The 2013 ADAC GT Masters was the seventh season of the ADAC GT Masters, a German‑based grand‑touring (GT) sports car racing series organized by the Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club (ADAC). The championship featured professional and amateur drivers competing in GT3‑specification automobiles from various manufacturers.
Season overview
- Duration: The season commenced on 13 April 2013 at Motorsport Arena Oschersleben and concluded on 29 September 2013 at the Hockenheimring.
- Calendar: The championship comprised eight double‑header race weekends (16 races in total). In addition to the opening and closing rounds at Oschersleben and Hockenheim, the series visited circuits such as the Nürburgring GP‑Strecke, Sachsenring, Red Bull Ring (Austria), Zandvoort (Netherlands), and the Lausitzring.
- Vehicle regulations: All entries conformed to FIA GT3 technical specifications. The field typically included models such as the Audi R8 LMS, Mercedes‑Benz SLS AMG GT3, BMW Z4 GT3, Lamborghini Gallardo GT3, and Porsche 911 GT3 R.
- Scoring system: Points were awarded to the top ten finishers in each race on a 25‑18‑15‑12‑10‑8‑6‑4‑2‑1 basis. An additional point was granted for pole position in each race.
- Championships: Separate drivers’, teams’, and manufacturers’ championships were contested. The drivers’ title was decided by the cumulative points of each driver’s best results across the season.
Notable aspects
- The 2013 season continued the series’ emphasis on mixed‑class competition, with professional drivers paired with gentlemen drivers in many line‑ups.
- The calendar’s inclusion of both German and neighboring European circuits reflected the series’ growing international profile.
- Technical parity among the GT3 cars was maintained through Balance of Performance (BoP) adjustments applied by the series organizers.
Results
Comprehensive final standings, including the drivers’ champion and team rankings, are documented in the official ADAD GT Masters archives and contemporary motorsport publications.
References
- ADAC GT Masters official website (archived 2013 season).
- FIA GT3 technical regulations (2013 edition).
- Motorsport news outlets covering the 2013 ADAC GT Masters calendar and race reports.
