Exploring The Hidden Parts Of The Nurburgring

[@NavGTI]

I love how this channel has cars as 'one of the subjects' to also keep it in tone with the Autoalex 'universe', but Jack and Ethan mostly let their adventurous side shine through. Makes it unique!

[@xGeorge1337x]

It's the greatest thing they could've done for their channel and I'm all for it. The dynamic between these two is just hilarious, and I'll be blunt and say we don't need ANOTHER car channel that buys cars and puts BC Racing coil overs on them. Having said that, I'd love to see the odd car video as Jack does actually know how to work on cars and Ethan can continue to be the butt of the joke as he's a non car guy!

[@bryanwilson4386]

@@xGeorge1337x We definitely need to see the old Porsche get worked on, and I would love to see them turn the Scarlet Steed into their 'expedition vehicle.'

[@iwanevans607]

It’s absolutely brilliant content, nice to see everyone doing what they want whilst all being connected.

[@xGeorge1337x]

@@iwanevans607 I'm honestly in love with TDC as well right now. Huge fan of Edwin, he's just this kid who has uncontained interest in cars and everything. And the contrast with Will who (tries) to contain him is just brilliant

[@TheCynicalJedi]

The content has been absolutely amazing so far too, it's almost like it's the missing part of the AutoAlex road trip videos in a way too if that makes sense I'm with George too on the not needing another channel that just buys cars and puts BCs and wheels on them, TDC are already killing it with the toasty porsche too which is more competition, but we do need someone doing the simpler nuggety stuff, like the CT Golf and the scarlet steed, but I think this sort of video should be the bread and butter

[@lancesaggybottom5432]

MASSIVE props to Ethan who evidently had done tons of research prior to this video, so many interesting bits of knowledge and facts. Got to appreciate that sort of effort put into the videos. Well done mate x

[@shunsloman9313]

Yeah using Google proper hard work that

[@konradjaworski3222]

@@shunsloman9313like you would’ve done a better job yourself

[@SophieMitchell-b24]

@@shunsloman9313 he did more than most

[@ghomerhust]

the "rumble strips" on the south loop were suspension tests. the Ring was originally built from 1922 to 1927 to do vehicle testing, NOT racing. it was around for many years before it became popular as a racing facility. that hillclimb area, the tight bends, the high speed areas, and this bumpy bit, those were all meant to test different parts of the car. similar to VWs Erha-Lesseim facility, where the Bugattis do their top speed runs.

[@aurorar016]

well, i guess it still serves as a huge testing facility for almost every performance car brand and shitbox owner

[@jwalster9412]

I thought they looked like suspension torture bumps..

[@generalguilmon6719]

It was actually used for racing almost immediately. In June 1927, in the year the track was opened, they already hosted races for motorcycles and cars (the Eifelrennen). They kept doing that race every year until WW2, and continued afterwards.

[@raymondo162]

or millbrook which has a two-mile banked bowl, a mountain course etc etc

[@sauces1313]

Abandoned race tracks with history lessons would be pretty rad.

[@alexwhitehead5216]

‘History circuit’ would make a good name for the series

[@jayfarthing]

Yep, that would be great to see!

[@toddlerj102]

​@@alexwhitehead5216 🤔 circuit history with jack & ethan.

[@imaner76]

@@toddlerj102 oor Ethan & Jack. I got ya back Ethan. 😂😂

[@samuelgarrod8327]

There are at least two good channels already doing that.

[@SD-oi9gr]

I can genuinely say this is the first time in a long time I’ve seen a video about the Nürburgring that showed me something new that I had no idea about. The Nurburgring has been bled to death but you managed to do something new. Usually I have to see the name “Nurburgring” but this was great.

[@MyRegardsToTheDodo]

And it's also one of the few videos that doesn't falsely claim that the Nürburgring is a public toll road.

