Zimmermann-Porsche fights for podium place in overall rating
After a very successful season so far, the team and regular driver Hoffmeister still have promising chances of podium finishes in the one-make cup.
NLS 05: Podium finish and class victory at the Nürburgring
The Zimmermann-Porsche Cayman won again in the VT3 class and the Zimmermann-Porsche 911 GT3 Cup took another podium finish with third place in the "Porsche Endurance Trophy Nürburgring".
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Double victory for Zimmermann Porsche at Nürburgring
From the last starting position, the Zimmermann Porsche took the lead in the Cup 2 class at the halfway point of the race. In addition, there was with rank 5 in the overall classification. Finally the hard work of the team has been rewarded. Super performance - thanks to the team.
In the fight for the class win
The Zimmermann-Porsche Cayman in the VT3 class is still well in the race after 16 hours. The quartet of drivers survived the start phase and the long night in the Eifel well. Eight hours before the end, the Porsche entered by Mathol Racing is still fighting for the classification group win in the near-series cars.
Finish for Zimmermann-Porsche
For the crew of the Zimmermann-Porsche Cayman in class VT3, there was every reason to celebrate after the finish. Once again, the car entered by Mathol Racing had seen the chequered flag and won the class. Over the distance, the vehicle again showed outstanding stand-up qualities as usual and impressed with its reliability.
Zimmermann Porsche competes in VT3 class
Zimmermann will compete in the 2023 24h race at the Nürburgring with partner Mathol Racing. The Zimmermann Porsche Cayman will be entered in the VT3 class.
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Successful performance at the Nürburgring
NLS 03: Both Zimmerman Porsche crossed the finish line. There was a class and classification group win as well as another good placing. Mathol team boss Matthias Holle: "The team did a good job again. The Zimmermann Porsches delivered a good performance and took a convincing classification group win."
Strong showing planned at Nürburgring
At the third round of the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS), the 54th Adenauer ADAC Rundstrecken Trophy, two Porsches will start in Zimmermann colors as usual. The cars entered by Mathol Racing will race in the "Porsche Endurance Trophy Nürburgring" and in the VT3 class.
First pole position did not lead to success
The two Zimmermann Porsches, fielded by Mathol Racing, once again took to the grid for the second race of the season in the 2023 NürburgringLangstrecken-Serie (NLS), the 47th DMV 4h Race. The Zimmermann Porsche 911 GT3 Cup did not finish this time, while the Cayman again won the VT3 class.
Class win and top position in sight
The second round of the Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS), the 47th DMV 4h Race, will once again see two Zimmermann Porsches on the grid, entered by Mathol Racing.
Class win and podium finish
The first race of the 2023 Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) season, the 68th ADAC Westfalenfahrt, also saw the start of the two Zimmermann Porsches entered by Mathol Racing. In good external conditions in the Eifel, the two cars crossed the finish line after four hours of racing. There was a class win and a podium finish. Mathol team boss Matthias Holle: "Even though not everything worked perfectly yet, this was a great season debut. We will continue to work consistently to be even better next time."
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Start of the season on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife
On Saturday, March 18, the Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS) will kick off the new season. The 68th ADAC Westfalenfahrt will run over the usual distance of four hours through the Green Hell. The cooperation between Otto Zimmermann GmbH and Mathol Racing will continue in the 2023 season at the Nürburgring.
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Successful season at the Nürburgring
The final race of the 2022 Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS), the 46th DMV 4h Race, also saw the two Zimmermann Porsches entered by Mathol Racing on the grid. Neither Porsche saw the checkered flag at the season's conclusion, but the season was still a success overall for the Zimmermann cars.
NLS season finale at the Nürburgring
At the ninth and final round of the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS), the 46th DMV 4h-Rennen, two Zimmermann Porsches will start as usual. The cars entered by Mathol Racing aim to bring the endurance season at the Nürburgring to a successful conclusion.
Top performance at the Nürburgring
At the eighth race of the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS), the 46th DMV Münsterlandpokal, the two Zimmermann Porsches fielded by Mathol Racing once again took to the grid. Both cars finished and placed in the top 30 overall.
