BMW E36 Crashes On Nurburgring Right After Another E36 Spills Coolant on Track

Case in point with the Ring adventure shown in the video below - it's a bit ironic to see an E36 BMW 3 Series Coupe crashing moments after another E36 Coupe spilled coolant all over the track.

And things get even more ironic if we take into account that the crashed Bimmer appeared to be in much better condition than the car that caused the grip issue. Oh, and let's not forget the first-generation Opel Corsa that spun following the spill - fortunately, the Opel didn't leave the track.

Notice the trail of white smoke following the Orange 3er in the first part of the clip - that's a sign of coolant entering the combustion chamber.

As for the car that crashed, this seemed to have been nicely prepped for the track, with elements such as a sports suspension and a rollcage. With the slippery bit sitting on the outside of the corner exit (yes, on the racing path), the Bimmer was easily thrown off the track.

We can see the driver taking late countersteering action, as if willing to avoid a tail-out moment that could've led to a total loss of control. Alas, this meant the man didn't have enough time to steer the car away from the protection element on the side of the circuit.

For the record, when such cases get serious, for instance involving injuries, the police may start an investigation on the matter. In fact, we brought you an example of this kind earlier this year: following a five-vehicle crash that led to multiple injuries for some of those involved, the police sought witnesses that had seen an E39 BMW M5 leaking coolant across the surface of the circuit.

P.S.: You shouldn't fret about the overly agitated part of the footage, as the guy behind the camera was waving a yellow flag following the said spillage.