Super Sprint Nürburgring 1981



Heyer could only manage fourth after intercooler problems.
The sister car of Müller Jr had its best placing of the season with second, behind Niedzwiedz.
Ludwig retired, but a great season it had been.
Becker finished a lowly 15th, 14 laps behind.
Brun's car kept together this time, fifth was his reward.
I have to confess I hate this sort of entries. A Volvo 343 group 5 fromSweden, slower than nearly all the group 2 cars. The DRM was a professional series, not a hobbyclub. Persson finished 13th.
This car is from the same category as the Volvo, but with a difference; 12th on the grid is not bad at all, beaten by "only" three group 2 cars. Still, it was nearly 10 seconds off the pace - where even the modest of drivers could magage a sub-1 minute lap...
Lilier in the Audi coupé fnished ninth and third in class.
Krankemann in front, opposite Schneider and Zakowski with their Zakspeed cars.
Deutgen in his BMW 320.
Stuck retired after an accident.
Schornstein retired after a puncture.
The Sauber M1 of Nussbaumer retired as well with crankshaft problems.
Mass was back in the 935 J; he finished fourth, behind teammate Merl...
Kelleners retired after an accident.
Jürgensen finished fourth in class.
Lässig finished third in class.
Von Bayern finished 8th in class.


Race result

1981 Pictures

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