This video's got it all. Hero cars, legendary drivers and a high-revving BDA soundtrack. All set to the backdrop of a sunny August's day at the old 'Northloop'.
The Escort fast enough to trouble Porsches
You're onboard with Olaf Manthey. Not only is he a certified 'ringmeister' and acknowledged Porsche expert (Manthey Racing have won the N24 and competed at WEC so successfully that Porsche took a majority stake in his company in 2013), but he's also a hell of a driver. And he started in Fords.
What you're looking at it is one of the many battles between the top three cars of the four-hour Nurburgring Trophy at last weekend's Oldtimer Grand Prix. The two yellow Porsche 911s ahead (an RSR and RS, respectively) are also fighting for the podium.
Despite the Frank Stippler-piloted #240 911 Carrera RS clocking a staggering 8min 06sec full lap, the fastest of the whole race, it would eventually finish third overall. The Brits in car #238, a 911 Carrera RSR, Mark Bates and Sean McInerney would lift the trophy.
And this Ruddel Motorsport Escort RS1600, boasting "upto 250hp and only 830kg", split them down the middle, taking the second step on the overall podium and winning its own class at the same time.
An epic effort by all involved, we think you'll agree. Enjoy!
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