[@Chaln123]

​@@MyRegardsToTheDodo I thought it was a "one-way, public toll road." What is it if it isn't a toll road? No hate, I'm genuinely curious

[@g3volution]

A racing drivers wet dream

[@MyRegardsToTheDodo]

@@Chaln123 It's private property. If it were a public toll road, the Straßenverkehrsordnung (German traffic laws) would apply, including the 100 kph speed limit outside of towns.

[@HarcM.]

​@@MyRegardsToTheDodo you are not entirely right. Bundesstraßen, Autobahnähnliche straßen, "Straßen mit Baulicher Trennung" for example are also not having any speed limits. The definition of autobahnähnlich is vague enough that having the whole track enclosed by guard-rails (bauliche trennung), having no crossings with other streets and having the correct street signs already counts.

[@dwaynne_way]

I clicked on this so fast, this channel has rapidly become one of my favourites. Jack and Ethan make a great duo.

[@collinleuck2360]

I know me to. With everything going on in KZbin it's nice to have the boys here to watch

[@cvwright]

I didn’t know I’d like content that wasn’t purely about cars or bikes until these legends created All The Gear.

[@RAGNAAAA]

Calm down... Most is AI

[@peteb3091]

I thought the channel was about drugs.

[@xeon4888]

same my brother. loving it. im ashamed to say i was critical when they took so long to post their second video, but the wait was worth it.

[@blakecapon4627]

The small "concrete loop" was known as the Batonshleife and it was used to warm the tyres before races and the combination of both the Sudshleife and Nordshleife was called the Gasemtstrecke which stands for total distance. And i'd love more of this. 👌🏻

[@ingloriousdane]

* Gesamtstrecke 😉

[@blakecapon4627]

@@ingloriousdane i should have put an apology for any miss spelling 😂

[@ingloriousdane]

@@blakecapon4627 😂 Happens for all of us but I couldn't resist 😆

[@MyRegardsToTheDodo]

@@ingloriousdane Betonschleife, Südschleife, Nordschleife, Gesamtstrecke, there you go.

[@VonGeggry]

Do you somehow also know the purpose of that little tunnel?

[@milyrouge]

This channel is really turning into something special. It has the cars and the banter, but it’s also a little deeper. In the old days of Top Gear, I could imagine a similar program with a section from Auto Alex, a section from All the Gear and a section from Top Dead Centre filling an hour just perfectly. Well done!

[@shona5512]

Oh look, another Top Gear comparison

[@johnnyB1968]

Ethan and Jack are great presenters. Nice to see a fresh channel with various ideas. How about a tour of UK visiting some of the magnificent bridges we have. As a bonus a budget car, go on then you can sleep in it on the trip

[@Philmoon69]

Or not! 😂

[@Piffaliff]

Dont think they want boring content like that anymore or they would of stayed with the old channel 😂

[@wolfvontyr2266]

Start in the UK, but Europe would be chock full of bridges with stories. Millau Viaduct comes to mind... the highest bridge in the world!

[@JackThomasCollins]

Banana for scale?

[@wilhellmllw3608]

@@Piffaliff what was the old channel?

[@DaingerMouse2]

Great alternative view vs the normal channels. Thanks guys keep it up.

[@shavenmonkiee]

I can see this channel surpassing the others in the autoalex universe. Not only do they already have all of Alex's viewers, they also offer something for non car people. Great work lads. Loving it.

[@TheAlfie4uTV]

An automotive history channel . Please keep it like this. I love this format. Travel, explain us ,teach us and engage us.

[@jaguarxj66]

You guys made the right decision to do your own channel! Massive props to you guys

[@jaysinclair5514]

This is what I was doing prior to an injury, walking old forgotten tracks and finding hidden gems. Love the energy guys, if you ever make it to Australia keep the explorers hats on.

[@XDW44X]

Please do Reims for the next episode, the old pit garages are very famous! Would love to see you guys go there

[@SailingFirstAway]

That’s a great shout!

[@drunkenhobo8020]

And it also has a tunnel underneath the track where people hid in WWII!

