In the race for the 24 hours of Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium) this year, we will see a Special Edition SLS AMG GT3 of Mercedes. This special edition celebrates the 40th anniversary of the success achieved in 1971, when the Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.8 AMG has a class win and second place in the overall standings on its first release
In addition to this, at the wheel of this edition special will be Kenneth Heyer, son of Hans Heyer. Kenneth is an active car driver since 2000, and now, on this event, it follows in the footsteps of his father, Hans Heyer, who reached the success of 1971 original for the AMG - a victory that helped establish the AMG on the map.
Last year, we saw the sedan from Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG 2011 bearing the same livery, so this is not the first time that we have seen a modern Mercedes dress in the livery of origin of the Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.8 AMG 1971
"It is a great honour, exactly 40 years after the success of my father, for me to be wearing the Black Falcon SLS AMG GT3 at the start of the 24 hours of Spa-Francorchamps race line." Together with my colleagues on the team, I will attempt to reach at least the second place, "said Kenneth.
"The car is likely to attract much attention in the line-up with his look is reminiscent of the legendary Mercedes - Benz 300 SEL 6.8 AMG, but naturally the focus will be on a good racing performance." "The SLS AMG GT3 has the potential for a place on the rostrum of the winner, but as we all know, a 24-hour race obeys laws that are clean," said.
"40 years after our class win and second place overall, I think it's a good idea to enter the race of Spa-Francorchamps with the SLS AMG GT3 in the same regard as"my"salt 300 6.8 AMG." Naturally I wish the team of Black Falcon and possible - my son Kenneth every success and will be delighted if it wins at least second place! ", said his father, Hans.
