Temperatures are rising, the sun is shining - summer is literally in the 'hot phase'. But what sweetened the race day for the fans around the Nordschleife could be some of the drivers in the fourth race of the VLN Endurance Championship make life difficult: The heat will probably clog up both the cars and the pilot. And that, although the 'Green Hell' brings their conquerors into play with no solar help. Nevertheless, drivers, teams and motorsport fans alike are thrilled about the 4. July, when the colorful starting grid at the 46. Adenauer ADAC Worldpeace Trophy fights for points and cups on the combination of Grand Prix track and the unique Nordschleife. Numerous classes promise thrilling duels through to the last round.
While the established teams and vehicles are fighting for a place on the podium at the top of the field, the winning cars of tomorrow will be tested in the VLN Specials X class. The spectators can look forward to the fourth round of the VLN Endurance Championship at two world premieres: Firstly, the new Mercedes-AMG GT3 will be tested under racing conditions for the first time after its presentation at the Geneva Motor Show. With Bernd Schneider, Thomas Jäger (Munich) and Jan Seyffarth (Leimbach) three experienced AMG test and development drivers are taking turns behind the wheel. On the other hand, the new Lexus RC F GT3 on the Nordschleife has to prove its potential in tough competition. This race heralds the Japanese manufacturer's entry into GT3 racing. The first cockpit will be shared between Markus Oestreich (Petersberg), Jordan Tresson (France) and Lorenz Frey (Switzerland), while in a second car, the two Farnbacher brothers Mario and Dominik (Ansbach and Lichtenau) will race together for the first time. Although the SP-X cars make their debut, but that will not diminish the motivation of the teams and drivers - and who knows, maybe it will cause a sensation and one of them immediately brings the victory right away.
The SP9 field will be well filled this time - and as far as the makes are concerned, the usual suspects are again represented: In addition to the two BMW Z4 GT3s by the Walkenhorst team, thanks to Rowe Racing and the Car Collection team, there are also two SLS gullwing models with the party. The Team Phoenix Racing holds up the flags of Ingolstadt with its Audi R8. The GT3 pack is completed by the Porsche 911 from Manthey and Falken Motorsports.
As always, the SP18 class filled with 7 vehicles promises exciting duels. In the shark tank of the here used and modified Cup Porsche are some riders who were already allowed to climb the podium this year and would like to repeat this achievement only with pleasure. In the Porsche Cup class meanwhile the team Raceunion Teichmann Racing celebrates its home game, after all they start for the MSC Adenau, who is also the organizer at the same time. In the car with the bib number 112 celebrates the Neuss Niclas Kentenich next to Marc Hennerici (Adenau) and Christian Menzel (Kelberg) the return from his involuntary break. During training for the first VLN race of the season, the 26-year-old was injured and for a long time out of action. Just recovered, but he is looking forward to the return to the Eifel: "My injuries are healed very well, I'm not in pain, I feel comfortable and can not wait to race again," he told his fans on Facebook ,
The third VLN race two weeks ago proved it impressively: Especially in the Cup classes first class motorsport is delivered. When trying to capture all position battles and overtaking maneuvers, the cameras barely got behind. The fact that the upcoming race Saturday will make no exception in this respect, promises alone the record starter field of 22 vehicles in the BMW M235i Racing Cup. And the Opel Astra OPC Cup and the TMG GT 86 Cup are once again getting ready to beat the hearts of all true motorsport fans with tight wheel-to-wheel battles.
If you do not want to miss this spectacle, you do not have to dig deep into your pocket. Family-friendliness is very important in the popular recreational sports series. Tickets for the open grandstands at the Grand Prix circuit, the visit to the paddock, the pit lane and the grid are available for 15 Euro at the box office. Youngsters up to and including 14 years have free admission. Around the Nordschleife, admission to the Green Hell experience is free. The four-hour race will start at noon on Saturday at 12. Previously, the positions in the grid will be extended during qualifying from 8: 30 to 10 clock.