The 48th AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix (August 7 - 9, 2020) can take place. After the responsible authorities approved the infection protection and hygiene concept developed by the Nürburgring and AvD, the green light has been given for the traditional historic racing event, which, however, may only take place without spectators for the time being. The concept is designed to allow a short-term response to the current pandemic situation. The organizers therefore hope that the green light for visitors can still be given in the remaining three weeks.
The timetable has also been largely finalized. It is now certain that almost a dozen starting fields will be on show in thrilling races and special heats. They will offer a journey through motorsport history ranging from the pre-war racing cars to the Formula 1 cars of the 70s to 90s. Information on the 48th AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix is available at www.avd-ogp.de.
Strict conditions
In times of the corona/Covid-19 pandemic, strict hygiene regulations also apply at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix: distancing rules, open grandstand seating, mandatory wearing of masks in many areas - the safety of all participants is the top priority. For this reason, the Nürburgring and organizers are planning without spectators for the time being, but are still in close contact with the authorities to examine options. Strict conditions will also apply in other areas, meaning that team sizes will have to be limited and even media representatives will not be able to be accredited as in previous years.
However, even though the otherwise unique flair at the track will not be the same and the financial risk will increase due to the lack of spectator income, the organizer consortium consisting of Automobilclub von Deutschland (AvD), C.H.R.S.N., Histomobil and HMSC came to the decision to hold the weekend.
The organizers want to support the series, teams and active participants and offer them a platform to use the historic sports and racing cars in their very own terrain on the race track. Despite all the restrictions that will certainly distinguish the 48th AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix from the series of its predecessors, the organizers are confident of offering an attractive programme for racing cars from 100 years ago. In addition to historic touring cars and GTs, formula cars and, of course, sportscars and prototypes, the modern race cars of the International Audi R8 LMS Cup and the FCD Racing Series with their historic and modern Ferrari racers will be present as well.
Jacky Ickx in the original Formula 1 Ferrari
This year's three-day meeting of classic racing cars at the Nürburgring will offer both old and new highlights for the drivers. This becomes clear on Saturday, for example, when the DRM revival race kicks off the evening program: together with the 100-Mile Trophy, the cars of the former German Racing Championship are traditionally a motorsport festival.
This will be followed by a new race: The one-hour AvD Touring Car and GT Trophy. Here, the era of classic endurance races 'with a roof over your head', which have a long tradition at the Nürburgring, will be revived.
The day concludes with the two-seater racing cars and GTs up to 1960/61, featuring dream sports cars and GT legends that once contested the great classics such as the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Another new highlight is the special race for Formula 1 legends from the 70s to 90s, in which Ferrari models in particular will be competing. In one of them, the Belgian Jacky Ickx, a genuine Formula 1 star of the past, will be at the wheel, driving the very car he drove in the 1972 Grand Prix at the Nürburgring.
The weekend will also be varied in other respects and will probably be themed "Back to the Roots": Because in the mid-1970s, the predecessor of the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix was created primarily as a driving event for the owners of classic vehicles. This will come to life again on this race weekend - because the AvD OGP Trackday on Friday is once again part of the program. The driving event on the Nordschleife is open to sportscars and historic vehicles.
Tickets on sale in advance
Tickets remain valid for 2021 or can be returned Of course, spectators who have already purchased a ticket in advance will not be stuck with their costs but will be free to choose: Purchased tickets remain valid, and can be used in 2020, provided that the relevant approval is still granted. If visitors are excluded, tickets may of course also be exchanged. This is done via the same advance booking office through which the ticket was purchased.
Schedule 48th AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix
Friday, August 7, 2020
08:15 - 08:35 h: Touring Car Classics - Friday practice
08:45 - 09:15 h: International Audi R8 LMS Cup - Fri. practice
09:25 - 09:55 h: HTGT - Quali 1
10:05 - 10:35 h: FCD RacingSeries - Quali
10:45 - 11:15 h: A Gentle Drivers Trophy - Quali
11:25 - 11:55 h: AvD Touring Car & GT Trophy - Quali
12:05 - 12:35 h: Revival DRM/100-Mile Trophy - Quali
13:05 - 13:25 h: Int. Audi R8 LMS Cup - Quali 1
13:35 - 13:50 h: Historic car parade
14:00 - 14:30 h: Two-seater racing cars & GT up to 1960/61 - Quali
14:40 - 15:10 h: F1 legends of the 70s to 90s - special run
15:20 - 15:40 h: Int. Audi R8 LMS Cup - Qualifying 2
16:05 - 16:35 h: HTGT - Quali 2
16:45 - 17:15 h: Touring Car Classics - Qualifying
i 17:25 - 17:45 h: Vintage Sports Car Trophy - Presentation
Saturday, August 8, 2020
08:15 - 08:55 h: AvD OGP / FHR Endurance Cup - Quali
09:05 - 09:25 h: Vintage Sports Car Trophy - Presentation
09:45 - 10:15 h: A Gentle Drivers Trophy - Race 1
10:40 - 11:40 h: HTGT - Race
12:05 - 12:35 h: FCD RacingSeries - Race 1
13:00 - 13:15 h: Historic vehicle parade
13:45 - 14:15 h: Int. Audi R8 LMS Cup - Race 1
14:40 - 15:10 h: F1 legends of the 70s to 90s - special race
15:35 - 16:05 h: TW Classics (Golden Era only) - Race 1
16:30 - 17:00 h: Motor Klassik Reader's Race - Parade
17:30 - 18:00 h: Revival DRM/100-Mile Trophy - Race 1
18:25 - 19:30 h: AvD Touring Car & GT Trophy - Race
19:55 - 21:00 h: Two-seater racing cars & GTs up to 1960/61 - Race 1
Sunday, August 9, 2020
08:20 - 10:20 h: AvD OGP / FHR Endurance Cup - Race
10:45 - 11:15 h: Revival DRM/100-Mile Trophy - Race 2
11:40 - 12:45 h: Two-seater racing cars & GT up to 1960/61 - Race 2
13:20 - 13:50 h: Int. Audi R8 LMS Cup - Race 2
14:15 - 14:45 h: F1 legends of the 70s to 90s - special race
15:10 - 15:50 h: Touring Car Classics - Race 2
16:15 - 16:45 h: FCD RacingSeries - Race 2
17:10 - 17:40 h: A Gentle Drivers Trophy - Race 2
(Status: June 22, 2020 - subject to change)
Information on the current status and preparations for the 48th AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix can be found on the AvD OGP website.
