Falken enter VLN Series and 24h Nurbürgring with split car line-up

7th March 2017

Falken have confirmed that they are to participate in the 2017 VLN series and the notorious 24h Nurbürgring running both a Porsche 911 GT3 R and BMW M6 GT3.

It is unusual for a team to run two cars of different marques, particularly competing manufactures, but the Falken team will be assisted by Schnabl Engineering in running both cars.

As ran last season, the 991 gen 911 will run with an atmospheric 4.0-litre engine. Power output is rated at 504HP. Despite the aggressive aero package, that figure is enough for a 2.7 second 0-62 mph sprint and the Porsche will run on to 185 mph flat out. Martin Ragginger and Porsche works drivers Jörg Bergmeister, Dirk Werner and Laurens Vanthoor are all confirmed as part of the team’s line up.

The BMW M6 runs in contrast to the 911. A 4.4-litre V8 is boosted by twin turbos to the tune of 585HP. Forced induction sees the M6 redline at 6,500RPM- 3k less than the Porsche. M6 cockpit duties will be split between Peter Dumbreck, who will contest his tenth season for Falken, and Alexandre Imperatori.

BMW Motorsport Director Jens Marquardt said: “We are very happy to be working with Falken Motorsport and have this well-established team compete with a BMW M6 GT3. In 2016, the race car was able to prove its great potential on the Nürburgring Nordschleife and it is clear that this is a very appealing model for our customers. Team Falken tested the car itself in the VLN Endurance Championship at the end of last year, which proved positive. We hope that we can celebrate success together this season in the ‘Green Hell’.”

Stephan Cimbal, Head of Marketing at Falken Tyre Europe said: “To keep pace with the ongoing development and advancement of the Falken brand, our next milestone will be our partnership with two iconic sports car manufacturers in the toughest race in the world. In tests, our tyres have already demonstrated their superb performance on both vehicles. Now we’re adding the element of competition by fielding the two cars in motorsports events, and look forward to exciting clashes between Porsche and BMW”.

