GP Mutschellen 2012 - it doesn't always have to be Goodwood

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Created on April 29, 2012

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Fiat Abarth 2000 Sport Gruppe 5 (1968) - im Feld der Sport- und Rennwagen aus der Nachkriegszeit am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Ferrari 312T (1975) - Attraktionen am GP Mutschellen 2012

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BMW 320 Gruppe 5 (1976) - Attraktionen am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Hirzel P17 Formel 3 (1965) - im Feld der Sport- und Rennwagen aus der Nachkriegszeit am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Citroën 2 CV Special (1971) - Attraktionen am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Lancia Delta HF Integrale (1988) - Attraktionen am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Impressionen vom GP Mutschellen 2012 - die Zuschauer hatten auf den oberen Wiesen eine gute Übersicht und konnten einen weiten Teil der Strecke mitverfolgen

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Impressionen vom GP Mutschellen 2012 - Rennwagen im Warteraum vor der Talfahrt

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Impressionen vom GP Mutschellen 2012 - Ausruhen vor dem nächsten Lauf

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NSU 1200 TT (1972) - im Feld der Touren- und Sportwagen aus der Nachkriegszeit am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Ford T Racer (1918) - im Feld der Vorkriegsrennwagen am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Amilcar CG SS (1926) - im Feld der Vorkriegsrennwagen am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Amilcar CG SS (1926) - im Feld der Vorkriegsrennwagen am GP Mutschellen 2012 - Gody Naef

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Gody Naef und sein Amilcar CG SS (1926) - im Feld der Vorkriegsrennwagen am GP Mutschellen 2012 - Gody Naef

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Morgan Super Sport (1930) - Attraktionen am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Ford Speedster (1931) - im Feld der Vorkriegsrennwagen am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Vauxhall 30-98 Velox (1925) - im Feld der Vorkriegsrennwagen am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Riley 12/4 (1932) - im Feld der Vorkriegsrennwagen am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Alfa Romeo Grand Sport (1931) - im Feld der Vorkriegsrennwagen am GP Mutschellen 2012

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MG K1 Kompressor (1931) - im Feld der Vorkriegsrennwagen am GP Mutschellen 2012

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MG N Magnette Supercharger (1936) - im Feld der Vorkriegsrennwagen am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Nash 480 Aeropower (1930) - im Feld der Vorkriegsrennwagen am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Alvis 12/70 Brookland Special (1938) - im Feld der Vorkriegsrennwagen am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Alfa Romeo 8C (1932) - im Feld der Vorkriegsrennwagen am GP Mutschellen 2012

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BMW 328 spezial (1937) - im Feld der Vorkriegsrennwagen am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Maserati 26M (1928) - im Feld der Vorkriegsrennwagen am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Bugatti T 35B (1929) - im Feld der Vorkriegsrennwagen am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Bugatti T 54/50B (1936) - im Feld der Vorkriegsrennwagen am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Maserati 8 CM (1933) - im Feld der Vorkriegsrennwagen am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Schai-Spezial DKW Eigenbau (1964) - im Feld der Sport- und Rennwagen aus der Nachkriegszeit am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Healey Silverstone Type E (1950) - im Feld der Sport- und Rennwagen aus der Nachkriegszeit am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Devin TR (1957) - im Feld der Sport- und Rennwagen aus der Nachkriegszeit am GP Mutschellen 2012

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MG A Wagner SP 1 (1959) - im Feld der Sport- und Rennwagen aus der Nachkriegszeit am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Ginetta G4R (1963) - im Feld der Sport- und Rennwagen aus der Nachkriegszeit am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Jaguar C-Type Replica (1963) - im Feld der Sport- und Rennwagen aus der Nachkriegszeit am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Lister Jaguar Knobbbly BHL 16 (1958) - im Feld der Sport- und Rennwagen aus der Nachkriegszeit am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Cheetah GTC R (1964) - im Feld der Sport- und Rennwagen aus der Nachkriegszeit am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Austro V Formel Vau (1968) - im Feld der Sport- und Rennwagen aus der Nachkriegszeit am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Alpine A 362 (1971) - im Feld der Sport- und Rennwagen aus der Nachkriegszeit am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Impressionen vom GP Mutschellen 2012 - Formel-Wagen verschiedener Epochen und Klassen in Bereitschaft

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March 703 (1970) - im Feld der Sport- und Rennwagen aus der Nachkriegszeit am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Maserati 250 F (1956) - im Feld der Sport- und Rennwagen aus der Nachkriegszeit am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Abarth 2000 Sport Gruppe 5 (1968) - bei der Rückführung des Feldes am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Abarth 2000 (1971) - im Feld der Sport- und Rennwagen aus der Nachkriegszeit am GP Mutschellen 2012

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EBS Chevron B23 (1971) - im Feld der Sport- und Rennwagen aus der Nachkriegszeit am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Impressionen vom GP Mutschellen 2012 - NSU TT in verschiedenen Farben im Renntrim

