Why The Nurburgring 24 Hours Is The Greatest Race In The World

For me the Nurburgring has always been a special place. It's the track that I spent all my time learning in Gran Turimso 4, playing split screen with my friends in old Toyota Supras and drafting down the back straight. Somehow, despite all the tech advances since then, no sim has captured the magic of the event. rFactor 2 comes pretty close.
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[@germshroom9786]

One of the best parts of the race was that it was free online. No needing to find some shady streams or paying some monthly subscription for an event.

[@TheYCrafter]

If you do not care about going into the stadium, you can also watch the race for free around the ring. They are luckily still very close to the fans.

[@air_piepie2052]

Haha cries in french

[@ta18269]

Wonder how much longer this will last... Hopefully a long time yet

[@mbn1083]

RIP Dacia Logan. Along with Foxtail, you were by far the fan favorite.

[@swilleh_]

not even the Dacia Sandero smh

[@ananastudio]

@@swilleh_ I've heard that it has been delayed :(

[@maxwellhatkow6209]

@@ananastudio OH NO!

[@ducnle7990]

@@maxwellhatkow6209Anywayss

[@PHHE1]

15 years ago we had 220 cars and more that would have wanted to participate. 150 of those were cars like the Dacia whilst still having awesome GT cars in the front. I find it so depressing that kids nowadays only know this gt3 era post organizers killing the race for TV fame and dull F1 crowds

[@DJ88Masterchief]

24 Hours of the Ring is basically a Battle Royal for Motorsports.

[@ES90344]

Watching this years race on livestream was magical. It was a fantastic race. So awesome for Frikadelli to take the overall win for Sabine.

[@truckatadders]

I hope the livestream from Le Mans is just as good 👌🏻👌🏻

[@jehoffy_148]

I was there and watched it all live, it’s a racing event you cannot compare to anything else. The fans and the competitors all sticking together even tho they compete makes it something really special 🥰

[@gramathy999]

new distance record too

[@eebergkamen]

​@@jehoffy_148 fully agree it's a really good experience and I think it speaks for itself when there where only like 30crimes reported and the camping areas were clean

[@josephharapnuik8489]

14:51 seeing the GT4 going on 2 wheels in the rear view was so sick.

[@helljumper6192]

Man, this year's race was epic. Fights all over the place, especially the battle between BMW and Audi in the night and RIcardo Feller driving like a mad man because of the penalty. When I woke up at 4 am, two Audis were out, a GT4 was in the gravel and shortly after the Dacia was ded. But when at the end the Frikadelli Ferrari won, I was full of joy and kinda sad, that we have to wait another year for the next 24h race. Hopefully with more cars next year.

[@jsade]

Feller was incredible. Others called him crazy for his driving there, but I mean it in the most positive way.

[@BBROPHOTO]

The unique nature of the length of the track adds SOOO much to it too. Getting a puncture 2 minutes into the lap is really problematic, fuel tactics, weather due to the sheer size of the track, timing of yellow flags actually playing out and can really shake up things. N24 is so badass. The Dacia crash was so genuinely heartbreaking to watch live too :( Outside of that, there was some epic battles going down. The two Mercedes AMGs were neck and neck for a while battling each other.

[@gwivongalois6169]

One of those cars came out of the box and stood 100m after the exit. My first thought was, "OMG, he doesn't have to drive all the track to get back, does he?" (He was allowed to use a shortcut.)

[@BBROPHOTO]

@@gwivongalois6169 Also the Lambo crawling back to the pits was amazing to see it safely make it back.

[@windhelmguard5295]

i wouldn't necessarily call it the best race in the world, but it's absolutely the most challenging. the unique thing about the nürburg ring is that it's just really dangerous to drive with other cars on it. like there are a lot of hills where you straight up can not see what's behind, the track narrows down to a scary degree at many points, the road is not flat at all either. it looks like someone hammered a ralley track round until both ends roughly overlapped and called it a day. like i honestly believe the designer meant for it to be driven with a co-pilot who has a map and no other cars on it.

[@StephenBailey87]

If this isn't the epitome of the rF2 experience I don't know what is.

[@adamplace1414]

Near Miss Jimmy is my favorite Jimmy. That said, watching him fly around the Nurburgring, at night, without breaking his commentary for a second, was pretty unbelievable.

