The program of the 20th edition of the ADAC Hockenheim Historic - The Jim Clark Revival from 9 to 11 May leaves nothing to be desired. Historic racing cars of all classes will present a thrilling cross-section of almost a century of motor racing at one of the largest classic events in Europe. Whether formula cars, sports and GT cars or touring cars - real racing fans will get their money's worth with more than 500 participants and their automotive treasures over the three days of the event.
There are the Grand Prix racers from the 1920s to 1960s from the "Historic Grand Prix Cars Association", which are making their way back to Hockenheim after many years. Or the British guests from Masters Historic Racing, who will be at the start with four series: The "Masters Racing Legends for 1966 to 1985 F1 Cars", the "Masters Le Mans 90s+" as well as the "Masters Pre-66 Touring Cars" and "Masters Gentlemen Drivers".
Impressive field of touring cars
The crowd favorites at the ADAC Hockenheim Historic undoubtedly include the "Golden Era Touring Cars" with their cars from the "good old" DTM up to 1995, the super touring cars from the STW and, more recently, the Porsche Cup models. A total of 92 participants are registered for the rendezvous at the Hockenheimring, including former DTM driver Roland Asch.
In 1988, his very first year in the DTM, Roland Asch celebrated his first of two runner-up titles in a private Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.3-16. The second followed in 1993 as a Mercedes works driver. His record includes six victories, 32 podium finishes and five pole positions in 172 starts.
"Hockenheim is my home race," emphasizes Asch. "Driving there has always been something special for me. That's why, and because I've always been a fan of Jim Clark, I'm particularly looking forward to the Jim Clark Revival." Where Roland will start in two cars. Firstly, a Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution from 1989, which he shares with Ferdi Weischenberg. And then the 1986 Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth, which he built together with his son Sebastian, who is also successful in motorsport. And which he will also drive together with the two-time ADAC GT Masters champion.
The ex-professional has no lack of ambition: "I want to be at the front, I want to win, that hasn't changed. That's just the way it is for a racing driver. There's no value in just rolling around." The fact that the old cars are inferior to the modern cars in almost all performance-relevant aspects does not bother Asch - on the contrary: "I prefer driving the old cars. H-shift gearbox, double throttle, no ABS or other electronic aids, the good old popometer that counts - I like that."
Eleven racing series, family-friendly admission prices
Eleven racing series are on the grid at the ADAC Hockenheim Historic, and each is as steeped in history and fascinating as the next. And as always, there is visual and acoustic enjoyment on the small circuit. The Friday ticket costs just 17 euros, the day tickets for Saturday and Sunday 39 and 34 euros respectively and the weekend ticket 54 euros. Naturally including grandstand seating and paddock with a varied supporting program. Pupils and students pay half price, children under 14 and wheelchair users are admitted free of charge. Tickets are available at the box office or online.
