Peter Auto - Spa Classic 2025

The Spa Classic 2025 -May 23-25

2025, It is a spectacular journey through time, living up to its reputation as a crown jewel of the Peter Auto calendar. The combination of legendary machinery and the unpredictable Ardennes weather provided the exact drama that makes historic racing so captivating.

Here is a closer look at those results and the "Legendary" highlights you mentioned:

Classic Endurance Racing 1 (CER 2)

These cars consist of evolved prototypes and GT cars from 1972 to 1981, Iconic Porsche 935 and BMW M1 Procar were some of the highlights.

• Winner: Dennis Busch and Marc Busch took 1st place overall in the 1979 Porsche 935 K3 (No. 54). The car’s massive power allowed it to dominate the long straights of Spa.
• 2nd Place: Maxime Guenat followed closely in the 1976 Lola T286 (No. 50), a car that excelled in the high-downforce corners of the middle sector.
• 3rd Place: The podium was completed by Tony Sinclair and Nick Padmore in the 1973 Lola T292 (No. 85).

Heritage Touring Cup (The Glory Days)

The battles between the BMW 3.0 CSLs and the Ford Capris were the weekend's heart.

• Race 1: As you noted, the father-son duo of David and Olivier Hart mastered the treacherous conditions in the iconic Belga-liveried BMW 3.0 CSL. They took the win by 17.10 seconds, proving that the light-footed BMWs could handle the Ardennes rain even against the raw power of the Capris.
• Race 2: The tables turned in the second heat. Maxime Guenat in the Ford Capri RS 3100 put on a masterclass, reclaiming the top step for the blue oval. David and Olivier Hart followed in 2nd, with the podium rounded out by Sebastian Glaser in another BMW 3.0 CSL.

Classic Endurance Racing 1 (CER 1)

This grid brought out the heavy hitters of the late 60s and early 70s.

• The Icon: Seeing the 917K (Chassis 029-014) on track was a spiritual experience for many. Driven by Philippe Siffert, it served as a living tribute to his father, Jo Siffert, who was a master of Spa in its most dangerous era.
• The F1 Connection: Jan Magnussen, sharing the seat with Chris Ward, showed his world-class talent by piloting the 1969 Lola T70 Mk.3B GT to a hard-fought 2nd place overall. They finished just 3.8 seconds behind the winners, Nick Chester and Robin Ward in another Lola T70.

Endurance Racing Legends (ERL)

The "modern" classics showcased the sheer speed of more recent Le Mans icons.

• ERL 1 (LMP1/GT1): François Perrodo was untouchable in his 2002 Audi R8 LMS. He dominated the first race, winning by a staggering margin of nearly 2 minutes—a gap reminiscent of Audi's dominance at Le Mans in period.
• ERL 2 (GT2): * Race 1: Maxwell Lynn took the win in the Ferrari F430 GTC Evo, leading a "Prancing Horse" charge that saw Ferraris sweep the top of the GT2C class.
  • When the heavens opened for the second race, Sebastian Glaser put on a spectacular performance in the Porsche 993 GT2 Evo, using the car's rear-engine traction to secure victory in the soaking wet.

Group C Racing

The "soaking wet" conditions for the 80s prototypes made for some of the weekend's most dramatic footage.

• Race 1: Olivier Galant took the win in the Nissan R90CP, followed by Kriton Lendoudis in the Mercedes C11.
• Race 2: Kriton Lendoudis reclaimed the top spot in the Mercedes C11 ex Michael Schumacher, beating out the Nissan in a close duel.
• Standout: The grid featured the scream of the Nissan R90CK and the whistle of the Porsche 962Cs, providing the weekend's highest speeds.

The Gentlemen Challenge

This grid focused on the elegance of the 50s and 60s, with Ferraris and Listers sliding through the hairpins.

• Race 1: Gregor Fisken and Patrick Blakeney-Edwards took the overall win in a Shelby Cobra 260.
• Race 2: The Lister Costin driven by John Spiers and Nigel Greensall dominated in the rain to take the victory.
• Notable: The Ferrari 250 GT SWB, these cars are so special. these examples are developed by GTO Engineering.