First Time? How-To Be Slow & Safe on the Nürburgring.

When it comes to driving the Nürburgring for the very first time, people are often discouraged by the track's technical aspect, the weather or other drivers. Today I will show you how you can be slow and safe on you first lap.
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[@Corsa15DT]

Hey look at the bright side, at least your fuel consumption was 5 L per 100km :)

[@benguini.]

Robert: buys a fleet of supercars for his personal enjoyment on and off track Misha: “hey nice golf”

[@rysh8331]

Well you need to appreciate a good golf.

[@RoxusRemo]

MIsha your body transformation is insane looking back

[@thelokoone1]

That's actually a pretty interesting video. It's more or less how I'm thinking my first lap will be. I was kinda thoughtful at first about it though because I was always hearing that driving slow in the Ring can cause accidents etc but I think you made it pretty clear that if your purpose is simply to enjoy a nice relaxed drive, staying on the right side will be safe and ideal for everyone.

[@randomtime5051]

One thing to note: Dont be afraid in the way like "The track is so tight that i am a bit afraid". This track is still like 6 or 7 meters wide. I was surprised myself the first time how wide it actual looks in person.

[@MaNu-pp1em]

Thank you for another how to video. One of the most important of all.

[@Antidepressiva1980]

Totally agree

[@proventure307]

This Channel is sooo underrated

[@DnBDubstepManiak1]

My biggest fear are the unexperienced drivers that do push theirselves to much to try and look cool and because of it, not being able to stay on the inside and bump into you

[@ghoover57]

jeez, jumping on an old vid after becoming a new fan shows how well Misha has made fitness progress! Awesome.

[@konholio2]

Went to the Nurburgring last weekend and it was amazing. The experiance isnt only on the track, the whole area is great to explore. Great back roads, great food, the Nurburg was great, had an Apex taxi with the GT2(most violent fun you can have), also had the RSR experience with the new Civic type R, even took my own 318is shitbox for 6 laps. Any car guy should visit the ring for a few days. I even saw you Misha at the Apex quarters. Best regards from Ireland.

[@norbertwangnick8356]

Misha, great advice, as always. May I add one thing: the importance of really using the rear view mirror(s). In most countries, except on German highways, mirrors are often neglected because the speed differential of all cars is almost zero. Therefore, most drivers are just not used to really using them, nor have they ever experienced a car seemingly “far away” being on your rear just a few seconds later, with a speed differential(!) of 100mph/160km/h. They’re going 60mph and think they’re fairly fast, but the guy behind them is at 160mph, on edge, and his well-being in this split-second situation depends on the guy in front now to not screw this up! That would be my #1 advice on a German highway, and also for the Ring.

[@MichaelBlek]

I Used to drive in a city full of crazy people and that made me check mirrors frequently. This saved me many times from stupid crashes. Great advice!

[@pusb_87english63]

As with everything, the risk lies with the car going at high speed, you can’t count on a beginner who has every right to be on the public road to know it all. If you want to chase lap times and drive like a lunatic enter a race

[@gjermundhigraff7789]

My wobbly Citroën took notes throughout. As did I.

[@Ommel195]

If all goes well my Citroen C1 is doing one or more laps as well this week.

[@onelyone6976]

@@Ommel195 oofer, once you can afford a better car, please keep the citroen and modify it into a complete race car, should be absolutely loads of fun on under 100hp going flat out on 95% of the track

[@Ommel195]

@@onelyone6976 Sadly I crashed it in a ditch last year. Otherwise that would have been the plan. Working on a Peugeot 106 right now. 😅

[@jmbpinto73]

@@Ommel195 drive safe your 106, it's a fun little car.

[@FreestylerAlbert]

TF is one of the scariest thing on the world when the track is corwded. :DThere are so many different "speeding" cars/drivers it's just insane.

[@Antidepressiva1980]

That is the real beauty of TF.

[@Compins]

This is exactly what I needed! I'm planning to on the Ring for the first time on my birthday in a couple of weeks in my little Diesel Astra Sports Tourer. I'm already pretty scared but this definitely helped! Tysm!

[@bobholmes9520]

Enjoyed the tour with track names. The last time I drove the track was in 1965 in a VW Squareback. On that day both the Nordschleife and Sudschleife were open. There were no barriers at that time only the hedges and trees. BTW, there is also a section of road in the Mountains nortthwest of Frakfurt called the Schwalben Schwanze.

