the link at the bottom of the post, theres so many more excellent shots.

This is a Wiesmann roadster, custom body on BMW running gear.