Participants from all over Europe will be battling for positions in twelve racing series at the Hockenheimring during the Bosch Hockenheim Historic from April 10 to 12, 2015.
In addition to thrilling historic motorsport, visitors will be thrilled by the freely accessible paddock, where they can follow the teams' preparations up close without barriers. The extensive supporting program next to the race track makes the memorial event for exceptional driver Jim Clark particularly family-friendly.
In addition to numerous autograph sessions and a design award ceremony for racing cars, a slot car racing event and a special Jim Clark exhibition will enrich the classic car event, which is kicking off the motorsport season at the Hockenheimring for the eleventh time.
Joy for formula fans
In 2015, the Bosch Hockenheim Historic once again offers a spectrum of formula cars like no other historic event in Europe. Monoposti from the 60s, 70s and 80s invite spectators on a unique journey through time. Two-time Formula 1 world champion Jim Clark was killed in an accident in the first Formula 2 race for the Martini Gold Cup at the Hockenheimring on April 7, 1968. To commemorate him, the organizer presents an attractive Formula 2 starting field on the 4.574-kilometre Grand Prix circuit every year in addition to the Lotus focal points.
Commemoration of exceptional driver Jim Clark
Formula 1 cars from different eras with a strong connection to Clark's history will also captivate the fans. The Scot celebrated his first victory in Formula 1 in 1962 at Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium. He took home the runner-up title in the same year and became Formula 1 World Champion the following year. 1965 was to be a particularly successful year for the exceptional driver: Not only did he win his second Formula 1 world title, but he also won the legendary Indy 500 in the USA. This triumph 50 years ago is the focus of this year's Bosch Hockenheim Historic.
Historic paddock planned
In addition to the event's clear focus on the double world champion, Organizing Director Wolfgang Huter announced another focal point: "We are planning a 'historic paddock' and will ban modern vehicles from the entire area behind the pit lane up to the pre-start area in order to make nostalgia tangible for visitors even away from the races. In this context, we will also revive the meeting of transporters and service cars of historic racing vehicles."
Affordable admission prices
The admission prices for the motorsport weekend are very family-friendly. Entry on the Friday of the event costs just 10 euros. Tickets for Saturday and Sunday start at 25 euros and the weekend ticket is available for 35 euros. Wheelchair users and children under the age of 14 have free admission for the entire weekend.
More information about the Bosch Hockenheim Historic can be found on their website: www.hockenheim-historic.de.
To get an insight into the historic motorsport event, read our article on the Hockenheim Historic 2014.
