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[Jezza819]

The Mustang GT3 really sounds amazing. Shame that the car isn‘t really competitive.

It did win GTD Pro class in the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona this year.

 

[Imbissbrunto]

It did win GTD Pro class in the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona this year.

That’s true but I don‘t think it has won anything in GTWC yet. But who knows, maybe we‘ll end up being surprised this year.

 

[05XR8]

Well, we’re just about there.

https://www.gt-world-challenge-europe.com/news/2917

GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS will continue to set the global standard in multi-class GT3 racing this season. A 59-car field has been assembled for the Endurance Cup, a number that will grow even further for the marquee CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa (25–29 June), while the Sprint Cup also returns to full strength thanks to an expanded 41-car grid. The Bronze Cup class will skip the opening Sprint meeting at Brands Hatch due to space restrictions, with a 32-car field set to contest this event.

The entry lists deliver an even greater level of manufacturer participation. All nine of last year’s contenders return with Aston Martin, Audi, BMW, Ferrari, Ford, Lamborghini, McLaren, Mercedes-AMG and Porsche strongly represented. They are joined by Corvette, which is present for the first time since 2014. These are the teams that will chase victory in 2025.

 

[Touring Mars]

I booked my flight and hotels in Cologne, so I've now got my whole Nürburging 24h and Spa 24h double-header booked

Turns out that there's no decent flights from Scotland to Cologne on my planned day of travel, but fortunately there's a perfect flight the day before, and I had already had that day booked off from work as well, so I'm going to spend a day in Cologne before heading to the Ring. Pity I'm not able to go to the Ring a day early, but I need to remind myself that the Nürb trip is only the first part of the trip, and hence I don't want to overdo it (like I did last year!).

As for the Nürburgring 24h, it was amazing to be on the grid at the start of the race last year, but it was so incredibly busy that I didn't get to see much of the actual grid. I also didn't realise that spectators can actually get trackside at various locations around the circuit for the parade lap(s), which looks incredible. Does anyone have any experience of this, and/or recommendations? I know it's possible to get onto the trackside at Steilstrecke and Metzgesfeld, but I think Hatzenbach might be the best bet for a spot near the paddock:

 

[tbtstt]

Well, we’re just about there.

https://www.gt-world-challenge-europe.com/news/2917

Shame about the restriction at Brands Hatch, but I am still very much looking forward to that weekend; will definitely be there Sunday and I am debating driving down on Saturday as well.