Are there any games that allow me to practice driving the Nordschleife with some realism?
YES. There are some games with remarkably realistic graphics that have noticeably helped some past participants. Grand Prix Legends for PCs recreates the 1967 Formula One season, with the cars and track layout of that era. The “Sudschleife” has since been replaced by the modern Grand Prix track, and the hedges and trees are taller now, but avid drivers say it feels very real. For those with an X Box, Project Gotham Racing 2 and Forza Motorsport have amazing graphics and physics. But the most accurate recreation of the Nordschleife I’ve seen is Gran Turismo 4 for the PlayStation platform. Take ‘em for a few laps!
