Sabine Schmitz has passed away.

FLYING BANANA · 17th March 2021, 08:11

It is with great sadness, Nürburgring Queen Sabine Schmitz has lost her race against cancer.
Sabine Schmitz had been mentioned in one breath with the Nürburgring for decades. She was the only woman to win a 24-day race in the Green Hell. Today the motorsport family reaches the sad news that Sabine Schmitz has died after a long battle with cancer.
With her racing assignments with Hannes Scheid in the Eifelblitz, her successes with Frikadelli Racing and as a TV star on "Top Gear" she got the title "Queen of the Nürburgring". Hardly anyone else has driven as many laps on the Nordschleife as Sabine Schmitz, who was born in Nürburg.

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ceedy · 17th March 2021, 08:12

Sabine Schmitz has passed away from ther dreaded "C" .

top gears Nürburgring expert .

SCP440 · 17th March 2021, 08:13

Sad news, she was such a great character on Top Gear.

ceedy · 17th March 2021, 08:16

terrible news ..

Sorry BOB was writing my message same time as you

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Simondi · 17th March 2021, 08:19

Very sad news indeed.

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BRG75 · 17th March 2021, 08:19

I had just read about her untimely death, before logging on to the 75 club site.

She certainly threw that transit into the corners, whilst shouting out her encouragement to herself. A very memorable top gear episode.

She appeared as a guest a few more times.

Thoughts for her family, friends, and co-drivers.

Mike

Teflon · 17th March 2021, 08:29

Such sad news.

Loved her appearances on Top Gear. A terrific driver, and great fun in front of the camera as well. Always thought they should have given her the job when Clarkson & co left.

Cliff

trikey · 17th March 2021, 08:32

No age at all, such a shame.

RIP

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roverbarmy · 17th March 2021, 09:34

I have no words. RIP

Discofan · 17th March 2021, 10:36

Brilliant talent and seemed a genuinely lovely lady. Always thought F1 should have snapped her up. Another star gone too soon.

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17th March 2021, 08:12	#2
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ceedy This is my second home All Trophy Blue ,ZT260#50 , ZT CDTI Auto, ZR105+ and 1.8T Firefrost spoiling the Set . Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nr Sherborne But in Somerset.. Posts: 6,075 Thanks: 916 Thanked 1,214 Times in 768 Posts	terrible news .. Sorry BOB was writing my message same time as you .. __________________ The Three Bloo's Wifey's Zr105, MY CDTI & 260 #50 and Number One sons 1.8T in Firefrost When I were a lad Zero to 142 in 10.25 secs at the Pod on my Blown Norton. 210 Kart Champ in 70's

17th March 2021, 08:19	#5
Simondi Regional Secretary MGTF, MG ZS EV Exclusive Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kilwinning Posts: 14,046 Thanks: 1,460 Thanked 3,563 Times in 1,857 Posts	Very sad news indeed. Threads merged __________________ Simondi FAQ How do you do that? Club Flyers Looking for a car seen in a film or on TV? Fancy a change in colour or wheels - paint configurator OBD - Trip Meter Ultimate Buyers Guide Post YouTube videos

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BRG75 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer, 9th & 10th Rovers Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Sevenoaks Posts: 973 Thanks: 670 Thanked 290 Times in 195 Posts	I had just read about her untimely death, before logging on to the 75 club site. She certainly threw that transit into the corners, whilst shouting out her encouragement to herself. A very memorable top gear episode. She appeared as a guest a few more times. Thoughts for her family, friends, and co-drivers. Mike __________________ Presently 2004 75 CDTi auto Connoisseur Tourer - White Gold 2001 75 2.5 auto Connoisseur Saloon - White Gold Previously 2002 75 1.8 auto Club SE, 2000 75 1.8 auto Classic SE (Company Car) 1997 420 (Company Car) 1996 216 cabriolet, 198? 213 VDP 1986 SD1 V8 VDP, 1968 2000TC, 1966 2000.

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SCP440 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T 260 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Witney Posts: 2,504 Thanks: 6 Thanked 910 Times in 571 Posts	Sad news, she was such a great character on Top Gear.

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Teflon This is my second home Lagoon 2.0 V6 75 Conn SE Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chertsey Posts: 5,201 Thanks: 2,825 Thanked 2,920 Times in 1,570 Posts	Such sad news. Loved her appearances on Top Gear. A terrific driver, and great fun in front of the camera as well. Always thought they should have given her the job when Clarkson & co left. Cliff __________________ No. 4 of 6

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trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,762 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	No age at all, such a shame. RIP Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Lest we forget..

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Discofan Loves to post (Land)Rover Freelander 2 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Stuck in the 1980's Posts: 477 Thanks: 118 Thanked 135 Times in 94 Posts	Brilliant talent and seemed a genuinely lovely lady. Always thought F1 should have snapped her up. Another star gone too soon.

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