13.05.2025
Spectators at the ADAC 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers on May 24 and 25 can look forward to spectacular battles, fascinating vehicles, and a dozen or more contenders for victory. Around 20 cars are expected to compete in the class of race-winning GT3 machines. In total, organizers anticipate a starting grid of over 100 participants—ideal conditions for an exciting and high-caliber motorsport weekend. After all, the two races on Saturday and Sunday are not only about earning valuable championship points for the ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS); the weekend also serves as the final opportunity for testing and qualifying ahead of the season’s highlight: the ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring (June 19–22, 2025). That alone gives participants and fans plenty of reason not to miss out. Tickets are already available starting at €25 (day tickets for Saturday/Sunday). Three NLS rounds are already behind the endurance heroes of the Nürburgring, and now attention turns toward the battle for the most important trophy of the season. So far, Porsche teams have dominated as the main contenders, winning every race so far. After Falken Motorsports claimed victories in the first two rounds, it was Thomas Preining and Ayhancan Güven in the iconic “Grello” who triumphed in the third NLS race. The bright yellow Porsche from the legendary Manthey Racing squad will once again be among the top favorites at the 24h Qualifiers—although there will be a driver change for the 24h prologue. “For Ayhancan and me, this was our last race before the 24h Nürburgring, and it’s obviously nice to finish with a win,” said Preining after the race, making his intentions clear for the 24h: “Of course we want to win.” It would be the team’s eighth overall victory, which would put them alone at the top of the all-time winners' list. Teammate Güven was equally optimistic after the NLS race: “I feel really well prepared. Now we have a bit of time to analyze everything and make sure we’re fully ready for the race we’ve been working toward all along.” But winning the 24h won’t be a walk in the park—the competition on the Nordschleife is far too close. At NLS3, four different manufacturers occupied the first two rows on the grid, and despite Porsche 911s sweeping the top four spots at the finish, five different brands were represented among the top eight GT3 finishers. Excitement and Brand Diversity at the QualifiersFor teams aiming to win the 24h, there's really only one currency that counts: test mileage! As a result, the GT3 class has been stacked in the recent Nürburgring endurance races, and the ADAC 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers on May 24 and 25 will be no exception. Spectators can expect not just top-level racing but also a colorful field. The favorites include seven Porsche 911 GT3 entries across six teams. The challengers feature two GetSpeed Mercedes-AMG GT3s, aiming to turn their second-place finish at NLS3 into one—or even two—victories. The defending 24h champions from Scherer Sport PHX will field an Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo 2, supported by fellow Audi squads Juta Racing, équipe vitesse, and Eastalent Racing Team. Aston Martin will be represented by Walkenhorst Motorsport and PROsport Racing. Lamborghini (Abt) and Ferrari (Realize Kondo Racing) will also join the mix. World-Class Racing GuaranteedTop-level racing will be on display from the first minute of the 24h Qualifiers. In qualifying sessions (Saturday from 10:00 a.m., Sunday from 8:15 a.m.) and the special top qualifying for Sunday’s race (Sunday, 10:30 a.m.), teams will fight for valuable single-lap shootout spots for the 24h grid. Up to four grid spots are up for grabs here, while up to three spots per race will be awarded based on race performance. The four-hour races offer the final opportunity before the 24h in late June to gain competitive experience on the world’s longest and most beautiful racetrack. Saturday’s race begins at 5:30 p.m. and runs into the twilight—perfect for preparing for evening conditions on track. Sunday’s race kicks off at 1:00 p.m. Many teams from the 18 well-filled classes will also use the weekend for preparation. These races also count toward the NLS championship. Heading into the 24h Qualifiers, Arne Hoffmeister and Tim Scheerbarth (Mühlner Motorsport) lead the standings after three victories in the Cup2 category. Their closest rivals currently include the Adrenalin BMW M240i driven by Markert/Wambach in the M240i Cup class, as well as the FK Performance BMW M4 GT4 of Mijatovic/Wüstenhagen/Wahl from the SP8T class. Other classes also promise excitement—such as VT2 Front/4WD, where Hyundai, Audi, and VW have each taken a win in the three races held so far. Two Action-Packed Days at the NürburgringThe two main races during the 24h Qualifiers won’t be the only action on the Nürburgring. Saturday’s program also features a performance test by the RCN, which will bring three and a half hours of racing around the Nordschleife starting at 1:00 p.m. The Mercedes-AMG Arena will be buzzing on both Saturday and Sunday with two slalom competitions for grassroots motorsport enthusiasts. The youngest motorsport talents will showcase their skills on the paddock helipad, where eKart slalom events will be held throughout the weekend.
