27.05.2025
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing and the Nürburgring are strengthening their long-standing partnership. Effective immediately, the T12a grandstand, which runs along the back straight of the Grand Prix circuit, will be renamed the “TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Grandstand.” This will make Toyota's performance brand even more visible in the Green Hell. The presence will be complemented by eye-catching advertising spaces on the pit wall and on the glass façade above the busy entrance to the ring°boulevard. TOYOTA GAZOO Racing represents the company's motorsport activities worldwide and has been an integral part of the Nürburgring Endurance Series, the legendary ADAC RAVENOL 24-hour race, and other international competitions for many years. The new visibility underscores the close connection between Toyota and the Nürburgring – not only on the track, but also off it. A special highlight is the large-scale display of a historic moment: a picture from 2007 shows Akio Toyoda, current Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Japanese automotive group – alias Morizo – during his first participation in the 24-hour race. This event marks the origin of TOYOTA GAZOO Racing's philosophy: to build ever better cars through motorsport. “The new TOYOTA GAZOO Racing grandstand and the advertising spaces on the pit wall and ring°boulevard are striking eye-catchers – right next to the track and in the middle of the action,” explains Christian Stephani, Managing Director of Nürburgring 1927 GmbH & Co. KG. “Toyota's expanded presence underscores the appeal of our race track as a stage for performance-oriented brands.” Fans can now cheer on their favorite teams from the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing grandstand until at least the end of 2027. The advertising installations on the pit wall and on the ring°boulevard will be an integral part of the Nürburgring's visual identity until at least the coming season.
26.05.2025
At the end of the third event of the Rundstrecken-Challenge Nürburgring (RCN), the “Preis der Schlossstadt Brühl,” things got really exciting once again. Around 150 participants took to the starting line in initially dry conditions for the performance test on the 25.378-kilometer track variant of the 24-hour race (Nürburgring-Nordschleife + GP circuit without AMG Arena). Rain was forecast for the afternoon, but it didn't start until later than expected. Many drivers were already in the final stages of the test by then. Ralf Schall (Dornstadt, Porsche 911 GT3 Cup), who had been in the lead from the start, took a risk, drove to the finish on slicks and won for the first time this season. “It couldn't have lasted a lap longer, otherwise the dry tires would have been a big disadvantage.” David Vogt (Waldfeucht, Opel Astra TCR), winner of the RS3A class, opted for the same tactic and finished second. Third-placed Volker Wa-wer/Stefan Schmickler (Karlsruhe/Bad Neuenahr, Porsche Cayman GT4 CS) opted for a different approach to the external conditions and switched to rain tires shortly before the end. “Unfortunately, that didn't give us any decisive advantage.” RCN Series Manager Willi Hillebrand: “For the first time this season, we didn't have ideal weather conditions. But it could have been much worse.” With their third victory in the R2A class, Hagay Farran/Moran Gott (both Israel, BMW G20 330i) further extended their lead in the RCN 2025 standings. The closest challengers come from the H4 class. Christian Frasch/Frederik Laarmann (Wendlingen/Bottrop, BMW 325i) secured their third win of the season and are now second in the championship standings.