[@PandaDiesel11]

F_K yes!! So much heritage behind that track

[@Michael-ky7sr]

Yes, more themed history and locations. I love how this channels developing, all the auto alex channels are pretty entertaining but you both are smashing it.

[@adamrichardson7758]

This is exactly the content I love to see from your part of the autoalex extended universe, this was a genuinely interesting and enjoyable video to watch guys and I hope you keep it up 😁👍

[@mikeious]

I love the concept of this channel. Take us on adventures! I personally love the idea of interesting locations with history and facts about them! Castles, Race tracks, abandoned locations would be super cool!

[@BobTheMartin]

Looking at more abandoned race tracks sounds like a neat idea But maybe next time bring a Motocompo or something, hahaha (no joke, Motocompo on abandoned track would be good content)

[@MarkBDancer]

These travelogues are really good. Most enjoyable. I wonder if those granite blocks set somewhat unequally (10:40) are for manufacturers to test their cars’ suspension?

[@zanderboy]

i think you're right, good shout mate, perhaps a testing ground after its racing days and before it shut.i have tested a few military vehicles at millbrook proving groups in a previous life and they had the same thing, but more of them

[@davidbarrett2026]

Absolutely love this channel. Thank you Jack & Ethan for the content you're creating!

[@pedcoombs5]

Abandoned stuff in general would be great!! Most people sneak into places to explore but if you managed to get permitted access to places exactly like this would be cool!

[@misorodzinak8829]

You should do the Targa Florio someday. Not all of the track is accessible from what I've heard, but still - cool place with a lot of motoring history. And sunshine.

[@lakota_stu]

This is by far my new favorite YT channel. These guys need to be on Prime or Netflix!!!!

[@JimboNZer]

What a fantastic concept! additional editing investment with footage from the period would take it to the next level. Now and then image comparisons etc.

[@SkylordDuck]

Always cool to see the hidden parts of places we all know and love!

[@rockchapelboy92]

This was awesome. Love just seeing you guys hang out doing random days out like this.

[@SwaghettiYoloneses]

I'm definitely enjoying these car themed exploratory places. Feels like something new.

[@nigelmarx3578]

Yep, love the exploring videos. More please. Thanks guys.

[@lint8391]

Great video. Love the variety on this channel. And the 2 main presenters are highly watchable and come over as the sort of chaps I'd be happy to have as friends in real life.

[@guybarros]

you folks are killing it in this channel, keep up the great work!

[@queden1841]

I do not often like video's, but I want the algorithm to help you guys so I'll give you the highest honor I can bestow upon you.

[@SailingFirstAway]

I could watch hours of this kind of content. Nurburgring history is a real draw for me. I’m a massive petrolhead but a bit of a history nut so you’ve really hit the nail on the head. More of this please fellas!

[@Nordspets]

This is proper top notch content! So nice to see the travel and exploring part of road-trips

[@alexc2505]

Ethan and Jack its great to have you lads back on screen, genuinley my two favourite you tubers !!!

[@MdvK13979]

The variety in content is this channel's greatest asset! More exploring, definitely welcome!

[@Ivanho1981]

Its obvious how you both are enjoying yourselves with this channel, great to watch. Keep them coming. 👏

[@marksaddler]

Not into racing but I actually found this interesting 👍 10:45 it was probably used to test suspension or tyres

[@michaelhughes3302]

Just came back from the start of the US trip to see if i had missed anything. This was the only one. Top shelf stuff as usual lads. Don't mind a bit of very serious history story telling either. Keep it up.

[@shkokyone6748]

The Best of the three that emerged from Car Throttle, Jack and Ethan Top Duo !! Hope they continue like this.

[@andyc280081973]

Thoroughly enjoying the adventure exploring you're doing, and at the level you're doing it (no need for jumping off cliffs etc). The car theme is just right too. How about a trevel around Jersey next - there's some pretty decent history there for sure, and the soft facts are perfect Sunday morning watching!

