Greater than 22,000 fans arrived to admire the 430 historic racing automobiles and drivers battling it out final weekend at one of many world’s most iconic race tracks – Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. Climate was undoubtedly an element for the drivers because the eastern-Belgian circuit noticed a little bit of every part. Few had been deterred, although, because the moments of rain added a welcome problem and picturesque scenes.
The Halusa household (Martin & Lukas) piloted their 1954 Jaguar D-Sort to victory within the 80-minute Fifties Legends race. Photograph: Fotorissima / Peter Auto
Max and Andrew Banks (1968 McLaren M6B) dominated the CER1 race ranging from pole place. Photograph: PhotoClassicRacing.com / Peter Auto
A humid begin to the two.0L Cup race. Photograph: Fotorissima / Peter Auto
The present was not solely on the observe, but in addition within the village the place greater than 800 membership automobiles had been on show, together with fanfare and actions all through the weekend.
Former F1 and Belgian racing driver, Eric van de Poele recalled, “For the general public, it’s implausible to see these automobiles on the observe once more, to listen to them. For us to pilot them, the thought is to not go after the final hundredth of a second in any respect prices or to overhaul madly. Although, all through this weekend, there are various nice races.”
Kriton Lendouis piloted this 1990 Mercedes-Benz C11 to victory in Group C’s race #2. Photograph: Fotorissima / Peter Auto
Night time racing was no drawback for the Sixties Endurance race and this 1963 Shelby Cobra 289 that topped the rostrum. Photograph: Fotorissima / Peter Auto
Emile Breittmayer completed second at school aboard this 1981 BMW M1 Procar. Photograph: PhotoClassicRacing.com / Peter Auto
Shaun Lynn (2003 Bentley Pace 8) completed P3 at school for Endurance Racing Legends Race #2. Photograph: PhotoClassicRacing.com / Peter Auto
Biggest Trophy racers add the soundtrack to a quaint Belgian day. Photograph: PhotoClassicRacing.com / Peter Auto
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