AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018 - hot action in the Eifel

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Porsche 935 K3 Coca-Cola (1980) - German Racing Championship at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Lotus Mk IX (1955) - Two-seater racing cars and GTs up to 1961 at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Impressions of the Skoda Parade at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Welcome to the Nürburgring - Impressions of the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Skoda 1100 OHC (1958) on the occasion of the Skoda Parade at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Skoda 200 RS (1974) on the occasion of the Skoda Parade at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Skoda 130 RS (1980) on the occasion of the Skoda Parade at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Skoda 130 RS (1977) on the occasion of the Skoda Parade at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Skoda Formula 3 (1966) on the occasion of the Skoda Parade at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Skoda 1101 Sport (1950) on the occasion of the Skoda Parade at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Skoda Favorit RS 1600 H (1991) on the occasion of the Skoda Parade at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Skoda 130 RS (1975) on the occasion of the Skoda Parade at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Skoda 110 R Coupe (1970) on the occasion of the Skoda Parade at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Lili Reisenbichler in the Skoda 110 R Coupe (1970) on the occasion of the Skoda Parade at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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From the second floor of the paddock you have a perfect view of the Nürburg - Impressions of the 2018 AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix

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Alfa Romeo 155 V6 ti (1994) at the Touring Car Classics at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Grid Girls of the Touring Car Classics at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Touring Car Grid Girl at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Mercedes Benz AMG C-Class (1994) at the Touring Car Classics at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Mercedes Benz AMG C-Class (1996) at the Touring Car Classics at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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BMW E30 M3 DTM (1987) at the Touring Car Classics at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Mercedes Benz 190 Evo II (1990) at the Touring Car Classics at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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BMW E36 STW (1994) at the Touring Car Classics at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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BMW M3 DTM (1988) at the Touring Car Classics at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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BMW E30 M3 DTM (1992) at the Touring Car Classics at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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BMW M3 (1989) at the Touring Car Classics at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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BMW 325i (1986) at the Touring Car Classics at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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BMW 635 CSI (1985) at the Touring Car Classics at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Exciting duels at the Touring Car Classics: Renault Laguna (1999) at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Renault Laguna (1999) at the Touring Car Classics at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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BMW E36 STW Jägermeister (1995) at the Touring Car Classics at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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BMW E30 M3 DTM (1988) at the Touring Car Classics at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Mercedes Benz 190E 2.3-16 (1988) at the Touring Car Classics at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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BMW E30 M3 DTM (1989) at the Touring Car Classics at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Opel Astra STW (1994) at the Touring Car Classics at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Opel Vectra STW (1996) at the Touring Car Classics at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Audi 80 Quattro Competition STW (1994) at the Touring Car Classics at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Audi 80 Competition (1994) at the Touring Car Classics at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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The marshals also had time for a photo - Impressions of the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Special thanks to the team of marshal 44 - Impressions of the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Magnus Walker was also at the AvD OGP 2018 - Impressions of the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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During the so-called "Golden Hour", in the best evening light, all photographers were looking for the best picture! - Impressions of the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Mercedes Benz 300 SL (1955) - Two-seater racing cars and GTs up to 1961 at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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The rare Lotus MK8 (1955) in the Motor Klassik tent - Impressions of the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Friends or relatives among the VIPs of the Porsche Carrera Cup - Impressions of the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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The old paddock was once again home to pre-war racing cars - impressions of the 2018 AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix

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Share the excitement of the Porsche Carrera Cup - Impressions of the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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After the race, the cars are always located in the parc fermée - Impressions of the 2018 AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix

