1978 | - ADAC Norisring Trophäe “200 Meilen von Nürnberg” - Division 1 FULL

“After Zolder, Hezemans had turned in his resignation to Loos; he was sure to get a drive since Porsche wouldn’t like to lose the championship. Loos predictably refused to let Hezemans go, and in the end, with some gentle pressure from Porsche and five 3.2 engines Hezemans and Loos were friends again. The Norisring had moved its traditional fine weather to the late September date this year, and with three top-line races and spectators the old Reichsparteigelände thrilled with expectation. Division 1 Apart from the usual entries, there was the Martini car for Ickx - but this would only be raced in the 200 miles race, unlike the McLaren Turbo BMW, which would be piloted by Stuck (DRM) and Hobbs (200 miles). A second one would have been here too, but it was withdrawn since its intended pilot was Ronnie Peterson - who lost his life a few days earlier. In practice, Hezemans did what was expected; he claimed pole, wringing everything out of the car without mistakes. Wollek was 4/10ths behind, then Ludwig who was said to already have a contract with Loos for 1979 and Ickx in Moby Dick as fourth - until his engine blew. He was followed by Schurti, Fitzpatrick and Stuck in the BMW. No sign of a Toyota... Hezemans took the lead after the start, but Schurti and his Max Moritz car were in great form today - Hezemans soon had to let him go to salvage 15 points, but a blown engine meant the end and reduced his chances on the title considerably. Fitzpatrick retired too, while Ludwig started the hunt on Schurti - but had to settle for second, with Wollek third.“ Frank De Jong, March 4th 1959 - March 10th 2018