Standing at the entrance to the Nordschleife, with around 50 hopeful RingTaxi customers, I hear some bad news on the radio. There’s been a crash in the industry pool. It’s a big one. At the exit of the foxhole. After a flurry of activity, involving paramedics, safety workers and the super-special covered Bongard wagon for ‘sensitive’ incidents, we finally enter the track. At this point I didn’t know it was the Koenigsegg Agera One:1 that had crashed. But when we see the skidmarks, from the top of the Foxhole to the barrier before Adenauer Forst, it’s obvious that something went badly, badly wrong. Because when braking in a straight line, an ABS equipped car will NOT leave a skidmark. Which means that in pushing to the limit at the world’s toughest track, the Agera has happened upon a problem that might not be dissimilar to the Camaro earlier this year. I haven’t got permission to post the photos of the Koenigsegg crash from Stefan, I doubt I have the budget for it, so you’ll have to go here to look for yourself.

But the TL;DR is simple… just from the perfect “Number 11” skidmarks alone, it’s a good guess to say that one of the following things happened: The driver braked hard, the ABS failed and the driver didn’t release the brake pedal in time to avoid the crash. A serious mechanical failure locked both wheels. On a rear wheel drive car that would most likely be something on the back axle. A front wheel failure would normally not result in two perfect skidmarks. Koenigsegg have already released an official statement confirming their driver is OK. I’m going to guess that it was poor old Robertat the wheel again (UPDATE: rumours now indicate Nicki Thiim), but that’s not confirmed, and it’s probably not very relevant. Koenigsegg Automotive AB can confirm reports online that a Koenigsegg One:1 was involved in a crash during testing as part of Industry Pool at the Nurburgring on Monday, 18 July. The driver was taken to hospital as per standard procedures in such situations and was released the same afternoon.”

Read the full statement here. If I hear more, or if it turns out that Erich Müller had turned his cameras on a bit early tonight, I’ll be sure to further update this story. BIG RESPECT to Koenigsegg for releasing the statement and taking it on the chin. When McLaren crashed here in 2011, right in front of a carpark full of tourists, attempting a laptime in an MP4-12C, they denied everything!assassins creed hoodie belgium So in the meantime, drive safe, have fun…n7 hoodie in game Unofficial Nürburgring news, laptimes, photos and videos!usmc hoodie amazonKOENIGSEGG AND RAZER PUSH PERFORMANCE OBSESSIONmad hueys hoodies

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The relationship is tethered between Koenigsegg’s headquarters in Ängelholm, Sweden and Razer’s San Francisco design offices, through which Razer’s roster of in-house scientists and engineers are focused on developing cutting-edge technology. The partners plan to inaugurate the Razer-Koenigsegg relationship with a limited edition of custom not-for-sale Blade laptops, which a select few Koenigsegg owners and Razer fans will get to use.  The gaming system will boast power that belies its ultra-thin chassis, which will be CNC machined and appointed with unmistakable Koenigsegg cachet. The Koenigsegg Razer Blade will be unveiled at the Geneva International Motor Show in March 2014, where it will show off its performance, letting a lucky few drive virtual Agera R´s in the best possible setting. Both Razer and Koenigsegg see this collaboration as a first step in a long relationship from which more exciting products can be born and brought to market through the collaboration.

“As far as I’m concerned, Koenigsegg is the archetype by which all design innovation may be measured universally—a company hell bent on combining beauty, performance and sheer power,” says Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder, CEO and creative director. “Our shared obsession with extreme performance makes working with Christian and his crew an exciting project and an honor.” To celebrate the inauguration of the Koenigsegg-Razer relationship, Razer will be giving-away two Koenigsegg-branded Razer Blades. About Razer:Razer™ is the world leader in devices and software platforms that enable, connect and entertain a worldwide community of electronic entertainment enthusiasts, 24/7. With a rich history in gaming, music and design, Razer’s award-winning technology includes voice-over IP and other social applications and devices; programs for music production, performance and enjoyment; cloud-based solutions for customizing and enhancing computer systems and related product performance;

and a wide array of award-winning laptops, tablets, audio products, hardware and accessories, and apparel. Razer applies its design and engineering resources to develop products that support the on-the-go lifestyle inherent to its contemporary, global, technophile community, fulfilling their immediate wants and needs wherever they are. At Razer, everything it does resonates with the Company credo: For Gamers. About Koenigsegg Automotive AB:Founded by Christian von Koenigsegg in 1994, Koenigsegg Automotive AB designs, engineers, and hand builds the most technologically advanced, hypercars in the world. Armed with the belief that perfection is a moving target, Christian von Koenigsegg’s endless drive to create the perfect supercar has led to innovations such as the most power-dense engine in the world, the first green hypercar, and the Triplex Suspension. Koenigsegg creates just a handful of its bespoke hypercars each year at its state of the art facility located in Ängelholm, Sweden, that was once home to the Swedish Air Force’s JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets.