Aston Martin V12 Zagato Racecar
This weekend marks the start of an ambitious project when the Aston Martin V12 Zagato is set to compete in the toughest 24 hour race of them all - the annual ADAC Nürburgring 24 Hours on 25 and 26 June, 2011. Its show car, nicknamed 'Zag' (red), will be piloted by Aston Martin CEO, Dr. Ulrich Bez, the company's Nürburgring Test Centre Director, Wolfgang Schuhbauer and automotive journalists Horst von Saurma and Matthew Marsh.
The team at Aston Martin's global headquarters in Gaydon, Warwickshire have prepared a green Aston Martin V12 Zagato - car number 5 for the race - which will be driven by One-77 Chief Engineer Chris Porritt, experienced sports car driver Oliver Mathai, automotive journalist Richard Meaden and experienced amateur racer Peter Cate.
Also joining the Zagatos will be a V8 Vantage GT4, affectionately nicknamed 'Smurf' (now orange but formally blue) which will be driven by Aston Martin Racing works driver, Darren Turner, journalist and experienced 24 hour driver, Shinichi Katsura, Australian racer Rob Thomson and seasoned Nürburgring pilot Jurgen Stumpf. The final touches to the race preparations are now underway and the team is looking forward to the challenge ahead.
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