A weekend of action-packed family entertainment will be on offer for everyone visiting the 6 Hours of Nürburgring, the fourth round of the 2016 FIA World Endurance Championship which will take place between 22-24 July.
Not only will be the action on the race track be ‘red hot’ and non-stop during the weekend, but there will also be plenty of exciting and fun off-track entertainment available for the whole family.
This will be the first race since the 24 Hours of Le Mans in June which saw Porsche claiming a dramatic overall victory, and Ford taking the win in LMGTE Pro on its return to top international sportscar racing.
As well as a star-studded WEC grid of 33 cars there will be nine German drivers vying for ‘home’ glory including André Lotterer, Timo Bernhard, Nick Heidfeld and Stefan Mücke, plus manufacturer entries from Audi, Porsche, Toyota, Ferrari, Ford and Aston Martin. The weekend will also see track action from the historic series, Nürburgring Legends, and the Porsche Super Sports Cup, making it a real festival of great sportscar action.
In addition to open paddocks, a pit walk and autograph session, there is a full weekend of entertainment on offer with plenty to keep all the family amused and enthralled during Saturday and Sunday:
In the ring° boulevardthe following can be found:
WEC Fan Area
Distribution of goodies and a photo booth to get a great souvenir of you and your friends’ or family’s visit. There’s also a Batak machine to test your reactions against the clock – it’s fun and simple but challenging at the same time.
Racing simulators
Do you think you are the next André Lotterer, Pierre Kaffer or René Rast? Now you can see how you match up against them on a lap of the Nürburgring on a racing simulator. Did you know that racing professionally around the world today are several former gamers who have won national competitions and moved from sofa to cockpit as a result. It could be you!
Tequila Patrón activation
If you are lucky enough not to be driving home, then why not come along and taste some of Tequila Patrón’s amazing products. There’s a lot more than you would imagine, and some amazing cocktails to be tried.
Display Area
Audi and Porsche will be showcasing their products with displays in the ring° boulevard.
Tequila Patrón will also have a prominent presence in the WEC paddock with its iconic Airstream trailer and a Margarita Bar.
Hot Air Balloon
The WEC’s bright yellow hot air balloon will, weather permitting, be flying high above the paddock offering great photo opportunities.
Climbing wall
The climbing wall is 35ft (10.5m) high and can be used by both adults and children. With harnesses and an experienced operator, what better way to race to the top against another member of your family or your friends?
Road Safety entertainment for children
It’s never too early to learn about road safety and there’s some great entertainment for children which delivers this message in a fun way.
Jabberwocky
Jabberwocky is a young, French electro-pop group who, in 2013, launched the critically acclaimed Photomaton which has since had 15 million views on YouTube! The trio of musicians, producers and showmen are the WEC Music Ambassadors for the 2016 season and they will play a set during the autograph session.
THE 6 HOURS OF NURBURGRING
After the excitement and drama of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, which saw Porsche take its second consecutive victory in France and Signatech Alpine, Ford Chip Ganassi Team UK and AF Corse claim maximum points in the other three classes (LMP2, LMGTE Pro and Am respectively), the championship title races have been thrown open for the second half of the season. The focus now turns to the next round of the WEC at the Nürburgring which takes place on Sunday 24 July.
Tickets are still on sale for the 6 Hours of Nürburgring with prices from just €35 for a weekend ticket - all tickets include unreserved grandstand access, Pitwalk and paddock/entertainment area access and lots more. CLICK HERE for more information.
