autobahnburner

Describes a car that is capable of traveling at high speeds, or the skilled driver of said car. Can also be used to describe one who loves racing on the Nürburgring. Derived from the german word autobahn, which means a high-speed road.

"Wow, that Porsche 911 GT2 is a real autobahnburner."

"Look at that guy drive! He's one hell of an autobahnburner."

'ring flu

Describes the obsession a racer may contract after driving on the Nürburgring in Germany. 'Ring flu is characterized by the irresistible desire to drive on the track, even if one is hundreds of miles away from it.

Friend #1: "Do you think Jon is ever going to quit? He's already done ten laps today!"
Friend #2: "No, I think he's got 'ring flu."
Friend #1: "Yeah, I thought so."