[@coreymillward5984]

The intro to this video is class. You can tell the passion is there. Love it. Well played.

[@eebergkamen]

Was fortunate enough to see this years outing live at the circuit, was really sad when the Dacia crashed and when Grello retired. The people that attend are amazing I'm fairly introverted and I got adopted immediately and drank some beers with them. If you ever have the chance to attend, do so

[@lolish1234]

It really was excellent. No fuss no annoying people. And great cars everywhere you look. Felt like home :)

[@seanflah408]

I haven't been able to watch as regularly as I used to, such is life, but I'm genuinely glad I tuned in for this. Can really feel Jimbo's enthusiasm and enjoyment.

[@shonbie]

We need more content like that ! That passion you have and demonstrate is exactly why I subscribed 3 years ago. From the shed to the house, from the sim to the real racing, one thing remained and it's that passion !

[@jackytwickx5330]

I absolutely agree jimmy. I love all sportscar endurance races but the 24h of the nurburgring really is something special. It's an insane race

[@henrylynch9437]

After watching this indy 500, the celebrations, the excitement. F1 needs more of that.

[@samkwant4050]

Totally agree, the 500 always has that F1 title decider going on. Shame Indy doesn't get too many viewers outside of the 500 because they deserve more

[@TCCcompetition]

​@@samkwant4050 so true

[@1xRacer]

You introduced me to sim racing now you introduce me to real life racing, ty jimmy ty! Would not have this passion without you

[@Nahhhhhhhhhhh489]

R.I.P Dacia Logan 🙏 gone to soon

[@dylanwalker7641]

it makes me happy to see him gushing about how much he wanted to drive the ring in real life, to seeing him actually win the real Nurburgring gt4 championship.

[@TheFreekThuis]

Awesome video, your enthusiasm is so contagious. Just love to see you having a good time!

[@rudolfnv6666]

Saw you in the chat, even got that shout out didn’t you Jimmers! It was a good race and ofc because of the weather at Imola; but it was a great race! Soo amazing too to see Fikadelli win! Rest in Peace Sabina Schmidt

[@slugore]

I love these types of videos, Jimmy. They show your passion. That is 100% what I am here for.

[@hugohebert6272]

If you have the opportunity to go and see it or even an NLS race, go for it, this is the best fan experience you can ever have. Viewing points along the Nordschleife are insane and all of that for a ridiculously low amount of money, which goes to show that the organizers do care about the fans

[@tabization4938]

After Years on the Sim and watching it on YT. I'm so glad I went this year can recommend it to everyone 10/10 Motorsports Event you can't get closer than this . 1150km drive was worth it !

[@norbertmajor4109]

22:18 I feel like Jimmy knows something... Can't wait to see you racing here irl!

[@xdtjv2843]

The foreshadowing is crazy

[@alexsp4853]

I once visited a 6h endurance race around the nurburgring gesamtstrecke with roughly 60 competitors distributed across multiple race craft classes. there were GT3s or so, Tourenwagen and just modded roadcars like a Volkswagen Polo with stickers. i sat on the tribune at the start finish straight towards the first corner. the engine's roars were awesome. right now i have a good chance to get a free taxidrive around the circuit.i am hyped for that. I wish all fellow Nordschleife fans a nice day and may you get the opportunity to drive on the track

[@andymitchell5344]

Foreshadowing much?? I love what you have achieved Jimmy. I cannot wait for this year's N24. Congrats on the race this weekend too.

[@griptopia]

love the detail of the jackets on the marshals and the signs reflecting back.. the detail and the beauty is really very cool

[@joe7992]

Agreed, it was nice talking to you in stream chat nearer to the end as well

[@KashouWannabe]

Love hearing the Persona 5 Casino Palace theme.

[@Ispharel]

Just finished our 24H Nord on AC. We came P1 in class and P8 overall. Porsche GT2 Clubsport is scary round here but great fun. Couldn’t agree more, best race there is :) Edit: just adding to your comment about RF2 being unstable, AC for us was amazing, and whilst we only had around 50 cars, there were 0 server issues, just a bit of lag that comes with AC multiplayer ;)

[@hawkertyphoon4537]

Funny... you just did it this year. Funny man, this Jimmer. as if he knew what he wanted. as if he was any good at anything. Sending a high five.

