Pushing the Limits: Nurburgring 100 Years

By Jörg Thomas Födisch and Rainer Rossbach

Published in partnership with Nurburgring, this centennial history chronicles the races, drivers, and innovations that made it one of the world's most celebrated racing circuits.

From its opening in 1927, the Nurburgring has tested the skill of motorsport's greatest competitors, inspired generations of engineers, and witnessed some of racing's most unforgettable triumphs and tragedies. Illustrated with more than 280 photographs, this captivating volume brings the circuit's extraordinary story to life.

Grand Prix battles, endurance classics, motorcycle races, touring car championships, and the legendary N rburgring 24 Hours unfold through vivid storytelling and striking archival photography. Readers will meet legendary drivers including Tazio Nuvolari, Juan Manuel Fangio, Jackie Stewart, Niki Lauda, and Michael Schumacher.

The book also explores the circuit's wartime interruption, postwar revival, major redesigns, record-setting laps, and continuing evolution into a destination for manufacturers--Porsche, Mercedes, Ferrari, Lamborghini, to name a few--racing enthusiasts, festivals, and world-class competition.

The official centennial celebration of the legendary N rburgring Comprehensive yet accessible tribute to a 100-year journeyWritten by a leading expert, combining experience with meticulous researchFeatures a rich selection of historic and previously unpublished photographsPowerful narratives to engage motorsport enthusiasts and newcomers alike
With its exceptional collection of historic imagery, this commemorative volume captures the enduring legacy of a circuit whose influence continues to shape modern motorsport.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3819500413
• ISBN13: 9783819500411
• Release Date: July 2027
• Publisher: Prestel Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages