BOV

If you’ve not been to the ’Ring, you must go now says JB

- JETHRO BOVINGDON

The Nürburgring is such a cliche, isn’t it? An incredible place but completely hijacked by marketing departments and YouTubers hellbent on showing off their insane skills, even if it means driving like, well, a complete and utter knob. The promised land has become a bit of a cesspit and there’s even the well subscribed theory that it’s ruining the dynamics of sports cars as manufacturers chase lap times that sound impressive but are wholly irrelevant in the real world. Essentially cars get stiffer, prize ever more grip and aero performance, but rather forget that fun on the road is inversely proportionate to track suitability.

But it’s always wise to question perceived wisdom. Especially if that perception is by a group of unknown people on the internet. So, to experience Nürburgring 2025, I recently attended a track day run by UK-based organisation Destination Nürburgring.