Birdy at the Nürburgring

 

 

On Saturday 19 October 2024, we had an unforgettable day at the annual Formula Student Community Event, which this year took place at the legendary Nürburgring. We gathered at HSD at 06:00 in the morning, full of anticipation and energy for the day. With four cars and a trailer transporting our beloved ‘Birdy’, we set off on a two-hour drive towards the Nürburgring.

 

Arrival and first impression

 

We set up our stand on site and had the opportunity to make initial contacts with other teams and meet up with old acquaintances. It was inspiring to see how many dedicated teams and members had gathered to share their experiences and ideas.

The Nürburgring endurance race and the Drift Cup took place at the same time, which meant that many visitors were present who showed great interest in our team and our vehicle. This atmosphere provided us with an excellent opportunity to expand our network and explore potential collaborations.

 

A look behind the camera

 

One of the highlights of the event was the exciting tour of the nürburgring.tv studio, where we were given lots of interesting insights into the world of race reporting and were able to get in front of the camera ourselves.

 

On your marks, get set, ....go !

 

But that wasn't all! One of the most exciting events of the day was the kart race. In the preliminary round, in which three members from three teams competed against each other, we took first place! This excellent performance motivated us for the final in the afternoon. With a lot of skill and plenty of cheering, we were able to come out on top again and take first place in the overall standings.

There was also a sim race, in which we achieved second place with an outstanding performance. These successes not only made us particularly proud, but also strengthened our team spirit and togetherness.

 

Award ceremony and finale

 

The day ended with a festive award ceremony at which the first to third places were announced. To our great delight, we were honoured to receive the first place in the overall standings and proudly accepting the trophy. This success is proof of the tireless commitment and passion that each and every one of us has put into this project.

All in all, it was a successful end to a wonderful day. The combination of networking, exciting competitions and the opportunity to exchange ideas with other teams brought us all closer together and further increased our enthusiasm for the coming season.