In the new issue of Curbs, you can once again read various reports on historic motorsport events. It also takes a close look at Heidegger-BMW 2002 and portrays the likeable blonde Kurt Thiim.
The Eifel shone - AvD Oldtimer GP Nürburgring
The first AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix took place at the Nürburgring in 1973. Over the years, the OGP has become increasingly popular and now attracts a good 50,000 spectators. It is therefore quite possible to get stuck in a traffic jam on the way there. Once you arrive, there are around 500 historic racing cars to admire and a lavish program of races and demonstration drives to enjoy.
Racing circus and vacation atmosphere - Historic GP Zandvoort
It's only a few steps from the paddock to the North Sea beach, the drivers are relaxed and in a good mood. You feel like you're on vacation when you're at the Historic Grand Prix Landvogt.
Youngtimer Festival Spa
The festival is one of the few events at which all racing series are used. This is precisely why it is so diverse. The Ardennes rollercoaster is challenging in terms of driving and also steeped in history, so it's a pleasure to go all out.
Scale right from the start - Lola T 210
In competition with the Porsche 917, the Lola T 70 Mk III no longer stood a chance. It was difficult for the small company Lola Cars to keep up with car manufacturers such as Ferrari and Porsche, so the Lola founder reoriented himself and the Lola T 210 was born.
Two victories at Le Mans - Heidegger-BMW 2002
The BMW 2002 was one of the most successful racing touring cars in motorsport history. Heidegger was one of several in-house tuners who polished up BMW's image with their creations, and it was he who turned an ordinary BMW 2002 into a Le Mans winner.
Danish Dynamite - Kurt Thiim
Kurt Thiim is a racing driver who is always a pleasure to watch. He was one of the fastest drivers in the DTM and even if it seemed that he was simply too nice for motorsport, this did not detract from his career.
The Austro V from Salzburg - Formula Vau history
Ernst Piëch, the head of engines at Porsche Salzburg, began building Formula Vee cars together with Paul Schwarz as early as 1965. Although the first Austro Vau looked very similar to the Beach frame and parts could still be swapped back and forth for a long time, there were some crucial differences.
