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Gerhard Berger and a prince at the Spa Six Hours - September 16-18, 2016

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Created on September 8, 2016

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Spa Historic Racing Presse/ Sara Räss

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Atmospheric "safety car" phase shortly before the end of the 6-hour race - Spa Six Hours 2013

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The 6-hour race at dusk - Spa Six Hours 2013

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A fully chromed Lister-Jaguar Monzanapolis (1958), slightly confusing that you can see the wheels mirrored so well - Spa Six Hours 2013 "Historic Grand Prix Cars Association" (driver Rod Jolley)

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Lola T70 Mk3b (1968) - "FIA Masters Historic Sports Car Championship" at the Spa Six Hours 2013

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The pit lane is full of spare parts, including replacement bodies - Spa Six Hours 2013

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Full concentration, no track lighting along the track, just like before... - Spa Six Hours 2013

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Ready for the tires - Spa Six Hours 2013

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Ford GT40 (1965) at the 6-hour race of Spa Six Hours 2013

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Lola T297 (1975) - "CanAm" at the Spa Six Hours 2013

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Second place in the 6-hour race went to Campagne/Kalff and Jan Lammers in the Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport (1963) - Spa Six Hours 2013

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Reliant Sabre Six (1964) at the 6-hour race of Spa Six Hours 2013

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Pit stop in the pit lane on the Eau Rouge side - Spa Six Hours 2013

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MG B Roadster (1963) at the 2013 Spa Six Hours race

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Datsun 240Z (1971) at the 6-hour race of Spa Six Hours 2013

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There was constant activity in the pit lane during the night, the atmosphere was great! - Spa Six Hours 2013

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Jewels were ready for action everywhere, including this Maserati 6CM from 1938 - Spa Six Hours 2013

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Aston Martin DB3 #34 chases Jaguar C-Type #20 around the bend at Combes - Spa Six Hours 2013

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Racing gems wherever you look, view from the roof terrace of the pit lane at the start/finish - Spa Six Hours 2013

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Marcos 1800 GT (1964) at the 6-hour race of Spa Six Hours 2013

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Great racing ambience during the night of the 6-hour race - Spa Six Hours 2013

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MG B Roadster (1964) at the 2013 Spa Six Hours race

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Porsche 911 (1965) - Spa Six Hours 2013

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TVR Griffith (1965) - Spa Six Hours 2013

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Lola T212 (1971) - Spa Six Hours 2013

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Morris Mini Cooper (1964) - Spa Six Hours 2013

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Maserati 6CM (1938) - Spa Six Hours 2013

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Maserati 6CM (1938) - "Historic Grand Prix Cars Association" at the Spa Six Hours 2013

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First round of the "Masters Touring Cars" category race - Spa Six Hours 2013

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Shadow DN5 (1975) - "FIA Masters Historic Formula One Championship" at the Spa Six Hours 2013

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Ein komplett verchromter Lister-Jaguar Monzanapolis (1958), leicht verwirrend, dass man die Räder so gut spiegeln sieht – Spa Six Hours 2013 «Historic Grand Prix Cars Association» (Fahrer Rod Jolley)

Lola T70 Mk3b (1968) – «FIA Masters Historic Sports Car Championship» an den Spa Six Hours 2013

Die Boxengasse ist voll mit Ersatzteilen, auch mit Ersatzkarosserien – Spa Six Hours 2013

Volle Konzentration, keine Streckenbeleuchtung entlang der Strecke, so wie früher… – Spa Six Hours 2013

Bereit für die Bereifung – Spa Six Hours 2013

Ford GT40 (1965) beim 6-Stunden-Rennen von Spa Six Hours 2013

It's that time of year again on the weekend of September 16, 2016: the Spa Six Hours, the Belgian benchmark in historic motor racing, will be held at the Spa-Francorchamps racetrack. From Formula 1 racing cars to prototypes and GT racing cars to touring cars from earlier times, everything will be in action over the three-day event. The highlight is the 6-hour race on Saturday.

Atmospheric "safety car" phase shortly before the end of the 6-hour race - Spa Six Hours 2013

Atmospheric "safety car" phase shortly before the end of the 6-hour race - Spa Six Hours 2013

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Once again, more than 600 cars are taking part, including some Ford GT40s, Shelby Cobras and Jaguar E-Types. As in previous years, a number of Ford GT40s lead the field. But the entry list for this year's edition is particularly intriguing - with names that make you sit up and take notice.

Racing gems wherever you look, view from the roof terrace of the pit lane at the start/finish - Spa Six Hours 2013

Racing gems wherever you look, view from the roof terrace of the pit lane at the start/finish - Spa Six Hours 2013

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The best-known starter is Austrian Gerhard Berger, who competed for Ferrari, Benetton and McLaren in Formula 1 and won ten races. At the age of 57, Berger has now opted for historic motor racing. Certainly a good decision, because at the Spa Six Hours he will certainly make a name for himself as team-mate of English specialist Richard Meaden in the #16 Ford GT40.

Ford GT40 (1965) at the 6-hour race of Spa Six Hours 2013

Ford GT40 (1965) at the 6-hour race of Spa Six Hours 2013

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The duo is clearly one of the strongest contenders for victory. Even though Berger has never won the Belgian Grand Prix, he has already triumphed on the Spa-Francorchamps circuit. In 1985, he won the 24 Hours of Spa with the Italian Roberto Ravaglia and the Swiss Marc Surer in a BMW. So Berger knows the place at the top of the podium only too well...

The next personality on the entry list comes from a completely different corner: Prince Rahim Aga Khan, eldest son of Aga Khan IV. Rahim Aga Khan is married to top model Kendra Spears, the 44-year-old is one of the top ten thousand and is passionate about motor racing. He shares the wheel of the Porsche 911 #43 with the well-known Swiss watchmaker Richard Mille.

Porsche 911 (1965) - Spa Six Hours 2013

Porsche 911 (1965) - Spa Six Hours 2013

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With more than 650 cars from the past and the unmistakable paddock atmosphere, the Spa Six Hours is a rendez-vous for all clubs and motorsport enthusiasts. The Belgian federation FBVA (Fédération Belge des Véhicules Anciens) once again invites you to the Salon de l'Eau Rouge to enjoy a weekend full of nostalgia and old treasures.

Further information can be found on the official website.

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