[@Sz1l3y]

I'm nobody to rate you but in my opinion it's really rare and nice to see a person in this world who build his own channel and carrier like you do! Your motivation and diligence is a good example for me and for many ppl.. Congrats and enjoy what you have built, you have deserved it, but be safe please, the comrads don't want to lose another talent! 🙏

[@stuartwillems]

Still need to beware on heavy crowded days, they'll pass you with 3 cars next to each other, centimeters from your rear view mirrors!

[@arturgrams9189]

This video helped me to mentally prepare myself of driving the Nordschleife, so thank you Misha! :)

[@MarkBeezBlogs]

Thanks Misha! That was super helpful. My first and last lap of the Ring was with my Miata around 1997. I’ve been wanting to go again since discovering your & Robert’s channel. Unfortunately I find myself getting a little anxious just watching your POV footage, because the only thing running in the back of my head is all the fail vids I’ve seen of driving the Ring! After your vid I still want to go despite my that queasy tension in my stomach right now!😕😀

[@kridreklaw]

Thank you, this video made me fell much more confident about being a first time slower driver on the track next year. Be mindful of faster traffic, keep right, be aware, use your mirrors and don't be stupid. Got it. Driving on the crazy freeways and roads here in Dallas, Texas make this look like a pleasurable drive!!!

[@flatsix666]

Knowledge is power Great information to fully enjoy this amazing track, Misha

[@davidcupra4913]

Thanks misha. Very informative for people on there first go for just a tourist drive. My first was the same but was very busy was a little scary them all coming up on me very fast.

[@DoekeFaber]

This is the best way tot enjoy the track for te first time. Did exactly this the first (And only) time i drove te track.

[@michaelsieber98]

We should have watched a Video like this before we went to the Nürburgring. My best friend totaled his VW Bora within 2 mins on the Ring because he undererstimated the corner and went way too fast. But I will still come back and try to be safe and learn the Track the right way. Mistakes are part of the learning experience! Thanks Misha for your awesome Content!!

[@ojpfreely9823]

Great video, as someone yet to take a lap it's very refreshing and informative to see your advice, lines and etiquette. There will be one more daily shitbox from the UK heading over when it is safe to do so!

[@rorygardner517]

Great video Misha, really helpful. Nice to know you can drive the ring without endangering your car or life.

[@power3L]

Thank you so much! Will be going very soon so this is a very timely and educational Nurburgring Notdschleife 101 for first timers 🙏

[@RFKANGOO]

Just want to say "thank you" for all the great video's you make.

[@Thealiengamer1]

Thanks again for the helpul insight and sharing of your expertise. I myself am eager to drive up to Nürburg from Switzerland to go for my first lap on the Ring in my 06' Cooper S JCW

[@nsbancroft]

Thanks for that safe slow-speed overview. Most helpful!

[@missedapproachmark]

Found this most helpful! Visited the ring for the first time ever, did two laps and had an amazing time.

[@MrYankees06]

Very informative lap on how to enjoy a fun safe lap with friends. Or your dog.

[@honestballwatcher4700]

The only concern for me, is if you push the car to 200, 250+ KM/hour on straight road, how do I know when I need to break to approach the bend/what speed to enter the bend at? Only people who hit this track consistently will know right?! At the same time, I’m worried about going too slow around the bend, and getting approached by cars who can approach the bend at double/triple my speed!

[@Helios1733]

Good to talk also about all the ones who wants to take advantage of the Ring at their pace... Good vidéo Misha

[@esracing5322]

Hey Misha, How is it going? Your last post's of RingTraktor and Touristenfahrten in general motivated me to much man!!! So yesterday morning, i just stept in my completely standard 1.4 Ibiza6L and drove straight from The Netherlands (Zoetermeer) to Nurburg. Man i was so slow at the track from the excitement but that didn't matter... Sticked to the rules and enjoyed my time on track! I had one of my best experiences in my life !!! So thank you for motivating me to go to the Nurburgring. Btw... Your video's are awesome and also very educational. Keep on going !!! Greetz, Melvin (ESRacing)

[@ruipedro4424]

Great video, full of simple but mandatory rules for everyone safety, and allowing you to enjoy this magnificent, and full of history, peace of road. Congrats 😀

[@BVeyronfan]

Drove on it with my little old Clio, best drive I've ever had!

