Automobilista 2: Reiza Previews Classic Nurburgring, Coming This Weekend?

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Originally scheduled for release towards the end of March, the Classic Nürburgring in Automobilista 2 finally has some teaser shots. Is it releasing this weekend?

Image Credit: Reiza Studios

Last month, Reiza Studios released the final piece of the Historic Track Pack puzzle for Automobilista 2. Alongside a large update came a classic version of Bathurst. With the update also came the promise to release a classic version of the Nürburgring Nordschleife and Sudschleife.

With sudden plans to include the long-forgotten southern layout, Reiza said it would take longer than expected and teased an end-of-March release. That deadline has been and gone, but we finally have news on the upcoming circuit. Recent tweets from the Brazilian developer not only showed screenshots of the historic version of this iconic venue, but also featured a caption.

Reading "This weekend..." the tweet certainly points towards a release for the track before next week.

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AMS 2 is increasingly becoming the go-to simulator for historic content. From accurately recreated tracks to a wide array of detailed historic grids, the title has certainly come of age and found its niche.

The historic version of the Nürburgring should align with many other 'time machine' tracks. Set in the year 1971, it sits in the same time period as many other forgotten layouts featuring in the sim. The long version of Spa-Francorchamps, fast variant of Imola and a representation of Monza with its banking in use all sit in the early 1970's.

Automobilista 2 also features a selection of early-1970's F1 cars to run around these vintage tracks. With custom championships available to create, there are huge single player possibilities on the horizon for this upcoming addition to the game.

Are you excited for a classic version of the Nürburgring to join AMS 2?
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It's still called Nürburgring, not Nurburgring. When do you guys understand that you just cant swap two letters and act like they're the same, just because you don't have them in your alphabet...
How does Núrëmbòürgrïng sound? Totally wrong, yet still everybody on this website knows it's about the Nürburgring. Everybody except you :D.

To be 100% correct, in the title of this article it should have been Nuerburgring as an umlaut is not even properly formatted in most URL's. Maybe have a go at the official website as well?

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Where people work, mistakes are made.
 
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How does Núrëmbòürgrïng sound?
Completely wrong. Nuremberg is English für Nürnberg, which is a town in another part of Germany and has nothing to do with the Nürburg which the Ring is named after :p

Anyways, should I user the Copa FL Fusca or Hot Cars Fusca for my first run on the (hopefully included) Gesamtstrecke, what do you guys think?
 
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It's still called Nürburgring, not Nurburgring. When do you guys understand that you just cant swap two letters and act like they're the same, just because you don't have them in your alphabet...
How rude. Not everybody has a keyboard with special characters or knows how to use (alt+129). I'd like to see you to spell Suzuka properly, I am sure everybody here will have a good laugh....
 
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Funny how people complain about how Nürburgring is written. I find it more annoying when some call it Nords. Since Nordschleife translates to nord loop, basically what Nords would translate to, is Nordl. :roflmao:

Just as Silverstone or Daytona are not shortened into Silvers or Dayt, in the same way. And if it's too hard for some to remember how to write/pronounce it, just call it the Ring or Green Hell.
 
This is monumental IMO. The announcement of this was one of the reasons I picked up AMS2 and the track pack in the first place and, to me at least, it marks an epic milestone in the game (and a minor milestone in sim racing in general).

  • - The first ever official 70s iteration
  • - The first time with the Sudschleife (edit: sorry, Südschleife)
  • - The second (?) ever official vintage recreation (and the first this decade)
  • - With matching era 70s GP cars

This also means there's a significant chunk of 1970s circuits in the game and means a period roster that includes:

  • - Nurburgring
  • - Silverstone
  • - Monza
  • - Interlagos
  • - Spa
  • - Zeltweg
  • - Hockenheim
  • - Imola
  • - Kyalami

And hopefully a few more in future (come on Watkins Glen!).

The only minor quibble I have with this amazing roster is that the '70s GT and touring car fields are severely lacking in depth - hopefully some deals can be done to bring in some period challengers to the Porsche RSR and the BMW 2002.

That doesn't in any way diminish from what is a colossal undertaking and achievement though, and one we may not see again for generations. Thanks Reiza.
 
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Anyways, should I user the Copa FL Fusca or Hot Cars Fusca for my first run on the (hopefully included) Gesamtstrecke, what do you guys think?

I usually drive something open top on new tracks to really see around and not just forward. So it's gonna be Lotus 23 for me probably.
 
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At last, after 20+ years of waiting, a 'modern' version of the old Nurby. I still have fond memories of the GPL Nurby and I cant wait to thrash classics around it again, but in a modern game *nostalgic happy tears* :inlove:
 
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Formula Vintage Gen 1 V12. Die like a man.
I did that when 70's Spa was released, and I died like a man a lot :D It took me an hour before i did my first clean lap at pace.

I usually drive something open top on new tracks to really see around and not just forward. So it's gonna be Lotus 23 for me probably.
I thought about the Lotus as well, might be a good option to take in the surroundings.
 
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In contrast to Niki's well-known accident, the Ring had previously served on many an occasion to play kingmaker among the very stratosphere of talent. Nuvolari, Fangio, Hahne, Stewart ... so many drivers forever stamped their legendary status by delivering a Nürburgring performance for the ages.
 
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