VIDEO: Aston Martin V12 Zagato Race Car Takes on Nürburgring 24

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This weekend kicks off the Nürburgring 24-hour endurance race and Aston Martin is headed to the race with its V12 Zagato.

Aston Martin is going to be be competing with a pair of V12 Zagatos that are nicknamed “Zag.” The first red Zagato will be driven by Aston Martin CEO, Dr. Ulrich Bez, Nurburgring Test Centre Director, Wolfgang Schuhbauer and automotive journalists Horst von Saurma and Matthew Marsh.

The second, green Zagato will be driven by One-77 Chief Engineer Chris Porritt, sports car driver Oliver Mathai, amateur racer Peter Cate, and automotive journalist Richard Meaden.

Check out the video after the jump.

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