[@PVJ7]

Fan of you guys doing hidden gems! To be honest, just keep doing what you're doing. It's just great watching you both have authentic fun; nice to see some life behind your eyes with the creative freedom you didn't get in the latter CT days.

[@thomasmortier1359]

A series of forgotten and abandoned tracks would be amazing, love what you guys are doing!

[@SkylordDuck]

1:52 the dude just running after you in the back.

[@Lburt07]

The big Luke

[@emivi6532]

There's a sasquash

[@Play2Know]

Now THIS is the content we need! You can notice how deeply ethan has been searching info on the secrets!

[@wolfvontyr2266]

Hell yeah guys! Doing more race track content is in keeping with where you guys came from, but adding the adventurous angle you're cutting out nicely. You could race the Sudschliefe in a rallycross car, perhaps? All the braps!

[@garage79r]

I enjoyed this quite a bit and I really appreciate the angle of your channel. I would love to see more videos like this showing the other parts of other tracks. I also enjoyed the Iceland trip. Good job fellas.

[@Dutch_fellow]

Longer videos please. Absolutely love your videos

[@gilespender5763]

Dudes seriously, that was such a good video, full of great stories and fantastic facts. I would never have known that scenery, heard those stories nor wanted to visit that path until I watched this. Cheers lads ,100% good content

[@CYBERBOIUK]

i would love a series where you go to some race tracks in the UK and talk about their history etc. There are a lot of abandoned ones that have WW2 history

[@GrahamDallas]

Really fascinating video. Jack and Ethan are really relatable hosts/presenters.

[@prblackhawk]

I love how this is a channel based in the automotive realm rather than strictly a car channel. I love all the content so far!

[@learoadoldhalllectures462]

Great to see a different motoring theme. More of the same or similar please.

[@siegfriedpreller]

Great video! Love the new channel. Refreshingly different yet a familiar feel. Keep exploring!!

[@zervo2582]

i absolutely loved this video. , the facts about the tracks history and stuff, please do more such videos.

[@T.S.T2014]

The research you guys are putting into these episodes is fantastic.

[@kdcooke85]

It might already be mentioned, but the Reims-Gueux old GP circuit is a great visit. Easy to access, free.

[@HEYKOR]

Yes boys! I love this, all the adventuring and car stuff together is so good keep it up!

[@tom9571]

A series on abandoned tracks would be great, you have the obvious stuff like Reims and Brooklands, but it would be interesting to see you go to tracks like Crystal Palace and Birmingham Superprix.

[@danford9646]

Absolutely loved this episode lads. Deffo feel there is “mileage” in this type of content.

[@jamesbull9879]

This was a great video. Love how it is relevant to most autoalex subscribers but opens up so much more. Awesome work

[@edwardgrafton4663]

Hey Ethan and Jack thanks for this video it was very interesting too hear about that man and his family living inside that tunnel for seven weeks during World War two and seeing the old race tracks.

[@JoanneLorriman]

I love channels with soft facts! Proper down to see more exploration videos ❤

[@stevevale2429]

Superb video guys. I would love to see more of these history based videos at current and forgotten race tracks. Maybe even a collab with Auto Shenanagins?

[@BobBananana]

Loving this. You guys are knocking it out the park with this content. Keep it up.

[@alexwhitehead5216]

Petition for a series visiting old/abandoned race tracks. Can call it ‘history circuit’. Would be very interesting

[@harmhoekstra22]

Really like these kind of videos. Please do more on historic car related places! Like the circuits, factories or landmarks. I'm sure there is a unique story too tell.

[@leighrigby8833]

By a mile the best one you have done.. Loved it. Would love more like this with abandoned race tracks

[@Devastator0]

Another great video boys! Really, really been enjoying what you’ve been doing! Keep up the great work!!

[@DSCMBOBULTD]

Loving this channel so far. Looking forward to what the future brings!