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Porsche 904 in the paddock - Impressions of the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Porsche Carrera Cup Germany 2018 - Impressions from the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Maserati 300 S (1956) - Two-seater racing cars and GTs up to 1961 at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Aston Martin DB 4GT (1961) - Two-seater racing cars and GTs up to 1961 at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Jaguar C-Type (1953) - Two-seater racing cars and GTs up to 1961 at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Maserati A6GCS (1954) - Two-seater racing cars and GTs up to 1961 at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Maserati Tipo 63 (1961) - Two-seater racing cars and GTs up to 1961 at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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The highlight of the weekend: The evening race of the two-seater racing cars and GTs, here on the outside right a Maserati Tipo 63 (1961) - AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Lister-Jaguar Knobbly (1959) - Two-seater racing cars and GTs up to 1961 at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Triumph TR 4 (1963) - Two-seater racing cars and GTs up to 1961 at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Marcos 1800 GT (1964) - Two-seater racing cars and GTs up to 1961 at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Mercedes Benz 300 SL Coupé (1955) - Two-seater racing cars and GTs up to 1961 at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Porsche RSK 718 (1958) - Two-seater racing cars and GTs up to 1961 at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Lotus 15 (1960) - Two-seater racing cars and GTs up to 1961 at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Lotus Elite (1961) - Two-seater racing cars and GTs up to 1961 at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Lola Mk I (1960) - Two-seater racing cars and GTs up to 1961 at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Bizzarrini GT 5300 (1965) - Two-seater racing cars and GTs up to 1961 at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Lotus 11 (1958) - Two-seater racing cars and GTs up to 1961 at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Zagato (1961) - Two-seater racing cars and GTs up to 1961 at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Zagato (1962) - Two-seater racing cars and GTs up to 1961 at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Porsche 356 Speedster (1958) - Two-seater racing cars and GTs up to 1961 at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Lotus 11 (1956) - Two-seater racing cars and GTs up to 1961 at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Lola Mk I (1961) - Two-seater racing cars and GTs up to 1961 at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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HWM Alta Streamliner (1948) - Two-seater racing cars and GTs up to 1961 at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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H.W. Alta Streamliner (1948) - Two-seater racing cars and GTs up to 1961 at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Porsche 904/6 (1964) - Two-seater racing cars and GTs up to 1961 at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Austin Healey 3000 Mk I (1961) - Two-seater racing cars and GTs up to 1961 at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018 - Fireworks at the finish of the evening race

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Fireworks at the finish of the evening race - Impressions of the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Former World Sportscar Champion Derek Bell - Impressions of the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Porsche Carrera RSR (1974) - German Racing Championship at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Porsche 924 GTR Hugo Boss (1981) - German Racing Championship at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Urs Beck in the Coca-Cola Porsche 935 K3 (1980) - German Racing Championship at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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BMW M1 Procar BASF (1979) - German Racing Championship at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Porsche 911 Turbo 3.3 (1981) - German Racing Championship at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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BMW 320 Jägermeister (1977) - German Racing Championship at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Porsche 911 Carrera RSR (1975) - German Racing Championship at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Porsche 935 K3 Jägermeister (1979) - German Racing Championship at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Ford Capri Zakspeed (1980) - German Racing Championship at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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BMW M1 Procar Buler (1979) - German Racing Championship at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Impressions of the Historic Grand Prix Cars up to 1965 group at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Cooper T51 (1960) - Historic Grand Prix Cars up to 1965 at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Maserati 250F CM5 (1957) - Historic Grand Prix Cars up to 1965 at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Cooper T53 (1961) - Historic Grand Prix Cars up to 1965 at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Cooper T45 (1958) - Historic Grand Prix Cars up to 1965 at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Scarab Offenhauser (1960) - Historic Grand Prix Cars up to 1965 at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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AC Cobra (1963) - Gentlemen Drivers GT up to 65 at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Ginetta G4 R (1965) - Gentlemen Drivers GT up to 65 at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Shelby Cobra Daytona (1965) - Gentlemen Drivers GT up to 65 at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Aston Martin DP 214 (1963) - Gentlemen Drivers GT up to 65 at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Porsche 911 (1967) - Gentlemen Drivers GT up to 65 at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Lotus Elan 26 R (1965) - Gentlemen Drivers GT up to 65 at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Ford Shelby Mustang GT350 (1965) - Gentlemen Drivers GT up to 65 at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Porsche 904/6 (1964) - Gentlemen Drivers GT up to 65 at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Morgan +4 SLR (1963) - Gentlemen Drivers GT up to 65 at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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ISO Grifo A3C (1965) - Gentlemen Drivers GT up to 65 at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Derek Bell in the "70th anniversary sports car" Porsche 911 (1967) - Gentlemen Drivers GT up to 65 at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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AC Cobra (1964) - Gentlemen Drivers GT up to 65 at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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TVR Griffith (1965) - Gentlemen Drivers GT up to 65 at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Lotus Elan (1963) - Gentlemen Drivers GT up to 65 at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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There were plenty of opportunities for a short break in the paddock - Impressions of the 2018 AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix

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A barista espresso straight from the classic car transporter - Impressions of the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Maserati 8C 3000 (1932) - Vintage Sports Cars Trophy at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Rosengart RL 2 Sport (1928) - Vintage Sports Cars Trophy at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Riley Speed Brooklands (1928) - Vintage Sports Cars Trophy at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Maserati 6CM (1936) - Vintage Sports Cars Trophy at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Fierce duel over the entire race distance: Bruno Weibel in the Lotus 22 (left) and Mark Shaw in the Brabham BT6 - FIA Lurani Trophy for Formula Junior cars at the 2018 AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix

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Lotus 20 (1961) - FIA Lurani Trophy for Formula Junior cars at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Taraschi FJ (1960) - FIA Lurani Trophy for Formula Junior cars at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Winner Mark Shaw in a Brabham BT6 (1963) - FIA Lurani Trophy for Formula Junior cars at the 2018 AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix

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Lola T70 Mk III B (1968) - FIA Masters Historic Sports Car Championship at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Porsche 906 (1966) - FIA Masters Historic Sports Car Championship at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Porsche 917K (1969) - FIA Masters Historic Sports Car Championship at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

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Historic Sports Car Championship

With more than 24 races and regularity tests, the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix transported almost 51,000 spectators into the history of motorsport at the Nürburgring on the weekend of August 10-12, 2018. On and off the traditional circuit, 15 top-class starting fields were on display, featuring a reunion with legendary vehicles. The entire spectrum of circuit motorsport was on offer: Lovers of racing cars from the sixties, enthusiasts of touring cars or sports prototypes were able to enjoy several groups at once and even those interested in modern motorsport got their action either in the Porsche Carrera Cup Germany or in the Masters Endurance Legends, where well-known racing cars from the recent history of Le Mans gave their best.

Skoda with parade as guest of honor

On the second weekend in August, Skoda presented an interesting selection of vehicles from its 117-year history, including a number of well-known racing and rally cars, often from private ownership. A special guest was certainly the Formula 3 racer, one of which was driven in 1968 by the Czech Miroslav Fousek, who won the Eastern European Formula 3 Championship.

Skoda Formula 3 (1966) on the occasion of the Skoda Parade at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

But the rare Group 5 Skoda 200 RS also attracted a lot of attention. Just two original examples still exist today. The prototype is considered the forerunner of the successful 130 RS.

Skoda 200 RS (1974) on the occasion of the Skoda Parade at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

An illustrious guest was found behind the wheel of a Skoda 110 R: Lili Reisenbichler, internationally successful racing legend of the seventies and eighties, is now an ambassador for the KinderHerz foundation.

Lili Reisenbichler in the Skoda 110 R Coupe (1970) on the occasion of the Skoda Parade at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

Another gem from the factory museum was the flat roadster 1100 OHC, which was not only visually impressive. The speed it achieved with its 92 hp and 550 kg probably impressed every spectator.

Skoda 1100 OHC (1958) on the occasion of the Skoda Parade at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

In addition to all these motor sports cars, there were a number of road-going Skodas to admire, which also did their laps on the GP track, but were of course lapped several times by the fast competition.

Impressions of the Skoda Parade at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

Photos of all the Skoda vehicles present can be found in the specially created Skoda picture gallery.

Touring cars with many old acquaintances

The number of spectators in the grandstands clearly showed which races were particularly popular. The races for the Touring Car Classics and the Revival German Racing Championship were certainly among the favorites.

Exciting duels at the Touring Car Classics: Renault Laguna (1999) at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

The touring cars from the DTM, ITC, STW and related European series provided plenty of excitement. There was a reunion with racing legends such as the Alfa Romeo 155 V6 TI, the BMW M3 E30 and the Mercedes-Benz 190 Evo II, in which the stars of yesteryear often took their seats. Leopold Prince of Bavaria, Harald Grohs and Christian Menzel, for example, rolled up to the start in the DTM BMW M3.

Mercedes Benz AMG C-Class (1996) at the Touring Car Classics at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

AvD Sport President Volker Strycek, who clinched the first championship title in DTM history in 1984, competed in an Opel Astra from the STW.

Opel Astra STW (1994) at the Touring Car Classics at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

He also gained direct impressions of the action in the endurance cockpit when he competed in the two-seater racing cars and GTs up to 1961. "It's simply fascinating to drive such cars," said Strycek, describing the feeling that he certainly shared with many AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix participants. "Others would be happy to have such a model in their garage and we even race it. It has a very special charm. A car like the Triumph TR4, which I share here with Bernhard Wagner, is totally purist - it's incredibly demanding as a driver. The brakes are almost weak compared to modern racing cars, the handling is completely different and the steering forces are much higher. Driving such cars at the limit is incredibly demanding. But it's also a lot of fun to drive."

Triumph TR 4 (1963) - Two-seater racing cars and GTs up to 1961 at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

At the DRM Revival, the Zakspeed-Ford Capri (formerly driven by Klaus Ludwig) entered by the Berlin Mücke team was the main target of the photo and video cameras. The latter took an unrivaled double victory.

