Bosch Hockenheim Historic – The Jim Clark Revival from 21 to 23 April

• Fascination and historic racing – with ten spectacular, thrilling, exciting series
• Free spectator access to the paddock/pits; informal atmosphere

Remember: ten race series compete in the Bosch Hockenheim Historic. TEN! Pure extravaganza for the eyes and ears. Simply everyone will be there at the starting line, thrilling lovers of historic racing when the Jim Clark Revival is celebrated on the Hockenheimring from 21 to 23 April. Most of the series are official FIA championship events. In addition, the audience can enjoy a programme packed with superlatives – with exhibitions, informal atmosphere and free access to the paddock and the pits. This will mark the 13th running of the event – and pays homage to the two-time Formula 1 World Champion Jim Clark, who died in an accident at Hockenheim in 1968.

BOSS GP – Feel the Power
It’s seen as the fastest race series in Europe – the “BOSS GP”. The name stands for “Big Open Single Seater”; large, high-horsepower formula racing cars of relatively recent vintage. For example, the Toro Rosso STR1 from 2006 driven by 2016 BOSS GP champion Ingo Gerstl, the Jaguar R5 from 2004 driven by record champion Klaas Zwart, or a Benetton B197 from 1997. That was when Gerhard Berger won the German GP in the Benetton – and in Hockenheim! And if you think that these magnificent racing cars will be gently “led around the course”, you’ve got another think coming. The boys go for it full throttle. Hockenheim is the season opener for seven events, each with two sprint races.

In addition to highlights from the premium class, single-seaters (monopostos) from other racing series enrich the starting field, for instance a 2007 Panoz DP01 from the US IndyCar series. There are also racing car legends from GP2, the shining light within the Formula 1 world, the World Series by Renault 3.5, F3000 and the Superleague Formula. The flying start alone from these racing monsters is an acoustic sledgehammer – not the quietest of experiences! Making the grandstands tremble.

Lotus Cup Europe – tribute to Jim Clark
The world’s only official Lotus racing series commemorates Jim Clark – the Scot kick-started the fascination for Lotus with his unique driving style and expertise more than five decades ago. This continues today! The Lotus enthusiasts compete against each other in five classes; the entire range is all there at the start – from the Elise to the last Exige Cup V6. For the new season of the Lotus Europe Cup, traditionally heralded at the Jim Clark Revival in Hockenheim, new starters have been announced as well as changes in the field: so, for instance, in the most powerful V6 Cup Class (Exige V6 Evora), both the reigning Champion Tamas Vizin and his predecessor John Rasse are at the start and joined by the 2016 race winner Xavier Georges, Jon Packer and Steve Williams. High speed excitement guaranteed.

“Race Club Germany” twice – with stunning jewels
Two Race Clubs enter the stage of the Bosch Hockenheim Historic bearing similar names, but with very different vehicles – both sure to grab the full attention of the spectators. “Race Club Germany” is a loose association of historic Formula 1 owners, Formula 2 and Formula 3 vehicles and is always the focus of the fans with its selection of perfectly recycled treasures – for instance the F1 stars Maserati 250 F (Juan Manuel Fangio), Cooper T53 and Lola T142 or the F2 legends Brabham BT 36 F2, March 732, Ralt RT1 and Lotus 69. The owners cannot allow any real racing but the vehicles speak for themselves during their presentation runs with their roaring engines – or in the pits, where these collector’s items from different decades can be admired up close.

The “Race Club Germany powered by FNT” presents only Formula-1 and F-3000 race cars on the track. The Toyota TF 108 is particularly steeped in history, its V8 engine delivering up to 800 hp. Unforgettable, just like Timo Glock’s blameless intervention during the title decider at the 2008 finals – as Lewis Hamilton was able to overtake him at the last curve in Brazil and snatch the title from Felipe Massa which had until then seemed an absolute certainty. The Toyota TF 105 is also fantastic, with Jarno Trulli winning the most championship points for the Japanese Toyota factory team in 2005. At its heart, the ten-cylinder engine delivering 900 hp – and roaring today as much as it did back then. Earplugs obligatory! The revered ancestors of the current generation of F1 racing cars are also on the starting grid: a Jordan EJ11, a Tyrrell 017, a Eurobrun 189 and a BMS Dallara. A Reynard Cosworth and a Lola feature among the former Formula 3000 cars.