[@SaltyPoes]

This man has glowed up in two years

[@pk-zx2vb]

Defo on my bucket list and this video just show that it's perfectly fine in your daily driver... cheers man👌😉

[@bneexotics2120]

Awesome advice Misha ! Thanks for the knowledge mate 👍

[@marox79]

The German idea of slow driving never ceases to amaze me, lol. The relaxed drive for me would be 90 - 100 kph. Yes, I am a Bmw driver who hates driving on busy roads ... or driving. Period. But even driving like I normally do on the Nordschleife would be a great experience . Love that you filmed this on a normal car, not a muscle car. And that kubica video. 👏👏

[@chnguye2]

Thanks for the Video!!! also your Nurburgring viewpoint video was very helpful!!! heading out there soon for the first time.

[@rocket2739]

Watching this video is much more relaxing than even I imagined Just cruising along a public road, chilling

[@8gti9]

Great video! Just moved to Germany. Looking forward to driving my MK7.5 Golf R to the ring. Great orientation on first timers.

[@spekyspectacles105]

Thank you for a great video. I am going for my first lap and after seeing the KZbin videos of aggressive racing and crashes it made me very nervous and anxious to drive around the track. This has put me and I’m sure many others as ease that this is not the case and you can enjoy the Nordshlife in any car. 😍😍😍

[@tentons10]

Amazing safety video. On the flip side, this is a great opportunity for a drinking game. Everytime he says stay to the right take a sip or shot!

[@micheltebraake7915]

Het belangrijkste is geregeld in je spiegels kijken wat er achter je aankomt. Mijn auto's zijn nog langzamer dan jou Golf, maar veel plezier beleeft met de rondes die ik gedaan heb.

[@JMG_vRS]

I’m glad to own a mk4 tdi at this moment in time so I can take extra notice at you taking yours round for when I take mine round, always gotta take tips from the pro😉

[@RaiderMan135]

Very reassuring video, thanks for the tips!

[@MrE30]

Afternoon Misha thanks for another informative lap video

[@Alienwarez567Epic]

THanks for a great video i am going to the ring this June and i cant wait, i will be the one on the right side

[@randomsmile9064]

weather your going fast or slow .. the ride seems so relaxing and calm with you... I can definitely see why people want you driving them around the track.

[@safacinklc6381]

Hey Misha this video is very useful i have never been at Nürbürgring or any track (yet :) ), i knew that i shall stay at right but while i was watching i also was questioning myself what i would do at that specific corner oh boy i was clueless at few of them. Have nice day btw!

[@Max-lz5ym]

Great video, i guess it‘s very interesting for your viewers because these are having the „biggest potential“ to be the next touristen drivers👍🏻

[@martso9288]

i took on the ring a few days ago, kept to the right and it was fine. honestly, i enjoyed the backroads around the ring more, than the ring itself. maybe because it wasn't as stressful, but those roads are tight, with back to back hairpins. very fun 10/10, would go again.

[@sumo1756]

Afternoon Carmrade👍 Well thrre cant be many slower than myself and i love the place. Can be intimidating at first but id say just be sensible like you said. If your mirrors empty then its not then theyre goin faster so move over asap and enjoy!

[@marklewis2846]

I would love to drive the Ring! Thanks for the video.

[@SeanAHarding]

Fantastic video as I’m going there this week, I found this video interesting thanks.

[@uscp2]

how did i miss this... Thanks! great video and just what i was looking for!

[@Seadraz]

Amazing video and helped settle my nerves, I’m heading there tomorrow to try a lap on my motorbike

[@fidelcastro9579]

Those Mk2 Golfs and E36 M3’s are now so rare in England. Great memories from years ago. Seriously have to to some laps when life is “normal” again. Awesome instruction. 👌

[@jamie101010]

Saturday was going to be my first laps, but looks like it’s raining. Maybe next weekend. Thanks for the video, helpful!

[@diljoe9678]

Good morning Misha! If I could be anywhere in the world rn i would want to be at the nurb/ apex hotel- One day soon I will be in the cockpit of the schirmer m3 with you as my co-pilot! Stay Safe and stay frosty Love from Los Angeles

[@GeneralKato]

This is exactly how i would like to drive my first time on the Ring! Hug the right, indicate right when needed and book an instructor from Robert. I would’t want to cause excessive stress to my car at all, I just want to experience this track once in my life after watching so many of your video’s. Micha, you don’t do instruction laps anymore? Thank you for this video for the “slow and less experienced among us”.

