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Porsche 911 GT1 vs Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR Drag Race Is a Le Mans Trip to the Past

By now, anybody who's spent enough time on the car-related part of the world wide web is familiar with airfield-held drag racing events that take part on both sides of the pond each year. And if we are to focus on what happens on the Old Continent, things don't get sweeter than what you're about to see.
orsche 911 GT1 vs Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR drag race 4 photos
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We're looking at a velocity gathering that recently took place in Switzerland and we'll jump straight to the lead race.

Nowadays, getting to see a Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR or a Porsche 911 GT1 on the street is enough of a reason to jump for joy, so how about these two going for a drag brawl?

Leaving these 20-year-old Le Mans-flavored animals behind (we know it's difficult), the sprinting action in the piece of footage at the bottom of the page has so much more to offer.

For one thing, you'll get to see the Ferrari FXX K engaging in straight line battles. This comes to confirm the fact that Ferrari no longer requires those who take part in its customer racing program to only hoon their Prancing Horses at events held by the Italian automaker. As such, you'll get to see the track-confined incarnation of the LaFerrari putting on a cool show.

Speaking of Maranello beasts, you'll also be able to enjoy the charms of an F12 TRS, one that comes in a (ready for it?) chrome finish.

Oh, and if you're into three-way drag battles, the race involving a trio of Woking halo cars should float your boat.

Those seeking the latest names on the velocity scene will be pleased to notice contraptions such as the McLaren 720S or the 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 being put through their paces.

However, classic car aficionados haven't been left out either, with retro machine hooning also being on the menu.

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About the author: Andrei Tutu
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In his quest to bring you the most impressive automotive creations, Andrei relies on learning as a superpower. There's quite a bit of room in the garage that is this aficionado's heart, so factory-condition classics and widebody contraptions with turbos poking through the hood can peacefully coexist.
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