When the world’s best tuners come together for the Papenburg 3000 high performance event, it barely feels like a competition. The highlight of the day at ATP automotive testing track in Papenburg, Northern Germany, is a full-throttle race that tests the highest top speed over 3,000 metres. But the atmosphere remains one of mutual respect, professional exchange and genuine collegiality. Owner and Director of Edo Competition Motorsport, Edo Karabegovic, summed it up perfectly: “The motivation is of course to take a car to its limit, to drive it at its maximum speed. We are here to set a record, we are here to maintain a good partnership with Continental, and we’re also here to have fun.”
The starting line-up reads like a 'who’s who' of premium tuning experts, ranging from industry behemoths to boutique manufacturers. Tuning began with the tyres, so all participants were equipped with our speediest Ultra-High Performance tyre, the SportContact™ 6. Denise Ewald, Director R&D Replacement EMEA here at Continental, was excited to witness the races in person. “Here I can really see our tyres in action,” she explained. “I can see at which speeds our tyres perform on these vehicles.”