10.05.2025
The third round of the ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie was a celebration for every motorsport fan: four hours of gripping racing action featuring countless, sometimes spectacular overtaking maneuvers and beaming winners. After 29 grueling laps in the Green Hell, Ayhancan Güven and Thomas Preining claimed the 58th victory for Manthey EMA in their Porsche 911 GT3 R. At the finish line, their lead over Maro Engel, Fabian Schiller, and Luca Stolz in the Mercedes-AMG GT3 of the Mercedes-AMG Team GetSpeed was 11.163 seconds. After two consecutive wins, Falken Motorsports' streak came to an end at the 56th Adenauer ADAC Rundstrecken-Trophy. Sven Müller and Morris Schuring drove their Porsche to third place. Starting from pole position, Manthey driver Güven dominated the first four laps. On lap five, he was briefly overtaken by Ricardo Feller in the Porsche 911 GT3 R of Scherer Sport PHX, only to reclaim the lead a few kilometers later. The Scherer Porsche remained among the front-runners for much of the race but had to pit for a splash of fuel just one lap before the end, dropping to sixth overall. The sister car, the Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVO 2 driven by Christopher Haase and Luca Ludwig, was also in the fight for the podium but fell back from second place shortly before the final stint. With a tire issue looming, Ludwig brought the R8 back to the pits at reduced speed to prevent further damage. David Perel, Axcil Jefferies, and Thomas Neubauer also led their first laps of the season in the Ferrari 296 GT3 of REALIZE KONDO RACING with Rinaldi, but a faulty alternator after the first stint forced their early retirement. GetSpeed clocked seven laps in the lead and also set the fastest lap of the race with a time of 7:52.588. “We had to wait more than a year for this win – it felt really long,” said Preining after the race. “We’re super happy that things went so well. We still need to fine-tune a few things, and with the DTM races in between, it certainly won’t be boring.” Stolz was also pleased: “That was a really good race, and I had a lot of fun on the Nordschleife in this great weather. Manthey just beat us at the end. Next time, we hope to move up one step on the podium. We won’t rest on our laurels.” After the race, Schuring was named Driver of the Race by the race directors, the ILN drivers’ committee, and NLS commentators for his exceptionally smart yet spectacular overtaking maneuvers despite his young age. “I gladly accept this honor – it means a lot to me, especially considering the experienced pros I raced against today.” The Dutchman added: “Even though we didn’t win today, we can be very satisfied. The competition was really strong. We’ll analyze everything closely and aim to take the next step at the Qualifiers in two weeks.” The second Falken Porsche finished fourth after four hours, ahead of the top-finishing Aston Martin Vantage GT3 Evo from Walkenhorst Motorsport. Ben and Phil Dörr won the Pro-Am class in the SP9 category with their McLaren 720s GT3 Evo. Arno Klasen, Eric Ullström, and Michael Heimrich were the fastest Am drivers in the Audi R8 LMS GT3 of équipe vitesse. Cup 2 Victory and Championship Lead for Mühlner MotorsportWith their third win in the Cup 2 class of the Porsche Endurance Trophy Nürburgring, Tim Scheerbarth and Arne Hoffmeister also took the overall lead in the NLS standings. Together with David Jahn, the trio in the H&R Spezialfedern-liveried Porsche 911 GT3 Cup beat Tobias Müller, Noah Nagelsdiek, and Carlos Rivas of LOSCH Motorsport by Black Falcon to second place. The Cup 3 victory went to Joshua Bednarski, Kai Riemer, and Lorenz Stegmann in the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 CS from W&S Motorsport. Following a crash in qualifying that couldn’t be repaired before the race, Heiko Eichenberg and Harley Haughton of SRS Team Sorg Rennsport—who had been tied for the championship lead after two rounds—registered their first dropped result. Similar misfortune struck Daniel Zils, Philipp Stahlschmidt, and Philipp Leisen. After a tire failure on their BMW 330i from Adrenalin Motorsport Team Mainhattan Wheels, the team found additional damage in the pits and retired early. Zils / Stahlschmidt / Leisen also arrived at round three as points leaders. Benefiting in the VT2-RWD class were Jan-Piet Ooms, Calvin de Groot, and Marius Rauer in the BMW 330i from SRS Team Sorg Rennsport. De Groot thus took the lead in the NLS Junior Trophy. Tightest Finish in Class V6The closest finish of the race occurred in the V6 class. Klaus Faßbender, Christian Büllesbach, Andreas Schettler, and Daniel Zils in the Porsche Cayman S of Adrenalin Motorsport Team Mainhattan Wheels crossed the line just 1.736 seconds ahead of Christian and Thomas Heuchemer in the Porsche 911 from Schmickler Performance powered by Ravenol. Exciting Action for the NLS Kart Kids TooThere were beaming faces among the young talents at the third round of the NLS Youth Kart Slalom Championship – not only when Nürburgring mascot "Legend" and Stitch from "Lilo & Stitch" made an appearance at midday. Victories and trophies also brought joy to the top-performing kids – such as Jonas Bohrer from MSC Adenau, who took his third win of the season in K1. One class up, Mick Schmidt from OC Lahnstein took victory. In the highly competitive K3 class with 14 participants, David Bötcher from MSC Konz came out on top, while local favorite Florian Rauhe celebrated his third consecutive win in K4. In K5, Luis Müller-Herrfarth of the PSV Wengerohr MSA prevailed. The junior championship now heads into a well-deserved summer break. The fourth of five rounds is scheduled for August 16 as part of the NLS. Double-Header Ahead for the ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-SerieIn just two weeks, the next two championship rounds of the ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie are on the schedule. Since last year, the ADAC 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers count towards the series. The ADAC Nordrhein will host a double-header on May 24 and 25, with two four-hour races on tap.
