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The Nürburgring Story: Part One

3rd September 2009

After two weeks, the dust has now settled on Radical’s incredible production lap record at the Nürburgring Nordschleife. With the news that German motoring magazine Sport Auto has confirmed Michael Verger’s time of 6:48, Britain’s evo magazine has released exclusive video footage of the record attempt. 

Alongside stunning images from the production car lap record bid (see the latest gallery), Roger Green and Chris Rutter from evo video documented the entire trip, from Radical’s Peterborough base, the trip to Dover, the ferry crossing and arrival at the ‘Ring.

News of the record rapidly spread around the world, with coverage as far afield as the USA, Australia, Brazil and Japan. The record car is now returning to the UK, having been on display at the circuit since the day of the record.

For the full story from Radical’s trip to Germany, buy this month’s issue of evo (issue 136), on sale 16 September. To view the evo mini-documentary of the journey, click here. As for the lap itself, you’ll just have to wait until 14 September…