“For a quick lap at the Nürburgring, you’ve probably experienced more in seven minutes…than most people have experienced in all their life in the way of fear, in the way of tension, in the way of animosity towards machinery and to a racetrack.” – Jackie Stewart.
Sunday night the Core Premier Racing League went head to head with the winding blind corners and long straightaways of the Nürburgring. Known for its lack of runoffs the track would undoubtedly be a challenge for even the best drivers. Nick Nickerson #2 would qualify in the top spot to start the race, but a mistake on the unforgiving track would see him end up 16th. Only half of the 16 car field would complete all 8 laps of the 1 hour race with Mason Smith #6 leading 7 of them and John Nobinger leading the other 1. Smith would take the win followed closely by Chris Hamilton #64 with Nobinger #44 rounding out the top 3.

Bathurst can be a tricky place to pass with only a limited number of places that one would consider “safe” to do so as many of the sections are tight, winding and unforgiving. Nick Nickerson #2 would Qualify P1 and never looked back, Mason Smith #6 and Chris Hamilton #64 would keep him close, but would have to settle for 2nd and 3rd. Big shakeups in the race would see Carl Handwerk #18 and Paul Butler #77 crash out early in the race, while Nick Devos #39 would charge from 16th to 10th.