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RCN-GLP #7 – Klingentrophy

Finishing the season in style, and in P1!

This last event of the 2025 season had it all: uncertain weather, performance anxiety, technical inspection-fueled nervous breakdown, and last minute strategy discussions for which 3 combined Masters degrees did not seem to be enough.

It was with (too) much confidence that the drivers pulled into the dedicated pit box of the Nürburgring Grand-Prix track for technical inspection. The emotional roller coaster of the early season inspections still had a couple of corners and loops in stock for H2R as the marshal pointed out an inconsistency between the car’s document and the wheels that were mounted onto it.

Panic transformed Driver #1’s face in this all-too-familiar situation (it would have transformed Driver #2’s face as well, but there is still a long way to go with Duolingo for this to happen)…
Fortunately, this reaction was enough to satisfy the marshal’s sadistic appetite, as he eventually advised to have the documents adjusted and cleared the Mighty E46 316i for takeoff.

One of the many hurdles had been overcome, but it was now time to step into the unknown, for this last event took place exclusively on the (tiny) 5.148km Grand Prix track layout.
This also meant that instead of 1 “set lap” followed by 3 consecutive “confirm laps”, the challenge was now based on blocks of 3 laps counting as the “set lap”.
These then had to be confirmed by 4 blocks of 3 “confirm laps” by Driver #1, and “only” 3 blocks for Driver #2 who saw this as an ultimate attempt to stop him from turning the Michelin Pilot Sport tyres into slicks.

The drivers’ briefing that followed echoed the hours of preparation and meticulous planning that took place behind the scenes in H2R’s secret headquarters, a Teamspeak server hosted in an undisclosed location and password protected to ensure the confidentiality of what would be a winning strategy.
But haunting thoughts started to invade the drivers’ minds, would this be enough? Would there be enough time to compute the holy deltas? How should those 3 laps be handled in terms of pace…?

This triggered a last minute discussion (which in all fairness should have been the core focus of Teamspeak calls, rather than computing all the possible ways in which H2R could finish the season in P1). It quickly became clear that Driver #2 lacked the basic Maths skills required to drive this operation, as he attempted to convince the team to include a 0-sum operation in the calculations (yes, apparently if you add a number to a total and then substract it from that total, you might as well do nothing at all!).
Fortunately, the great minds at H1R came up with a modus operandi and the discussion came to a close. Good that Driver #2 brought sandwiches to compensate for this embarrassing contribution.

Eager to impress the VIP guest representative from their sponsor Therapy Lift, both drivers sat in silence waiting for the traditionally delayed start, ironically announced with the waving of the German flag.

Following the rather chaotic event (although miraculously there were no actual incidents), the drivers regained the pits where the sponsors over-delivered again and greeted them with refreshments and sandwiches while waiting for the results.

It was announced at the start of this article, but once again, H2R made P1 in class, and with that, managed to steal victory in the Rookie class for the season overall by a very thin margin! Congratulations to all other participants who fought hard throughout the season, without suspecting that the drivers who celebrated a P10 trophy in the first event as if it was a World Title would become their Nemesis.

The most hardcore fans will have noticed already, but in an attempt to spread confusion among the competition and diversify risk, Driver #1 was impersonated by our dear TherapyLift sponsor representative to collect the trophy for this event!

As the season results ceremony approaches, it is time to reflect on all the great achievements of this year. The off-season will be a busy one, but H2R will continue to focus on delivering results for its sponsors, its fans, and the family and friends that supported the team during this amazing journey!

Photo credits: Tatjana Schmidt

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RCN-GLP #6 – Erftquellenpreis

Let’s cut to the chase, H2R made P1 in class!

While consistency seemed set to P10 early in the season, the team has now found the way to reach the highest step of the podium for the second time in a row despite difficult weather conditions at the beginning of the event on Sunday morning.

Fans stormed to the track the previous day to witness the efficiency with which H2R underwent documents and technical checks for the #157 E46 316i, or maybe was it to watch Max Verstappen racing in NLS? Nobody knows.

Regardless, all administrative tasks were completed in a record 18 minutes, coincidentally the same duration as the maximum allowed lap time for this latest RCN-GLP event which was took place on the VLN setup, i.e. including a portion of the Nürburgring Grand Prix track.

Car #157 could now drive past the thousands of admirers and fans displaying its shiny new “Technik 6” sticker

Having all safety features of the vehicle inspected and cleared by technical marshals was comforting when it came to face the wet and foggy track that greeted H2R drivers on Sunday morning.

