The Nordschleife is getting a new, additional exit, which aims to reduce congestion on the track during busy days of tourist drives. Located at the Döttinger Höhe section, the new exit will allow tourist drivers to immediately leave the track and enter the parallel L93 road after completing a lap. Construction will begin at the end of November, with the goal of finishing the project by the start of the 2025 season. This is one of the most extensive traffic optimization measures ever implemented for tourist drives.

Starting next season, tourist drivers will have three options for leaving the track or taking a break. In addition to the new exit to the L93, which will only open on particularly busy days, drivers can continue to use the current Nordschleife exit leading to the adjacent parking area. The popular Pitstop Area at T13 will also remain available for breaks between laps.

“We are thrilled to implement the new exit at Döttinger Höhe following the completion of the approval process. It marks a significant milestone for the tourist drives,” says Ingo Böder, CEO of Nürburgring 1927 GmbH & Co. KG. “Along with the measures we've successfully implemented this year, this will further reduce congestion during peak times and also ease traffic in the nearby town of Nürburg.”

The measures mentioned by Böder refer to the new entry and exit rules for the Nordschleife, introduced earlier this year to improve traffic flow and enhance the driving experience. These rules will remain in effect, meaning that drivers entering the Nordschleife via the L93 roundabout will be directed to the gate, where they will need a ticket or credit. Parking access in this area is now restricted to drivers who have already completed a lap. This change has helped prevent traffic from drivers looking only for parking.

The Nürburgring will use the new exit as an opportunity to communicate with tourist drivers about responsible behavior, both on and off the track. Since 2019, the circuit has intensified its efforts to raise awareness among tourist drivers about being considerate of the local community, launching the "Be a Role Model!" campaign. The new exit will also be designed to ensure that drivers merge onto the L93 safely and at appropriate speeds.

About Tourist Drives:
The Nürburgring’s tourist drives are open to anyone. The rules are simple: anyone with a valid driver’s license and a road-legal car or motorcycle can drive on either the Grand Prix circuit or the Nordschleife. Standard traffic laws apply, including the requirement to keep right. Prices for a lap on the Nordschleife are €30 from Monday to Thursday and €35 from Friday to Sunday and on holidays. A 15-minute session on the Grand Prix track costs €35, regardless of the day. For those seeking unlimited driving fun, a season pass is available for €3,000, allowing access to both the Nordschleife and the Grand Prix circuit for the entire calendar year.

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