	Date	Circuit / Layout	Event Type	Cost
April 2021
+	Wednesday 21 April 2021	Brands Hatch Indy	Track Day A track day is an event that allows you to take your CAR or BIKE (with a valid MOT) on any listed circuit with your valid road license. Briefing must be attended before taking to the track. Some days are sessioned based on time of day, the car/bikes power or the driver/rider experience, an open pit lane means the circuit is open at all time to all attendees until the track limit is reached. Overtaking is usually by consent of the leading car/bike. No timing or GPS is allowed on track days. Passengers are allowed.	£139	Book
	Duration Full day Country United Kingdom Skill level All Requirements Brands HatchPaul Rivett – www.paulrivett.comBrands Hatch was once a dirt track motorcycle circuit on farmland, but is now one of the most thrilling circuits in the UK with races from grass track to DTM. Below is an expert guide to Brands Hatch by Paul Rivett, three-times Clio Cup Championship winner.The circuit begins on the Brabham Straight, an off-camber, slightly curved stretch. The ideal line is to hug the pit wall until the start/finish line and then move to the left of the circuit to Read more
+	Wednesday 21 April 2021	Donington Park National	Track Day A track day is an event that allows you to take your CAR or BIKE (with a valid MOT) on any listed circuit with your valid road license. Briefing must be attended before taking to the track. Some days are sessioned based on time of day, the car/bikes power or the driver/rider experience, an open pit lane means the circuit is open at all time to all attendees until the track limit is reached. Overtaking is usually by consent of the leading car/bike. No timing or GPS is allowed on track days. Passengers are allowed.	£259	Book
	Duration Full day Country United Kingdom Skill level All Requirements Donington Park Paul Wilson – www.paul-wilson.net Vantage GT3 for a Leonard AMR in the VLN Nordschleife seriesDonington Park (with one N!) was the first permanent park circuit in England, opening in 1931. During the Second World War, the track was requisitioned by the Ministry of Defence and it took until 1971 before the track was purchased by local man Tom Wheatcroft and turned back into the track it is today.Below is an expert guide to Donington Park by Paul Wilson, Caterham R300 Champion, Read more
+	Wednesday 21 April 2021	Donington Park National	Track Day A track day is an event that allows you to take your CAR or BIKE (with a valid MOT) on any listed circuit with your valid road license. Briefing must be attended before taking to the track. Some days are sessioned based on time of day, the car/bikes power or the driver/rider experience, an open pit lane means the circuit is open at all time to all attendees until the track limit is reached. Overtaking is usually by consent of the leading car/bike. No timing or GPS is allowed on track days. Passengers are allowed.	£139	Book
	Duration Full day Country United Kingdom Skill level All Requirements Donington Park Paul Wilson – www.paul-wilson.net Vantage GT3 for a Leonard AMR in the VLN Nordschleife seriesDonington Park (with one N!) was the first permanent park circuit in England, opening in 1931. During the Second World War, the track was requisitioned by the Ministry of Defence and it took until 1971 before the track was purchased by local man Tom Wheatcroft and turned back into the track it is today.Below is an expert guide to Donington Park by Paul Wilson, Caterham R300 Champion, Read more
+	Wednesday 21 April 2021	Snetterton 300	Track Day A track day is an event that allows you to take your CAR or BIKE (with a valid MOT) on any listed circuit with your valid road license. Briefing must be attended before taking to the track. Some days are sessioned based on time of day, the car/bikes power or the driver/rider experience, an open pit lane means the circuit is open at all time to all attendees until the track limit is reached. Overtaking is usually by consent of the leading car/bike. No timing or GPS is allowed on track days. Passengers are allowed.	£179	Book
	Duration Full day Country United Kingdom Skill level All Requirements Snetterton Ben Clucas – www.benclucas.co.ukSnetterton has three configurations, split up into the 100, 200 and 300. By far the most used circuit for almost all track days, test days and races is the 300, three-mile configuration, completed in 2011.It isn’t the easiest of the main UK circuits to get to, situated in Norfolk, with parts of the A11 still single carriageway if you are coming from the Midlands or South, although this road is currently under construction and may all be dual Read more
+	Wednesday 21 April 2021	Snetterton 300	Track Day A track day is an event that allows you to take your CAR or BIKE (with a valid MOT) on any listed circuit with your valid road license. Briefing must be attended before taking to the track. Some days are sessioned based on time of day, the car/bikes power or the driver/rider experience, an open pit lane means the circuit is open at all time to all attendees until the track limit is reached. Overtaking is usually by consent of the leading car/bike. No timing or GPS is allowed on track days. Passengers are allowed.	£89	Book
	Duration Full day Country United Kingdom Skill level All Requirements Snetterton Ben Clucas – www.benclucas.co.ukSnetterton has three configurations, split up into the 100, 200 and 300. By far the most used circuit for almost all track days, test days and races is the 300, three-mile configuration, completed in 2011.It isn’t the easiest of the main UK circuits to get to, situated in Norfolk, with parts of the A11 still single carriageway if you are coming from the Midlands or South, although this road is currently under construction and may all be dual Read more
+	Thursday 22 April 2021	Mallory Park Full Circuit	Track Day A track day is an event that allows you to take your CAR or BIKE (with a valid MOT) on any listed circuit with your valid road license. Briefing must be attended before taking to the track. Some days are sessioned based on time of day, the car/bikes power or the driver/rider experience, an open pit lane means the circuit is open at all time to all attendees until the track limit is reached. Overtaking is usually by consent of the leading car/bike. No timing or GPS is allowed on track days. Passengers are allowed.	£169	Book
	Duration Full day Country United Kingdom Skill level All Requirements Mallory Park Mallory Park is known as the friendly circuit for good reason all the staff there are extremely helpful and the onsite cafe is superb. Built in 1956 the circuit still retains its original layout and although not the shortest circuit in the UK its lap times are one of the quickest.Situated in the Leicestershire countryside not too far from the M1 and M6, you are greeted on arrival by a large Lotus Badge and statues of Jim Clark and Colin Chapman, as well as Roger Clark, John Sutrees and Mike Read more
+	Friday 23 April 2021	Castle Combe Full circuit	Track Day A track day is an event that allows you to take your CAR or BIKE (with a valid MOT) on any listed circuit with your valid road license. Briefing must be attended before taking to the track. Some days are sessioned based on time of day, the car/bikes power or the driver/rider experience, an open pit lane means the circuit is open at all time to all attendees until the track limit is reached. Overtaking is usually by consent of the leading car/bike. No timing or GPS is allowed on track days. Passengers are allowed.	£175
	Duration Full day Country United Kingdom Skill level All Requirements Closed Wheel Only Castle Combe Alan Whibley – Old Farts MemberCastle Combe Circuit does not have any pit garages, so bring your own awning, marquee or race truck if you are expecting wet weather. However, there is an excellent clubhouse that serves hot food and drink all day. The track organisers make sure there is an informal feel and the atmosphere is relaxed but make no mistake this track can bite!There are two very challenging corners – Tower and Quarry. Neither have much run-off. It is worth taking time Read more
+	Saturday 24 April 2021	Snetterton 300	Trackday	£79	Book
	Duration Full day Country United Kingdom Skill level All Requirements Closed Wheel Only Snetterton Ben Clucas – www.benclucas.co.ukSnetterton has three configurations, split up into the 100, 200 and 300. By far the most used circuit for almost all track days, test days and races is the 300, three-mile configuration, completed in 2011.It isn’t the easiest of the main UK circuits to get to, situated in Norfolk, with parts of the A11 still single carriageway if you are coming from the Midlands or South, although this road is currently under construction and may all be dual Read more
+	Monday 26 April 2021	Brands Hatch Indy	Track Day A track day is an event that allows you to take your CAR or BIKE (with a valid MOT) on any listed circuit with your valid road license. Briefing must be attended before taking to the track. Some days are sessioned based on time of day, the car/bikes power or the driver/rider experience, an open pit lane means the circuit is open at all time to all attendees until the track limit is reached. Overtaking is usually by consent of the leading car/bike. No timing or GPS is allowed on track days. Passengers are allowed.	£239	Book
	Duration Full day Country United Kingdom Skill level All Requirements Closed wheel, Caterhams Brands HatchPaul Rivett – www.paulrivett.comBrands Hatch was once a dirt track motorcycle circuit on farmland, but is now one of the most thrilling circuits in the UK with races from grass track to DTM. Below is an expert guide to Brands Hatch by Paul Rivett, three-times Clio Cup Championship winner.The circuit begins on the Brabham Straight, an off-camber, slightly curved stretch. The ideal line is to hug the pit wall until the start/finish line and then move to the left of the circuit to Read more
+	Monday 26 April 2021	Brands Hatch Indy	Track Day A track day is an event that allows you to take your CAR or BIKE (with a valid MOT) on any listed circuit with your valid road license. Briefing must be attended before taking to the track. Some days are sessioned based on time of day, the car/bikes power or the driver/rider experience, an open pit lane means the circuit is open at all time to all attendees until the track limit is reached. Overtaking is usually by consent of the leading car/bike. No timing or GPS is allowed on track days. Passengers are allowed.	£139	Book
	Duration Full day Country United Kingdom Skill level All Requirements Closed wheel, Caterhams Brands HatchPaul Rivett – www.paulrivett.comBrands Hatch was once a dirt track motorcycle circuit on farmland, but is now one of the most thrilling circuits in the UK with races from grass track to DTM. Below is an expert guide to Brands Hatch by Paul Rivett, three-times Clio Cup Championship winner.The circuit begins on the Brabham Straight, an off-camber, slightly curved stretch. The ideal line is to hug the pit wall until the start/finish line and then move to the left of the circuit to Read more

Date

Circuit / Layout

Event Type

Cost

April 2021

Wednesday
21 April 2021

Brands Hatch
Indy

Track Day A track day is an event that allows you to take your CAR or BIKE (with a valid MOT) on any listed circuit with your valid road license. Briefing must be attended before taking to the track. Some days are sessioned based on time of day, the car/bikes power or the driver/rider experience, an open pit lane means the circuit is open at all time to all attendees until the track limit is reached. Overtaking is usually by consent of the leading car/bike. No timing or GPS is allowed on track days. Passengers are allowed.

£139

Book

Duration Full day
Country United Kingdom
Skill level All
Requirements

Brands HatchPaul Rivett – www.paulrivett.comBrands Hatch was once a dirt track motorcycle circuit on farmland, but is now one of the most thrilling circuits in the UK with races from grass track to DTM. Below is an expert guide to Brands Hatch by Paul Rivett, three-times Clio Cup Championship winner.The circuit begins on the Brabham Straight, an off-camber, slightly curved stretch. The ideal line is to hug the pit wall until the start/finish line and then move to the left of the circuit to Read more

Wednesday
21 April 2021

Donington Park
National

£259

Book

Duration Full day
Country United Kingdom
Skill level All
Requirements

Donington Park Paul Wilson – www.paul-wilson.net Vantage GT3 for a Leonard AMR in the VLN Nordschleife seriesDonington Park (with one N!) was the first permanent park circuit in England, opening in 1931. During the Second World War, the track was requisitioned by the Ministry of Defence and it took until 1971 before the track was purchased by local man Tom Wheatcroft and turned back into the track it is today.Below is an expert guide to Donington Park by Paul Wilson, Caterham R300 Champion, Read more

Wednesday
21 April 2021

Donington Park
National

£139

Book

Duration Full day
Country United Kingdom
Skill level All
Requirements

Wednesday
21 April 2021

Snetterton
300

£179

Book

Duration Full day
Country United Kingdom
Skill level All
Requirements

Snetterton Ben Clucas – www.benclucas.co.ukSnetterton has three configurations, split up into the 100, 200 and 300. By far the most used circuit for almost all track days, test days and races is the 300, three-mile configuration, completed in 2011.It isn’t the easiest of the main UK circuits to get to, situated in Norfolk, with parts of the A11 still single carriageway if you are coming from the Midlands or South, although this road is currently under construction and may all be dual Read more

Wednesday
21 April 2021

Snetterton
300

£89

Book

Duration Full day
Country United Kingdom
Skill level All
Requirements

Thursday
22 April 2021

Mallory Park
Full Circuit

£169

Book

Duration Full day
Country United Kingdom
Skill level All
Requirements

Mallory Park Mallory Park is known as the friendly circuit for good reason all the staff there are extremely helpful and the onsite cafe is superb. Built in 1956 the circuit still retains its original layout and although not the shortest circuit in the UK its lap times are one of the quickest.Situated in the Leicestershire countryside not too far from the M1 and M6, you are greeted on arrival by a large Lotus Badge and statues of Jim Clark and Colin Chapman, as well as Roger Clark, John Sutrees and Mike Read more

Friday
23 April 2021

Castle Combe
Full circuit

£175

Duration Full day
Country United Kingdom
Skill level All
Requirements Closed Wheel Only

Castle Combe Alan Whibley – Old Farts MemberCastle Combe Circuit does not have any pit garages, so bring your own awning, marquee or race truck if you are expecting wet weather. However, there is an excellent clubhouse that serves hot food and drink all day. The track organisers make sure there is an informal feel and the atmosphere is relaxed but make no mistake this track can bite!There are two very challenging corners – Tower and Quarry. Neither have much run-off. It is worth taking time Read more

Saturday
24 April 2021

Snetterton
300

Trackday

£79

Book