Motorsport history
Photo review – 23.04.1995 – BPR 4 Hours of Nürburgring
A British masterpiece, a roaring BMW V12 and a paint job that wrote motorsport history. At the BPR race at the Nürburgring in 1995, the Harrods McLaren F1 GTR by Andy Wallace and Justin Bell created excitement at the highest level.
Photo review – 14.04.1991 – AvD/MAC Racing Sports Festival
An orange Dallara F391, starting number 6, and a young driver who made the Baden Motor Speedway the scene of his triumph. Wolfgang Kaufmann created a special moment in German motorsport history during the Formula 3 race at the Hockenheimring in 1991.
Photo review – April 1, 1973 – International ADAC 300km race at Nürburgring
When the McLaren M20 driven by Helmut Kelleners in 1973 thundered through the Eifel, American Can Am met brutalism with the legendary Nordschleife. The massive Chevrolet V8, the open silhouette and the distinctive Weisberg design stand for a time when in motorsport hardly anyone thought about limits.
Photo review – 17–18.06.1995 – 23rd ADAC 24-hour race Nürburgring
In 1995, two Bigazzi BMW 320i collided on the Nürburgring Nordschleife, hardly a place where they could have ended up differently. While starting number 2 fought for every lap with four top-class drivers, its sister car with number 1 wrote racing history.
Photo review – 09/04/1988 – ADAC 1000 km Nürburgring
With the Lancia LC2/88, one of the most fascinating Group C prototypes of its time returned to the racetrack in 1988. Jean-Pierre Frey and Paolo Giangrossi competed for Dollop Racing with the former factory car at the 1000 km race at the Nürburgring – but the run with starting number 24 was to end prematurely.
Photo review – 04/04/1993 – AvD/MVBL Bergischer Löwe
Rain over Zolder, a new generation of touring cars, and an Alfa Romeo that presented the established DTM competition with a completely new challenge. Nicola Larini's 155 V6 TI wrote the first pages of an extraordinary motorsport history at the 1993 season opener.
Photo Review – September 25, 1994 – 21st ADAC Bilstein Supersprint
In 1994, a new era of touring car racing began in Germany: with around 300 hp, four-wheel drive, and spectacular technology, the Audi 80 quattro and BMW 318i met for the first time in the new 2-liter Super Tourenwagen Cup. Right in the middle of it was Hans-Joachim „Strietzel“ Stuck, whose Nürburgring finale came to an unexpected end after just three laps.
BELMOT Oldtimer Grand Prix 2026: Successful classic weekend at the Nürburgring
Historic racing cars, legendary drivers, and successful premieres made for a weekend full of motorsport history and genuine emotion at the 2026 BELMOT Oldtimer Grand Prix. Our review of the largest classic festival of the year shows why new formats and traditional classics alike thrilled the audience at the Nürburgring.
Photo Recap – August 24-26, 1990 – Belgian Grand Prix F1
Only a few weeks separate the boxes at Spa from one of the most moving chapters in Formula 1. Our look at Martin Donnelly's Lotus 102 tells the story of a race car that is now intrinsically linked to a destiny.
Le Mans Classic Legend Celebrates Successful Debut
Between legendary Group C prototypes, iconic GT race cars, and the unmistakable atmosphere of the Circuit de la Sarthe, the new Le Mans Classic Legend celebrated its highly anticipated premiere. A weekend full of emotion and motorsport history showcases why the new concept is redefining historic endurance racing and the role played by the racing icons of the recent past.
Nürburgring Kicks Off Anniversary Year 2027 and Announces Major Fan Event
The Nürburgring is heading towards a historic anniversary and has announced the first details of the 100th birthday celebrations. A special fan weekend is intended to make the fascination of the legendary race track tangible and bring motorsport history to life in a unique way.
Obituary for Andreas Schall
With Andreas Schall, the Nordschleife scene loses a formative personality of endurance racing. For decades, the entrepreneur from Dornstadt was an integral part of the Nürburgring, leaving behind lasting marks with numerous successes and his passion for motorsport.
BMW is 100
BMW: A Motorsport History in Snapshots After BMW withdrew from factory touring car racing at the end of 1969, and from Formula 2 in 1970... Read more