08.05.2025
All signs point to a fantastic race day as a top-class field lines up for the third race of the ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie this coming Saturday (May 10). The provisional entry list for the 56th Adenauer Rundstrecken-Trophy features 141 cars – 510 drivers from 36 nations in vehicles from 18 different manufacturers. Among them are a number of champions who have already celebrated major successes in 2024 across various international racing series and prestigious events. Joel Sturm, a genuine world champion, will be on the grid. The 23-year-old German won the LMGT3 category in the WEC together with Manthey PureRxcing. At NLS3, he will share the cockpit of the Dinamic GT Porsche 911 GT3 R with Bastian Buus and Loek Hartog. Sturm will face strong competition, including Lucas Auer and Maro Engel, who are racing for the Mercedes-AMG Team GetSpeed and are the reigning champions of the GT World Challenge Europe – arguably the toughest GT3 championship in the world. Auer will alternate driving duties in a Mercedes-AMG GT3 with Adam Christodoulou and Mikaël Grenier, while Engel teams up with Fabian Schiller and Luca Stolz. Also competing is reigning DTM champion Mirko Bortolotti, representing the Red Bull Team ABT. He will drive a Lamborghini Huracán GT3 alongside Luca Engstler and Christian Engelhart. Scherer Sport PHX is fielding two champions in the Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVO 2 with start number #15: Christopher Haase, who won the 2024 International GT Open title, and Luca Ludwig, the GT Cup Europe champion. In addition to the stars already mentioned, other champions will be taking part in the third round of the Nordschleife racing series. Lorenz Stegmann, who won the 2024 Porsche Sprint Challenge GT3, is competing in the Cup 3 class in a Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 CS for W&S Motorsport, together with Joshua Bednarski and Kai Riemer. Also in the PETN class is Nick Deißler, who dominated the RCN performance test last year. His teammates in the Adrenalin Motorsport Team Mainhattan Wheels are Stefan Kruse and Aaron Wenisch. Frank Stippler, Ricardo Feller, and Dennis Marschall – last year’s winners of the ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring – are also returning, albeit in different cars. Stippler is moving into the cockpit of the powerful Ford Mustang GT3 from HRT FORD Performance. Feller remains loyal to Scherer Sport PHX and will race in a Porsche 911 GT3 R for the team based at the Nürburgring industrial park. Marschall, meanwhile, is driving for Falken Motorsports, also in a Porsche. He shares the 911 with, among others, Morris Schuring, who won the LMGT3 class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans last year. The top-tier field is further enhanced by Nicki Thiim, winner of the 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, who will drive an Aston Martin Vantage GT3 Evo for Walkenhorst Motorsport with David Pittard. Naturally, the top drivers from the 2024 NLS season are also fully represented. However, the champion trio is going their separate ways. Sven Markert will pilot the BMW M240i Racing Cup car for Adrenalin Motorsport Team Mainhattan Wheels with start number #1. Toby Goodman has switched to AVIA W&S Motorsport in a Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS, while Ranko Mijatovic will compete in the 2025 season in a BMW M4 GT4 for FK Performance Motorsport. Ladies Trophy winner Desiree Müller has moved up to the Cup 3 class. Only three teams remain unbeatenAfter two of ten races in the 2025 season, the first title contenders are beginning to emerge. With two wins each in their class, Heiko Eichenberg and Harley Haughton (Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 CS, SRS Team Sorg Rennsport), Tim Scheerbarth and Arne Hoffmeister (Porsche 911 GT3 Cup, Mühlner Motorsport), and Philipp Leisen, Philipp Stahlschmidt, and Daniel Zils (BMW 330i, Adrenalin Motorsport Team Mainhattan Wheels) are leading the standings. Eichenberg also leads the Gentleman Trophy, while Haughton tops the Junior Trophy. The Adrenalin trio leads the Production Car Trophy. Falken Motorsports, with the Porsche 911 GT3 R, car #3, comfortably tops the NLS Speed Trophy. Home race for seven teamsSeven cars will start NLS3 under the entry of the organizing MSC Adenau. In SP10, W&S Motorsport fields a Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 for Stephan Brodmerkel, Jürgen Vöhringer, and Hendrik Still. Also racing a Cayman are Laurents Hörr, Ulrich Daniel Nölken, and David Ackermann from rent2Drive-racing in the V6 class. Georg Albinger and Jérôme Larbi will start in the V5 class, also in a Cayman. Two Hyundais will be entered by STENLE Marketing by Mertens Motorsport in the VT2-F+4WD class. Daniel Mertens, Alex Schneider, and Akshay Gupte will alternate driving duties in car #493, with Ralf Wiesner and double starter Schneider in car #496. In the BMW 325i Challenge by Goodyear, two local teams are also represented: Sven Oepen and Manuel Dormagen in #112, and Simon Sagmeister, Jürgen Hubert, and Dirk Vleugels in #700. Get your tickets now! Tickets for the 56th Adenauer ADAC Rundstrecken-Trophy are available for 25 euros (children up to and including age 14 are admitted free) here and at the box office. The ticket grants access to the open grandstands on the Grand Prix circuit, the exclusive spectator areas at Brünnchen and Pflanzgarten, as well as the paddock, pit lane, and starting grid. The third round of the NLS Kart Slalom Championship will also take place again on the helipad in the paddock. The battle for the best grid positions will take place during qualifying between 8:30 and 10:00 a.m. During the break between qualifying and the race, fans will have plenty of time to get up close with the cars and soak up the racing atmosphere: with a ticket, visitors can enter the pit lane at 10:20 a.m. for the Pitwalk, followed by the gridwalk at 11:10 a.m. The Nürburgring mascot 'Legend' and Stitch from 'Lilo & Stitch' will also be there on Saturday. The start of the four-hour endurance race is at 12:00 noon.
