Rüsselsheim am Main

Rüsselsheim am Main is city in Hesse with population of 66,000, world-famous as headquarters of Opel (since 1862) and historic home of legendary Opel-Rennbahn (1919-1946) - Europe's first permanent racing circuit. The city is located on Main River southwest of Frankfurt, 70 kilometers from Hockenheimring and 150 kilometers from Nürburgring, making Rüsselsheim base for motorsport enthusiasts with deep automotive history.

Hockenheimring (70 kilometers south, 50 minutes via A67/A6) offers 4.574-kilometer Grand Prix circuit. Track days through various organizers cost 200-400 euros. Ring hosts DTM, ADAC GT Masters. Nürburgring (150 kilometers northwest, 2 hours via A3/A61) offers Nordschleife with Touristenfahrten for 30 euros and track days 150-300 euros. Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps (250 kilometers northwest) is accessible for international track experiences.

ADAC Hessen organizes regional motorsport events. Porsche Club Deutschland Hesse regional group coordinates track days at Hockenheimring and Nürburgring. BMW Club Deutschland and Mercedes-Benz Club have active members. Pistenclub e.V. offers track day access. Opel history creates local automotive culture.

Karting facilities in Rhine-Main area. Rally through rally clubs in Hesse. Historic Opel-Rennbahn (1919-1946) was first permanent racing circuit on European continent - opened years before AVUS (1921), Nürburgring (1927), Hockenheimring (1932). Fragments of historic 2.5-kilometer oval track are still visible today in forest south of Rüsselsheim. Rüsselsheim benefits from A67, A60 Autobahn access. Opel plant and automotive suppliers create automotive cluster. Regular Cars and Coffee events. Rüsselsheim's motorsport heritage combined with Hockenheimring/Nürburgring access makes it special base for enthusiasts appreciating German automotive history.