[@dvillisback]

RF2 is easily my favourite simulator. It gets SO MANY THINGS right. And even with all the things that goes wrong. I cant help but love it

[@Niet_Stan]

I was there with friends camping at Adenau forst, watched quali1 at the foxhole, and the night stints in the race at miss hit miss. What an experience. Been there a few times before and it doesn’t get boring. Can recommend it to anyone who is able to go. It Will be difficult to find camping spots tho if you arrive later then Monday probably so you maybe need to ask some people if you can camp alongside

[@TylerCSGO]

14:53 OH MY GOD THE GT4 LITERALLY ABOUT TO TIP OVER FIGHTING WITH THE BMW LMFAOOOO

[@ethangreen3288]

Its amazing to see that now he will be racing in the N24 good luck

[@PhilippG88]

Could not agree more... LeMans, Indy... both very special events, but to me they do not feel as close to me as the N24. Just seeing something so close to roadcars race with GT3 and experiencing how close to all fans this event is is just amazing. If you are ever at Nürburgring while there is no race going on, rent a bike in Adenau and ride around the ring on your own to properly soak in all the awesome corners.

[@f0en966]

And now Jimmy is part of the Greatest Race in the World Realtalk I am so happy for you Jimmer

[@oswaldoleal7031]

LOL that porsche on two wheels in the rear view mirror at 14:50

[@maxcarter5148]

This video is amazing, absolute carnage the whole way. The green hell is truly the pinnacle of motorsport I agree with that for sure

[@blaze4lifedog]

Memes aside, the dacia was such a dangerously slow car to be around the Nurburgring 24h, I was surprised it actually took that long for it to cause an accident.

[@t395delta]

i like the fact that you've released this during the IOM TT, probably THE greatest road race in the world

[@mikehipperson]

Watched the race live for as long as I could and the first 8 laps were absolutely nuts! Loved that the Manta actually finished but the Logan accident was typical of multi class racing. The slower car can't get out of the way of the faster cars that don't want to slow down. Rust In Pieces, Logan!

[@Manuel-9-]

I go in person every year, and yes, it is the biggest race in the world. Nothing compares to it, the concept is just insane. Price is really budget friendly (full week 74 EUR, weekend 70) with access to all the track with no other restriction than the VIP areas. You are literally able to walk through the paddock or do the grid walk 15 minutes before the start of the race, and that's just the starters. Then it's 26 km of track to walk around with the craziest fans you could ever find.

[@dumian_]

I actually participated in the ACF league NBR24H in Assetto Corsa just last week. Literally almost no requirements to get in except for a just enough bit of driving skill. It was so cool, met new people as I joined a team and we just had an amazing time in the race with our TCR Golf. 48 teams with over 200 people driving that race with us. Le Mans is next in AC in just 3 weeks so excited for that. Definitely got me into league sim racing and got me more into the real NBR/endurance scene

[@guillermoguillermo4368]

You kinda have a spidey sense to avoid crashes. Very nice. ❤

[@mr_sprudel]

I absolutely agree with you that the Nürburgring 24H is the most fantastic race in the world. I was there a couple years ago and actually met you then because of a friend who watched you. I did not, but I have been watching your channel ever since. I am thinking, could this sort of thing be created in multiplayer in Assetto Corsa + CSP + Sol perhaps?

[@kennethlutze]

I think I agree, any real life nurburgring onboard driven in anger is absolutely spellbinding

[@yannickkohl8264]

Good point about the accessibility (in terms of money) of the event. Some people mentioned that the stream was free as well.

[@bartvy]

GT7 has some very impressive VR races at the ring. Definitely worth checking out.

[@LoWreck]

We just did a 24hr Nordschleife hosted by AC Friends on Assetto Corsa - the epicness of this race is really without comparison. ❤

[@AndrewGeierMelons]

Does anyone else find it impossible to watch endurance racing, because it's not possible to see everything going on, but then you drive it and it's the best series ever? Just me?

[@BongoBaggins]

IOM TT says hello

[@merik1991]

Damn I was just watching your karting videos and new video popped up.Thanks Jimmy,you’re about to delay my bed time with 23mins 😂

[@davito09]

damn

[@maeve92]

rFactor 2 is actually starting to fix their servers this year. Last year was the year of new content. This year is said to be their server fixing year. At least from what I heard from Michi Hoyer's stream I watched a few days ago.

