Aston Martin Takes Double-Win at Nurburgring 24h Race

The past weekend was a real success for Aston Martin’s factory entered V12 Vantage as it clinched an impressive debut win in the SP8 class at the 37th Nürburgring 24 hour race. The Vantage N24 also took first and second place in the SP10 class. This double-victory for the near production standard Aston Martin models marked the company’s best achievement at the event.

“Just four years ago Aston Martin was not present in this race, so to now see so many Aston Martins racing here and so competitively is testament to our cars, our team and the faith of our customers who have supported the programme,” said Dr Ulrich Bez who formed part of the driver team in the V12 Vantage.

“For V12 Vantage we have demonstrated the reliability of our new car for all to see. I have said before that for me this race is the ultimate endurance test so for our new car to win the class on its debut and for our customer teams to perform so well amongst such respected competition is the perfect result for Aston Martin,” Bez added.

After qualifying fourth in the SP8 class, the V12 Vantage team finished in 21st place overall.

“This is a fantastic debut for V12 Vantage. This race serves as the ultimate demonstration of the reliability of our cars in a very public test of endurance. The occasion is made all the more special by the exceptional team who are here running the car for us – the same people who create Aston Martins back at Gaydon,” Chris Porritt, who represented the company’s engineering team, said.

Dr. Bez concluded: “This week as we launched the V12 Vantage to the world’s media we have proved the car’s ability on the road and we have ended it here at the Nürburgring by proving its ability on the track.”