Nurburgring Stastistics

748IOM · 07-Sep-2005, 11:02

Anybody know the yearly death statistics for the Nurburgring?

I know that sounds morbid but it's a notoriously dangerous track and just wondering how what the statistics are.

Main reason is I'm currently having a debate over the dangers of the TT course and people going on the usual banter about it should be banned etc.

I said that the Nurburgring is also a very dangerous track and that's not banned.

Thanks

beancounter · 07-Sep-2005, 11:09

Ben Lovejoy has a fantastic Ring website with all sorts of info on it. Might be some stats on there.

I do know that Ring casualties who are still alive when ambulanced off the circuit but later die in hospital, do not count as a Ring death. So whatever the stats are, it's really worse than that.

That said, it's a fanatstic experience to ride there, although I haven't been since 2001.

doogalman · 07-Sep-2005, 14:35

Been to the ring loads of times. Discussed this many times. I don't think the real figures could be released ,otherwise there would be an instant uprising against the place and it would have to close to the public.

beancounter · 07-Sep-2005, 15:10

See Ben Lovejoy -

http://www.nurburgring.org.uk/trip_r...ip14_main.html

Towards the bottom of the report

pibbow · 07-Sep-2005, 15:29

We all know it is risky but so is commuting to work every day on a bike. The place is as safe as you choose to make it. The main problem is people who have done a few track day's in cars or on bikes and roll up thinking they know everything. I know this because I did! The Ring is a special place and should be treated with the upmost respect, that way you can learn the lines and become a much better rider for it.
Peter.

madmav · 08-Sep-2005, 00:52

12 trips out there 140 customers ! 1 binned it who would not listen to the safety advise ! you open the gas and you take the choice ! simple

no onelse makes you ride too fast! and no other person wants to take you or them out!
organised is the way to go!!!!!!!!! mav

08-Sep-2005, 01:10

I am out there again this weekend, its the only way to ride your bike i.e. a Ducati as it should be ridden. Peopel die falling off ladders, crossing the road, leaving clubs even going on holiday do people advocate banning all these options too?

Monty · 08-Sep-2005, 21:16

I'm with Mav, love the 'Ring, ride it like a fast road you don't know and you will be fine-try to ride it like a racetrack and you are likely to have a short shelf life.

John

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07-Sep-2005, 14:35	#3
doogalman Registered Forum User WSB Hero Posts: 9,937 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Enjoy as much time without work Mood: No point in working long hours to die early Been to the ring loads of times. Discussed this many times. I don't think the real figures could be released ,otherwise there would be an instant uprising against the place and it would have to close to the public. Reply

07-Sep-2005, 15:10	#4
beancounter Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,513 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: South Beds Mood: Black and grey (and a bit of red) See Ben Lovejoy - http://www.nurburgring.org.uk/trip_r...ip14_main.html Towards the bottom of the report Reply

08-Sep-2005, 01:10	#7
DaveB916 Posts: n/a I am out there again this weekend, its the only way to ride your bike i.e. a Ducati as it should be ridden. Peopel die falling off ladders, crossing the road, leaving clubs even going on holiday do people advocate banning all these options too? Reply