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| 03-16-2026, 05:45 PM | #1 |
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Remembering Sabine Schmitz
It was five years today that we said good by to an amazing woman who taught us all what a zest for life looks like.
Sabine Schmitz (1969–2021) was a legendary German racing driver known as the "Queen of the Nürburgring," famous for her mastery of BMW vehicles on the Nordschleife circuit. As a BMW factory driver, she was the first woman to win the Nürburgring 24 Hours (1996, 1997) and gained fame for driving the BMW "Ring Taxi" for over a decade. |
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| 03-16-2026, 06:38 PM | #2 |
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RIP Sabine the Queen of the Nürburgring.
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| 03-16-2026, 07:58 PM | #3 |
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Sabine Schmitz's Nurburgring Van CHALLENGE | Top Gear - Part 2
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| 03-16-2026, 08:18 PM | #4 |
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While not directly related to her, I still felt pretty moved by this when I saw it in person in Spokane. It’s probably as close as I’ll get to being able to pay my respects. Having lost several close friends and family members to cancer recently, it really got me when I saw this car. RIP
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| 03-16-2026, 09:22 PM | #5 |
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Was just talking about her today and then this thread pops up. RIP Sabine.
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| 03-17-2026, 08:48 AM | #6 |
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Talent on display
Sabine Schmitz - Onboard | Porsche 911 GT3 R | Frikadelli Racing Team | VLN 2014 |
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| 03-17-2026, 09:29 AM | #7 |
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Amazing woman whose life was cut short by the evil cancer. RIP
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| 03-18-2026, 11:34 AM | #8 |
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The whole van thing was insane. I cannot fathom driving in the 24 Hours of Nurburgring especially in the dark. This is on the Nordschliafe right?
Sabine was amazing and as animated as Hans Stuck. LeMans in the dark all night would be scary enough. One of the greatest drives was J.J. Letho from Finland in the McLaren F1 with the Paul Rosche S70/2 V-12 BMW engine. J.J. drove much of the night in the rain. |
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