[ms355]

I am not a professional photographer nor do I have an adequate equipment, but some of you might be interested in getting in touch with the atmosphere of this unique GT, sports and touring class race with some 170 cars on the track.

Race start and highlights can be seen here:

YouTube - 2009 Nordschleife 24 Hours Race Start and Early Hours Highlights

Pictures from the Friday practice:

 

[ms355]

The Ford GT set the pace in practice and the first few laps, but did not finish the race.

 

[ms355]

The beauty of the traditional track in the Eifel hills, still present although it is almost completely framed by FIA fences these days.

 

[ms355]

And, yes, there are also grid girls

 

[milehitom]

Great photos! Looks like a beautiful day, too. Thanks.

Tom

 

[ms355]

Sabine Schmitz drives Porsche

 

[ms355]

Impressions from the paddock. The GT3 won the race - for the 4th time since 2006

 

[ms355]

Last post: a few race pics, taken on the GP track part.

 

[shay2nak]

wow! thanks for posting.

 

[cemaykan]

awesome pics!

 

[Evil Twin]

Generous of you to share all this, Michael. Thanks!

 

[jasper]

beautiful pics

The R8 really seems to come alive in race trim. I never really liked the look of the street car, but in these shots it looks great.

And the Ford GT, what can you say, I really wish they still made that car. The only car over 100k that I would call a good deal.

 

[BUELL XB12R]

Nice pics, I think they look great. How did "The Queen of the Nürburgring" do this year? She's awesome!

 

[ms355]

Nice pics, I think they look great. How did "The Queen of the Nürburgring" do this year? She's awesome!

She finished 7th. :up:

 

[fitfan]

Impressions from the paddock. The GT3 won the race - for the 4th time since 2006

...impossible! everyone knows the nissan is faster