24h Nürburgring utilises full digital capabilities on the Nordschleife for the first time

• Seamless connectivity across the Nordschleife now in place

• 100 cameras provide a better overview

• Enhanced safety even in bright conditions thanks to four dozen illuminated panels

The digitalisation of the legendary Nordschleife reached the next stage back in summer 2024. Following a two-year construction phase and an investment of around twelve million euros, a network of 100 cameras and 46 LED panels is providing a new level of safety. Until now, the upgrade has only been used during tourist driving sessions, track days and test drives. At this year’s ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring, this system will now be fully integrated into race operations for the first time.

Seamless coverage

The system is based on 100 cameras and 46 LED panels installed along the entire track. Thanks to the laying of 80 kilometres of electrical and data cables, the entire Nordschleife – including all 73 corners – can be monitored seamlessly. During normal operations on the Nürburgring Nordschleife – such as public track days – not all marshals’ posts are manned; however, the cameras and panels allow vehicles on the track to be tracked and warnings issued in good time should problems arise. At the 24h Nürburgring, this feature provides an added safety benefit. In the event of incidents – such as technical faults, accidents or slippery patches – race control can react even more quickly. “For just under two years now, this digitalisation step has enabled us to improve the running of tourist and test drives,” reports Ingo Böder, Managing Director of Nürburgring GmbH. “We are now delighted that the 24h Nürburgring can also benefit from this.”

Greater safety even in daylight

During tourist driving sessions and track days, the 46 LED panels along the GP circuit and the Nordschleife are designed to warn drivers of hazards hundreds of metres in advance, thereby preventing accidents. At the 24h Nürburgring, these are used to support drivers and marshals. The focus here is on increasing safety in daylight conditions. They exclusively display the flag signal shown by the respective marshal. Unlike the flags, the panels have no relevance under motorsport regulations. As darkness falls, the flags will, as before, be replaced by light signals. In conjunction with other measures – such as the Incident Camera System, which enables live transmission from all cockpits – the ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring is taking another major step forward in the area of safety.

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