Grapevine: Heidfeld to tackle the Nordschleife

German Nick Heidfeld will be doing the driving in the event, scheduled for 28th April.

Heidfeld's run around the 22-km track will be the highlight of a full day in the Eifel mountains with the BMW Motorsport racing arsenal.

"This day is our way of saying thank-you to the fans for their support," said BMW boss Mario Theissen. "BMW is a longstanding partner of the Nurburgring.

"With BMW Driver Training, BMW Adventure World, our 'Ring Taxi' rides and the Performance Center all based at the circuit, this is a kind of second home for us - as well as the scene of victories in all disciplines of racing.

"The Formula One car's laps of the Nordschleife will be the highlight of a day devoted to BMW Motorsport.

"Nick's demonstration will not be about setting records, but a tribute to a unique race track - one which is inextricably linked to the heritage of BMW Motorsport."

The BMW Sauber team will be joined at the Nurburgring by drivers and cars from the World Touring Car Championship. There will also be a large exhibition featuring BMW racing machines.

BMW works drivers will take passengers on a tour of the Nordschleife in the BMW M5 Ring Taxi, a BMW 320si WTCC or the Z4 M Coupe.