Military Occupation & NATO period

During the time of the American presence the Zeppelin Field was used by the military and US schools as a sports and entertainment venue.

Zeppelin Field was given a new name

School sports day.......the year is not known but it is interesting to note that the Soldiers' Field name is no longer visible

A US parade of the 1990s with an comparison showing how the area was totally filled by troops in the 1930s

The area was also used by the civilian authorities for meetings, musical concerts and motor racing.

A gathering of international trade unionists in 1962.........the banner reads, "Their buildings are dead-conquer their spirit"

A Bob Dylan concert on the Zeppelin Field in July 1978

The highlight of the Noris Ring (Zeppelin Field area) is the DTM (Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters) race which takes place each summer.
The competitors complete 82 laps of the 2 km track.
The best seats are on the Zeppelin grandstand where you have the clearest views of the race.

One of the early laps at the 2008 race

The U.S. military presence in Nuremberg began to decrease significantly after the Cold War ended in the early 1990s.
Most U.S. units were relocated or deactivated by 1992 as the threat from the Soviet Union vanished.
The primary reason for a final withdrawal was the reunification of Germany and the lack of a need for a massive forward-deployed force in central Bavaria. 

US troops leaving 'Merrell Barracks' which was a former SS Barracks in Nuremberg