[@a20n15]

AC with content manager on the combined layout has all of the fans contraptions and all modelled in

[@mrblackrock555]

the fact that the N24 is so cheap in comparison to attend as well definitely makes it unmatched compared to other 24h enduro races too

[@benclimo461]

Completely agree.its one of the cheapest events to go to, food stands everywhere and are actually reasonable in price. Everything about this race is for the drivers and the audience without any corporate interference ruining the experience.

[@AJ-ci8yu]

14:55. Porsche nearly flipped over

[@eamonahern7495]

At least that t2 incident didn't end up like the real life GTs in Macau a few years back! 😆 Edit: I spoke too soon! That was carnage at the far end of the GP circuit! Lol!

[@jacobrzeszewski6527]

You got balls saying this immediately after the Indy 500. XD

[@FedericoTesta1]

NBR24 is the one and only race that i can watch for almost the whole length

[@Formaldehydex]

You have to love the commitment to have nearly a thousand video cameras to properly cover the race. Oh wait.

[@JoelTehMole]

For the reasons Jimmy said at the beginning, I still think the Monte Carlo rally is the greatest Motorsport event. The range of cars, the beautiful driving, the difficult conditions, the fans - it's like nothing else imo

[@francisfrancis3374]

Not sure how much time you put into scripting these videos but that intro was so good. You put it so, so well.

[@pjetrs]

Went there for the first time this year and seeing it up close you’ll realise how mental these drivers are. Just think about the fact that the top 4 was within 2,5 minutes. That’s basically only a few seconds per lap apart for an entire day. They send it at the start, they send it with the evening sun in their faces, in the absolute darkness, overtaking three cars at half their speed in blind corners, and up until the checkered flag, praying their ducktape and dust covered car stays in one piece. And the best thing is the atmosphere around the Ring: a quarter of a million people and I haven’t seen anything but smiling and friendly people, even the shitfaced were at peace and just enjoying the race

[@kukuc96]

I like how they put 16 rev LEDs in this car in RF2, and managed to have it only be able to usefully show 2 states, you could have achieved that much with a single LED. Good job RF2.

[@V0r4xiz]

Despite being subbed, I haven't been keeping tabs on Jimmer in a while but, boy, am I glad the YT algo gave me this gem. It reminds me of what I see in this man. The pure enjoyment and passion compared with almost robotic reflexes and perception.

[@JL-ey3gb]

If Jimmy ever wanted to be a motorsports announcer/color analyst he would be amazing.

[@craigyirush3492]

He is for Gran Turismo.

[@Hillineunundsechzig]

We are going to the race since 15 years with 7-8 guys. Wippermann everytime, Tuesday until Sunday. Highlight of the year!

[@LeonardodaWicki]

I've subscribed for years and never commented but this is your best video in my opinion.

[@nickes6168]

Someone please make a mod/add on for a racing game where a person can play as a spectator. Full body, walking around outside the track while others race. Put in a few mini games to play with other spectators in the stands. Ppl watching would be able to feel a part of it, and the racers will get a filled out grandstand/a with "actual people". First 30 ppl get the option to have a sign they can design in game. Going down a straight and seeing " No Punterino!". I'm sure there are so many other things that could be added.

[@benclimo461]

That would take an insane amount of time to do that and most likely impossible. They might be able to do a Spectator sports at certain spots around the track but anything more would be most likely impossible unfortunately.

[@nickes6168]

It would be yes. In 2004, my buddy and myself would speculate what the GTA would be like as we drove around Los Santos, while knowing the limitations of the ps2. It took the ps3 to make our wildest dreams and speculations come true. I'm not saying it has to come out in 3 months or less. Give it some time to develop. It would be a new idea, and probably best on a smaller track, Indianapolis perhaps. The Green Hell would be just that for developers. It would be the pinnacle to achieve something like this. Just trying to provoke thought in the minds of ppl who have the talent to even tackle this.

[@mervyoung5397]

Great video and driving! I love driving the 911 RSR on the Nordshleife.