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Steyr Puch 650 TR2 Europa (1966) - im Feld der Touren- und Sportwagen aus der Nachkriegszeit am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Fiat Abarth 850 TC (1961) - im Feld der Touren- und Sportwagen aus der Nachkriegszeit am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Fiat 600 Abarth 1000 TC (1967) - im Feld der Touren- und Sportwagen aus der Nachkriegszeit am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Abarth 1000 Bialbero (1963) - im Feld der Touren- und Sportwagen aus der Nachkriegszeit am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Alfa Romeo Giulietta TI (1961) - im Feld der Touren- und Sportwagen aus der Nachkriegszeit am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Veloce S1 (1957) - im Feld der Touren- und Sportwagen aus der Nachkriegszeit am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Alfa Romeo Guilia SS (1964) - im Feld der Touren- und Sportwagen aus der Nachkriegszeit am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Alfa Romeo Giulia SS (1964) - bei der Rückführung des Feldes am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT (1965) - im Feld der Touren- und Sportwagen aus der Nachkriegszeit am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Simca Rallye 3 (1976) - im Feld der Touren- und Sportwagen aus der Nachkriegszeit am GP Mutschellen 2012

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NSU 1200 TT (1971) - im Feld der Touren- und Sportwagen aus der Nachkriegszeit am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Renault R8 Gordini (1969) - im Feld der Touren- und Sportwagen aus der Nachkriegszeit am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Porsche 356 (1954) - im Feld der Touren- und Sportwagen aus der Nachkriegszeit am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Porsche 356 Speedster (1956) - im Feld der Touren- und Sportwagen aus der Nachkriegszeit am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (1966) - im Feld der Touren- und Sportwagen aus der Nachkriegszeit am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Alpine-Renault A 110 1600 (1973) - im Feld der Touren- und Sportwagen aus der Nachkriegszeit am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Alpine-Renault A 110 1600 S (1972) - im Feld der Touren- und Sportwagen aus der Nachkriegszeit am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Lotus Elan S2 (1966) - im Feld der Touren- und Sportwagen aus der Nachkriegszeit am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Jaguar E-Type Lightweight (1961) - im Feld der Touren- und Sportwagen aus der Nachkriegszeit am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Volvo 122 SR (1965) - im Feld der Touren- und Sportwagen aus der Nachkriegszeit am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Lancia Fulvia 1.3 S (1972) - im Feld der Touren- und Sportwagen aus der Nachkriegszeit am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Triumph Spitfire Mk III (1967) - im Feld der Touren- und Sportwagen aus der Nachkriegszeit am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Triumph Dolomite Sprint (1979) - im Feld der Touren- und Sportwagen aus der Nachkriegszeit am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Triumph TR 7 (1978) - im Feld der Touren- und Sportwagen aus der Nachkriegszeit am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Talbot Sunbeam Lotus (1980) - im Feld der Touren- und Sportwagen aus der Nachkriegszeit am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Porsche 914-6 GT (1970) - im Feld der Touren- und Sportwagen aus der Nachkriegszeit am GP Mutschellen 2012

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BMW 2002 Tii (1974) - im Feld der Touren- und Sportwagen aus der Nachkriegszeit am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 (1973) - im Feld der Touren- und Sportwagen aus der Nachkriegszeit am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 2.8 (1973) - im Feld der Touren- und Sportwagen aus der Nachkriegszeit am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Porsche 911 Carrera RSR (1973) - im Feld der Touren- und Sportwagen aus der Nachkriegszeit am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Nissan 2000 GT Skyline (1971) - im Feld der Touren- und Sportwagen aus der Nachkriegszeit am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Ford Capri 2.6 RS (1972) - im Feld der Touren- und Sportwagen aus der Nachkriegszeit am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Shelby Mustang 350 GT (1965) - im Feld der Touren- und Sportwagen aus der Nachkriegszeit am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Ford GT 40 (1969) - im Feld der Touren- und Sportwagen aus der Nachkriegszeit am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Ford Galaxie 500/427 (1963) - im Feld der Touren- und Sportwagen aus der Nachkriegszeit am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport (1966) - im Feld der Touren- und Sportwagen aus der Nachkriegszeit am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Lotus Esprit RacingE1 (1978) - im Feld der Touren- und Sportwagen aus der Nachkriegszeit am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Fiat Abarth TCR (1970) - im Feld der Touren- und Sportwagen aus der Nachkriegszeit am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Impressionen vom GP Mutschellen 2012 - Corso von Fahrzeugen aus der Gegend

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Luigi Taveri auf seiner Honda 250 von 1961 am GP Mutschellen 2012

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Lord March would certainly have nodded in agreement if he had been standing on the hillside near Rudolfstetten on Sunday, April 29, 2012, watching the sports and racing cars thunder past on their uphill runs. And Lord March is not just anyone. Every year, he organizes the Goodwood Festival of Speed in his castle grounds, one of the most prominent hillclimb events in the world and one that shines with absolute gems. Anyone who has competed at Lord March can feel ennobled, although the car is of course the real star.

