Exploring The Hidden Parts Of The Nurburgring

This week, we visit the Nurburgring to take a look at all the hidden areas around it and things you might not know about it.
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[@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

[@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.

[@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..

[@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.

[@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.

[@DaingerMouse2]

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

[@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

[@andysteadman8851]

Best "Ring" video from anyone for ages. Usually everyone only goes there for one thing and one thing only and it just shows you that its not all about looning around the track. There are dozens of old abandoned tracks so it looks like you have a full time series on your hands now?

[@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?

[@TheAlfie4uTV]

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

[@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!

[@SkylordDuck]

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

[@lewisburt3750]

The big Luke

[@emivi6532]

There's a sasquash

[@SkylordDuck]

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

[@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.

[@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)

[@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.

[@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 😁👍

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@marksaddler]

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

[@lakota_stu]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@daniellee2027]

I love the fact that this video and this channel is car themed but not based on cars. It’s the car channel for the none car guys!!!

[@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.

[@RiddlerG3]

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

[@rockchapelboy92]

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

[@mrpepin]

After the last video being science and geography vulgarization, we now have history and urbanism. Keep up the good work, guys.

[@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.

[@vc4546]

Bit of history and a few soft facts never hurt anyone!

[@nokbeen3654]

This, TDC and BigTime is honestly the best breakout channels on yt

[@davidbarrett2026]

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

[@antonyk8871]

I enjoyed ethan talking about the tunnel whilst struggling to breathe and sounding like the guy from malcolm in the middle 😂

[@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!

[@ivansuzuki46]

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

[@arturseversons3444]

Exploring racetracks is so fascinating, I absolutely love it 🥰

[@just-another-guy]

Car guys doing race track history. Love it.

[@KyleJamesFrazer]

I love how Jack is always surprised - “We’re in Iceland! We’re at the Nurburgring!”

[@trentweston8306]

The video was great chaps, very interesting. Südschleife might be on one of the racing sims.

[@davidswift4474]

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

[@novicetheaf]

Ethan and Jack are legends 👌

[@SwaghettiYoloneses]

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

[@AndrewKay-fg1bj]

More abandoned race tracks! Brilliant content guys, keep it up and I’ll keep watching.

[@hatsunemiku4004]

Ring walk vid was almost as beautiful as Misha's winter walks 😮

[@timsmith3416]

The abandoned racetracks idea sounds like a good idea

[@philmyerscough1]

A series on UK race tracks would be interesting. Many have military history so it would be interesting to hear about their pasts

[@jamesonslow]

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

[@pinkeycivic]

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

[@sefikempowermentcoachvilla7843]

Would love too see you boys go somewhere genuinely haunted for 24hrs😂😂😂 grt uploaded as always.❤

[@learoadoldhalllectures462]

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

[@evanauditoredafrienze]

That rollercoaster story really highlights the ups and downs of German engineering

[@kdcooke85]

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

[@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

[@danford9646]

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

[@rossmurtagh310]

Should make this into a mini series🤔maybe Silverstone next before the British GP🤔

[@Nordspets]

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

[@sergh8605]

This could be a good series of going to old tracks and automotive factories/buildings

[@Dutch_fellow]

Longer videos please. Absolutely love your videos

[@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.

[@cyclingonandoffroad]

Maybe go to `De Klinkenberg` with Edwin? near Gees in The Netherlands. Where his familyname originates from. And having Luke in more videos or one of the others could work.

[@thegees]

i like that you never got rid of pointing out the end card stuff

[@tomfurie2996]

Another great video guys! We want only one thing: MORE!

[@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.

[@leighrigby8833]

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

[@laurenzdeganos9875]

It’s like the roles reversed when both were doing car stuff Ethan would be the one that would struggle now it’s Jack. Ethan is comfortable in his element exploring and hiking. And I like seeing it. Fun and informative vid guys ✌️

[@iainmartin1015]

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

[@toddscars]

Ethans stories were just incredible, please tell more interesting stories!

[@cooperlong5413]

Love this. I'd basically watch you guys do road trips anywhere.

[@Nick-vp7lp]

Really interesting video lads, loving the content. Judging by this episode, Ethan should explore Europe's hidden public convenience's 😂

[@edwin-1348]

Way more fun than the other channels doing the same thing! Really like this content

[@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.

[@misterrandom888]

Thank you Polyphony for actually making the ww2 tunnel area come to life in the Nurburgring track. Im actually in Gran Turismo 7 right now to visit the tunnel area at turn 111. Im literally there and i can't believe the stairs and rails is so detailed. If only i can get on foot to go down to the tunnel on my own. Then again, this is not gta 😂 And thanks to you guys for that i learn something new today.

[@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!

[@TheJoeDavisx]

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

[@Ivanho1981]

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

[@siegfriedpreller]

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

[@joshrichings5709]

This channel will be big, I can feel it. It’s hilarious, interesting and just fucking good!

[@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?

[@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!

[@johnmasonRCingabout]

some cool bits of the aria that we never knew about, Lord of the nurgburgrings has to be a new challenge series.

[@ChaosPootato]

This is such a cool idea,I hope you do more of those on other well known car-related places

[@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

[@collyboy187]

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

[@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.

[@d.fenech]

A video about the old v "new" Autodrom Brno would be great. Big Nurburgring vibes going through the old track (now turned to normal roads for the most part).

[@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.

[@kidcowdy1231]

I find the south ring unbelievably fascinating, it was the most dangerous ring, all those trees and high speed… never heard of the concrete ring, would be interested to see some content on that

[@shkokyone6748]

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

[@Alex.H99]

Big fan of the way this channel is going. As much as I love shitboxes and modding, we've already got two channels for that, so it's good to have some other car related content too.

[@MdvK13979]

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

[@Play2Know]

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

[@JoanneLorriman]

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

[@thomasmortier1359]

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

[@thedon7530]

Loving your soft facts. Much more interesting than the harder ones.

[@alexc2505]

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