Fifty years ago, the launch of the Porsche 924 marked the beginning of a new era in the sports car manufacturer’s history. This anniversary will be celebrated as part of the ADAC 1000 km race weekend with a special highlight: on Saturday, 19 September 2026, the organisers are staging a special event to mark the 50th anniversary of the transaxle models on the full Nürburgring circuit, including the Nordschleife.
Owners and fans of the Transaxle models will have the rare opportunity to complete a few laps together on the combination of the Grand Prix circuit and the legendary Nordschleife. Entries for the anniversary race are now open.
Joint project at the ADAC 1000 km race weekend
DAMC 05 Veranstaltungs-GmbH and Solitude GmbH will be collaborating again in 2026 as part of the 1,000 km race. The PR and events agency, working closely with Marian Patek, is organising a special race covering the full distance to mark the ‘PORSCHE FOREVER YOUNG Celebration Transaxle’ anniversary.
If you own a racing car, there is the possibility of having it positioned right at the front of the grid for the Public Pit Lane Walk prior to the endurance races. Please contact Tobias Aichele at info@tobias-aichele.de.
Driving dynamics that still thrill today
With the Porsche 924, Porsche unveiled its first front-engined sports car with a transaxle drivetrain in 1976. The gearbox, positioned on the rear axle, ensured near-perfect weight distribution and gave the cars exceptionally balanced handling. The 924 was followed by the 944, the 968 and the Gran Turismo 928 – models that still have a large following today and are regularly seen in historic motorsport.
It is precisely on the demanding full Nürburgring circuit, with its legendary Nordschleife, that the transaxle models can impressively demonstrate their dynamic handling qualities.
Tickets for the ADAC 1000km race weekend are available online!
