Series ‘Forgotten Airfield Races’ – Episode 8: Kassel Calden

Until the turn of the millennium, airfield races were among the most popular motorsport events in Germany and Austria for almost 50 years. We look back at some of the more than 30 events that were once so popular.

Burkard Bovensiepen: Memories of the visionary ‘Mr Alpina’

Burkard Bovensiepen – whom one can confidently call Mr Alpina – has set the standard, both in sporting and economic terms, with his sparkling ideas, sharp tongue and penchant for exceptional cars.

Avus race director Gerhard Gottlieb turns 90: A personal birthday letter

Dear Gerhard Gottlieb, as I look back on two decades of working together – just think of everything we’ve been through. You as chief conductor, me as track reporter and TV commentator.

Gerd Schüler turns 85: The full-throttle life of the racing driver and disco owner

Professional racing driver and disco owner rolled into one – Gerd Schüler was one of the most colourful figures on the German racing scene. On 20 August, this dynamic, full-throttle athlete turns 85.

A life dedicated to Alfa Romeo: memories of Helmut Hähn

Helmut Hähn, a dedicated Alfa dealer and the discoverer and patron of Gerd Schüler, Jochen Mass and Harald Ertl, would have turned 95 on 11 August.

Forgotten Airfield Races, Episode 6: The Wild North – Faßberg, Sylt, Hohn

Until the turn of the millennium, airfield races were among the most popular motorsport events in Germany and Austria for almost 50 years. We look back at some of the more than 30 such popular events.

How the AMG-Mercedes 300 SEL 6.3 became the ‘Red Pig’

In the wake of the magnificent 24-hour races of recent weeks at the Nürburgring, Le Mans and Spa: how a big red Mercedes made motorsport history: the ‘Red Sow’.

Not just in the summer of 2026: When Europe and motor racing are sweating

Summer 2026: The whole of Europe groaned under unusually high temperatures in June. But even 50 years ago, a persistent heatwave caused major problems for people.

Congratulations: Peter Oberndorfer turns 70

He was one of the wildest R5 Cup drivers, went on to compete in the DTM and subsequently built a career as a manager at Audi. On 4 July 2026, the Munich native will turn 70.