Touring Cars

Congratulations: Triple champion Egon Evertz turns 90

On 4 November 2026, former triple champion Egon Evertz will celebrate his 90th birthday in his home town of Solingen.

DTM 2012: “Bruno, come in this lap!” Drive first, discuss later

On 21 October 2012, Bruno Spengler was crowned German Champion at Hockenheim. In fact, he had already won the DTM on 30 September. How Charly Lamm saved the title in advance with his resolute command.

Series ‘Forgotten Airfield Races’ – Episode 7: Siegerland

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 these popular events.

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.