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October, 9th, 2024 - Falken Motorsports enters the final phase of the Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS) with the 55th Adenauer ADAC Rundstrecken-Trophy. After the retirement of both Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) at the last race due to weather conditions, the team is once again aiming for overall victory. The Falken Drift Team will also be offering spectacular taxi rides in the paddock.
Drivers Alessio Picariello and Klaus Bachler in the number 3 car and Joel Eriksson and Tim Heinemann in the number 4 car are highly motivated to make up for their disappointing retirement in the last race. Both cars had to retire early in heavy rain, but the team's record this season is still impressive: four overall victories - two in the NLS and two in the ADAC 24h Qualifiers - underline the performance of the team and their high-performance tires. A fifth victory would be the crowning glory of a successful season on the legendary Nordschleife.
In addition to its sporting ambitions, Falken is also demonstrating its social commitment: as part of the event, spectators can do something good by taking a ride with the Falken Motorsports drift professionals. The proceeds from the tickets sold will go entirely into the donation pot, which will benefit those injured in the explosion in the paddock at the last NLS race.
The race over a distance of four hours starts on Saturday, October 19, at 12 noon. Qualifying starts at 8:30 am, followed by a pit walk at 10:20 am and access to the starting grid at 11:10 am.
As is the case every year, readers await the results of the AUTO BILD tyre test with great anticipation. The AUTO BILD magazine has once again this year taken a close look at various tyres in differing dimensions and models, revealing which tyre actually delivers on its promises. The latest summer tyre test looked at more than 50 summer tyres in the dimension 225/40 R18, including the Falken ZIEX ZE320.
Falken Tyre Europe GmbH's summer promotion is taking place in 17 countries this year. Customers who purchase a set of Falken summer or all-season tires (four from 16 inches, excluding truck tires) between March 15 and May 31, 2025, will receive a fuel voucher. Participants also have the chance to win other attractive prizes, including a short holiday at a Center Parcs location of their choice for up to six people.
Falken Motorsports is starting the 2025 season with fresh vigour and drawing on a strong combination of experience and new talent. With three new additions to the driver line-up and the tried-and-tested turquoise-blue Porsche 911 GT3 R (992), the team is once again taking on the challenge of the legendary Nürburgring-Nordschleife with a brace of the race-winning car. After a total of five overall victories and several podium finishes, Falken Motorsports snatched the prestigious NLS Speed Trophy last year. The goal for 2025 is clear: to fight for top positions again especially at the 24-hour race.