CANADIAN-AMERICAN Challenge Cup – 800-hp projectiles, a true spectacle
Loud, fast, frightening: the racing cars of the CanAm Cup. Their stunning performance is reminiscent of Le Mans starts – and the goose bumps that go along with them. “What makes them different from others,” says series organiser Peter Schleifer, “is their brutal power and sheer excess of torque.” The engineers were set practically no limits when the series launched in 1966: no capacity limit, but turbocharger or compressor permitted. Lola dominated initially with the F1 world champion John Surtees, who passed away recently; they were followed by the era of McLaren, before the Porsche 917 Turbo overran the field. The oil crisis of 1973 ended the exciting bustle. The CanAm Cup, organised today from Germany, manages to resurrect this crazy era of racing history. Last year, the 50th anniversary was celebrated. On the starting grid at the Jim Clark Revival in Hockenheim: cult cars such as the McLaren M8F, the Lola T310 and March 717 – all with around 800 horsepower!

Also there by tradition: FIA Lurani Trophy, premiere for the HRA Classic Formula 3
Loyal spectators of the Bosch Hockenheim Historic already recognise the mini one-seaters of the FIA Lurani Trophy – and know exciting racing is sure to be on the menu. Last year, the title fight between Chris Drake in a Terrier Mk4 and Manfredo Rossi di Montelera in a Lotus was decided in the final lap. The racing series was founded for newcomers in 1958 by Count Johnny Lurani to lure Italian drivers into Grand Prix cars again.

What do Ayrton Senna, Gerhard Berger, Stefan Bellof, Sebastian Vettel, Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen have in common? Their career ladder led them through Formula 3 racing. For more than five decades, it has been the main training centre for young racing talent. Now the “HRA Classic Formula 3” is celebrating its premiere at the Bosch Hockenheim Historic. With Formula 3 racing cars from 1971 to 1984, the series offers a brand and age class diversity that you usually only see in museums.

Racing with a roof – with Alfas, youngtimers and special touring cars
The Scuderia Alfa Classico (SAC) ensures that the glorious days and the beautiful models of Italian automotive engineering are not forgotten. On average, more than 45 racing cars from the 60s, 70s and 80s from all over Europe are jostling with one another on the track. The SAC is divided into 2 divisions. In the first, only a few modifications to suspension, brakes, engines and body are allowed. In the second, only the aerodynamics are restricted. 2-litre 16V TS Alfa production models have been at the start in the “Twin Spark Cup” class since 2015. Thanks to stable touring car technology, visitors can look forward to wheel-to-wheel duels.

Expansive rear wing, mighty and wide wings and a tremendous noise: these are the characteristics of the “Special Touring Car Trophy H&R Cup”. Tradition and modernity meet one another in this racing series which has taken place since 1986; GT3 racing cars of the modern era meet 30-year-old touring cars giving this series an extra kick. The division into classes establishes some order. At the end of the season, even the driver sitting on the least amount of horsepower can finish right at the top! The top cars of the most powerful class (Mercedes SLS, Porsche Turbo) deliver up to 700 horsepower, while in class 2, GT3 cars in particular battle it out for dominion. The special vehicles guarantee a very special twist. When the large-capacity V8 STAR monsters fight it out against lightning quick DTM racers, everybody’s on the edge of their seat.

Three divisions, an international field of starters, courageous battles for position – and beautiful car names: the “Youngtimer Touring Car Challenge” will thrill visitors with touring cars dating from before 1990. For example, the BDA Escort, the Sunbeam Lotus or the Alpine A310 from the 70s. The 80s representatives are vehicles such as the Lotus Esprit, BMW E30 M3, M1 and 635CSi models, Ferrari, Opel Ascona, Porsche 911 and 944 and Renault 21 Turbo.

Pit access for spectators combined with moderate entry prices
The absolutely amazing thing about the Bosch Hockenheim Historic is that as a spectator you can watch all these treasures in the paddock and in the pits – and that teams and drivers are happy to answer any questions. The atmosphere is nice and informal! Ticket prices are moderate, tickets cost €10 for the event on Friday and individual tickets cost €25 for Saturday/Sunday, whereas weekend tickets are priced at €35. You can find interesting and detailed information about each race series and the supporting programme at www.hockenheim.historic.de.