26.05.2025
90,000 visitors at Rock am Ring, more than 200,000 at the 24-hour race, and many more at the Nürburgring Classic and the ADAC Racing Weekend: in June, the Nürburgring attracts crowds to the Eifel region with festival vibes, the roar of engines, and endless excitement. It all kicks off with the anniversary edition of Rock am Ring from June 6 to 8. Almost a tradition now, the Nürburgring Classic takes place the following weekend (June 13 to 15), slotting in between the two most popular events at the Nürburgring. Because a week later, on Corpus Christi weekend (June 19 to 22), the famous ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring will take place. June will be rounded off from June 27 to 29 with the ADAC Racing Weekend, which will also host the Porsche Sports Cup this year. The events in June 2025 in detail: Rock am Ring | June 6–8, 2025Rock am Ring is completely sold out – earlier than ever before: 90,000 fans will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the cult festival at the Nürburgring this year. Headliners such as Slipknot, Bring Me The Horizon, and Korn will rock the main stage, while more than 100 other acts await fans on three additional stages. The biggest line-up in Rock am Ring history includes The Prodigy, K.I.Z, Kontra K, Rise Against, Sleep Token, and the Beatsteaks, representing the enormous range of the sold-out anniversary edition. A highlight on Friday: “Very Special Guests” will open the festival on the main stage – who could the Ringrockers be looking forward to seeing? Nürburgring Classic | June 13–15, 2025Formula 1 cars from the past 30 years, pre-war racing cars, DTM touring cars from the 80s and 90s: The Nürburgring Classic brings the golden age of motorsport back to life – loud and up close. Around 800 race cars are expected to take part in this year's event. They will bring the flair of past decades back to the asphalt in more than 20 races and special runs. Spectators can get up close and personal: tickets are available from $24 and always include admission to the paddock. Food courts, live concerts, and children's attractions await you there. For those who want a touch more exclusivity, VIP tickets with access to the Nürburgring°Lounge are available from $289. ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring | June 19–22, 2025Around 150 vehicles will take part in a legendary race that lasts a day and a night through the Eifel forests: It's time again for the ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring. The race cars couldn't be more different: the spectrum ranges from purebred GT racers to production-based BMWs. They will be cheered on by thousands of spectators along the 25.3-kilometer track. Many of them pitch their tents along the challenging Nordschleife and celebrate the biggest racing party of the year. From the traditional Adenauer Racing Day on Wednesday to the spectacular Falken Drift Show and the emotional start of the 24-hour race on Saturday afternoon, this motorsport weekend has everything to make your heart beat faster. Tickets are available from $36 – children under 12 get in free. ADAC Racing Weekend & Porsche Sports Cup | June 27–29, 2025Popular sport meets passion: The ADAC Racing Weekend is the stage for popular sport, ambitious talent, and fans of thrilling racing. On the program: GT and touring car series races, exciting Porsche Sports Cup races, and much more. A weekend for everyone who loves motorsport – without all the fuss, but with all the passion. Special extra: All races will be broadcast via livestream – so you won't miss a second, even if you're not at the track. Tickets are available from $10, and a weekend ticket costs $35. Events at the Nürburgring – June 2025:06. – 08.06.2025: Rock am Ring13. – 15.06.2025: Nürburgring Classic14.06.2025: GLP Gleichmäßigkeitsprüfung19. – 22.06.2025: ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring27. – 29.06.2025: ADAC Racing Weekend & Porsche Sports Cup
25.05.2025
Successful Prologue for the ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring from June 19 to 22: The ADAC 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers offered everything that defines endurance racing on the legendary Nordschleife. Demanding weather and track conditions, thrilling racing action, and dramatic developments. Not only did the weekend whet the appetite for the season highlight in June, but it also provided the perfect opportunity for teams to fine-tune their preparations. In Saturday evening’s rain-soaked opening race, the Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) from Scherer PHX came out on top—and the reigning 24h champions repeated the feat in Sunday’s race as well. After 27 laps, Laurens Vanthoor was waved across the line ahead of the Falken Motorsports #33 Porsche and the Manthey EMA #911. Now, teams have just under four weeks to prepare for the 24h race—and after this eventful weekend, they’ll take home plenty of valuable insights. In Sunday’s Top Qualifying session, GetSpeed claimed pole with their #14 Mercedes-AMG GT3 and immediately engaged in a spectacular first-lap battle with the Scherer PHX Porsche. As the track dried quickly, both leaders came into the pits after just one lap to switch to slicks—followed by a host of other teams. The resulting shuffle in the field provided plenty of excitement as the race progressed. After the first hour, it was the Manthey EMA Porsche 911 GT3 R #911 that held the lead. Having skipped qualifying due to repairs, the team had started from the back of the first starting group. By mid-race, things had settled somewhat, with the Abt Lamborghini #27 also taking turns at the front, alongside GetSpeed and the Porsches from Scherer Sport PHX (#16) and Falken Motorsports (#33). Ultimately, Scherer PHX’s strategy proved to be the winning one, with Laurens Vanthoor bringing home the victory in the blue “Elfer” of the reigning 24h champions. “The fact that it started raining again on the final lap made it unnecessarily exciting,” the Belgian driver grinned. “But overall, everything went great for us. We were able to push at all times, and the tires lasted through the eight-lap stints.” Teammate Patrick Pilet was also pleased: “A double victory this weekend is a mega start for both of us and perfect preparation for the 24h. Conditions today once again showed why the Nordschleife is called the ‘Green Hell’—starting with a drying track, racing in the dry, and then rain just before the end.” Mühlner Porsche Loses NLS LeadSince both 24h Qualifiers races also count toward the ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS), extra attention was paid to the battle within the various classes. The team of Arne Hoffmeister and Tim Scheerbarth had arrived as unbeaten leaders of the Cup 2 Porsche class and, together with David Jahn, defended their NLS lead with another class win in Saturday’s race. In the second heat, they looked on course for another victory—but ultimately fell short, and with that, they also lost the overall NLS lead. That top spot is now shared by two teams following class wins on Sunday: Nick Wüstenhagen, Ranko Mijatovic, and Tobias Wahl took victory for FK Performance Motorsport in the SP8T class with their #187 BMW M4 GT4, while the Adrenalin Motorsport Team Mainhattan Wheels (#650) won the Cup class for BMW M240i Racing Cup cars, fielding drivers Sven Markert, Kevin Wambach, and Adrian Rziczny. All Signs Point to a Thrilling 24h in JuneWith three NLS weekends and now the two 24h Qualifiers races completed, teams are entering the final phase of preparations for the race of the year. Porsche heads into the season highlight as the provisional favorite, having dominated the NLS season and won both Qualifiers races—five victories in total is a strong statement. But the top group is likely to feature seven other manufacturers: Aston Martin, Audi, BMW, Ferrari, Ford, Lamborghini, and Mercedes-AMG. The GetSpeed Mercedes-AMGs and the Abt Lamborghini both delivered strong performances during the Qualifiers, indicating that the 24h will feature open, no-holds-barred battles. This also applies to the roughly 20 classes competing—ranging from full-blown race cars to near-production vehicles, ensuring variety and excitement for all fans. Numerous attractions on and off the track round out the event, making it a must-see. Organizers expect over 200,000 visitors during the race weekend once again this year.
24.05.2025
The Eifel showed its harsh side during the first race of the ADAC 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers (May 24–25): the four-hour contest put all 108 entrants to the test under cold and wet conditions that demanded everything from their driving skills. Perfect weather for the true virtuosos behind the wheel, who demonstrated their mastery and the capabilities of their machines. In the end, the 2024 24h race winners—Scherer Sport PHX—came out on top, but this time with their new-for-2025 Porsche 911 GT3 R (#16), driven to victory by Laurens Vanthoor and Patric Niederhauser. They finished ahead of fellow Porsche squad Manthey EMA (#911), who had taken pole in the morning’s qualifying. Third place went to the GetSpeed Mercedes-AMG GT3 (#14) with rain specialist Maxime Martin, Fabian Schiller, and Luca Stolz. A chance for redemption comes quickly: Race two of the 24h Qualifiers will also run over a four-hour distance starting Sunday (May 25) at 1:00 p.m. Right after the start of the weekend’s first race, the GT3 frontrunners showed just how fierce the battle for top positions in the 24h Qualifiers can be. Kevin Estre in Manthey EMA’s iconic “Grello” Porsche (#911) initially held the lead, while a thrilling three-way fight unfolded behind him for second. Falken driver Julien Andlauer (#33 Porsche 911 GT3 R), Frank Stippler in the Scherer PHX Porsche #8, and Laurens Vanthoor in the GetSpeed Mercedes-AMG GT3 (#16) were racing with sprint-race intensity. The Nürburgring Nordschleife, as ever, had the final say: both Estre and Andlauer dropped back on the slippery track, clearing the way for Vanthoor to take over the lead—a decisive move that ultimately secured the win. The Belgian summed it up succinctly: “There are probably no tougher conditions in motorsport than what we had here today.” Teams Use Weather for Setup Fine-TuningKevin Estre, who delivered a strong double stint in the second-placed #911 “Grello”, reflected: “They don’t call it the ‘Green Hell’ for nothing. I’m just glad I managed to keep the car on track—probably the toughest two and a half hours I’ve ever had on the Nordschleife. But we finished the race, and P2 is fine for us.” Estre was among the drivers whose teams used the treacherous conditions to experiment with wet-weather setup. “Everyone was trying something with tire pressures at the start—we got it wrong. In the first very short stint, we simply had the wrong pressure. I had no chance. But it’s definitely better to find that out now rather than during the 24h race—that’s what we’re here for.” Veteran Frank Stippler described a similar experience: “We went with way too low tire pressure. As the rain got heavier, I kept hitting aquaplaning patches—very sudden, almost digital loss of grip. It was hard to manage, and at times with the spray it felt like driving blind.” Double Significance: Final 24h Prep and NLS DoubleheaderThe 24h Qualifiers weekend holds a special place in the Nordschleife endurance calendar. The two races serve as the final chance to prepare for the ADAC RAVENOL 24h in June and offer many drivers a valuable opportunity to collect the laps needed for their "Permit"—the special Nordschleife license. The weekend also awards championship points for the ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie twice, which means strong entries across all classes. In today’s first Qualifiers race, championship leaders Arne Hoffmeister, David Jahn, and Tim Scheerbarth (Porsche 911 GT3 Cup 992, #921) defended their position at the top. The trio has won every NLS round so far in the highly competitive Cup 2 class.
22.05.2025
For the second year in a row, the ADAC 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers will count towards the standings in the ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie. Fans can look forward to maximum race action at the season’s first double-header on May 24 and 25. Saturday’s opening race already offers a taste of the season highlight—the ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring. Starting at 5:30 p.m., the four-hour race will run deep into the evening twilight. Sunday’s highlight is the spectacular Top Qualifying, where all GT3 cars will go head-to-head in individual time trials to decide the starting grid for Race 2, which begins at 1:00 p.m. Tickets are available at 24h-rennen.de, and both races will be streamed live on vln.de. Porsche dominated the first third of the NLS season. Falken Motorsports scored two victories, while Manthey EMA claimed one. Both teams will be in the spotlight again during the Qualifiers. Hot on their heels are teams looking to prove themselves before the 24h race—most notably Mercedes-AMG Team GetSpeed and Walkenhorst Motorsport with the Aston Martin Vantage GT3, both of which scored podium finishes in the first three races. REALIZE KONDO RACING with Rinaldi showed strong early pace at NLS3 with the Ferrari 296 GT3. Also in contention: Scherer Sport PHX, entering both an Audi R8 LMS—the winning car from last year’s 24h—and a Porsche 911 GT3 R. Red Bull Team ABT with its Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO2 entry is also not to be underestimated. PROsport Racing will field a GT3 car for the first time this year: the Aston Martin Vantage GT3 driven by Steven Palette and Nordschleife experts Marek Böckmann and Nico Bastian. “We’re very excited to finally run our GT3 this year. Last season, we ended the NLS finale on the podium and hope to build on that performance this weekend,” said team principal Chris Esser. New Manufacturer Makes NLS Debut in AT ClassA first for the ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie: a Lynk & Co will compete at the Qualifiers. The Volvo sister brand, successful in the WTCR with the 03 TCR since 2019, now enters the Green Hell. Chinese drivers Chuang Yan, Yat Shing Sunny Wong, and Qinghua Ma will drive for Team Fancy Motorsport in the AT class. They’ll face teams like the all-female “Girls Only – Ready to rock the Green Hell” entry from WS Racing, with Patricija Stalidzane, Janina Schall, Fabienne Wohlwend, and Beitske Visser piloting a BMW M4 GT4 for the first time using synthetic e-fuel. Also competing in this class: Björn and Georg Griesemann, joined by Dirk Adorf and Yves Volte in the Manthey Team eFuel Griesemann Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport, prepping for the 24h race. Mühlner Aiming to Defend Championship LeadWith their third Cup 2 win in the Porsche Endurance Trophy Nürburgring, Tim Scheerbarth and Arne Hoffmeister took the overall points lead after NLS3. They’ll be joined again by David Jahn in their H&R-liveried Porsche 911 GT3 Cup for the Qualifiers. Two teams are tied for second in the standings after the season’s first third: reigning champion Sven Markert and Kevin Wambach, driving a BMW M240i Racing for Adrenalin Motorsport Team Mainhattan Wheels alongside Adrian Rziczny; and Nick Wüstenhagen, Ranko Mijatovic, and Tobias Wahl, who race the BMW M4 GT4 for FK Performance Motorsport. Close behind: the three influencers of Team Bilstein by Black Falcon—'Follow @mgcharoudin’, Jimmy Broadbent, and Steve Brown—racing a BMW M4 GT4 with Manuel Metzger, as well as Piet-Jan Ooms, Calvin de Groot, and Marius Rauer in the SRS Team Sorg Rennsport BMW 330i. Double Duty for Moran GottUsually competing solo in the newly formed BMW 325i Challenge in the NLS 2025 season, London-based Israeli driver Moran Gott built his car during the winter and impressed at Race 1, earning “Driver of the Race” honors. At the Qualifiers, he’ll have support for the first time this season: fellow countryman Hagay Farran will co-drive—and not just in the main races. The pair will also participate in the RCN performance test held Saturday between qualifying and Race 1. Over 300 Young Karters Join the ProgramLike other NLS events, the ADAC youth kart slalom program plays a big role in the Qualifiers. More than 300 young racers will compete in e-karts on the paddock event area as part of the ADAC North and Middle Rhine Kart Slalom Championship. Racing takes place Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to about 8:00 p.m. in classes K3, K4, and K5, and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to about 4:00 p.m. for classes K1 and K2. The kart event is jointly organized by MSC Neviges-Tönisheide, AMC Ingelheim, and MSC Adenau—the latter also hosts the NLS kart events. Get Your Tickets Now! Day tickets for the ADAC 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers are available here for €25 (children 12 and under free) and at the gate. Tickets include access to open grandstands on the Grand Prix track, exclusive spectator areas at Brünnchen and Pflanzgarten, as well as the paddock and grid. Event Schedule – ADAC 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers Saturday, May 24, 202510:00–12:00: Qualifying Race 113:00–16:30: RCN Performance Test17:30–21:30: Race 1 Sunday, May 25, 202508:15–09:45: Qualifying Race 210:40–11:40: Top Qualifying13:00–17:00: Race 2
19.05.2025
The excitement in the Nürburgring endurance scene is rising by the day: the ADAC 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers on May 24 and 25 mark the final test opportunity before the season highlight—the ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring at the end of June. Additionally, the weekend’s two races will count as rounds of the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS): perfect conditions for thrilling battles on the 25-kilometer combination of Grand Prix circuit and Nordschleife. A total of 109 teams are set to take on the challenge during this race-packed weekend, which promises a full schedule for fans. After three completed NLS races—all won by Porsche—GT cars from Zuffenhausen head into the weekend as favorites. But they’ll face tough competition in the well-filled GT3 class with around 20 entrants. And in many other classes, the fight for valuable NLS points is expected to be just as intense. That GT3 Porsches work brilliantly on the Nordschleife has been proven once again this year by teams like Falken Motorsports and Manthey EMA with their NLS wins. Heading into the Qualifiers, the 911s are considered favorites not just for their current form: last year, both race wins and the pole position for Race 2 also went to Falken Motorsports' 911s. The team’s turquoise-blue cars will be driven by both experienced NLS pilots and newcomers: Julien Andlauer (FRA) and Alessio Picariello (BEL) in #33, and Dorian Boccolacci (FRA), Dennis Marschall (AUT), and Nico Menzel (Kelberg) in #44. Their fiercest rival is expected to be the #911 Porsche from Manthey EMA. Since the NLS3-winning duo Güven/Preining will be fulfilling DTM commitments during the Qualifiers weekend, the team is relying on two seasoned veterans: Kevin Estre (AUT) and Patrick Pilet (FRA) will take the wheel of the fan-favorite “Grello.” "Endurance Icons" Return for the QualifiersIn addition to Black Falcon, Dinamic GT, and Hankook, the reigning 24h winners from 2024 are also fielding a Porsche 911: Scherer Sport PHX will compete with a car bearing the traditional #16. At the wheel for the Qualifiers: Patric Niederhauser (SUI) and Laurens Vanthoor (BEL). Scherer PHX is also entering the Audi R8 LMS GT3 evo II with #1. Christopher Haase, Luca Ludwig, and Markus Winkelhock (all GER)—a team of true Nordschleife experts—will pilot the vehicle, which belongs to one of the older GT3 models but remains a formidable force. Juta Racing has already proven this twice during the NLS season by taking pole position in both of the first two races with their Pro-Am R8, driven by Frank Stippler (GER), who knows the car better than anyone. For the Qualifiers, he shares the #8 again with Alexey Veremenko, Elia Erhart, and “Selv” (all GER). Another example of Audi’s reliability this season is équipe Vitesse: in their R8 #50, Michael Heimrich (GER), Lorenzo Rocco di Torrepadula (SUI), Arno Klasen (GER), and Eric Ullström (SWE) are competing. That car recently surpassed 100,000 kilometers in NLS competition—and it’s far from outdated when it comes to performance and race capability. Strong Challengers Waiting in the WingsElsewhere on the grid, plenty of excitement is brewing at the front. GetSpeed already brought one of their Mercedes-AMG GT3s into striking distance of the winners at NLS3. Their #14 and #17 GT3s are definite contenders for the 24h Qualifiers. Strong entries are also expected from the Aston Martin AMR GT3 Evo teams of Walkenhorst Motorsport and PROsport Racing. Adding Italian flair are Abt with the Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo2 (#27) and Realize Kondo Racing with Rinaldi, who field a Ferrari 296 GT3 (#45). Not to be overlooked: the typical “class battles” seen in the NLS’s 18 other categories. A total of 20 Cup Porsches—ten each in Cup2 and Cup3—promise tight racing, and the BMW M240i class, with nine entrants, looks equally exciting. Among the production cars, it’s the VT2 class that impresses with 18 cars: eight front-wheel and ten rear-wheel-drive entries. The fight for positions and points will be just as thrilling here—especially since NLS points are awarded across all classes. In both races, points will be distributed, and the rules state that well-filled classes receive higher point payouts than those with fewer entries. A Packed Event ScheduleIt’s not just the two main races that promise motorsport entertainment at the 24h Qualifiers. After the first qualifying session on Saturday morning (10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.), the RCN will take to the track at 1:00 p.m. for a three-and-a-half-hour performance test—perfect warm-up action before Race 1, which begins at 5:30 p.m. and runs four hours into the evening. Sunday also delivers a packed program: following the second 75-minute qualifying session (from 8:15 a.m.), the Top Qualifying begins at 10:30 a.m., where the front grid positions are decided. Like Saturday’s twilight race, the Qualifiers offer the perfect simulation opportunity for the big 24h race in June. Race 2 starts at 1:00 p.m. and again runs for four hours. Additional motorsport fun will be provided both days by eKart slaloms in the paddock and automobile slalom competitions in the Mercedes-AMG Arena. The full weekend schedule is available here.
18.05.2025
On 18 May 1925, the Adenau district council decided: Our race track will be built! This was the beginning of the Nürburgring, even before it was called that. The full story: 🏁 Clear the way for a vision! In 1925, big things are being planned in Adenau: At the suggestion of Hans Weidenbrück, the idea emerges to build a race track in the district – as a tourist magnet and economic driver for the region. In January 1925, the Adenau Automobile Club is founded with District Administrator Dr. Otto Creutz at the helm, and talks with motor sport associations and important political bodies begin shortly afterwards. After the first small-scale work took place at the end of April, the breakthrough came on May 18, 1925: the Adenau district council unanimously decided to build a race track. With this tailwind, Creutz also convinces the Ministry of Welfare in Berlin in the following period - the path to funding as “major emergency work” is paved. Thus begins the story of our legendary racetrack. 💚 Info: The Nürburgring opened in 1927. On our #Roadto100 we will continue to look back on key milestones in our long history as we approach our big anniversary year!
16.05.2025
The Nürburgring congratulates the most athletic of its 200+ employees. Volker Daniels was voted Sportsman of the Year 2024 in the Euskirchen district by readers of the Kölnische Rundschau and Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger newspapers – against strong competition and with an impressive lead of over 5,000 votes. He is also a rock in his profession: in the IT department, he and his colleagues work hard every day to ensure that the Nürburgring's digital infrastructure functions reliably – even when thousands of visitors are on site. Volker Daniels is not a specialist in just one discipline – he is a true all-rounder: runner, racing cyclist, obstacle course conqueror, soccer player. And here, too, his passion for the Green Hell comes into play. At Rad am Ring and at the race track's cycling and running club, Daniels has often conquered the Nordschleife with pure muscle power or made his way from nearby Ripsdorf to work on his JobRad bike. In the Hotfoot Run, he has made it into the top three several times in both the 24-kilometer and 12-kilometer distances. Away from the legendary race track, his heart also beats for sport. Whether at the Berlin Marathon (3:30 hours), the Ötztaler Cycle Marathon over 227 kilometers and 5,500 (!) meters of elevation gain, the Drei-Zinnen-Lauf in South Tyrol (15th place in his age group), or the demanding trail run in the Zillertal – Volker Daniels shows time and again what is possible with commitment, discipline, and passion. This also benefits his home club, FC Dollendorf-Ripsdorf. The striker regularly plays for the second team here. Last season, he scored a total of 21 goals, making him the league's top scorer. Prominent competition with national players and professional soccer playersAnother remarkable aspect of Daniels' election as Sportsman of the Year is the strong and prominent competition he was able to leave behind. The 44-year-old had to compete against a total of 16 rivals from a wide variety of sports. Alongside the ambitious amateur athlete, the list included prominent names such as Andreas Wolff, goalkeeper for the German national handball team, Jonas Urbig, currently under contract with FC Bayern Munich, and 24-hour race winner Frank Stippler. Right in the thick of it – in sports and at the NürburgringAt the Nürburgring, one thing is already clear: helpful colleague Volker will not lose his down-to-earth attitude even after this award. Because although he has demonstrated his assertiveness in sports and in the Sportsman of the Year election, he is anything but a lone wolf. He “goes the distance” – but always with a team spirit. And that continues to apply to his workplace at the Nürburgring. Together with over 200 colleagues, he is ensuring that everything runs smoothly again this season – at races, festivals, and sporting events. Because whether you're a competitive athlete or not, the same applies to everyone at the Ring: “nürburgring. we make your heart race.” About the Nürburgring as an employer: The Nürburgring is not only one of the most legendary race tracks in the world, but also a modern, versatile workplace. Nürburgring 1927 GmbH & Co. KG is the operating company of the Nürburgring. It has set itself the task of managing the Nürburgring successfully and sustainably. Its responsibilities include the economic and operational management, administration, and marketing of the entire infrastructure. This includes the race tracks, the buildings, and all associated indoor and outdoor areas. Over 200 permanent employees and more than 1,000 temporary staff ensure that public events, corporate customer events, and numerous training sessions and tourist drives run smoothly. The range of tasks extends from technology, IT, and administration to event management and driving operations. Attractive additional benefits such as flexible working hours, JobRad offers, company pension plans, and employee discounts make the Nürburgring an attractive employer even away from the track.The Nürburgring destination also includes the Nürburgring Hotels and Holiday Park, nürburgring.tv GmbH & Co. KG, and Nürburgring eSports GmbH & Co. KG. They all offer a wide range of career opportunities for skilled workers and career changers alike. Currently, 46 trainees are completing their training at the Nürburgring in various professions at the Nürburgring destination – from technical and commercial professions to catering and event-related activities. Dual study programs in event and hotel management are also part of the training offered by the Nürburgring destination. All information about the Nürburgring as an employer, jobs, and training opportunities can be found here.
