Anyone who thought they had seen it all at the International ADAC Zurich 24h Race was once again proven wrong at the 45th edition. After it had been as warm as it had last been in 1986 and as dry as it had last been in 2001 until an hour before the end, the weather gods intervened in the events. A short but heavy rain shower from the Adenauer-Forst to Breidscheid and from the Hohe Acht to the Galgenkopf mixed up the classification.

The number 29 Land Motorsport Audi had done most of the leading work up to that point in front of 205,000 spectators. Connor De Philippi, Christopher Mies, Markus Winkelhock and Kelvin van der Linde then lost two positions due to an engine problem. Tears flowed among the mechanics so close to the big triumph during the most important race of the year. As the rain set in, the Westerwald squad put all its eggs in one basket. The tire choice was spot on and van der Linde drove back to first place on the penultimate lap. Tears flowed again at Wolfgang Land's troop, this time with joy! What a hussar ride!

But it wasn't only at the top that things got hot. Also in the numerous classes, at the supporting races, in the paddock or even at the Adenauer Racing Day, which traditionally opened the mega-event on Wednesday afternoon. Not to forget the live TV coverage by RTL nitro, which reported live for more than 25 hours, as in the previous year and 3sat in 1987.

As usual, the official yearbook has recorded everything in words and pictures. And of course, the unique statistics section may not be missing.

• 272 pages
• hardback, hardcover
• about 1000 colour photos
• German and English text
• Detailed statistics on the 24-hour race
• Format 235 x 315 mm