6.02.2009

AERODYNAMIC // 1969 GERMAN GRAND PRIX @ THE NURBURGRING

I came across this great bit of video from the 1969 German Grand Prix at the Nurburgring. A race that was won by none other then (7) time Le Mans winner, Jacky Ickx, the ‘69 German Grand Prix was one of the first races where aerodynamic improvements allowed for increased speeds around Germany’s famed ‘Green Hell.’ A dangerous mix of tree lined straightaways and high speed corners, it is no surprise ‘The Ring’ is no longer a stop on the F1 calendar

While the film is without sound, it does offer a rather interesting look at one of the first Grand Prix’s following Formula One’s shift toward increased aerodynamics. Follow the link for a look... [read more]



Photo: Lothar Spurzem

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2 comments:

  1. chuck goolsbeeJune 02, 2009 6:48 PM

    "While the film is without sound,...

    Anything but! The film is without COMMENTARY and to be honest it is better for it. There is sound... wonderful sound. It only lacks meaningless blather! ;)

    It is nice to compare this with the video you linked yesterday, and note how the wings helped keep the cars on the road over some of the 'Rings notorious "flight spots".

    --chuck

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  2. Camden ThrasherJune 02, 2009 11:03 PM

    I believe I have this full race somewhere

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