#InternationalAdac1000KmRennen

The Nürburgring 1000 km race, officially known as the International ADAC 1000 km Rennen, is a storied endurance event for sports cars held at Germany's Nürburgring circuit. Organized by the Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club (ADAC), the inaugural race took place on August 30, 1953. This event marked Germany's entry into the World Sports Car Championship, with the first race won by Ferrari drivers Alberto Ascari and Giuseppe Farina. Initially, the race was conducted on the Nürburgring's formidable Nordschleife, a 22.810 km (14.173 miles) circuit renowned for its challenging and treacherous layout. Competitors completed 44 laps, covering a total distance of approximately 1003.64 km (624 miles), with races often extending up to eight hours. The event quickly gained prominence throughout the 1960s and 1970s, attracting top-tier manufacturers and drivers. Notably, Stirling Moss secured four victories during this era, underscoring the race's prestige. In 1984, significant changes were implemented as the race transitioned to the newly constructed Grand Prix Strecke, a shorter and modernized 4.5 km (2.8 miles) track. This shift was necessitated by safety concerns associated with the Nordschleife. The event continued on this layout until 1991, when it was discontinued due to the decline of the World Sports Car Championship. The race experienced a revival in the early 2000s, aligning with series such as the European Le Mans Series and the Le Mans Endurance Series. In 2015, it became part of the FIA World Endurance Championship calendar, rebranded as the 6 Hours of Nürburgring, with the race duration adjusted to six hours. This iteration continued until 2017. A significant highlight in the race's history occurred during the 1983 event, when Stefan Bellof set a remarkable lap record on the Nordschleife. Driving a Porsche 956, Bellof achieved a qualifying lap time of 6 minutes and 11.13 seconds, averaging a speed of over 200 km/h (124 mph). This record remains unbeaten, cementing Bellof's feat as one of motorsport's most outstanding achievements. In 2021, the ADAC commemorated the rich legacy of the Nürburgring 1000 km by reintroducing the event as a classic endurance race on the Nordschleife. This revival pays homage to the race's historical significance, allowing both participants and spectators to relive the golden era of endurance racing at one of the world's most challenging circuits.

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