[@finallevelboss3359]

Unmissable race, I make sure I watch every minute of the YT live stream every year since I found it in 2017. Amazing track, unpredictable, huge field, insanely close racing especially between the SP9 cars and hundreds of thousands of fans having a 3-4 day party. If only there were more circuits like it! I recommend watching the final laps of the 2017 race, for example. Unforgettable stuff

[@illyze]

Low Fuel Motorsport has the nurbugring race with gt3, porsche cup and btcc!

[@nathandarosa6956]

"this race demands concentration!" He says as he's setting hot-laps at night while dodging traffic, giving full commentary to himself and his viewers while responding to chat...

[@nugtella]

jimmy you could not be more wrong! the greatest race is the 23h race for mental health, absolutely no contest

[@Chip_in]

Epic video Jimmer...ngl when Kevin Estre lost his back left and spun l was guttered for him and the charge was done ...But this years 24H was awesome and happy that a kiwi was in on the gt3 dub ⛳

[@cat_03tv]

Well who knows, Jimmer... maybe one day we'll see you up there racing for one of the top-class teams on the N24. I mean, we've seen that dreams can come true in the past, so with enough determination and endurance (can I use that word in this context?) you can and will one day be out there. Don't stop believing!

[@griptopia]

When Glickenhaus is racing we should support them, they are a new ish team and james and the boys are a nice bunch, james takes his classics to events so kids can grow up knowing the cools stuff from the past, which is exactly how he got into being a petrol head. James is a nice chap and i'm sure if jimmer approached him , james would be up for doing a colab ... great marketing for both parties.. anyways awesome vid as always cannot wait to see more time trial craziness with minty which i'm doing a 3d of, coming soon!! xx

[@Astroman10]

22:18 - you will have to let us know how it felt!

[@masaha9]

i remeber the vln 2005 for original rfactor, those were the days

[@AJCCycling]

I started watching this and at 2:30 I decided to just watch the whole 24 hours from 2023. I’m back now to watch the rest of this video 😂. I used to like F1 but grew bored with it. This is what I needed! ❤

[@KompadoodleLEL]

me too! i just found out how much races you can just watch here on youtube, bathurst, rolex 24, nurb, its awesome!

[@k24impreza]

It’s my dream to attend the n24 one year. I’ve been to the Daytona 24 many times, and it’s a great event, but I know the n24 has to be cooler. My favorite race to watch online every year

[@Bezulba2]

Every time jimmer races at the nurburgring, he gushes about how awesome it would be to do a race here. But jimmer. You're a championship winner now. You can do this! I'm sure there's a team that can get you a seat!

[@christianames6880]

this is awesome i wished it would never end if you ever think of doing this again that would be awesome

[@aversear]

Coming here 2 weeks before it's on ACC, so hyped

[@respecttheracing1657]

I 100% agree that the 24h NBR is the best race of them all. Great Video aswell! Also: RIP Logan

[@lewisblake6742]

Had the race on while competing in the Silverstone 24 hour in the c1s. Brilliant

[@jadonrichter]

RIP Dacia ❤

[@sandalogaming6766]

As a PROUD Dacia Kwid owner, I am deeply saddened by the Logan’s death :(

[@truckatadders]

You should race it jimmmy 👍🏻 Tbh i was aware of the N24 but never really paid it any attention until this year. It's fucking mental man!! Racing cars like that, on THAT circuit, for 24hrs, utter madness 😳😳

[@lucasgamezz140]

Especially so many of them. How many was it? 130?

[@truckatadders]

@lucasgamezz140 Yes, and that was limited. Years ago there were 200 + 😳😳

[@bergmeister86]

Thanks for sharing your passion Jimmy. Great video.

[@Victor-rn1zn]

The CARS AND BIDS! Part made me expect a Doug demuro ad for his website hah

[@BatLunette]

*watching the first lap being a constant carnage, cars on their roofs* ah yes typical Nurb24h spirit :DD

[@bubbafett2328]

Appreciate the proper equestrian terminology of blinkers vs blinders.

[@davidlein2438]

A+. It doesn't have to work well for it to be fun. True simracing content.

[@bergmeister86]

This reminds me of the Daytona 24hr Race in the Jag. Def has same vibe.

[@Young504real]

N24 got me into endurance racing. I agree with Jimmer's statement.

[@Josh.Sanderson]

Yes Jimmer what a banger of a video

[@olliecole7163]

These are the best kinds of videos

[@MrPuddles3331]

Love watching Jimmer race G EYYY 3 cars.