Some people like the thought of danger since it creates an original lifetime experience and a thrill. The adrenaline, speed and the feeling of being free is a common passion for most race car drivers. Yet, depending on which tracks they are faced in-front of, it can make the experience even more exciting.
The drivers on these tracks in Europe certainly were feeling risky when it came down to it. Find out where the adventures begin and where some of the most dangerous race tracks are in Europe. After all, there are many sites to discover throughout this breathtaking content.
10 Monte Carlo, Monaco
Moving to the Mediterranean coast where you can witness the Formula 1 motor race. If you thought race tracks weren’t daring enough, then the added feature of this one might do it. Known as the Monaco Grand Prix, or otherwise, the racetrack that is surrounded by water. The reason for this is because it is located next to a port area. Not only do the audience members who paid tickets get to see the action, but so do some yacht owners from certain areas. Talk about a show with a view.
9 Barcelona - Catalunya, Spain
Another track that incorporates Formula 1, but also MotoGP is the Circuit De Catalunya. Every race car driver is skilled, with the mindset to win, and that becomes challenging when it comes to this European racetrack. This is nothing like an oval shape you may see on TV, it is an all-around circuit. While speeding over the payment curves and bends are in full sight, and at times there is a long and straight path to follow. If this is something you’d like to see, there’s room for 140,700 to sit in the stands.
8 Isle of Man
The Isle of Man is located in the Irish Sea between Great Britain and Ireland. On your trip abroad, uncovering racetracks for cars, you can also come across those that include motorcycles. The Mountain Course in this location features just that, as well as over 200 corners for the bikers to zip through that are surrounded by cement walls and some homes.
Not only will you see what you were after, but also a whole lot more. Since the track is in the mountains nature is at its finest.
7 Stavelot, Belgium
The Circuit De Spa-Francorchamps also has beautiful views. You can expect hills, twists and speed at this circuit, and green everywhere. This doesn’t make the track sound dangerous, but it has resulted in 23 lost lives in the 1960s as well as broken legs and ribs. A lot has changed since then. The professionals aren’t the only ones that get to experience the feeling of being on the track, because so can you. You can have your own driving experience and see what it’s like to live a day in someone else’s shoes. If you’re not up for that much exhilaration you can take a guided tour of the area instead.
6 Resenbro, Denmark
The next voyage is to the Jyllands-Ringen motor track. Here you can see sports cars race as well as one-seater touring cars. This circuit has been described as tight and twisted and that’s very noticeable. If you watch some videos online beforehand, it almost looks as if the roads need to be wider, because with every turn the racers are near the edge, almost crossing over the lines. It’s a good thing they know how to stay in control. This track is also used for testing activities and training.
5 Southern Ostrobothnia, Jurva, Finland
You won’t just be backpacking when you reach this destination. When travelling abroad visit the longest race track in Finland, the Botniaring track. The versatile and smooth road can be driven in four different divisions including long, short, club and folk. Maybe the second time you visit this site it will look different since they are often extending this track.
4 Mogyoród, Hungary
The Hungaroring Circuit is an old-style track that is just over four kilometres long per lap, and 70 laps are driven resulting in a race over 300 kilometres. As said on the Bleacher Report, “The elevation changes add interest and the non-stop string of corners provides a real challenge for the drivers.” The other challenges consist of lots of downhill braking, quick turns and other than speed, a need to remain focused.
3 Le Mans, France
24 hours Le Mans motor race is the world’s oldest active sports car race in endurance racing, which started in 1923. One of the main reasons for this race is for manufacturers to prove that their cars are reliable. During the race, there are about 60 competitors, 2 people per car that switch every few hours. The exhaustion of drivers creates crahses which is most dangerous since they can reach a speed over 400 KMP.
When that’s over, you can also do some armature go-cart racing here. It’s also popular for more reasons than that. This race was also completed by the actor in Grey’s Anatomy, Patrick Dempsey, otherwise known as Derek Shepherd in 2015 where he placed second in his class.
2 Athens, Greece
Although Greece is a safe destination to travel to the things you may experience when seeing racers there might not be, because the Athens Circuit is pretty extreme. It faces the drivers to perfect their right and left turns while drifting through the air. Getting the chance be a part of this is worth more than any souvenir.
1 Nürburger, Rhineland -Palatinate, Germany
A trip to Europe is unforgettable no matter what you do, but if you’re a fan of race cars add the Nüburger track to the list of things to do and see. It might be one you’ve already heard about, and if not, today's the day. As mentioned on Super Cars, “This race track is commonly known to racing fans as the Green Hell, simply because competitors face gruelling turns and challenging runoffs. In total, there is a staggering 154 corners at this German race-course, and stretches out to 21 kilometres in length.” Will you be one of 150,000 people in the stand watching this amazing sport soon?