Preface History chassis number 0060019

In 1976 the Kremer brothers assembled the Kremer K1, chassis number 0060019, based on a body shell of Porsche Stuttgart. In the years 1976 and 1977 successfully raced with the car in the World Championship and other racing series.

In 1978 the race drivers Kannacher and Konrad sold the original chassis to the Luxembourger racer John Lagodny. Having acquired his new racecar, Lagodny drove the 935 to success in mountain races throughout 1978 and 1979. In 1978 the chassis 0060019 came to fame under Lagodny, becoming that year’s Belgian Champion. Unfortunately in 1979, in a mountain race in Bolzano, Italy, Lagodny wrecked his car and the chassis disappeared for a number of years. History International Championships

21.03.1976 6h Mugello 13.03.1977 Zolder 04.04.1976 6h Vallelunga 27.03.1977 Nuerburgring 09.05.1976 6h Silverstone 01.05.1977 Nuerburgring 30.05.1976 1,000 km Nuerburgring 15.05.1977 6h Silverstone 13.06.1976 24h Le Mans 22.05.1977 Mainz-Finthen 27.06.1976 6h Zeltweg 29.05.1977 1,000 km Nuerburgring 04.09.1976 6h Dijon 03.07.1977 17.10.1976 Zolder 24.07.1977 Diepholz 31.10.1976 Hockenheim 14.08.1977 Zolder 02.10.1977 Nuerburgring 09.10.1977 6h Hockenheim 21.03.1976 | Mugello 6h Italian Championship

It was the opening round of the 1976 World Championship for Brands. The 6h Race of Mugello was the first race in which the new and first Group 5 car from participated. The 935-K1 driven by Bob Wollek and , had its first race and reached 2nd place. 04.04.1976 | Vallelunga Trofeo , 6 Ore di Vallelunga

The 6h of Vallelunga, also called the 6h of Rome, was first established in 1973 and in 1976 Porsche Kremer Racing sent Bob Wollek and Hans Heyer. Unfortunately due to a gearbox failure, the 935-K1 was unable to finish. 09.05.1976 | Silverstone The World Championship for manufacturers

The 6h of Silverstone, formerly the 1,000 km of Silverstone, is an endurance sports car race in North Hamptonshire by Silverstone and Whittlebury. In Silverstone’s first run in 1976, the Kremer Racing Team’s two drivers Bob Wollek and Hans Heyer were able to secure 2nd place. 30.05.1976 | Nuerburgring Int. XXII ADAC-1000-km-Rennen

While racing in the Nuerburgring 1,000 km Race in 1976, Bob Wollek and Hans Heyer were representing a new sponsor and team, the Vaillant Kremer Team. Founded in 1953, the Nuerburgring 1,000 Kilometer race is one of the most famous German races. 12. and 13.06.1976 | Le Mans 24h of Le Mans

On June 12, 1976 the 935 tried its first 24h race. The 24h of Le Mans, one the most prominent 24h races in Europe. Porsche Kremer Racing sent four drivers, most notably Hans Heyer who had already driven 5 races with the 935 by then. Unfortunately due to a fire the Porsche was unable to finish. 4.9.1976 | Dijon ACF 6h Dijon

Placing in 2nd place in the 6h Race of Dijon, Kremer Racing and their drivers Bob Wollek and Hans Heyer represented the new flat nose of the 935-K1. Being one of the larger Cities in , the racetrack in Dijon is an important part of European racing. 13.03.1977 | Zolder VIII. Internationales Rundstreckenrennen

In its first race in 1977, the 935 was driven by a new driver and represented a new team and sponsor. The Kannacher Racing Team sent its new driver Franz Konrad and the 935-K1 also appeared in a fresh new color: red. 27.03.1977 | Nuerburgring 12. ADAC Goodyear 300 km

The ADAC Goodyear 300 km race was an important milestone for The Kannacher racing team. The owner himself, Jürgen Kannacher drove the 935 to a lap time of 8.35,0. The race took place on the “Nordschleife”. 29.05.1977 | Nuerburgring ADAC 1,000 km Rennen Nuerburgring

Another important milestone in German race tracks, the Nuerburgring 1,000 km Race is one of the most prominent races throughout Europe. In 1977, the 935 was driven by Franz Konrad and Paul Keller and represented its sponsor Mobil and Porsche Kremer, which resulted in 4th place. 03.07.1977 | Norisring 200 Meilen von

The Norisring located in Nuremberg is one of the few city tracks in Germany, and also was another race in which Franz Konrad showed his expertise in driving Porsche cars in 1977. The drivers

1976 1976 1977 Hans Heyer, born and raised in Bob “Brilliant Bob” Wollek, was the first driver Franz Konrad, a complete sports car enthusiast, Moenchengladbach Germany found his passion to have driven the -K1 to success. Bob, not only drove but also had success in for racing and engineering at an early age and a four-times 24h of Daytona winner, grew up near driving a Jaguar at the 24h of Le Mans in 1990 was a kart champion at the age of 19. In the Strasbourg in France and was already a part of the coming in 2nd place. At the peak of his career, 1970s, Heyer co-partnered with Bob Wollek for French National Skiing team at the age of 23. Konrad was the winner of the German Formula Kremer Racing. Three Championship in an Anson SA4-Toyota. Contact

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