8.2M views · Jul 13, 2009 · 6:42 · 2 HN recommenders · 4 mentions · discussed 2018–2025
In Top Gear's second part, racing driver Sabine Schmitz tries to lap the Nurburgring in a Ford Transit van in under ten minutes. She finishes just over the mark.
Why Hacker News points people here: Shared in threads about the Nurburgring and after Schmitz's death as a charming showcase of her skill.
“If you havent watched her take a van around the ring in a smidge over 10 minutes it is worth a watch.”HN comment, 2021
“Part two is the one to watch”
Sabine Schmitz driving a Transit van around the Nurburgring
For some reason my favourite was always watching Sabine Schmitz trying to drive a transit van in under ten minutes. Part two is the one to watch: this video
“If you havent watched her take a van around the ring in a smidge over 10 minutes it is worth a watch.”
Sabine Schmitz takes a van around the ring in about ten minutes
If you havent watched her take a van around the ring in a smidge over 10 minutes it is worth a watch. [1] [1] this video
“This lady pilot sure did”
Example of a pro driver enjoying a challenge
> mario Andretti If you're a world champion, you would probably enjoy an exercise like this. This lady pilot sure did: this video
“Here's Sabine Schmitz falling to break 10 mins in a van”
Sabine Schmitz narrowly missing 10 minutes in a van
Here's Sabine Schmitz falling to break 10 mins in a van this video Although with a slightly quicker van maybe.