After a 1h delay the flag was waived and drivers were released onto the track, mainly under yellow flags given the poor visibility and the slippery track surface.

Driver #1 went on to brilliantly and consistently drive the #157 car around the wet track as the fog started to clear out, setting and confirming his laps with the slightest of deviations. Aside from a slight peak in heart rate due to a sudden lack of grip in Adenau (i.e. one of the few places where a concrete wall replaces the usual armco barriers) it was all fast and smooth.

As driver #2 took over the fog had cleared entirely and the sun was shining again above the Eifel.
Once again, aside from a minor tyre squeal in Eschbach and navigating a couple of code 60’s it was a smooth and consistent drive to bring the car home with a focus on maintaining the smallest possible deviations between “set lap” and “confirmation laps” at the finish line.

All these efforts and consistency paid off as the team secured P1 in the Rookie class and P7 of 91 overall !

However it soon appeared that P1 had to be shared with another team that not only scored the same amount of penalty points, but did so in the exact same laps as H2R !

The rules and regulations state that in the event of an equal score, whichever team received its penalty last is awarded P1, unfortunately as stated above, all deviations happened on the exact same laps and with the same order of magnitude.
Congratulations to the co-P1 team!

The team is now getting ready for the last event of the season which will take place on the Nürburgring Grand Prix track.

Many thanks to H2R sponsors and all the friends and family that support this amazing experience, see you on October 24th for more heroic E46 316i racing.

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RCN-GLP #5 Rhein-Ruhr

0,1/0,0/0,0/0,1/0,0/0,0

No, this isn’t binary code…

These are H2R’s #157 penalty points in RCN-GLP #5, depicting a total of 0,2 seconds difference between reference and confirmation laps overall !

Hard work finally paid off and the team reached the highest step of the podium in the Rookie category!

But that’s not all! Not only did H2R win in the Rookie class, the team would also obtained a better score than the winner of the Advanced class for this event!
This result translated in a P9 (out of 96) overall, enough to consolidate P2 in the season standings and to put a bright smile on the driver’s faces.

The team and the car behaved all too well for this 5th event, so much that there is little to write (and complain) about ! Still, this top result did not come effortlessly.

After witnessing the total vanishing of rear brake pads in the previous event, Driver #1 transformed into Mechanic #1 for a brief moment and restored car #157 to its former “brakes all around” glory.
This meant technical inspection went smoothly, aside from the unusual request to “open the boot” which uncovered enough equipment to swap the engine altogether and was greeted with “please close this before anyone else sees it” from the (kind) technical inspector.

After an all-too-familiar start of the day at 6:00am the following morning, the team was given a proper welcome by the Eifel region on their way to the track, as if nature wanted to give H2R a glimpse of its beauty during a 24h race…

Once both drivers regained their concentration following this obscene display of natural sexiness, it was time to hit the track!
Corner after corner the car behaved flawlessly, and despite a self-inflicted scare on fuel usage, all laps driven were enjoyed to the maximum by both drivers.

All good things must come to an end, and it was with high expectations that the team waited for the results…Which, if you read above, did not disappoint!

Once again H2R is immensely grateful to its sponsors, TherapyLift, ABCO, and an undisclosed philanthropist.
The team is looking forward to further rewarding their trust by continuing to fight for the top step of the podium and for “bombastic” results according to RCN-GLP’s committee.

More details on the event are available on RCN-GLP’s newspost, which comes with car #157 as featured photo!

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RCN-GLP #4 – Bergischer Schmied

Who needs brakes on a race track ? Definitely not the #157 car…

After a well deserved summer break, and an even more deserved brake service (which happened to take place in the wilderness of Nurburgring 24h camping site), our drivers and the precious E46 316i came back to the Nurburgring for another regularity challenge on the combined VLN layout.

Confidence was high, both for technical and document checks (where H2R team’s administrative readiness was celebrated by the organisers) and for the event itself.
Car #157 was not only given a premium brake change, it also received intimate scrubbing ahead of the event to shine in its brightest colors.

After receiving the honorary “Technik” sticker for the 4th consecutive time, it was time to hit the road under perfect sunny conditions.
Accuracy in the regularity of confirmation laps was dramatically improved with the help of a more precise GPS/time delta application, but also with the help of hours of simulator training (half of which were spent reversing to the start point in order to practice the ultimate kilometer from the waiting spot on Döttinger Höhe until the finish line).


