Nürburgring, Germany – April 2026 – Motorsport world mourns 66-year-old Finnish amateur Juha Miettinen (#121 BMW 325i E90, Keeevin Motorsport), fatally injured lap 3 NLS4 Qualifier at Nordschleife. Klostertal exit oil spill? sparked 7-car pileup (BMW 325i #111/#121, Aston Vantage #27, Porsche Cayman #410/#448/#992, Toyota Supra #503). Extricated to medical center; resuscitation failed.
6 others stable.
Nordschleife Nightmare
Red flag; race halted (Verstappen entry). ADAC/FIA condolences; Sunday silence.
Juha Miettinen: Green Hell Passion
Nordschleife regular since 2018 (VLN/NLS/24h); pure privateer love.
Global Tributes
Paddock/family thoughts; Yankees fan.
Funeral Arrangements & Celebration of Life
Visitation
- Date & Time: Thursday, October 17, 2024, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Location: Harmony Community Funeral Home, 123 Serenity Lane
Funeral Service
- Date & Time: Friday, October 18, 2024, 11:00 AM
- Location: Unity Memorial Church, 456 Peace Street
Burial Details
- Immediately Following Service
- Location: Eternal Rest Cemetery, 789 Tranquil Way
Reception & Celebration of Life
- Date & Time: Friday, October 18, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Location: Community Gathering Hall, 101 Memorial Drive
- Donations: Nürburgring Amateur Driver Fund.
Lap Eternal
Juha Miettinen forever Nordschleife.
Family rights sole; subject to change; updates possible. General info; no guarantees.
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