29.04.2025
Spring has not only turned the trees green again – it’s also brought new life to the “Green Hell”: The season on the Nürburgring Nordschleife is already in full swing, and after the second race of the ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS), the first favorites for the legendary ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring from June 19 to 22, 2025, are starting to emerge. But before the spectacular highlight of the season on the world’s longest racetrack, there are more opportunities for valuable test and training kilometers within the NLS framework. The grand finale of the preparations will be the ADAC 24h Qualifiers on May 24 and 25. Since these count as a double-header for the NLS, they carry particular significance not only for the year-long Nordschleife series but also for the 24h Nürburgring itself. All the more reason to mark the weekend in your calendar—and grab your tickets early. Two teams have stood out in particular at the start of the season. On both occasions, the Audi R8 LMS GT3 from Juta Racing secured pole position, piloted by 24h defending champion Frank Stippler. The driver from Bad Münstereifel once again proved that this GT3 “veteran” may no longer be part of the latest vehicle generation, but in the hands of an experienced racer, it still ranks among the favorites. That said, both race wins went to state-of-the-art machinery. The Porsche 911 GT3 R from Falken Motorsports now boasts two victories and has established itself early on as a strong contender. The traditional works team of the Japanese tire manufacturer prevailed against very strong competition. That was especially evident in the second NLS race, where the Aston Martin from the Walkenhorst team crossed the finish line first but was classified second due to a time penalty for an insufficient pit stop duration. “The penalty is definitely annoying, but in the end, we still got a podium,” said Walkenhorst driver Mattia Drudi (Melle), pleased with a successful debut. “It was my first time in an Aston Martin on the Nordschleife, and our focus is clearly on preparing for the 24h Nürburgring.” The winning drivers also had their eyes firmly on the bigger picture. Falken driver Alessio Picariello (BEL) called it “perfect preparation for the 24h,” while his teammate Dorian Boccolacci (FRA) commented on only his second GT3 race on the Nordschleife: “I don’t have much experience yet in such a car on this track. So it’s even nicer that the season started with two podiums—second in NLS1, and now a win. And in the end, we didn’t even need to take full risks because we knew the second-place car would get a time penalty.” A high-profile showcase of super sports carsThe top tier of endurance racing on the Nordschleife is more diverse than ever this year. In the second NLS race, a BMW M4 GT3 from Rowe Racing joined the podium as the third brand represented. No fewer than six different manufacturers filled the top ten: Audi, Aston Martin, BMW, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Mercedes-AMG, and Porsche are all part of this thrilling GT3 spectacle. To ensure the 24h race in June lives up to its excitement, the lead-up phase this year is particularly extensive: after the third NLS race, the ADAC 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers (May 24/25) will feature two races that also count toward the NLS championship. That’s when we’ll likely see teams whose race cars haven’t been ready up to now—because by the Qualifiers, things get serious. Extra grid slots for the 24h Top Qualifying are up for grabs, and Nordschleife rookies get an ideal opportunity to fast-track their “Permit,” the mandatory special license for racing on the Nordschleife. Only after the Qualifier weekend will the 24h Nürburgring entry list be finalized: the registration deadline for the 24h is May 28. Unsurprisingly, interest is already high, and the Qualifiers are expected to attract a packed field. A trip to the Ring is worth itAs if two NLS races in one weekend and intensive 24h preparation weren’t reason enough to attend the 24h Qualifiers, the event also features an exciting support program. For example, there’s plenty of grassroots and youth racing to enjoy. On Saturday midday, the RCN will hold a performance test on the Nordschleife. Throughout the weekend, car slalom competitions will be held in the AMG Arena, and youth eKart slaloms will take place in the paddock. One highlight is the first of the two races, which starts Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and runs four hours into the evening—delivering full endurance racing vibes. Sunday is headlined by the Top Qualifying session, where teams battle for the best grid positions at the front. The second four-hour race then begins at 1:00 p.m. If you want to experience this motorsport spectacle live, tickets are available here starting at just €25 (Saturday or Sunday day passes). These grant access to the grandstands on the GP circuit, the paddock, and prime spectator areas along the Nordschleife such as Brünnchen and Pflanzgarten. If you can’t make it to the track, you can tune into the livestream at 24h-rennen.de/live, broadcasting Saturday from 4:30 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
26.04.2025
Brilliant sunshine at the Nürburgring and thrilling racing once again delighted numerous spectators at the ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie. Victory at the premiere of the ADAC Ruhrpott-Trophy went to Dorian Boccolacci and Alessio Picariello from Falken Motorsports. Driving a Porsche 911 GT3 R, the duo crossed the finish line with a comfortable margin of 30.751 seconds ahead of Christian Krognes and Mattia Drudi in the Aston Martin Vantage GT3 Evo from Walkenhorst Motorsport, who finished second. Completing the podium were Augusto Farfus, ‘Jesse Krohn’, Raffaele Marciello, and Kelvin Van der Linde in the BMW M4 GT3 Evo from ROWE Racing. Pole position was secured for the second time in a row by Frank Stippler – once again in the Audi R8 LMS from JUTA RACING and not in the brand-new Ford Mustang GT3 from Haupt Racing Team. Veteran Stippler also dominated the first stint of the four-hour race, maintaining the lead – but only until lap seven. After that, the two Falken Porsches took control. Tim Heinemann and Dennis Marshall, in the sister car to the eventual winners, dropped back due to a pit stop issue, and in the final lap, Boccolacci had to concede the lead to Krognes in the Aston Martin. However, fortune smiled on the Falken team: the Walkenhorst duo received a time penalty for undershooting the minimum pit stop time and were ultimately classified second. The ROWE Racing quartet won a thrilling battle for third place against the Scherer Sport PHX Porsche 911 GT3 R. Patric Niederhauser and Patrick Pilet finished fourth in the team from Meuspath’s debut with the Porsche 911. Heinemann and Marshall crossed the line fifth, ahead of the Ferrari 296 GT3 from REALIZE KONDO RACING with Rinaldi. "Last time I was already happy with second place at my first GT3 race in the Green Hell, and now I'm on the top step of the podium – I’m very happy," said Boccolacci. "Because of the penalty, I didn’t have to take full risks on the final lap." His teammate Picariello praised him: "Dorian has had an incredibly steep learning curve, going from a podium in race one to winning his second race. Brilliant." Despite missing out on the win, Krognes was satisfied: "It’s a very good start to the new season for me." For Drudi, NLS2 marked his first race in an Aston Martin on the legendary Nordschleife. "A shame about missing the win," he said. "But the car ran perfectly, and we can be happy with the data we collected." Having started from ninth place, the podium finish was a success for the ROWE Racing team. "It was a chaotic race for us with many yellow flag phases – so we can be satisfied with the result," said Farfus. Together with polesitter Stippler on board, ‘SELV’ and Alexey Veremenko took victory in the Pro-Am category of the SP9 class. The fastest Am car – the Audi R8 LMS GT3 from équipe vitesse – was driven by Michael Heimrich, Lorenzo Rocco, and Arno Klasen. Max Kruse Racing fastest car in the AT3 classIn the AT3 class for alternative fuels, Dominik and Marcel Fugel, together with Moritz Oestreich, took victory in the Porsche 911 GT3 from Max Kruse Racing. The team won the four-hour race ahead of Björn and Georg Griesemann, who finished second at the debut of the Team eFuel Griesemann Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS CS M. The vehicle, entered by Manthey, completed 26 trouble-free laps in its first outing in the Green Hell. Third place went to Michelle Halder, ‘Tom’, and Luka Wlömer in the Four Motors Bioconcept-Car Porsche 911 GT3 R. After two races, three teams still have a perfect record. Heiko Eichenberg and Harley Haughton secured their second Cup 3 victory in the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 CS of SRS Team Sorg Rennsport. Arne Hoffmeister and Tim Scheerbarth did the same in Cup 2, winning with the Mühlner Motorsport Porsche 911 GT3 Cup. Philipp Leisen, Philipp Stahlschmidt, and Daniel Zils also repeated their class victory in the VT2-RWD category in their Adrenalin Motorsport Team Mainhattan Wheels BMW 330i. Additionally, Zils won his class in the V6 and was crowned ‘Driver of the Race’. This award is jointly decided by representatives of the ILN Drivers' Association, the race control of the NLS, and the livestream commentators. Robert Wickens completes his Permit lapsCanadian Robert Wickens fulfilled the requirements for obtaining the DMSB Permit Nordschleife during the ADAC Ruhrpott-Trophy. In the Hyundai Elantra from Bryan Herta Autosport, he completed 21 laps together with Michael Lewis and Youngchan Kim. The trio finished fourth in the TCR class. "It felt really good to be back in the Green Hell," Wickens beamed. "I love the track and have only good memories from my DTM days at the Nürburgring," said the paraplegic racer, who drives using a hand control system. "It works wonderfully, although it’s very different compared to the sprint races I do in the U.S. The Nordschleife is extremely narrow and unforgiving. You rarely get a clean lap, and especially during Code 60 or Code 120 phases, there’s a lot to manage with the hand controls. But I adapted quickly." Youth promotion once again part of the support programOnce again, the NLS Youth Kart Slalom Championship was held alongside the NLS. Jonas Bohrer (MSC Adenau) won the K1 class for the second time in a row, while Oliver Scheibel (ASC Ahrweiler) triumphed in K2. Paul Sonnack (AMC Ingelheim) took victory in K3, with Florian Rauhe (MSC Adenau) and Luis Müller-Herrfarth (MSC des PSV Wengerohr) winning K4 and K5 respectively. Parallel to the NLS, two rounds of the ADAC Mittelrhein Slalom Youngster Cup also took place in the paddock. MSC Adenau’s young talents Max Knauth (Class 1) and Noah Servos (Class 2) each scored double victories. Trophies for the DNLS winnersBetween qualifying and the race, the successful drivers of the DNLS Winter Season 2024/2025 were honored, with SCHERER eSPORT leading the way, winning titles with both the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup from PEETN and the Renault Clio in the SP3 class. This summer, the DNLS Community Cup will take place, bringing the virtual Green Hell back to life. Every sim racing enthusiast can participate, with wildcards for the "big" DNLS up for grabs. The third race of the ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie will already take place in two weeks, on May 10. The 56th Adenauer ADAC Rundstrecken-Trophy will again cover the familiar four-hour race distance. Tickets for the race are available now. Admission is free for youths up to and including 14 years old.
25.04.2025
May is just around the corner and brings with it a packed program of premieres, horsepower action, and an anniversary race in the Eifel region. There will be a brand-new event for tourist drivers and car enthusiasts during the Green Hell Driving Days, thrilling races on the legendary Nordschleife in the Nürburgring Endurance Series and the 24h Qualifiers, a running anniversary at the Hotfoot Run, and a wide range of motorsport on the Grand Prix circuit. In May, the Nürburgring will once again show its versatile side. The events in May 2025 in detail: Ring Drivers' Convention powered by Goodyear | May 1 to 2A new highlight for all drivers and fans of the Nürburgring is celebrating its premiere: The Ring Drivers' Convention powered by Goodyear will be the meeting place for tourist drivers, fans, and car enthusiasts. The venue for this high-powered event is the ring°carré directly opposite the ring°boulevard. On May 1 and 2 (May 1, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; May 2, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.), the ring°carré will be transformed into a world of experience with a large vehicle and manufacturer mile featuring renowned exhibitors (including Mercedes-AMG, BMW, Ford, Raeder Motorsport, Eibach, H&R, Caterham), exciting stage talks (including DTM champion Maximilian Götz), meet & greets with influencers, and competitions. Refreshments will be available during the petrol-fueled discussions. The Ring Drivers' Convention will be rounded off by the bigFM PartyNight on Thursday evening and the opening of a new photo point. Admission is free. Green Hell Driving Days | May 1 to 4 Parallel to the Ring Drivers' Convention, the Green Hell Driving Days offer ample opportunity to experience the fascination of the Nordschleife for yourself. The “Green Hell” is open on four days (Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.). During the tourist drives, anyone can take the legendary 20.832 kilometers under their own wheels and experience the myth for themselves. Advance online registration on the Nürburgring website will reduce waiting times on site. Hotfoot Run powered by HOLY | May 10The Hotfoot Run powered by HOLY celebrates its 15th anniversary at the Nürburgring on May 10. The unique obstacle course promises an entertaining mix of mud, foam, fun, and sport. Thousands of participants will battle their way through the obstacles of a newly designed course, the core of which forms the Müllenbachschleife of the Grand Prix circuit for the first time. Whether you are an ambitious athlete or a fun-loving group of runners, the Hotfoot Run has a route length to suit everyone. There are eight, twelve, and 24 kilometers to choose from. For the first time, there will be a Family Edition: a 6-kilometer lap for families with children aged 12 and over. For information and registration, visit: hotfootrun.de ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie | May 10 While some are conquering the Nürburgring in an obstacle course, others are racing through the Green Hell in motorized vehicles. The third race of the ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie promises another diverse field of starters. From lightning-fast GT3 cars to production-based touring cars, everything will be represented this Saturday. For over four hours, professionals and amateurs will battle it out for position on the combination of the sprint version of the Grand Prix circuit and the Nordschleife. Spectators can follow the action from the open grandstands or visit the popular sections of the track along the Nordschleife. The ticket for €25 (children under 14 free) includes access to all spectator areas, the paddock, and the starting grid before the race. The Nürburgring mascot “Legend” will also be on hand for a souvenir photo or two. ADAC 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers | May 23 to 25The ADAC 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers are the decisive dress rehearsal for the 24-hour race one month later. From May 23 to 25, the top teams in endurance racing will fine-tune their vehicles and strategies. The format of the qualifiers is intense: after setup runs on Friday, there are two separate four-hour races on Saturday and Sunday, which again count towards the Nürburgring Endurance Series standings. Fans will experience the impressive GT3 cars from many manufacturers and all their pursuers at the limit. In the run-up to the event, on Saturday, May 24, there will be a round of the Rundstrecken-Challenge Nürburgring (RCN), the popular amateur racing series on the Nordschleife. Tickets for the qualifying weekend are available from €25 (day ticket) or €39 (weekend), and VIP packages are also available. DMV Goodyear Racing Days | May 30 to June 1The DMV Goodyear Racing Days offer an impressive range of racing action. Over a dozen different racing series will be on the starting line, ensuring a varied program. These include the BMW Challenge, the NES GP, the BMW 318ti Cup, the Classic Masters, the STGT Super Touring & GT Cup, the Porsche Club Historic Challenge, the Porsche Racing Cup Holland, and the ADAC Historic Cups for touring cars and formula cars. Here, modern racing cars meet fascinating classics – a feast for every racing fan at fair admission prices (day ticket from €12, weekend €32, discounts for young people). Events at the Nürburgring – May 2025: 01. - 02.05.2025: Ring Drivers' Convention powered by Goodyear 01. - 04.05.2025: Green Hell Driving Days (Touristenfahrten Nordschleife) 10.05.2025: Hotfoot Run powered by HOLY 10.05.2025: ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie - Rennen 3 23. - 25.05.2025: ADAC 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers (mit RCN) 30.05. - 01.06.2025: DMV Goodyear Racing Days
23.04.2025
The first ADAC Ruhrpott-Trophy takes place this Saturday, April 26, 2025. The event, organized by ADAC Westfalen and MSC Ruhr-Blitz-Bochum, marks the second of ten rounds in the 2025 ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie. The race lineup is literally a full house of aces and kings—the preliminary entry list features 140 entries. And there’s more than just the race to talk about: a variety of topics deserve more than a footnote. The support program also impresses with auto and youth kart slalom, offering variety and entertainment. Tickets for the race are available from €25 at VLN.de/tickets. Admission is free for children up to 14 years of age. For those unable to attend in person, the entire race day will be livestreamed here. Cars from 16 different manufacturers will be driven by 357 drivers from 28 nations, including 17 super sports cars in the GT3 SP9 class. Two teams will be entering the "top class" of NLS for the first time this year. Scherer Sport PHX, which has achieved numerous successes with Audi in recent years, is fielding a Porsche 911 GT3 R for the first time. “Entering the top class with a new brand is a challenge we gladly accept,” says team boss Ron Moser. “We’ve put a lot of work into preparing our team for the 911 GT3 R. NLS2 is the next step, where we’ll face competition for the first time. The goal is clear: we want to fight for top positions.” Drivers Patric Niederhauser and Patrick Pilet will alternate at the wheel for Scherer. Hankook Competition is also kicking off their season in the Eifel with a Porsche. Pseudonym drivers ‘JK’ from South Korea and ‘Recardo’ from the Netherlands will share the cockpit with Marco Holzer, who claimed an NLS victory back in 2011. Walkenhorst Motorsport has expanded its entry. The team from Melle near Osnabrück is fielding three Aston Martin Vantage GT3 Evo cars for the second race—one in the SP9-Pro category with drivers Christian Krognes and Mattia Drudi. In addition, Walkenhorst has a treat for fans of British super sports cars: Niklas Abrahamsen and Hermann Vortkamp will debut the new Aston Martin Vantage GT4 model, presented last year, on the Nordschleife. Green racing in the Green Hell: Notable addition to the AT classA sustainable project will make its debut at the ADAC Ruhrpott-Trophy: Manthey and the Griesemann Group will field the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport M for the first time in the Green Hell. The car will compete on the Nürburgring Nordschleife powered by synthetic gasoline made from methanol. This fuel is produced as part of the DeCarTrans project, a research initiative at TU Bergakademie Freiberg supported by the German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport. The fuel belongs to the eFuels category and can be used in existing combustion engines without modifications (drop-in). Based on the Clubsport race car used in GT4 series worldwide, the 'M' model features lightweight construction and optimized aerodynamics. Manthey is using recycled CFRP components from a pre-development project with Porsche Motorsport for testing. “Motorsport and sustainability are not mutually exclusive – and together with Manthey, we’re taking the next step this year. Our experience with eFuels, combined with Manthey’s racing expertise, shows that performance without compromise is possible—while keeping the motorsport atmosphere,” says Björn Griesemann, who is debuting the car with his brother Georg. “The trust of our partners means the world to me, and I’m thrilled about our new car. Driving a Manthey Porsche on the Nürburgring is the fulfillment of a childhood dream.” In the AT class, the Griesemann Cayman will face strong competition. The local heroes from Four Motors, including rapper Smudo and Tom von Löwis, have been advancing sustainability in the Nordschleife championship for years. They are fielding a Porsche 911 GT3 Cup and two 718 Cayman GT4 CS cars. Max Kruse Racing is entering no fewer than six biofuel-powered racers, including another 911, two Volkswagen Golf VII, a Golf GTI Clubsport 24h, and two Audi RS3s. Giving up is not an option: Robert Wickens makes another attemptLast year, he didn’t manage to secure his permit in time for the ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring. This year, Robert Wickens is trying again—because giving up is not an option for him. The 36-year-old Canadian, best known to German fans from his DTM years as a Mercedes-AMG works driver, has been paraplegic since an IndyCar crash in 2018. In 2022, he returned to racing in the U.S. in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge with a Hyundai Elantra N TCR. His comeback in Germany came in last year’s season opener. Unfortunately, an accident cut his race short, though he escaped uninjured. As a result, he couldn’t complete the required laps for the DMSB Permit Nordschleife. “I tried last year and failed,” Wickens recently shared with fans on Instagram. “Now I’m trying again. I’m racing in NLS to get my permit, so my dream of competing in the 24h Nürburgring this year can finally come true.” Wickens shares the Elantra from Bryan Herta Autosport, equipped with a hand-control system, with American driver Michael Lewis. Spectacular comeback: Ralf Schall is back for moreHe’s one of the most successful drivers in the history of the ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie. Ralf Schall has racked up 105 class wins, putting him fourth on the all-time list in the 49-year history of the series, behind Volker Strycek (135), Johannes Scheid (134), and Daniel Zils (113). The 55-year-old car dealership owner from Dornstadt is making his comeback at the ADAC Ruhrpott-Trophy. His last appearance in NLS was in 2022. He will share a Porsche 911 GT3 Cup in the SP7 class (24h Specials over 3,500 cc) with Julian Reeh and Valentin Lachmayer. On the track, he’ll be racing against his daughter Janina, who is 20 years old and competing with Carrie Schreiner and Beitske Visser in a BMW M4 GT4 for the "Girls Only Team" from GITI Tire Motorsport by WS Racing. Get your tickets now!Tickets for the ADAC Ruhrpott-Trophy are available for €25 (free admission for children up to 14) at vln.de/tickets and at the box office. The ticket grants access to open grandstands at the Grand Prix circuit, exclusive spectator areas at Brünnchen and Pflanzgarten, as well as to the paddock, pit lane, and starting grid. The second round of the NLS Kart Slalom Championship will take place in the Historic Paddock at Nürburgring. At the "helicopter landing pad" in the paddock, a round of the ADAC Mittelrhein Slalom Youngster Cup will also be held. Grid positions will be determined during qualifying from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. Fans will experience motorsport with all their senses during the pit walk starting at 10:20 a.m. and the grid visit from 11:10 a.m. Also present on Saturday will be the Nürburgring mascot "Legend" and the spectacular Racebot. The race will start at 12:00 p.m.
10.04.2025
The Easter holidays are the perfect opportunity for family experiences at the Nürburgring! Whether you are looking for an adrenaline kick while karting, exciting discoveries in the ring°werk motorsport experience museum or glimpses behind the scenes on the backstage tour – the Nürburgring is always worth a trip. During the Easter holidays, a visit to the legendary Green Hell is particularly worthwhile. That's because the Holiday Adventure Ticket offers several attractions at an attractive package price. In addition, there is of course exciting motor sports for the whole family and even a cycling and running club on the Grand Prix circuit for young and old. An overview: The Holiday Adventure Ticket: one price, many highlightsWith the Holiday Adventure Ticket, visitors can put together their own personal experience package – and at the attractive price of only 30 euros! What you can experience with the ticket: 🎟️ Admission to ring°werk – the motorsport adventure museum for the whole family 🏎️ 10 minutes of karting on the ring°kart track (rental kart) 🎤 Take part in an exciting backstage tour behind the scenes of the Nürburgring 🏁 Access to the grandstand with a view of the start-finish straight Additional benefits: 🎮 20% discount on driving packages at the Nürburgring eSports Bar 💸 10% discount in the ring°fanshop and in the catering establishments: Lucia – pollo italiano Bitburger Gasthaus Devil's Diner Parkbistro at the Ferienpark 📍 Booking: Only on site at the info°center📆 Valid: Monday to Thursday from April 14 to 25, 2025👧 Important: Go-karting is only possible for children aged 8 and over and who are at least 1.20 m tall.💡 Note: For spontaneous guests, there is also a “Lite” version (without go-karting) for 19.27 euros. “Family & Fun” – Cycling and running meet-up on the GP circuit🚲 Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025🕛 Time: 12:00 – 5:30 p.m. (last ascent: 5:00 p.m.)📍 Route: complete Grand Prix circuit Whether you're on inline skates, a skateboard, a bike or on foot – anything that rolls or runs is allowed during this family afternoon. A perfect opportunity to discover the asphalt of the GP circuit together in a sporty way! ℹ️ More information can be found here. Motorsport to marvel at: events during the Easter holidays🏁 ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) – April 26A highlight to end the holidays: More than 120 race cars will compete for victory on the Nordschleife and GP circuit. Visitors will be right in the thick of the action – including access to the grandstands, paddock and starting grid.🎟️ Tickets: €25 (children 14 and under free)🚗 Nürburgring Drift Cup – April 26 & 27Spectacular drifts, impressive driving technique and full-bodied engine sounds – that's the Drift Cup at the Müllenbachschleife. A must for all fans of sideways action and motorsport art.🎟️ Tickets: from €20 (day ticket, adult) Conclusion: Easter time is family time – at the NürburgringWhether you are looking for action, information or relaxation, the Easter holidays at the Nürburgring promise unforgettable experiences for the whole family. The Holiday Adventure Ticket makes it easy to experience a lot and save money at the same time. So, let's go to Nürburg – the holidays are waiting! 👉 Here you will find all the information about the Holiday Adventure Ticket.👉 All opening times can be found here.
01.04.2025
Several dates at the Nürburgring in April are proving to be real visitor magnets. In addition to the well-known motorcycle season opener 'Anlassen' (April 27), thousands of ring fans are traditionally expected in the Eifel region over the entire Easter weekend (April 18-21). The exciting second race of the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (April 26) is also taking place – an important test for many teams in preparation for the 24-hour race. The Nürburgring Drift Cup also starts its season on the same weekend (April 26th-27th). Classic car fans also get their money's worth in the fourth month of the year. The After Work Classics invites all owners of historic vehicles to the Grand Prix circuit for the first time in 2025 on April 22nd. A brief overview of the highlights: “Anlassen” motorcycle service | April 27Thousands of motorcyclists and their joint ride over the famous 20.832 kilometers of the Nordschleife: the two-wheeler parade at “Anlassen” is an extraordinary experience for the two-wheeler community every year. This year, the Nürburgring is once again inviting all motorcyclists to the season opener. On Sunday, April 27, thousands of bikers are expected in the Eifel again. From early morning, demonstrations, hands-on activities and various exhibitors will lure visitors to the paddock of the Ring before “Anlassen” reaches its climax: with a special two-wheeler church service and the joint convoy across the famous asphalt of the race track at the end. As every year, admission to the event is free. Easter weekend at the Nürburgring | April 18-21Four days of tourist trips in a row: Easter is traditionally also a celebration for Nürburgring enthusiasts. Both the Nordschleife and the Grand Prix circuit are open to everyone from Good Friday to Easter Monday (April 18 to 21). Visitors can take to the legendary asphalt in their own vehicles all day long. The Easter tourist trips are a real magnet for visitors: thousands of automobile fans from all over the world usually flock to the Eifel for a short vacation during this weekend. And there is also plenty to discover off the track at the Nürburgring destination: driving fun for children and adults on the ring°kart track, family fun with historic racing cars in the ring°werk motorsport adventure museum, fascinating digital action in the Nürburgring eSports Bar – and maybe the Easter Bunny will even leave a little something for loved ones in the ring°fanshop. ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie | April 26Racing action on the legendary Nordschleife: The second race of the ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) this season will take place on Saturday, April 26, at the most demanding race track in the world. Many top teams have already announced their participation, as it is an important milestone for many of them before the 24-hour race in June. The key points of the NLS: More than 120 race cars at the same time – from the lightning-fast Ferrari GT3 to the production-based BMW – compete in a demanding race over four hours on the combination of the Nordschleife and Grand Prix circuit. And the best thing about it is that fans get to be really close. The ticket (adults €25, children under 14 free) includes the paddock, the starting grid and access to the grandstands. Nürburgring Drift Cup | April 26 & 27It's not just since the Fast and Furious movies that car fans have known: perfect drifts are a fine art. Year after year, talented drifts from all over Europe come to the Nürburgring Drift Cup in the Müllenbachschleife. On the traditional section of the Grand Prix circuit, they compete against each other in direct duels in front of critical judges. The high-powered vehicles deliver a great sound backdrop and the pilots give everything for the perfect drift. The first date in 2025 is the last weekend in April, April 26-27, and will be held concurrently with the NürburgringLangstrecken-Serie and the motorcycle church service “Anlassen”. Tickets are already available for 20 euros (adult day ticket). After Work Classics | 22. AprilFor several years now, the After Work Classics have been promising classic car enthusiasts a truly memorable experience. During these sessions, the Grand Prix circuit is open exclusively to vehicles that are at least 30 years old. The first session of the After Work Classics in 2025 will take place on Tuesday, April 22, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The same conditions apply as for normal tourist rides: for 35 euros, there is also a 15-minute stint for classic rides. Not only the drivers get their money's worth. Visitors and lovers of historic vehicles are also very welcome in the historic and Grand Prix paddock. Highlights in April 2025:April 12: Nürburgring Circuit Challenge (RCN) & Regularity Test (GLP)April 18-21: Easter weekend with TouristenfahrtenApril 22: After Work Classics April 26: ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie - Race 2 April 26 & 27: Nürburgring Drift Cup - Round 1April 27: Motorrad-Gottesdienst “Anlassen”