As per tradition, driver #1 took the start and drove to perfection while navigating through traffic, using his experience of Dutch highways to overtake Rookie drivers as if they were caravans on their way to the South of France…

What followed was an exemplary drive and regularity, despite the GPS device sometimes misbehaving as the car approached the finish line. Driver #1 set a lap time of 15:17.220 which was confirmed with gaps of 0.2, 0.7 and 0.9 seconds in the next laps, a performance worthy of the “Advanced” class!

<insert smug face here>

After a quick glance at the fuel gauge our drivers decided not to add any fuel in the pits, once again proving the ecological prowess of the 316i having barely used half its fuel despite being pushed to the limit for 6 consecutive 25km laps.

As driver #2 took the wheel most participants were stuck at the fuel pump, allowing for an out lap with barely any other car in sight.
Internal competition between the drivers of the #157 car meant driver #2 was yet again under pressure to keep his seat for the following season, and after setting a 15:10.360 lap time, driver #2 confirmed it with a 0.1s gap

<insert even more smug face here>

Yet driver #2 still had 2 confirmation laps to deliver, and although investigations did not uncover any evidence of tampering from driver #1, problems started… Some say the mighty 316i decided that a bit of extra challenge was required.

Upon arrival in the waiting zone ahead of the 2nd confirmation lap, drivers heard a slightly unusual noise, similar to the delicate roar of Godzilla. This later turned out to come from the rear brakes, or what was left of them despite being brand new at the start of the event.

This meant that driver #2 had to carry on, hoping that track marshals would not wave the meatball flag of death, all of this while avoiding to hit the brakes as much as possible.
… There is no feeling like driving over Schwedenkreuz at 160km/h, and hoping the car will slow down in the next corner 150m further!

This slight hiccup seemed to have taken a toll on driver #2’s concentration as he obliterated any chances at a top 5 in class with gaps of 1.1 and 1.2 seconds on his next confirmation laps

<insert sad face here>

Nevertheless car #157 ended up 9th in class out of 49 participants, and while a 7th place was initially announced in preliminary results, a decision from the organisation committee to dismiss the 45mns pitstop-time rule meant that 2 teams that were initially disqualified pushed H2R down to 9th.

A net improvement on past results in spite of everything, and a bright smile on both driver’s faces as they collected their trophy.

On to the next event with even better preparation, and a sophisticated NASA GPS tracker to reach top 5 in class!

H2R is grateful to all its sponsors and the people that support the team throughout this journey

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RCN-GLP #3 Schloss Augustusburg Brühl

June 2025 was not marked by consistency for H2R but rather by a rollercoaster of results and emotions.

The team barely had time to recover from a brilliant but sleepless performance in the iRacing Nurburgring 24h when it was time to put on the the real helmets for more RCN-GLP track action.

Considerate of H2R’s schedule, RCN-GLP’s organisation committee planned this third event on the Saturday afternoon as opposed to previous events that started at 8:00AM.

This meant technical inspection was carried out in the morning leading to the event. Eager to avoid the thrills of previous inspections, H2R engaged in a logistical challenge to get the mighty #157 E46 316i through TÜV to officially register the wheels and tyres, hence protecting society at large from the 5mm of tyre overhang.

This meant a great deal to the drivers who had carefully practicted their smug face (see picture above) for technical inspection with the dear hope that they would meet the inspectors who bullied and belittled the #157 so far.

It was nothing like in their dreams… Technical inspection happened with as much scrutiny as a pat-down on a hot day and the #157 was granted its technical inspection sticker without remarks!

What followed was essentially an air-conditioning contest as the 100+ cars took to the track with the traditional slight delay that characterizes RCN-GLP.

Driver #1 delivered a brilliant stint, fighting his way through traffic and practicing “pass on the curb” with Rookie cars to teach them the ways of the North Loop, scaring Porsche GT3s out of his way and above all, maintaining enough RPMs to keep the airco nice and cool.

After a short break and a quick chat with the motorsport equivalent of Yoda (salutations to Christopher from Motorsport Akademie), Driver #2 took over and drove the following laps without too much tyre squeal to show Driver #1 that he deserves to be extended for another season. Yet Driver #2 still has room for improvement, particularly with keeping the revs below 3000RPM when pulling away from the parking space on Döttinger Höhe.

Unfortunately the accumulation of heat and dizziness from the height of the 3rd step of the iRacing podium meant the team could not consistently deliver another P10 in class, and had to settle for P14 this time.

Needless to say H2R will be back stronger than ever in August to continue delivering top-tier performance and consolidate their top 5 position in the overall RCN-GLP 2025 Rookie rankings!

