Defused Stammtisch - explosive

Oberursel, April 30, 2015

Do you know this endless Stammtisch discussions: " Which manufacturer builds the best cars? ", " Who brews the most delicious beer? " and " Which party you can select still exist? " These three mysteries are probably discussed at the bar in the world for a long time ( and that's a good thing ). But have you ever wondered which road is actually the " best road in the world " in terms of the route and the environment? Now there is the first scientific approach to this problem.

Theoretical formula with a practical basis

In the search for an objective response ?? for seemingly subjective question ?? now took the Avis car rental. As an academic expert competencies of quantum physicist Dr. Mark Hadley, the race track designer Hermann Tilke and the roller coaster builder John Warley were brought on board. Together they developed a theoretical route formula, the basis of which, according to Hadley, the four phases of a practice - drive are: curves, accelerating, and braking. The result is summarized sober 10: 1 ?? ten seconds on the straight line to one second in the curve.

Portuguese Street in the first place

As a special driving experience is also determined by the surrounding countryside, the formula has been applied to 25 known and most beautiful routes. Among the 25 tracks was also the N - 222 from Pesoda Régua to Pinhão in Portugal. The 27-kilometer route includes 93 curves. It runs along the River Douro, offers views of the surrounding hills and vineyard landscape corresponds with 11: 1 at the most the ideal theory for money and can continue to scold the " best road in the world ".

One German track in the Top 10

Second and third place, respectively the Highway 1 from Castroville to Big Sur in California and the distance from Bad Urach to the castle Hohenzollern in Germany each with a ratio of 8.5: . 1 German roads are repeatedly represented: So is the route from Titisee to Bad Krozingen on the L126 ( 7.1: 1 ) in addition to the eighth place.

For adrenaline junkies and recreational Buddhas

For boundary - rider by the way the Romantic Road in Japan, with its hairpin bends and a ratio of 2: 1 recommended. However, the highest adrenaline likely the route " Tail of the Dragon " in North Carolina, USA, with sharp turns and a ratio of 1.1: 1 offers. If you like it rather quiet and want to enjoy the surroundings, which should be the endless straights on the Overseas Highway from Ocean Pint Long Key on the Florida Keys ( 1240: 1 ) devote . (ml)

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