Zimmermann-Porsche active and successful
The 12h race, the sixth round of the Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS), which was held for the first time, turned out to be a success for the Zimmermann Porsches. Both cars, entered by Mathol Racing, crossed the finish line to take a class win and a brilliant second place in the "Porsche Endurance Trophy Nürburgring".
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New challenge: 12h race
After the long summer break, the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) will start the second half of the season with the 12h race, which will be held for the first time. Once again, the two Zimmermann Porsches entered by Mathol Racing will be part of the action.
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A special racing recipe was developed for Zimmermann racing pads. The race team and the drivers are delighted with the development result.
Class victory and top result at the 6h race
At the ROWE 6 Hours ADAC Ruhr Cup Race, the fifth of the Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS), a good 120 cars took to the grid. The field also included the two Zimmermann Porsches fielded by Mathol Racing, both of which crossed the finish line after the 6h distance and posted pleasing results.
Further top results at season highlight
The 6h race as part of the Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS) has so far been considered the undisputed highlight of the NLS season. But this year, the ROWE 6 Hours ADAC Ruhr Cup Race will have competition from within its own camp. In September, a 12h race will start for the first time as part of the NLS.
Great success in the Eifel
The fourth round of the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS), the 45th RCM DMV Grenzlandren-nen, brought the hoped-for sense of achievement for the two Zimmermann Porsches.
Optmism before the start after a long break
At the fourth round of the Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS), the 45th RCM DMV Grenzlandrennen, two Zimmermann-Porsche will start. After the long break and the so far luckless performances, especially with the Cup2-Porsche, Mathol Racing hopes for more positive results.
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Turbulent 24h race at the Nürburgring
The Zimmermann-Porsche 718 Cayman S (starting number 300) was one of 135 starters at the 50th anniversary of the 24h race at the Nürburgring.
Long stop on Sunday morning
After a long night with cool temperatures, the race enters the final third.
The main thing was to reach the finish line
The 24-hour race at the Nürburgring was turbulent with sunshine, rain and low temperatures.
Good start at the Nürburgring
The 24h race at the Nürburgring started punctually at 4:00 pm in front of full grandstands and in sunshine.
Start at 4 p.m.
At 4:00 p.m., more than 130 cars will set off on the 50th anniversary of the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring. The weather forecast is quite positive. It is supposed to be cooler than expected, but rain is not on the cards.
Zimmermann Porsche in the VT3 class
At the 24h race at the Nürburgring, Zimmermann will again compete with partner Mathol Racing this year. A Porsche Cayman in Zimmermann design will be at the start.
Positive approaches, but no success
For the second race of the 2022 Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS), the 53rd Adenauer ADAC Rundstrecken Trophy, Mathol Racing brought three Zimmermann Porsches to the Eifel. In the end, none of the cars saw the checkered flag, a less than fortunate race day.
Success hoped for in the Eifel
Three Zimmermann Porsches will compete in the third round of the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS), the 53rd Adenauer ADAC Rundstrecken Trophy. However, the third event will only be the second race of the season, as race two has been postponed to November for weather reasons.
NLS race at the Nürburgring cancelled
For safety reasons, the organizers have decided to cancel the 46th DMV 4h Race, the second round of the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (April 9).
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No luck in the race and bad luck afterwards ...
In the first race of the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) the result achieved did not match to the performance shown. Mathol team boss Matthias Holle: "It was an unfortunate race day for our team today."
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Tests and races on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife
The longtime partnership will continue in the season 2022. The new challenge in the Cup2 class promises exciting runs.
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Great results and successful tests
Zimmermann Porsches, entered by the Mathol Racing team from Diez, competed in a total of 14 events at the Nürburgring during the 2021 season. The cars performed above average. At races in the Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS), the Nürburgring Circuit Challenge (RCN) and at the endurance classic, the ADAC 24h Race, there were a total of 13 class victories, 6 successes in the classification group of near-series production cars and numerous other good placings. In addition, the motorsport events also served to test and develop various brake system components from Zimmermann.
Fast in practice, but unlucky
The season finale of the Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS), 45th Münsterland Cup, was not under a lucky star for the two Zimmermann Porsche Caymans.
