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Photo Gallery «Picture story AvD OGP 2017 - 45 years old and still going strong»

The 45th AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix took place at the Nürburgring from August 11 to 13, 2017. Over 500 vehicles, from small Formula Juniors to Porsche 917s, competed in more than 20 races and regularity tests on the Grand Prix circuit. 46,000 spectators came to the Nürburgring despite the mixed Eifel weather. This picture story shows the atmosphere and events on site and compares them with the Oldtimer Grand Prix around 40 years ago.

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Saddle up the oldies, we're off to the Nürburgring for the AvD OGP!

Saddle up the oldies, we're off to the Nürburgring for the AvD OGP!

© Daniel Reinhard, 2017

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The OGP celebrated its 45th birthday and the Ford Cosworth V8 its 50th anniversary

The OGP celebrated its 45th birthday and the Ford Cosworth V8 its 50th anniversary

© Daniel Reinhard, 2017

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The first OGP took place in 1973, at that time still under the name "Renn- und Industrieveranstaltung". In 1979, the grandstands were still really full.

The first OGP took place in 1973, at that time still under the name "Renn- und Industrieveranstaltung". In 1979, the grandstands were still really full.

© Josef Reinhard / Archiv Daniel Reinhard, 1979

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Today, everything seems a little more sterile.

Today, everything seems a little more sterile.

© Daniel Reinhard, 2017

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It took a whole day for the estimated 1324 Porsches to find their parking space and then ...

It took a whole day for the estimated 1324 Porsches to find their parking space and then ...

© Daniel Reinhard, 2017

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... neatly divided into groups, presented in rank and file.

... neatly divided into groups, presented in rank and file.

© Daniel Reinhard, 2017

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Everywhere there were signs and whistles to ensure law and order.

Everywhere there were signs and whistles to ensure law and order.

© Daniel Reinhard, 2017

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The typical Eifel weather showed itself from its very best side. While it was still really cold and rainy on Saturday, the warm sun came out again on Sunday.

The typical Eifel weather showed itself from its very best side. While it was still really cold and rainy on Saturday, the warm sun came out again on Sunday.

© Daniel Reinhard, 2017

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At least the trophies were well protected in the dry, ...

At least the trophies were well protected in the dry, ...

© Daniel Reinhard, 2017

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... while the cars were drenched by the rain.

... while the cars were drenched by the rain.

© Daniel Reinhard, 2017

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Rubber boots were in short supply that day.

Rubber boots were in short supply that day.

© Daniel Reinhard, 2017

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But then it finally really got going - Le Mans start ....

But then it finally really got going - Le Mans start ....

© Daniel Reinhard, 2017

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and off we went ...

and off we went ...

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... until late into the night.

... until late into the night.

© Daniel Reinhard, 2017

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Real F1 racing cars up close, even to touch, is something that is very rare.

Real F1 racing cars up close, even to touch, is something that is very rare.

© Daniel Reinhard, 2017

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Today, everything is usually cordoned off and of course there is a "danger to life" everywhere.

Today, everything is usually cordoned off and of course there is a "danger to life" everywhere.

© Daniel Reinhard, 2017

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There were many slips on the wet track, ...

There were many slips on the wet track, ...

© Daniel Reinhard, 2017

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... but it was no different in 1979.

... but it was no different in 1979.

© Josef Reinhard / Archiv Daniel Reinhard, 1979

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Oil stains were particularly evident on the wet asphalt and ...

Oil stains were particularly evident on the wet asphalt and ...

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... pointed out that old cars always need to be repaired. The Maserati 8C didn't want to do anything at all in the weather, ...

... pointed out that old cars always need to be repaired. The Maserati 8C didn't want to do anything at all in the weather, ...

© Daniel Reinhard, 2017

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... while the ex-Tom Pryce Shadow warmed up the cold Eifel with his inner heat.

... while the ex-Tom Pryce Shadow warmed up the cold Eifel with his inner heat.

© Daniel Reinhard, 2017

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Some ran quite well at first, but then didn't want to anymore.

Some ran quite well at first, but then didn't want to anymore.

© Daniel Reinhard, 2017

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Large starting fields led to a lot of traffic on the track, ...

Large starting fields led to a lot of traffic on the track, ...

© Daniel Reinhard, 2017

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... everywhere they fought and defended wheel to wheel.

... everywhere they fought and defended wheel to wheel.

© Daniel Reinhard, 2017

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The fans were naturally delighted with the brilliant racing action.

The fans were naturally delighted with the brilliant racing action.

© Daniel Reinhard, 2017

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In 1979, the old Nürburgring "start-finish loop" with south and north hairpin bends was still used.

In 1979, the old Nürburgring "start-finish loop" with south and north hairpin bends was still used.

© Josef Reinhard / Archiv Daniel Reinhard, 1979

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The changes to today's Grand Prix circuit are clearly visible.

The changes to today's Grand Prix circuit are clearly visible.

© Daniel Reinhard, 2017

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While everything used to be open, ...

While everything used to be open, ...

© Josef Reinhard / Archiv Daniel Reinhard, 1979

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... you almost feel like you're in a zoo today.

... you almost feel like you're in a zoo today.

© Daniel Reinhard, 2017

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There have always been accidents, but back then the spectators were still standing at the side of the track in "mortal danger".

There have always been accidents, but back then the spectators were still standing at the side of the track in "mortal danger".

© Josef Reinhard / Archiv Daniel Reinhard, 1957

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The cars became faster and the impacts were of course much more violent.

The cars became faster and the impacts were of course much more violent.

© Daniel Reinhard, 2017

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Missed braking points have led to many colleagues ending up offside, and the departures ...

Missed braking points have led to many colleagues ending up offside, and the departures ...

© Daniel Reinhard, 2017

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... caused significant consequential damage.

... caused significant consequential damage.

© Daniel Reinhard, 2017

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But it's nice to see that even smaller and weaker vehicles like this Rosengart ...

But it's nice to see that even smaller and weaker vehicles like this Rosengart ...

© Daniel Reinhard, 2017

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... or in 1979 this very special part, ...

... or in 1979 this very special part, ...

© Josef Reinhard / Archiv Daniel Reinhard, 1979

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... to play in the big orchestra.

... to play in the big orchestra.

© Daniel Reinhard, 2017

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Everything has its end, ...

Everything has its end, ...

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... whether victorious or not, ...

... whether victorious or not, ...

© Daniel Reinhard, 2017

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... but hopefully they will all come back to the ring next year.

... but hopefully they will all come back to the ring next year.

© Daniel Reinhard, 2017