Mercedes-AMG Sweeps the Podium at the Nurburgring 24 Hours

The Mercedes-AMG GT3 put on a dominant showing at the 2016 Nurburgring 24hr with an 1-2-3-4 finish

The two Mercedes-AMG GT3 put on an epic drive in the last 20 minutes of the race with a mere 5.697 seconds between them at the checkered flag, absolutely astonishing for a 24 hour endurance race especially on a track like the Nurburgring.

2016 Nurburgring 24 HoursPhoto credit: GT Spirit

With pit strategy and cars slowing down to wait for the checkered flag, the #29 HTP and #4 Black Falcon cars were engaged in a flat out spring race through traffic for the final 2 laps.  The footage has already been uploaded to YouTube, you can check out the final 20 minutes of the race here:

Congratulations to all the class winners of the 24h race, including the factory entry Subaru WRX STI taking home the back-to-back SP 3T win for the second straight year and 4th total win.Subaru WRX STI at the 2016 Nurburgring 24HPhoto credit: Subaru/Fuji Heavy Industries

Official Results

Mercedes-AMG GT3 at the 2016 Nurburgring 24 HoursPhoto credit: GT Spirit

Mercedes-AMG GT3 taking the checkered flag at the 2016 Nurburgring 24 HoursPhoto credit: GT Spirit

Bentley Continental GT3 at the 2016 Nurburgring 24 Hours Photo credit: GT Spirit

Aston Martin Vantage V12 at the 2016 Nurburgring 24 Hours Photo credit: GT Spirit

Lamborghini Huracan GT3 chasing the SCG003C at the 2016 Nurburgring 24 Hours Photo credit: GT Spirit

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