Goal is a successful end to the season
At the season finale of the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS), the Münsterlandpokal, Mathol Racing will again field the two Zimmermann Porsche Cayman in the VT3 and V6 classes.
Zimmermann-Porsche in the Rundstrecken-Challenge Nürburgring
In the 2021 season, the Zimmermann Porsche Cayman will also compete sporadically in the Nürburgring Circuit Challenge on the Nordschleife of the legendary race track in the Eifel region.
Two class wins in the Eifel
The sun was shining at the eighth race of the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS), the 53rd ADAC Barbarossapreis. As every year, the organizers were "surprised" by the morning fog, so qualifying had to be postponed and shortened. Mathol Racing again brought the two Porsche Cayman to the start, which again saw the checkered flag.
Zimmermann-Porsche successful at the Ring
The outside conditions at the seventh race of the Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS), the ROWE ADAC 6h Ruhr-Pokal-Rennen, were almost ideal. Only during the morning qualifying session was the track wet at the beginning. Afterwards, it was almost all sunshine in the Eifel. At the race after the long summer break, Mathol Racing also fielded the Zimmermann Porsche Cayman.
Zimmermann-Porsche Cayman on the grid at the Nürburgring
The seventh race of the Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS), the ROWE ADAC 6h Ruhr-Pokal race, marks the end of the long summer break in the Eifel. At the 6h race, the traditional NLS season highlight, Mathol Racing will also field the Zimmermann Porsche Cayman S in the VT3 class.
Two classification group victories
Rounds 5 and 6 of the Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS) were held on the same weekend. Mathol Racing once again fielded the two Zimmermann Porsche Cayman. Team boss Matthias Holle: ".The outside conditions were good. It was dry and the temperatures were not too high. The team and the pilots together have again brought in top results through perfect work."
Two 4h races at the Nürburgring
The Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS) will be staging two 4-hour races this coming weekend
Fast laps and a class win
115 teams tackled the fourth race of the Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS). The two Zimmermann Porsche Caymans entered by Mathol Racing competed in the 52nd Adenauer ADAC Rundstrecken-Trophy.
52. Adenauer ADAC Rundstrecken-Trophy
The fourth race of the Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS) is coming up. At the 52nd Adenauer ADAC Rundstrecken-Trophy, Mathol Racing will field both Zimmermann-Porsche Cayman.
Optimal performance at the 24h race
This year, Mathol Racing entered two Zimmermann-Porsche Cayman in the 24h race at the Nürburgring. The project with the small team turned out to be a maximum success. Both Zimmermann Porsches secured class victory.
Both Zimmermann Cayman in the lead
The 2021 ADAC 24h Race struggled badly with weather conditions.
Dark clouds over the Eifel
Shortly before the start of the 24h race, it is not yet clear whether the endurance classic will get underway in dry conditions.
Focus on race preparation
Successful start at the 24h race weekend at the Nürburgring for Mathol Racing and the two Zimmermann-Porsche. In the first two practice sessions, the crews of the two Zimmermann Porsche Caymans concentrated on preparations for the race.
Two Zimmermann Porsches at season highlight
Both Zimmermann Porsche Caymans entered by Mathol Racing will start at the 2021 24h race. Team boss Matthias Holle: "The appearance at the endurance classic in the Eifel is a must for our team. We want to fight for class victories with the two Zimmermann Porsches again this year."
Victory in class and in the classification group
The third race of the Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS) also took place in good external conditions - it was dry and even the sun peeked in at times. At the 62 Eibach ADAC ACAS Cup, a good 150 cars contested the morning qualifying session. Mathol Racing again brought the two Zimmermann Porsche Cayman to the start.
Start clear at the 62nd Eibach ADAC ACAS Cup
The third race of the Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS) is on the agenda. The 62nd Eibach ADAC ACAS Cup (May 1) will once again see the two Zimmermann Porsche Caymans entered by Mathol Racing on the grid.
Overall victory and class successes
Mathol Racing also brought the two Zimmermann-Porsche Cayman to the start of the "Nordeifelpokal", the second event of the Rundstrecken-Challenge Nür-burgring. In good outside conditions, both cars were successful.
