US EditionPorsche GT3 RS vs BMW Crash on Nurburgring Causes Huge Explosion, Stokes Blame Game
RHINELAND-PALATINATE, GERMANY, JUL 5 – Both drivers survived a high-speed crash that destroyed a Porsche 911 GT3 RS and BMW M2 during a public driving session, highlighting risks of mixed-speed traffic on the track.
- On July 5, 2025, a Porsche 911 GT3 RS and a BMW M2 collided at the Nürburgring Nordschleife during a Touristenfahrten session, causing a massive fireball and destroying both cars.
- The accident stemmed from differing speeds and misjudgments as the Porsche attempted a fast lap behind the slower BMW, with both drivers sharing some fault according to video analysis.
- Videos circulated on social media show the crash and aftermath, with the Porsche hitting a barrier at 190 km/h, generating nearly 50 g of force, before both cars spun into safety barriers and ignited.
- The Porsche driver, Waldemar Peitrzak, thanked supporters, confirmed he will leave the hospital soon with only bruises and no fractures, and announced he will no longer participate in track events for family reasons.
- This incident highlights the danger of recreational driving with large speed gaps on public race tracks and may influence stricter safety oversight and driver caution at the Nürburgring Nordschleife.
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The Porsche touches the edge when overtaking the Nürburgring, loses the grip for a short time. The rear breaks out, the car spins.
In the event of a serious accident during tourist trips on the Nordschleife at the Nürburgring, a fireball is created. A video of the accident spreads rapidly in the social networks. According to Nürburgring, the safety concept worked.
Both pilots went out of the accident, according to the Road & Track.
The incident occurred last weekend on the German circuit of Nürburgring and was searched by security camera
Amateur Racer Driving A BMW M2 Tries To Pass A Porsche 911 GT3 RS In A Turn At Nurburgring, Causing A Crash That Ends In A Ball Of Fire
A Porsche 911 GT3 RS and a BMW M2 had a massive crash at the Nurburgring this weekend. The accident happened during the Touristenfahrten session on July 5, 2025. Videos posted on social media show the moment of impact and the aftermath of the accident. In the first video, you can see the Porsche approaching the M2. The driver of the M2 was clearly aware of the traffic and pulled to the side. However, just when the GT3 RS is about to pass on the …
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