Bergisch Gladbach

Bergisch Gladbach is large city in North Rhine-Westphalia with population of 112,000, located directly east of Cologne in Bergisches Land region. The city is positioned 80 kilometers from Nürburgring and 120 kilometers from Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, making Bergisch Gladbach ideal base for motorsport enthusiasts. The city hosts Renngemeinschaft Bergisch Gladbach e.V. im ADAC, active motorsport club organizing events at Nürburgring.

Nürburgring (80 kilometers southwest, 1 hour via A4 and A61) offers Nordschleife and Grand Prix Circuit. Touristenfahrten cost 30 euros per lap. Track days through RSRNurburg, Pistenclub e.V. cost 150-300 euros. Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps (120 kilometers southwest, 1.5 hours via A4/E40) presents 7.004 kilometers with Eau Rouge. RSRSpa organizes track days for 200-400 euros. Circuit Zolder (100 kilometers west) offers 4.011 kilometers. Hockenheimring (200 kilometers south) operates Grand Prix circuit.

Renngemeinschaft Bergisch Gladbach e.V. im ADAC organizes ADAC RGB Season Finale at Nürburgring Grand Prix Track and regional motorsport events. ADAC Nordrhein coordinates events. Porsche Club Deutschland, BMW Club Deutschland, and Mercedes-Benz Club have members. Pistenclub e.V. offers track day access.

Karting facilities in Cologne region. Rally through clubs in North Rhine-Westphalia. Bergisches Land offers winding country roads popular with motorcycle enthusiasts. Bergisch Gladbach benefits from A4 Autobahn for track access. City supports automotive businesses. Regular Cars and Coffee events. Bergisch Gladbach's proximity to Cologne with Nürburgring/Spa access makes it practical base.