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Nurburgring 24-hours 2006,
Germany
(17-18th June 2006)
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(Click on the image to download high resolution version)
Please request permission from Matthew Marsh for the use of these photographs
in your publication.
It is important to credit the kind photographers who have
provided these photographs.
The source is indicated in brackets under each picture. Please use the full
names
as listed here:
ADAC Media
Ian Haynes-Bowers (EDJ)
Michael Kokott (ADAC)
Günter Kortmann
Matthias Loewe (ADAC)
Colin Marsh (EDJ)
Please be reminded that credits are compulsory.
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ATMOSPHERE |
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The pit lane on race day (Matthew's
car is visible
in the foreground - with the HK flag on the roof!)
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The Nurburg castle overlooks the
circuit.
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Night scenes [Michael Kokott/ADAC] |
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Night scenes
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Night scenes [Matthias Loewe/ADAC] |
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The spectators at the Nordschleife
make
their own stands. (Michael Kokott/ADAC) |
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[Michael Kokott/ADAC] |
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It is clear why the circuit is
nick-named
the 'Green Hell' [Michael Kokott/ADAC] |
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OTHER COMPETITORS |
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The winning Manthey Porsche.
[Matthias
Loewe/ADAC] |
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Winning team owner Olaf Manthey
(left)
and driver Lucas Luhr.
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Pitstop during the night for the
Manthey team. [ADAC Media] |
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The Manthey driving crew on the top step of
the
podium. (ADAC Media) |
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The Manthey Porsche takes the
chequered flag in front of a crowded pit wall. (ADAC Media) |
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Champagne for the winners. (ADAC
Media) |
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The second place finishing H&R Porsche of Jürgen and
Uwe Alzen, Klaus Ludwig and Christian Abt. (ADAC Media) |
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The
Zakspeed Racing Viper. [ADAC
Media] |
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One of the Lamborghinis rounds
the Karussell. [ADAC Media] |
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The
BMW of Claudia Hürtgen, Marc Hennerici,
Johannes Stuck, Torsten Schubert.
[ADAC
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MATTHEW'S CAR - IN ACTION |
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[Günter Kortmann] |
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[Günter Kortmann] |
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[Günter Kortmann] |
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[Günter Kortmann] |
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[Günter Kortmann] |
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[Günter Kortmann] |
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[Günter Kortmann] |
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Wolfgang crossed the finish line and passes
the delighted Bonk Motorsport team.
[Günter Kortmann] |
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Ath the Karussell. [Günter Kortmann] |
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[Günter Kortmann] |
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[Günter Kortmann] |
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[Günter Kortmann] |
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The damage to the left rear wheel arch is visible in
this shot. [Günter Kortmann] |
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[Günter Kortmann] |
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Wolfgang Dess on the way to 10th
place.
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Wolfgang overtaking a slower car.
[Michael Kokott/ADAC]] |
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PEOPLE |
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Car owner, Wolfgang Dess [Kortmann] |
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Wolf gets a cold-shower after his successful
last driving stint. [Ian Haynes Bowers] |
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Before the race Mrs Bonk gives Wolf a hair cut! [Ian
Haynes-Bowers] |
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Wolf and Matthew talk in the pitlane on a
chilly Friday morning. [Colin Marsh] |
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Matthew looks a bit tired on Sunday morning. [Ian
Haynes-Bowers] |
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From left: Thomas Dill, Wolfgang Dess,
Mrs Dess. [Ian Haynes-Bowers] |
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Matthew will renowned Nurburgring expert Willie
Moore. [Colin Marsh] |
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Matthew sweaty and happy after a driving stint.
[Colin Marsh] |
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[Colin Marsh] |
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"That was hard work!"
[Colin Marsh] |
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Matthew chats with, from left, Ian Haynes-Bowers,
David Kay, Arni Wookey.
[Colin Marsh] |
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[Ian Haynes-Bowers] |
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Joy on the pitwall as Wolf crosses the line in 10th
place. [Colin Marsh] |
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The t-shirt says 'Target Le Mans' ...
[Colin Marsh] |
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IN THE PITS... |
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In the busy pit lane before the race start.
[Colin Marsh] |
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[Colin Marsh] |
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With 230 entries for the race, each garage had to
accommodate five or six cars.
[Ian Haynes Bowers] |
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[Colin Marsh] |
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Wolfgang gets ready for the start.
[Colin Marsh] |
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[Ian Haynes Bowers] |
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The Bonk Motorsport crew at work.
[Ian Haynes Bowers] |
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Matthew takes over from Wolf.
[Ian Haynes Bowers] |
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Matthew gets ready for a night stint.
[Ian Haynes Bowers] |
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And, later, for a day-time stint.
[Ian Haynes Bowers] |
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Matthew wore a wide visor strip to
help block the blinding sun in the early morning.
[Marsh] |
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The Hong Kong skyline on Matthew's helmet.
[Marsh]
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Pit stop at 5am
on Sunday morning. [Kortmann] |
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Handing over to Wolf on Sunday.
[Colin Marsh] |
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Matthew waits to take over the driving seat at 5am
on Sunday morning. [Kortmann] |
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Danny enjoys a sandwich on the pit wall -
he operated the radio communications to
four cars for the entire race. [Colin Marsh] |
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