Some of the vehicles that competed at the 2012 GP Mutschellen would have made a good trap on Lord March's castle hill, whether it was the Bugatti Type 54/50B from 1936, the Ferrari 312 T from 1975 or the Fiat Abarth 2000 Sport from Group 5 from 1968, to mention just a few examples.

Only the weather would have been unusual for Lord March, because in contrast to the wet GP Mutschellen 2010, this year's weather was good in early summer. No rain marred the event, no fog, only the fading hairdryer (south wind) made heads ache here and there

Large number of visitors

The almost ideal weather also ensured an impressive turnout of over 13,000 spectators and thus the kind of racing backdrop that the drivers of mobile automotive history would want. And the drivers played their part in ensuring that the spectators never got bored.

Up the slope with momentum

The hill climb course in the hilly catchment area of the Mutschellen Pass, which gave the event its name, did not pose any major challenges for the enthusiastic racing drivers. The short ascent took around sixty seconds. After the start, long bends allowed the available power to be used to the full before a not entirely transparent chicane called for braking. Accelerate again briefly and a generously laid out hairpin bend followed, which most of the drivers were probably able to negotiate in second gear. The drivers then pressed the accelerator pedal to the floor again, as they now had a long stretch up the slope before a slight right-hand bend at the end of the horizon caused almost all drivers to slow down. Shortly after this bend, the riders had to hit the brakes again and downshift to master a 170-degree bend and the finish line was reached.

The joy of riding

No times were recorded, it was purely about "the joyof driving", BMW may allow us to use their slogan from 1965/1969. After all, there were quite a few cars from the white and blue brand on the grid. The Bavarians were outnumbered by the red-white-green faction with many Fiat, Fiat-Abarth, Alfa Romeo and even some Ferrari cars.

Seven racing fields and additional attractions

There were seven racing fields, supplemented by attraction and show groups. Two fields were dedicated solely to the racing touring cars of the post-war period, including the speeding Fiat-Abarth, but also the NSU TT, Simca Rallye 2/3, Renault Gordini and Alfa Romeo of the sixties. And there was also a reunion with the touring sports cars of the seventies, including the Triumph Dolomite Sprint, the Talbot Sunbeam Lotus, the BMW 2002 in different variations, Ford Escort/Capri, Porsche Carrera, Lotus Europa/Esprit or Chevrolet Corvette and Ford Mustang. And when Ruedi Stoop started up his 1963 Ford Galaxie 500/427, he was sure to be greeted with admiring glances.

Large pre-war delegation

The field of pre-war sports and racing cars was also impressive. Two Amilcar CG SS from 1926 were at the start, one driven by the indestructible Gody Naef, who at 92 years old is even older than his racing car. Austin, Ford, Riley, Alfa Romeo, Buick, Jaguar SS 100, MG, Nash, Lagonda, Alvis, BMW, Maserati and, of course, Bugatti were the names of the pre-war classics competing with mostly only marginally geared or free-standing wheels. And for most spectators, it was probably the first time they had seen the beautiful Bugatti Type 54/50B from 1936, the Maserati 26M from 1928 or the BMW 328 Spezial from 1937.

Racing cars with and without free-standing wheels

The field of formula and racing cars from the post-war period then included a colorful mix of so-called specials, such as the Schai-Spezial DKW Eigenbau from 1964, and small and very small series racing cars, such as the Lister Jaguar Knobbly BHL 16 from 1958. The mix was broad and ranged from the Healey Silverstone Type E from 1950 to the Ginetta G4R from 1963 and theEBS Chevron B23 from 1971.

In the monoposto class, there were cars such as the Maserati 250 F from 1956, the Cooper F1 from 1965, which unfortunately capitulated in the very first race with damage to the fuel injection system, or the Hirzel P17 Formula 3 from 1965, which, however, was panting up the hill somewhat wearily.

The fact that not all of the vehicles listed in the program could be made drivable in time was easy to get over thanks to largely equal replacement vehicles, also in view of the total field of over 300 cars.

Entertaining supporting program

In addition to the racing cars, there was also a corso of Triumph Spitfires and historic vehicles from the surrounding area to admire and, of course, the motorcycles and sidecars, which, as always, provided plenty of drama and background noise.

So the spectators never got bored, and anyone who had had enough of the racing cars could take a closer look at the cars in the open paddock and have a chat with the proud owners. An event could hardly be organized in a more unelitist and popular way, a recipe for success even in the political battle for the necessary permits.

Excellently organized

We would like to take this opportunity to praise the organization for the careful and meticulous preparation and execution of the event. The whole day ran like clockwork and without any incidents worth mentioning.

The drivers, for whom the event, which takes place early in the year, in many cases gives them the opportunity to really put their racing cars through their paces for the first time in the new season, were also unanimously satisfied, as were the spectators. And everyone is certainly already looking forward to the next GP Mutschellen in two years' time.

Many more pictures and impressions of the GP Mutschellen can be found in four large picture galleries: