2019 saw the Nürburgring-Nordschleife host the 24-hour race for the 47th time. No other brand has got as many wins at the “Green Hell” to date as BMW. The record stands at 19 victories – eight of which were one-two wins. The Nordschleife is the toughest track in the world. Which is precisely why BMW subjects every new production vehicle to the ultimate endurance test there. The track over 20 kilometres in length demands skills, courage and a cool head at all times from the drivers. But it is not only the absurd layout that makes the marathon race one of the greatest challenges that GT racing has to offer. The many cars that move around the narrow track increase the challenge, as does the unpredictable weather in the Eifel region. It is not uncommon for rain and fog to make things difficult for the teams and drivers. For motorsport fans, the classic in the Eifel region is a real magnet. Around 230,000 spectators from around the world turned the 2019 race into an enormous party.