In memory of those 4 trophies that weren’t collected by their owners

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Virtual podium for H2R Racing

H2R Racing took part in the iRacing Nurburgring 24h special event and brought home a P3 in GT4 class after battling with the competition until the final minutes of the event.

Saturday 7th of June 2025 2PM CET, our 3 drivers line up wait in anxiety for iRacing servers to sort out splits for the 1000+ teams registered. Minutes pass, and a after a slight delay the race session opens, it’s ON!

Qualifying P8/11 in a 2400 iRating strength of field, the team knows that the race result isn’t decided in turn 1.

https://www.youtube.com/live/dewc2oFcVTo

Henning, a.k.a Driver #1, took a clean and decisive start, ensuring the team could carry on without damage, unlike part of the GT4 field.

Continuing to deliver clean and consistent laps, the team was already up a couple of positions by nightfall.

Sparks are not usually a good sign

Taking over after unfortunate connectivity issues, Adrien had contact with a faster class car, sending the #157 M4GT4 into the barrier.

Towing and repairs meant the team would have to fight twice as hard to recover the lost time…

And recovery was mighty!

By (virtual) sunrise the team was up to P5, benefiting from consistent lap times and from the misfortune of some competitors in class.

Yet, the iRacing Nurburgring 24h still had a trick up its sleeve. Rain started to fall on track with still 6h to go in the race.

Tricky conditions were no match for the experience of our drivers, and this sudden change meant the team fought back to P4, within a pitstop from a podium.
The multiple 30mns of sleepless naps paid off, and the gap to P3 had eroded as the rain stopped falling.

An early pitstop to fit slick tyres meant the team was catching up to half a minute per lap to competitors who stayed on the rain tyre.

Due to the prior incidents, 2 laps separated H2R Racing from P2, so all that was left to do was bring the car home and manage the gap to P4, which the team did brilliantly to earn a well deserved 3rd place!

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RCN-GLP #2 – Rhein-Sieg

The quote of the weekend, brought to you by Therapy Lift: “History repeats itself”.

Our drivers came back to the Nordschleife for the second RCN-GLP event of the 2025 season with a thirst for victory.
This determination was already put to the test on Friday evening during technical inspection, as there was further questioning about the validity of the wheels and tyres mounted on the beautiful #157… A “déjà vu” from the first RCN-GLP technical inspection that both drivers would have happily lived without.

Following a lengthy debate about administrative procedures and the validity of the “Allgemeine Betriebserlaubnis” document, the car was eventually approved. Both drivers, still under the shock, went on to celebrate this first victory of the weekend.

credits to holger.huettig https://gallery.r-c-n.com/thumbnails.php?album=373

The sun was shining over the Eifel on Saturday morning as our drivers lined up on the grid. Confidence was high thanks to the brand new clutch and preventative maintenance works done on car #157 ahead of the event.

Our drivers delivered a clean and consistent drive on the “Industriefahrten” layout that differed from the first event as it does not include the Nurburgring Grand-Prix track, which comes with the added difficulty of a narrow set of corners until the finish line, reducing the margin for correcting deviations in timing.

Consistency is key in RCN-GLP, and our drivers might have taken this a bit too literally, finishing 10th in the Rookie category yet again. A strong result nonetheless given the overall improvement in consistency with only 4.3 penalty points versus 6.9 in the first event. Competition was fierce, and H2R will continue to improve over the season to keep fighting for even better results!

See you at the next event in June!

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First result for H2R

Saturday 29.3.2025 the Team produced its first result in RCN-GLP by completing 12 laps of the Nürburgring Nordschleife NLS variant layout according to the regulations (respecting minimum and maximum lap times)

The race weekend started with a nerve-racking technical inspection of the BMW E46 316i in which a set of documents appeared to be missing. This resulted in a heart rate of 190bpm for both drivers for a short period of time, as the documents were finally found and approved by the Technical Inspector.

Heart rates stayed high (but not too high!) for the remainder of the weekend, as the Team engaged in RCN-GLP start and successfully delivered consistent lap times, navigating through traffic and the treacherous 154 corners of the North Loop (GP track corners not counted, as they are a walk in the parc in comparison!).

With only 6.9 overall penalty points (accounted for each 1/10th of second difference with the reference lap) the Team classified 10/33 in the Rookie class, a promising result that granted each driver a beautiful trophy during the award ceremony.

The Team is grateful to its sponsor, Therapy Lift, and to the whole RCN-GLP organisation committee for this successful first race weekend! On to the next one on 12.4.2025, and looking forward to continue fighting for the highest step of the podium!

Follow the adventure on our official Youtube channel