Strong performance at the Nürburgring
The Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS) kicked off the 2021 season with its second race. The weather conditions at the 45th Nimex DMV 4h race played along this time - a little sunshine with cool temperatures and a dry track.
New attempt at the Nürburgring
The first race of the Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS) had to be cancelled due to the onset of winter. Three weeks later, the second NLS race, 45th Nimex DMV 4h Race, is now scheduled.
Snowfall prevented race - only one test day
The first race of the Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS) was to kick off the 2021 motorsport season in the Eifel region.
Motorsport: Testfeld für Ingenieure
Short but successful season
The 2020 motor sports season at the Nürburgring was dominated by the Covid 19 pandemic. Initially, the season started with a considerable delay. Then the motor sports year in the Eifel region started in summer with a considerably reduced and changed schedule as well as a new hygiene concept for those involved.
Nachhaltigkeit über den Unternehmenszweck hinaus
Both Zimmermann-Porsche saw the chequered flag
Mathol Racing entered two Zimmermann-Porsche cars in the 48th ADAC Total 24h-Rennen on the Nürburgring. Both cars crossed the finish line at the endurance classic. Team boss Matthias Holle: "We achieved the optimum and brought the cars over the distance. We scored two class wins."
24h-Rennen: Restart um 8 Uhr am Sonntagmorgen
Beide Zimmermann-Porsche Cayman im Ziel
24h-Rennen auf dem Nürburgring gestartet
Top teams at the top event
This year Mathol Racing is using two Porsche Cayman for Zimmermann in the ADAC Total 24h race. Team boss Matthias Holle: "Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, the 24h race will not be held until September this year. That brings us a lot of news. Due to the late date we will drive much longer, about 12 hours, in the dark. And the weather forecast is not optimal either".
Valuable test on the Nürburgring
The race served mainly as a test for the upcoming 24h race on the Nürburgring.
Another class win at the Nürburgring
Positive test of the next generation of Zimmermann brake discs, which were tested under racing conditions for the first time.
Goal: Class victory at the season's highlight
Class win in the Rundstrecken-Challenge
For the first time this season, the Zimmermann-Porsche 718 Cayman S started in the Rundstrecken-Challenge Nürburgring. At the third event the Zimmermann car was part of the line-up of Mathol Racing.
Another victory in the classification group
Another class victory as well as a sovereign success in the classification group of production-based vehicles.
Continuing the winning streak
The aim is clear: class victory!
Motorsport ist technischer Wettbewerb
Strong performance at the Nürburgring
For the first time in the history of endurance racing at the Nürburgring, there was a double event with two 4-hour races on two consecutive days. Zimmermann and Mathol Racing competed with the Zimmermann-Porsche 718 Cayman S and the Zimmermann-Porsche Cayman S in the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie. Team boss Matthias Holle: "A challenge that our team mastered brilliantly. We clinched one classification win and three class wins."
Double start for double event
Successful start to the season
At the first race of the season at the Nürburgring, the 51st Adenauer ADAC Rundstrecken-Trophy, the Zimmermann-Porsche 718 Cayman S took a direct class victory.
VLN 2020: Zimmermann Porsche ready to start
Delayed start of the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie
Automechanika - New Date: 2021
Postponed to 14th to 18th September 2021.
Special Edition 2019
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Nürburgring-Nordschleife: a fascinating adventure
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VLN title in class V6
Zimmermann, manufacturer of brake components from Sinsheim, and partner Mathol Racing were able to celebrate the end of a successful season. The Porsche Cayman S won the title in the V6 class at the VLN Langstreckenmeisterschaft Nürburgring 2019.
Test in the „Green Hell": Zimmermann brake pads
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VLN Run 09-2019 Two class victories in the VLN season finale
In the ninth and final round of the VLN endurance championship Nürburgring, the 44th DMV Münsterland cup, the two Zimmermann-Porsches won two class victories.
VLN Race Number 9
The grand finale of the VLN endurance championship Nürburgring starts on the 26th of October. For the 44th DMV Münsterlandpokal 150 teams will compete.
