Sonny:
you are right. the 14 mile course is only run on special occasions. the smaller 2 or 3 mile road course is run regularly. unfortunately it is nearly impossible to get flaggers and support staff to man the entire 14 mile course known as the nuburgring. however, i have read that for a fee any individual with the balls and the wheels can drive the actual 14 miles of the ring without support staff whenever they please.
this months sports car international has a review of the new mercedes sports car driving on the actual 14 mile ring. the car is driven by the european champion that runs the track version of the new mercedes sports car. interesting read with professional insights on the ring.
did you ever see derek bells, "IN CAR 956"? actual footage of Derek Bell behind the wheel of a 956 at speed on the nurburgring and other famous tracks around the world. a video well worth the price.
-ssnake (dan)
