Nordschleife corner named after late Nurburgring ace Schmitz
She died at the age of 51 after a long battle against cancer.
A native of nearby Adenau, Schmitz was an immensely popular figure at the Nurburgring who became the first female winner of the Nurburgring 24 Hours in 1996 before taking a second victory the following year.
She was also famous for her BMW Ring Taxi rides and helped promote the legendary German circuit with various TV appearances …Keep reading
A native of nearby Adenau, Schmitz was an immensely popular figure at the Nurburgring who became the first female winner of the Nurburgring 24 Hours in 1996 before taking a second victory the following year.
She was also famous for her BMW Ring Taxi rides and helped promote the legendary German circuit with various TV appearances …Keep reading
