Nürburgring
This item is included in the following series/curriculum: MegaSpeed
- Grade Level: Junior High (7-9)-Adult
- Subjects: Design, Technology, Sports
- Produced By: Exploration Production Inc.
- Year: 2015
- Country: Canada
- Language: English
- Running Time: 46m
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Nürburgring is regarded as the most dangerous racetrack in the world - 170 turns spread out over 25 kilometers in Northwest Germany. Every year, more than 200 cars, in four classes, attempt to tame the track in the 24 hours of Nürburgring. This year the Aston Martin 007 team will attempt to crack the podium usually dominated by Audi, Mercedes and Porsche. The British factory team has never finished the grueling 24 hour race, but just finishing won't be good enough for them this year.
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