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38th Oldtimer Grand Prix
Tuesday, 07 September 2010 09:06
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38th Oldtimer Grand Prix

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The AutomobilClub of Germany (AvD) proved again that the combination of historic cars and the Nürburgring is highly valued by many car enthusiasts. More than 50,000 visitors drove to the Eifel area to enjoy a multifaceted professional program.  Apart from being a real race event with more than 600 racing drivers (from over 20 nations) it’s also the meeting point for classic car fans from Germany and surrounding countries. Several car clubs organise their international meetings during this event enjoying their own car park in the surrounding area of the circuit while the Ferrari and Porsche Club have the privilege of a car park in the centre of the circuit. During the weekend 10 races and a regularity run are held on the Grand Prix circuit while a long distance race takes place on the legendary Nordschleife. Like the previous years the fickle climate in the Eifel area caused problems. Friday was cloudy but nice, during Saturday the sun was shining all day but what a contrast it was on Sunday. Low clouds and heavy rain ruined a day of wonderful motorsport. The first race started at 10.00 am instead of 8.30 am. and further racing had to be cancelled.
1935 Fiat 509 Special
Friday, 26 February 2010 08:58
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1935 Fiat 509 Special

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My name is Michael Brller and some years ago I bought a Fiat 509 Special that was build in 1935 by Mr. Frank Adams in Australia.  I know a lot about the car but still not everything.
 
 
Spa Six Hours 2009
Tuesday, 27 October 2009 05:16
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Spa Six Hours 2009

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 Just a few days before the Spa Six Hours would take place, there was uncertainty if this event could be held. What was the cause of all this commotion ?  The problem stems back to a permit, which was issued to and received by the circuit in 2007 in relation to the new F1 Pits buildings. Soon afterwards, a Belgian noise pollution organisation called the Mute Association served legal papers at the Justice Department forcing the circuit to agree to rules governing noise levels.  But on Tuesday this week, after 2 years and coming completely out of the blue, the Justice department suddenly announced that they'd decided to uphold the legal papers from 2007, and so on Wednesday the circuit was forced to close their gates. In what must have been a frantic negotiation on Thursday morning between the circuit-management, the Justice department and local government officials, the permit was re-issued enabling activities at the circuit to continue for this year starting with the open practice on Thursday of the Six Hour event this weekend.
37th Oldtimer Grand Prix Nürburgring 7-9 August 2009
Friday, 28 August 2009 20:04
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37th Oldtimer Grand Prix Nürburgring 7-9 August 2009

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There’s a saying: When you can’t see the Nürburg-tower, the weather is too bad for racing, when you can see it then it won’t be long before bad weather arrives.  Friday was a very warm and sunny day but by Saturday-morning the whole Nürburgring-Area was wrapped in a thick fog, so the organisation skipped all the morning action and decided to start racing around noon, but in fact the fog did not clear for the whole day, so practice and timing for the next races was cancelled. With visibility less than 100 meters at some points of the track racing was still dangerous. Many drivers took care, but some others drove like maniacs. Spectators could barely see the track from the grandstands, but the paddocks and many clubstands were accessible so many enjoyed themselves.   
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