The classic racing scene is enjoying steadily growing popularity. After all, the motorsport of days gone by may have lacked perfection and cutting-edge technology here and there, but it was always one thing: a feast for the senses. The "Bosch Hockenheim Historic - The Jim Clark Revival" stands for this imperfect and unfashionable, but always honest and thrilling motorsport. As the legitimate successor to the legendary "Jim Clark Memorial Race", the event cultivates the legacy of the great Scottish racing driver, who became Formula 1 World Champion in 1963 and 1965 and was killed in an accident in a Formula 2 race in Hockenheim on April 7, 1968.
Twelve racing series
No fewer than twelve spectacular racing series with a total of more than 500 participants bring the magic of past racing days back to the time-honored Motodrom, which was the scene of countless memorable racing battles - not least those of the Formula 2 European Championship, which thrilled so many spectators and produced so many great racing drivers. For example, a certain Hans-Joachim Stuck, winner of the Jim Clark Memorial Race in 1974. No wonder that the Historic Formula 2 has a special place at the Bosch Hockenheim Historic. But it is just one spectacular racing series among a full dozen that are on the grid at the Jim Clark Revival.
Grand Prix cars
The Historic Grand Prix Cars Association is dedicated entirely to Grand Prix cars from the 1920s to the 1960s. Automobile treasures, some of which are of almost inestimable value, which mostly live out their lives as exhibition vehicles, are returned to their original purpose here - fast driving on the racetrack. With a few horsepower less, but no less breathtaking, the Historic Racecar Association gets down to business. This is dedicated to the successful junior classes from Formula Ford to Formula Vau and Super Vau through to Formula 3, and the entry-level vehicles into the world of sports prototypes, the Sports2000s based on Formula Ford 2000 technology, are also on the grid here. Raceclub Germany brings together historic monoposti from the Formula 1, Formula 2, Formula 3, Formula Vau and Formula Opel-Lotus classes. BOSS GP builds a bridge to the modern era with its younger monoposti from Formula 1, Indycar, Formula Renault 3.5 and GP2.
Formula Junior guarantees excitement
A special spectacle can be expected from the FIA Lurani Trophy. Founded in 1958 by the Italian Count Johnny Lurani, Formula Junior became a springboard for later greats such as Jim Clark, John Surtees, Jochen Rindt, Mike Hailwood and Denis Hulme.
And the rush of Lurani Trophy participants to the Bosch Hockenheim Historic 2020 is huge.
GT and racing sports cars
Fans of classic GTs and racing sports cars will also get their money's worth at the Bosch Hockenheim Historic. The Canadian American (CanAm) Challenge Cup is at the forefront here. The regulations of the legendary CanAm racing series were characterized above all by the rather sparing use of rules. The result was real powerhouses with engine outputs sometimes well in excess of 1000 hp. And when these monsters are let off the leash, the grandstands shake today as they did then.
No less spectacular: the FHR A Gentle Drivers Trophy and FHR 100 Miles Trophy, which bring together racing sports cars from 1947 to 1981. A feast for the eyes and ears is the Youngtimer Touring Car Challenge, a colorful mix of various racing cars built up to 1990 - touring cars, sports cars and prototypes are included as well as original racers from the 24 Hours of Le Mans or the US IMSA series. And fans of one of the most famous British sports and racing car manufacturers in automotive history will get their money's worth in the Lotus Cup Europe.
The touring cars of the DTM era
Founded in 2015, the Touring Car Classics have already achieved cult status. The touring cars from the "golden era" of the DTM from 1984 to 1992 meet the high-tech cars from Class 1 of the DTM/ITC between 1993 and 1996, older cars from the legendary German Racing Championship (DRM) or the somewhat younger and tamer touring cars from STW and DTC.
And it's not just the legends on four wheels that inspire - there are also those on two legs. Greats such as Klaus Niedzwiedz, Kurt Thiim, Frank Schmickler, Armin Hahne, Harald Grohs, Roland Asch, Peter Oberndorfer, Altfrid Heger and Leopold Prinz von Bayern don't miss the opportunity to push their former work machines to the limit again.
Inexpensive and close at hand
Proximity is the great trademark of the Bosch Hockenheim Historic. Few other events allow fans to get so close to their heroes of yesteryear and their automotive treasures, as the paddock is open to everyone. And at family-friendly prices. Tickets for Friday start at just 10 euros, day tickets for Saturday and Sunday cost from 30 euros, while tickets for the entire weekend start at 45 euros. And for those who want something a little more exclusive, VIP tickets are also available from 200 euros.
Further information and tickets are available on the event website.
