Eifelrennen
The Eifelrennen was an annual motor race, organised by ADAC Automobile Club from 1922 to 2003, held in Germany's Eifel mountain region. Like other races of its time it was first held on public roads. In 1927 it was moved to the newly-built Nürburgring.
History
Starting from 1922, the first races were held on a 33 km long combination of public roads around
In 1922, all vehicles were allowed, cars, motorbikes, and even bicycles with supporting engines. Over 100 entrants showed up to compete in the 10-lap event. The track was not paved, and muddy after heavy rains. From 1924 to 1926, the races for 2 and 4 wheels were held on separate days, and classes were introduced. Still, several fatal accidents happened. Even spectator stands collapsed, caused by stormy weather.
The unsatisfying safety situation led to the construction of the Nürburgring circuit in that area, which was inaugurated on Saturday, 18 June 1927 by the 5. Eifelrennen weekend, starting with motorcycle races. On Sunday, Rudolf Caracciola won the first car race on a Mercedes-Benz S.
The
The connection between the motorcycle and car races was discontinued in 1974, when organisers, drivers and
After the modern Grand Prix track was built at the Nürburgring in 1984 and F2 was replaced with F3000, the Eifelrennen was discontinued as it always was associated with the long Nordschleife.
Later, the trademark was given to a standard rounds of the Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft and STW touring car racing on this short GP track. Often two separate races were held, thus two winners.
The last Eifelrennen was held in early May 2003 when several races were held, including an
Currently there are no major race series cooperating with the ADAC to host a weekend as Eifelrennen.
ADAC Eifelrennen winners (motorcycles)
Deutsche Tourist-Trophäe (German Tourist Trophy)
- 1922 Sixtus Meyer, Harley-Davidson 1000 ccm
- 1923 - No Race -
- 1924 Franz Bieber, BMW - (1000 ccm : Robert "Robby" Jecker, Harley-Davidson)
- 1925 Paul Weyres
- 1926
- 1927 Toni Ulmen
ADAC Eifelrennen winners (automobiles)
- 1922 Kurt C. Volkhart, Steiger[1]
- 1923 - No Race -
- 1924 Wetzka / Haide, Austro-Daimler
- 1925
- 1926 Felten, Mannesmann
ADAC Eifelrennen winners (automobiles) on the Nürburgring
References
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