13th September 2020, TT Circuit, The Netherlands: German cars has always been very popular in The Netherlands and nowadays more than ever and this reflected in this year only car event dedicated to German cars; Deutsche Auto Fest. Also this year the car event hosted its side event ‘ Bimmerworld’ which is dedicated to the BMW fans. Result; huge response from the German car Community from Belgium, Germany and The Netherlands and the event was sold out days before.
Text: Benjamin Wefer
Picture: Benjamin Wefer
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TT circuit huge paddock was divided two best half of German automobile; Paddock in front of the VIP complex was reserved for only BMW’s (The Bimmerworld area) and in front of the pitboxed reserved for all other German brands like; Audi, Mercedes Benz, Opel, Seat, Mini, Porsche & Volkswagen. There was a model for every taste, from an 1970 volkswagen Beetle, an Golf Mk-1 to the latest models. Also on the Bimmer world side was a huge variety of models for every taste; from a nineties eighty 340 I to a new M4. Also car custom ‘Dryzane’ made its appearance with his BMW M6.
The nicest ride lined up for the traditional Best & shine competition, which was hosted by presentor Gert Jan Hannipman. Another traditional part of 402 automotive events it the rev battle. Where there is only one rule, go as loud as you can! Winners during Deutsche Autofest/ Bimmerworld.
Rev Battle Bimmer world | Rev Battle Deutsche AutoFest |
A Zilver Car: 1997 BMW 5 series | Simon |
Kubi Car: 2002 BMW 5 series | Remco van Leeuwen Car: Volkswagen Kever |
Bjorn Kersten Car: BMW 645 | Mike van der Loon Car: Volkswagen golf R32 |
The start/finish tribune was the place to be for any petrolhead looking for speed. Quartermile drag races where held by the cannabis energy boys, leady by Leo Honders. Winners of the quartermiles races where.
Rev Battle Bimmer world | Rev Battle Deutsche AutoFest |
Pepijn | Leo Car: Audi TT |
Kadir | Lino Car: Volkswagen Golf |
Christiaan Car: BMW 1 series | Opel Speedster |
This edition of Deutsche Autofest/Bimmerworld brough the spectators, drag racing, show & shine, had the best weather a car lover can ask for. With other words, a huge success. Make sure you don’t miss the next Deutsche Autofest/Bimmerworld in april 2021.
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