Remembering Sabine Schmitz

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03-16-2026

It was five years today that we said good by to an amazing woman who taught us all what a zest for life looks like.

Sabine Schmitz (1969–2021) was a legendary German racing driver known as the "Queen of the Nürburgring," famous for her mastery of BMW vehicles on the Nordschleife circuit. As a BMW factory driver, she was the first woman to win the Nürburgring 24 Hours (1996, 1997) and gained fame for driving the BMW "Ring Taxi" for over a decade.

03-16-2026

RIP Sabine the Queen of the Nürburgring.

#GodSpeed

03-17-2026

Sabine Schmitz's Nurburgring Van CHALLENGE | Top Gear - Part 2

03-17-2026

While not directly related to her, I still felt pretty moved by this when I saw it in person in Spokane. It’s probably as close as I’ll get to being able to pay my respects. Having lost several close friends and family members to cancer recently, it really got me when I saw this car. RIP

03-17-2026

Was just talking about her today and then this thread pops up. RIP Sabine.

03-17-2026

Talent on display
Sabine Schmitz - Onboard | Porsche 911 GT3 R | Frikadelli Racing Team | VLN 2014

03-17-2026

Amazing woman whose life was cut short by the evil cancer. RIP

03-18-2026

The whole van thing was insane. I cannot fathom driving in the 24 Hours of Nurburgring especially in the dark. This is on the Nordschliafe right?

Sabine was amazing and as animated as Hans Stuck.

LeMans in the dark all night would be scary enough. One of the greatest drives was J.J. Letho from Finland in the McLaren F1 with the Paul Rosche S70/2 V-12 BMW engine. J.J. drove much of the night in the rain.