Championship race cars were at Frankfurt-Hahn Airport in Germany today as they prepared for shipping to the fourth season of the World Endurance Championship (FIA-WEC) taking place in Texas, USA.
31 racing cars, including those owned by the likes of Marc Webber, Nick Heidfeld, Alexander Wurz and Patrick Dempsey; as well as 3 safety cars and the necessary equipment and supplies for the participating teams, were carefully prepared at the airport according to the requirements of the championship organisers, teams, transportation companies and the airlines ahead of their flights to Austin, Texas.
Overall, more than 400 tonnes of freight, loaded onto four B747-4F flights, were flown over to the US in time for the vehicles to be used for the upcoming six-hour endurance race which will be starting in Austin on 19 September 2015.
The logistical challenge presented by the transport of the vehicles and equipment to the US involved the expertise and experience of DHL and VG Cargo and required special trucks and rigging, handling and loading techniques and equipment to ensure their safe transit.
"From the delivery to loading we work hand-in-hand and in doing so we ensure that these high value vehicles are moved safely and efficiently," commented spokeswoman for Frankfurt-Hahn, Hanna Koch. "We are looking forward to seeing the cars in action."
Photo by Frankfurt-Hahn Airport