[@polpogo]

Very nice video, love the examples. Stay safe back in Croatia :)

[@fabianspec_exe]

12:44 Best cupholders ever to be in a car. Sturdy, adjustable and as some other good things, they come in a pair of two!

[@Kartoffeljoghurt]

Thanks for the Video, gonna go there this Weekend. Looking forward to it 🥳

[@franc520]

as always, very informative mate! thank you!

[@mr2i]

Very nice lap showing you don't need to be a F1 driver to enjoy the Nordschleife. Nurburgring is on my bucket list.. one day it's my turn! :)

[@Cameramankeith]

Excellent video with so much good advice.

[@Gaidenas]

wow the examples were really great. good video thank you very much!

[@TraceurRobitza]

Your content is really useful. Keep it up :)

[@nurburgringobsessed5722]

Brilliant guide Misha 🤙🏻

[@mihaitmf]

Very helpful video! Thank you!

[@LCOF]

This is how you earn that ring sticker! :D

[@Tautulis7]

Man, you really sparked my interest to come and do some sightseeing laps with my 900€ lemon/winterbeater Fabia from Munich. Know the track pretty well from numerous races in iRacing and also did 4 laps on a motorbike

[@brendanfleming6584]

Nice informative video Misha! Any TF novices would do well to watch it.

[@rscalvinb5492]

Great video misha 👍🏻

[@bartschraepen2966]

Great video Misha! 👍

[@Quattro_Joe]

Very informative video. This makes a lot of sense.

[@HRM.H]

Went for the first time last year. Rented a track prepped hothatch and just stuck to the right. Found a experienced driver in a Tesla model 3 i could kinda keep up with and had a great experience. Only one time understeer😂

[@VonB3]

I enjoyed watching this, very informative!

[@justanotherrandomperson1359]

Vielen Dank für dieses Video. Ich habe keine Angst mehr, den Nürburgring zu fahren, da ich dachte, langsames Fahren sei schlecht und verursache Autounfälle.

[@sounce_cosplay7410]

Hey Misha, just wanted to drop a comment and say how much I'm enjoying your driving videos at Nürburgring. They're super fun to watch and so informative! I'm actually hoping to make my dream come true this April and drive at Nürburgring myself. I have a BMW M135i with everything stock, including the brakes and Continental tires. Do you have any tips for driving the track in a car like mine? Thanks so much for all the awesome and fun KZbin videos!

[@iuopunderstandyourjokes9914]

This is the cleanest golf 4 interior that I have ever seen

[@e63s37]

That golf is probably going to be my first car u need to make it fast so i can copy u 😂😂😂

[@CARSTXUME]

Great video Misha!

[@Inazuma68]

I recommend everyone to try first a game like Forza. So you get a feeling what difference it is, driving for example a Mini or a Lamborghini or even a race car. The difference in the fast sections is huge. Not like real driving but giving you an impression

[@lusathegreat6300]

Asetto corsa has servers that are just for cruising, but sadly it is limited to like 30 people and it's just mostly people in supercars ramming. But thats all I have.

[@RabM1990]

Can we have a video like this one of you driving one of the fast cars at their full potential. AND instructing us through the lap like you do with Shmee?

[@fejic]

Planning on going this summer fod the first time. I'm so excited and terrified at the same time lol

[@daki2028]

bravo majstore. Pozdrav iz Ciriha

[@therealRaccondog]

Great video! Things I can understand, even that car XD

[@NerdishNature]

This is the perfect introduction really.

[@boostkash2640]

On my wish list still.

[@nikoyannaros48]

I would love to join the nuerburgring with my 131ps dacia dokker. For the first time I would like to have an experienced driver driving with my car and show me how to. My biggest fear is the speed, what's possible, corners where I can't see behind the corner and the grip level. Saw many videos people loosing their car because they don't know the track and the conditions. If I have to stay only on the right there is not much space for mistakes if the car pushes to the outside.

[@Soth021]

Wow you changed, now you look younger and fitter, amazing.

[@giorgiopiccini]

Hallo Misha, nice safe lap

[@danielr777]

Great video, thank you. I am going to Ring in 3 weeks and I wonder what would be the best car from local rental companies (allowed for Ring) to do those first slow laps. I think about C2 VTS, Suzuki Swift or Ford Fiesta ST.

[@decepticon4162]

Next year my Nürburgring dream will come true😍😍😍😍😍

[@jlinwinter]

Hi! How often do you use your indicator lights if you are doing a slow casual lap on the right side?