Nurburgring 24hr race - start

Believe it or not, there are cars in there somewhere. Somewhere

Words: Vijay Pattni

Photos: Katie Johnson

Team Mathol Racing pose in front of their Aston Martin Vantage V8 GT4. They're German. Scottish connection unknown

This picture will give you hours of joy. Firstly, see if you can count the number of hats. Secondly, try and spot the gentleman with the smashing mohican haircut

Look at the size of that BALOON

This chap chose this costume voluntarily. As in, with his own brain. No coercion was involved.

When was the last time you saw a Ginetta G50?

Some helmets, earlier today.

"I concur, BMW's twin-turbo 4.4-litre V8 is one of the highlights of modern automotive engineering"

Ladies and gentlemen, may we present to you, quite possibly the coolest ever car to take to the Nurburgring 24hr race: an SP3-class Opel Manta run by Kissling Motorsport. Salute!

A squirrel

Heico Racing's Volvo C30 T5

Another Porsche, earlier today

Strewth!

Needs must, needs must

Black Falcon's SLS, and it's laughing gas canisters

Dorr Motorsport's 911 GT3 Cup. And a lady with an umbrella.

It's Dr Bez's Aston Zagato!

"Hallo!"

'Ode to the Green Hell', anonymous, unknown date

Cargraphic racing dispense some huggy man-love. Also running a Porsche 911 GT3 Cup.

Mini's new Coupe. Like it?

McDonald's drive-thru: busy

No, it's not an alien invasion, it's race time

Mercedes, Porsche and Ferrari battle it out for the apex

Those two gentlemen might find it more agreeable to MOVE OUT OF THE WAY

Can you spot the P4/5 Competizione in there?

There are many Porsches in this picture. Many