[@therickman1990]

If you like cars and like hiking this is great. Theres a path almost all around the track, I walked from Brunchen to Lauda Links and back once

[@irishostrichio591]

The boys have really carved out a style of video that none of the other motor chaps have, and I can't get enough.

[@jamesonslow]

I'll follow wherever you guys want to explore. Ethan for the info; Jack for the jokes. Top combo. 👌

[@trevejenkyn9888]

Well done, this is really good to see, different but really great and so completely compelling. Lots of work when into making it well done

[@madantuk]

Love watching all the adventures you guys are having and the information about the ring on this is really fascinating too

[@ivansuzuki46]

Yes you guy's exploring old abandoned race track's would be cool. Love your channel guy's.

[@althejazzman]

I'm fascinated by old abandoned racing circuits, public roads and other infrastructure. There is something very eerie about knowing that most people have forgotten about it, and that it was once busy and useful, but is now vacant.

[@keithmyerscough697]

Of course I'm enjoying the channel. You guys are just great fun to watch! Keep doing fun stuff and I'll keep watching.

[@TheJoeDavisx]

Need to do history of Brooklands too! So many cool stories there

[@lorddoobsworth144]

Always wanted to see a video like this! Fascinating.

[@collyboy187]

Really enjoyed this one. I would love to see more forgotten bits of popular car places!

[@ElLocoRodil]

I am LOVING this channel guys! I enjoy the combination of different subjects!

[@albertobrandt6249]

It's nice listening the story behind it all, and if it's about Germany, I love it. But any place in Europe will do. Definitely do more of these!

[@jonathonwhitehouse5993]

Wow 😲 that should be restored, imagine that

[@jonathonwhitehouse5993]

Mind blown

[@jonathonwhitehouse5993]

Also thanks Jack an Ethan

[@ethyhayes]

Really enjoyed this video - amazing hidden content and the chilled vibe makes it feel like we're on an explore with you. Good work fellas

[@iainmartin1015]

Thank you for that Informal but Informative look at The Nordschleife. Great Vid guys.

[@raymondo162]

sud

[@davidswift4474]

How does this channel only have 194k subscribers?? Keep it up lads. Loving the content and style

[@OfficerCorsair]

this is a wonderful video, really enjoying the slightly more low-key and informative style of content yall are producing

[@arturseversons3444]

Exploring racetracks is so fascinating, I absolutely love it 🥰

[@pinkeycivic]

Awesome. Never too old to learn, so keep the little side tidbits of automotive history coming :)

[@jameswingrove7421]

I’d enjoy it if you did some more abandoned/derelict motoring related sites, like the old Hockenheim for example, or Reims. Really enjoyed that one.

[@shanecrawford7366]

You guys should get some Surons (electric bicycles); then you could explore places like that and have a video tour of you riding the whole track. I know I personally would love to watch that I’m sure there are thousands more that would also enjoy watching that.

[@raymondo162]

don't get sur ron. overpriced, oversold, ott nonsense.............

[@SirBoops]

Cool concept for the channel, more talking about all the things directly related to motorsports and motorsport tracks vs directly dealing with cars and racing!

[@thomasearly212]

Keep doing anything, great personalities, great guys. Would watch anything ye make. 👍🏻

[@RiddlerG3]

This channel is going into a direction I feel was so much needed to "car KZbin". Thank you boys

[@jackworboys6323]

If you’re not far from Reading there was an old hill climb in a village called burghfield, which was the driveway of the Manor House of the owners of Huntley & Palmer biscuits. It included banked turns, yes on a driveway. Overgrown now but you can still find the banks. Driven by Stirling Moss I believe

[@DavidMorley]

amazing story about the tunnel. you guys are brilliant. I so hope you do more like this.

[@fizzil9858]

Loving the content of this channel keep it up fellas!

[@Narendra--Modi]

loving this format, keep it up boys

[@doicheman]

This, ladies and gentleman, is great content! Adventures featuring car adjacent content is gold.