[kevin993]

We were there for the N24 race in May. It was EPIC. A few pics below, but the headline for us that we never realized how much the 24 hour race is viewed as a German event. Anybody else is welcome to come, but this is a German event. It isn't just a race that happens to take place in Germany. BMW and MBZ have huge signage, stands and hospitality. Audi has tons of signage and huge paddock presence. The fans don't just come to the race for kicks - they've been coming for 20+ years. The camp sites aren't just fans - they are comprised of neighbors and family that pack up from the towns (mostly in the west and around Koln) and descend as a group to camp in the same location as they always do. The F1 race may be better known on the international scene, but the 24h race is part of their fabric and tradition. I just can't see the Germans letting the 24h race go which bodes well for the north loop. If you want angst from Germans, ask about the Euro crisis and bailing out everybody else. If you want revolt, tell them that they won't be returning to the 24h race again next year.