VLN Run 08-2019: Class victory - both cars cross the finish line
In the eighth round of the VLN endurance championship Nürburgring, the 51st ADAC Barbarossa Prize, both Zimmermann-Porsche were able to cross the finish line within the first cars.
VLN 07-2019: Class victories just missed
Premiere at the seventh VLN run. For the first time in the 2019 season, Mathol Racing brought two Zimmermann Porsche Cayman cars to the Nürburgring.
Trackday in Hockenheim
For the employees it was exciting to experience what a brake disc has to endure.
Sporty upgrades - Zimmermann in the fast lane
VLN 06-2019: Zimmermann Porsche Cayman S braved the weather
The Zimmermann-Porsche Cayman S used by Mathol Racing finished second in the V6 class at the sixth VLN race, the 42nd RCM DMV Grenzlandrennen.
Construction of the new Zimmermann-Porsche is in progress
The new Zimmermann-Porsche Cayman, which is to drive in the VLN class VT3, has been further built in the past weeks and is about to be completed.
New Zimmermann-Porsche Cayman
The Zimmermann-Porsche Cayman S, which is used by Mathol Racing in the VLN, will have a car sibling towards the end of the 2019 season. A new Porsche Cayman for the V3T class is currently being built.
VLN 5th Run - 2019: Zimmermann team celebrates a victory
Amazing triumph for the Zimmermann-Porsche Cayman S at the fifth race of the VLN.
The team behind the Zimmermann Porsche: Mathol Racing
Mathol & Zimmermann: sucessful cooperation at the Nürburgring
VLN Run 04 - 2019
Second Place in 4th Run.
VLN 4th Run 2019: Excellent performance on the Nürburgring
24h Race 2019
Accident stopped the Zimmermann-Porsche in the 24h race 2019.
24h Race 2019: Accident stopped Zimmermann Porsche
VLN Run 03 - 2019
VLN Second Run - 2019
ECE-Zulassung ersetzt ABE
VLN First Run - 2019
VLN Sponsoren Engagement 2019
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VLN: Second Run - Second Victory!
According to the driver team the conditions were absolutely difficult: "That was the hardest race I've ever driven. Frequent double yellow, accidents and dirt on the track, that was really tough!" Claudius Karch said.
First Race in VLN - Great Saison Opener
Congratulations to the driver team Karch & Jacoma on this successful season start. After four hours, the Zimmermann-Porsche crossed the finish line as a sovereign class winner.
VLN: Great Season for Zimmermann-Porsche
In short: A season with six class wins and three losses. "That's a really great result. Without the three failures we would also be able to fight for an overall victory ", Matthias Holle stated. We are already looking forward to the next season with the Zimmermann Porsche in the Mathol Team!
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Zimmermann-Porsche on the top in the record heat wave
"It was not easy today," said driver Claudius Karch. Especially oil and water temperature reached absolut peak values, so the electronic reduced maximum speed every now and then not to risk any failure of the engine. "The pressure from behind was absolutely tremendous," said Karch. The brakes withstand the heat, and while some competitors had to slow down with overheated brakes, the Zimmermann Porsche keeps ahead.
First loss in VLN Saison 2015
Karch und Jacoma set the fastest time of the class. Noone was better - with 9:02.438 minutes per lap. But all fast laps were futile...
VLN3: Second victory for Zimmermann Porsche at Nürburgring
Zimmermann is Partner of Mathol Racing in the VLN Langstreckenmeisterschaft Nürburgring. The Zimmermann Porsche is not only a branded advertising medium but also development vehicle for the products of Zimmermann. At the third valuated race of the season, the Cayman S won competently his class, well ahead of the entire competition.
VLN2: Zimmermann Porsche won its first race
The first race of the Zimmermann-Porsche could not have been any better. The Cayman is fast and attract the attention of the fans immediately thanks to the large "Z" on the hood. Otto Zimmermann GmbH now hopes that the next success in motorsport can be celebrated soon.
Catalog 2016
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Zimmermann Brake Kit for Sprinter
Zimmermann improves the service to make the daily business easier for the customers. The program is extended by brake kits for Mercedes Sprinter and VW Crafter. This simplifies order processing, storage and of course repair, because all parts are available when they are needed.