Nurburgring like Bathurst x 3 Lowndes

The V8 Supercar driver was recently in Germany for the Nurburgring four-hour race and described the track as having all the elements of the Mt Panorama circuit, only tripled.

Last weekend's Nurburgring 24-hour race also has all the elements of a triple Bathurst 1000; in time, crowds, energy and machinery.

More than 225 cars, 2000 drivers and thousands of crew took part including legendary driver Hans Stuck who said it was his last race.

Shop Mercedes-Benz SLS Cars

Search all cars

Search all cars

The endurance race attracted more than 200,000 fans who erected tents, viewing platforms, makeshift grandstands and huddled around bonfires all night long drinking, eating sausages, singing and letting off fireworks.

Substitute VB for Bitburger and it's the same atmosphere as Mt Panorama, except for the fireworks.

The only aspect where the Nurburgring race pales against the Bathurst 1000 is in noise.

The cars are not as loud as the V8 Supercars - some are almost too quiet to be race cars - but the Mercedes-Benz SLS more than made up for it with a menacing growl.

The earplugs by the bedside table in my hotel room on the main circuit straight remained in their packet as the constant purring of hi-tech engines rocked me to contented sleep.