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Special run of the sports prototypes on the occasion of the ADAC 1000 km race on September 19-21

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Created on September 9, 2025

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Porsche 917 LH (1970) - Vic Elford (in the red overall) and Kurt Ahrens jr. (on the left) retired from the 1970 24 Hours of Le Mans.

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1000 km race 1973 - formation lap, Cevert leads with Matra No. 4, followed by the Ferrari of Jacky Ickx

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Rolf Stommelen in the Alfa Romeo 33/3 at the Nürburgring in 1971

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Jo Siffert in the Porsche 908 at the Nürburgring 1970

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Mercedes-Benz O 317 Porsche racing transporter from 1977

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Le Mans 1982 - Rothmans Porsche 956 #2 with Jochen Mass and Vern Schuppan

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Le Mans 1982 - Rothmans Porsche 956 #2 with Jochen Mass and Vern Schuppan

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Porsche 956 (1983) - the works Porsche from Ickx-Mass - 1000 km Monza 1983

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Jochen Mass in the Porsche 956

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Jochen Mass with Jacky Ickx in the Porsche 956 at the Monza 1000km race in 1984

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Porsche 917 Kremer Malardeau (1981) - Newly built Kremer Porsche 917 Malardeau at the 24 Hours of Le Mans 1981

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Porsche 917 KH (1970) - the winning car of the 24 Hours of Le Mans 1970

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Matra-Simca MS 670 B (1973) at Le Mans 1973 - Together with the new Ferrari 312PB, the new Matra-Simca MS 670 B was one of the main favorites at Le Mans 1973

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Matra MS 670 (1972) - Chassis 001 at the 24 Hours of Le Mans 1972, Graham Hill at the wheel

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Rolf Stommelen im Alfa Romeo 33/3 auf dem Nürburgring im Jahr 1971

Jo Siffert im Porsche 908 auf dem Nürburgring 1970

Mercedes-Benz O 317 Porsche-Renntransporter von 1977

Le Mans 1982 - Rothmans Porsche 956 #2 mit Jochen Mass und Vern Schuppan

Le Mans 1982 - Rothmans Porsche 956 #2 mit Jochen Mass und Vern Schuppan

Porsche 956 (1983) - der Werks-Porsche von Ickx-Mass - 1000 km Monza 1983

The special race for the legendary endurance racers of the sixties and seventies on the Nordschleife as part of the ADAC 1000 km race is developing well. Sports prototypes (also CanAm, Interserie) from 1966 onwards and Group 5 cars (1976 to 1981) are eligible to start. In a special class, a few Group C vehicles will also be at the start - with a view to possible later priorities.

1000 km race 1973 - formation lap, Cevert leads with Matra No. 4, followed by the Ferrari of Jacky Ickx

1000 km race 1973 - formation lap, Cevert leads with Matra No. 4, followed by the Ferrari of Jacky Ickx

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In memory of Jochen Mass

The "In memoriam of Jochen Mass" event was also very well received. On this occasion, companions and friends of the versatile racing driver were invited to a lunch with all participants of the special class on September 20, 2025.

Le Mans 1982 - Rothmans Porsche 956 #2 with Jochen Mass and Vern Schuppan

Le Mans 1982 - Rothmans Porsche 956 #2 with Jochen Mass and Vern Schuppan

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In addition to Kurt Ahrens, Mario Ketterer, Rainer Braun, Ecki Schimpf, Hans Clausecker and Porsche race doctor Dr. Karl Schuster, Roland Asch and Klaus Ludwig are also expected to attend, as things stand today.

Historic paddock with highlights

Real highlights are also expected for the historic paddock.

Mercedes-Benz O 317 Porsche racing transporter from 1977

Mercedes-Benz O 317 Porsche racing transporter from 1977

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There will be the Mercedes-Benz O 317 Porsche racing transporter from 1977 as well as a highly exclusive display, namely the Kremer models K 1 to K 4. In addition, models from the famous Cologne racing team can be expected on the track, such as the Porsche 917 from 1981, which was last built for Le Mans.

Ferrari, Matra, Alpine and co?

As almost all Porsche sports prototypes ever built have already been named, owners of the competing brands of the time are now mainly being asked by circular to claim the last few places. You can enter directly online.

Matra MS 670 (1972) - Chassis 001 at the 24 Hours of Le Mans 1972, Graham Hill at the wheel

Matra MS 670 (1972) - Chassis 001 at the 24 Hours of Le Mans 1972, Graham Hill at the wheel

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Incidentally, the cars will not be raced, but driven behind a (hopefully fast) lead vehicle, which is why the cars do not have to comply with the current FIA regulations and do not require a car pass. They will of course be checked for safety before the demo laps at scrutineering.

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