ADAC 24h-Classic 2019

ADAC 24h-Classic, Nürburgring, 20-23 June 2019: Spectating at Brünchen during the Nürburgring ADAC 24h-Classic

Boasting the largest starting grid of the weekend with 201 qualifiers, the ADAC 24h-Classic race was always going to be a busy event. Also, the wide spectrum of cars and the performance differential between the front and back of the grid, was huge. Despite this, the field was about as colourful and as varied as you could possibly wish for, with several Porsche 911 RSR cars up at the front of the grid, and an NSU towards the back. It all added up to a thrilling trip down memory lane!

ADAC 24h-Classic, Nürburgring, 20-23 June 2019: #511 Porsche RSR IMSA Gr. 5 driven by Sebastian Glaser and Simon Patrick negotiates the Mercedes Arena during practice

Thursday’s qualifying round was really wet, and with so many of the older cars being tail-happy, there were spins and incidents a-plenty. For this session, I positioned myself at Turn 1 opposite the striking Mercedes Arena. The 3-hour race on Friday was quite the opposite, with warm and dry weather with clear blue skies. For this session, I made my way out to Brünchen, a delightful complex of fast downhill twists and turns that provided a fine display of each car’s capabilities.

ADAC 24h-Classic, Nürburgring, 20-23 June 2019: The familiar #730 Porsche 904 of Afschim Fatemi splashes through the Mercedes Arena during practice

It was soon evident which cars were in the hunt for overall honours, and this group consisted mainly of Porsches: 911 RSR, Carrera 964 Cup, RSR IMSA Gr.5, and 911 Turbos. But the quicker cars also included the fantastic Alfa GTA, BMW 635 CSi (driven by Olaf Manthey), various BMW M3, 2002, Escort RS2000, Mustang, Ford GT40 and a couple of Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16. It was a thrilling spectacle in every respect.

ADAC 24h-Classic, Nürburgring, 20-23 June 2019: Paddy O’Grady (right) of P.O. Motorsport, Stuttgart, Germany stands with Heiko Hammel (left) in front of the #505 Porsche 911 RSR

This was real historic racing on an iconic race track, and we have compiled a gallery of some of the ADAC 24h-Classic action from Thursday and Friday for your enjoyment…

ADAC 24h-Classic, Nürburgring, 20-23 June 2019: The #503 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR was driven by Michael Kueke

ADAC 24h-Classic, Nürburgring, 20-23 June 2019: The #490 Porsche 964 Cup (1991) was driven by Ron Noll

ADAC 24h-Classic, Nürburgring, 20-23 June 2019: The #916 Porsche 916 GT negotiates the Brünchen descent during Saturday’s 3-Hour race

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ADAC 24h-Classic, Nürburgring, 20-23 June 2019: The #519 Porsche 911 RSR was driven by Oliver Boyke – Class 38, over 2000 cc, Group 5, Division 9

ADAC 24h-Classic, Nürburgring, 20-23 June 2019: The #940 Ford GT40 cut a striking pose, driven by Wright/Wolfe – Div. 1 (GT/GTS/GTP) Class 4, Period E+F over 2500 cc

ADAC 24h-Classic, Nürburgring, 20-23 June 2019: The #505 Porsche 911 RSR was prepared by P.O. Motorsport (Fellbach, near Stuttgart) and driven here by Heiko Hammel – Class 38 over 2000 cc, Group 5, Division 9

ADAC 24h-Classic, Nürburgring, 20-23 June 2019: The #771 Alfa Romeo 1750 GTA was driven by Ralf Schnitzler and Jörg Nothnagel

ADAC 24h-Classic, Nürburgring, 20-23 June 2019: The #494 Porsche 964 Cup, Porsche Cup Suisse, was driven by Ivan Reggiani and Jacoma Jvan – Class 56 over 2500 cc

ADAC 24h-Classic, Nürburgring, 20-23 June 2019: The spectacular #475 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3 16V was driven by Roland Hoelscher and Roland Schaefer – Class 55, up to 2500 cc, Group A+B, Division 11

ADAC 24h-Classic, Nürburgring, 20-23 June 2019: The sleek #433 BMW 635 CSI was driven by Jürgen Schumann, Peter Schumann and Olaf Manthey – Class 49, over 2500 cc, Group A+B, Division 10

ADAC 24h-Classic, Nürburgring, 20-23 June 2019: The #502 Porsche 911 RSR was driven by Marc and Dennis Busch, and finished third overall – Class 38, over 2000 cc, Group 5, Division 9

ADAC 24h-Classic, Nürburgring, 20-23 June 2019: The psychedelic #501 Porsche Carrera RSR was driven to an overall second place by Jörg Müller and Dr Eddy Althoff – Class 38, over 2000 cc, Group 5, Division 9

ADAC 24h-Classic, Nürburgring, 20-23 June 2019: The all-white #503 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR was driven by Michael Kueke to an excellent overall first place – Class 38, over 2000 cc, Group 5, Division 9

Written by: Glen Smale
Images by: Virtual Motorpix/Glen Smale