Nürburgring (GP-Strecke, Nordschleife, Combined) – Configurations & Characteristics
The Nürburgring in iRacing offers a wide variety of configurations across its GP, Nordschleife, and Combined options. Each serves a distinct racing purpose.
GP-Strecke Configurations
- Grand Prix (5.148 km): Full F1-style layout with Mercedes Arena.
- Sprintstrecke: Shorter, faster variant for DTM and GT sprints.
- Kurzanbindung: Club racing format with fewer corners.
Traits: Wide, flowing, multiple overtaking zones, excellent for wheel-to-wheel battles.
Nordschleife Configurations
- Nordschleife Full (20.8 km): Standard loop used for endurance and hotlaps.
- Tourist: Bridge-to-Gantry format, simulating real-world public days.
- VLN: Shortened version for German club endurance races.
Traits: Narrow, punishing, dominated by rhythm and memorization.
Combined Configurations
- 24h / Endurance: GP + full Nordschleife.
- VLN Combined: GP Sprint + Nordschleife.
Traits: The longest laps in iRacing, mixing modern GP flow with historic Nordschleife brutality.
Racing Characteristics
- GP-Strecke: Great for learning and sprint racing.
- Nordschleife: One of the toughest mental challenges in sim racing.
- Combined: Demands teamwork, endurance, and nerves of steel.
The Nürburgring in iRacing isn’t just a track—it’s a playground of possibilities, where each layout creates a different racing culture.