Ford Capri Zakspeed (1980) - German Racing Championship at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

However, the fans' index fingers were raised in the air precisely when the flame-throwing BMW M1 or Urs Beck's Porsche 935 entered the bend...

Porsche 935 K3 Coca-Cola (1980) - German Racing Championship at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

Exciting duel in the Formula Junior

The FIA Lurani Trophy races are fascinating simply because there are so many cars on the track at the same time. It creates a real race feeling! Friday's qualifying session was all about speed, with the fast Scotsman Mark Shaw setting an impressive lap time of 2:01.543 and securing pole position.

Winner Mark Shaw in a Brabham BT6 (1963) - FIA Lurani Trophy for Formula Junior cars at the 2018 AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix

As expected, the first race was tough (but fair). Mark Shaw, Pierre Tonetti and the Swiss driver Bruno Weibel fought a varied three-way battle at the front. Despite technical difficulties, Bruno Weibel was lucky enough to finish second behind Mark Shaw. After the race, Weibel said: "Unfortunately, the shift fork of 4th and 5th gear on my gearbox broke slightly, so that I could no longer shift 4th gear and had to shift directly from 3rd to 5th and back again. With this handicap, you can no longer fight for victory. Fortunately, the shift fork didn't break completely and I was able to secure second place. Pierre Tonetti had an engine failure shortly after my problem and spun out at the Dunlop hairpin."

Weibel's Lotus 22 could be repaired for Sunday, however, and so it was possible to watch a thrilling duel between him and Mark Shaw over the entire race distance. Several lead changes made the race exciting right to the end. Mark Shaw ultimately had a little more speed and crossed the finish line with a lead of two tenths of a second!

Fierce duel over the entire race distance: Bruno Weibel in the Lotus 22 (left) and Mark Shaw in the Brabham BT6 - FIA Lurani Trophy for Formula Junior cars at the 2018 AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix

Speed comparison

As a spectator, you are often impressed by the speeds and the duels on show, regardless of the value of the vehicle. Anyone who has ever wondered how the different groups compare might be interested in the following table with comparisons of lap times:

Formula 1 Williams FW07/C : 1:36.476
Masters Endurance Legends, Lola Aston Martin DBR : 1:37.652
DRM, Ford Capri Zakspeed: 1:47.010
FIA Lurani, Lotus 22 : 2.01.982
Gentlemen Drivers, Shelby Cobra 2:02.956
Maserati Tipo 63: 2:03.628
Lola T70 Mk III B, 1:48.391

Evening race as the highlight

As the sun almost touched the treetops on the horizon, the highlight of the Oldtimer Grand Prix for many visitors, the evening race of the two-seater racing cars and GTs up to 1961, started. Porsche 904, Gullwing Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, Maserati Tipo 63, Aston Martin and Austin Healey were the well-known big names in the field, but exotics such as an Alta Streamliner from 1948 made the field even more interesting.

HWM Alta Streamliner (1948) - Two-seater racing cars and GTs up to 1961 at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

With perfect weather and a picturesque sunset, this race of almost 50 sports cars was certainly the atmospheric highlight of the weekend.

The highlight of the weekend: The evening race of the two-seater racing cars and GTs, here on the outside right a Maserati Tipo 63 (1961) - AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

Historic meets modern racing fields

Numerous innovations offered even more racing and even more festival flair at the Nürburgring this year. Two rounds of the Porsche Carrera Cup Germany, for example, set the tone for modern motorsport. In addition to the live broadcast of the Cup on Sport1, ten of the 26 historic races were also broadcast live on the internet.

AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018 video livestream (Saturday)

Gigantic offer next to the track

A number of well-known companies again used the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix as a platform in 2018 and complemented the festival flair with impressive exhibitions. In the Jaguar Village, visitors were able to discover not only historic models but also the electrically powered one-make cup touring car of the future. Former Formula 1 star Christian Danner was in great demand as a guest speaker and autograph signer.

The Mercedes-Benz Arena was dominated by Porsche Classic. To mark the brand's 70th birthday, the Zuffenhausen-based company had come up with something very special and had two-time sports car world champion and multiple Le Mans winner Derek Bell compete in the Gentlemen Drivers' race in an early Porsche 911 in the "Project 70" design.

Derek Bell in the "70th anniversary sports car" Porsche 911 (1967) - Gentlemen Drivers GT up to 65 at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2018

In addition to Derek Bell, another guest of honor was also on site, this time from the British Isles: Clive Chapman, son of Lotus founder Colin Chapman and head of the historic Lotus racing team, visited the Lotus exhibition in the tent of the trade magazine Motor Klassik. It was dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the British racing and sports car manufacturer and showcased a number of outstanding historic vehicles.