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ADAC GT Masters: Eifel spectacle at the Int. Shell ADAC Truck-Grand-Prix at the Nürburgring

One of the highlights of the ADAC GT Masters season is just around the corner. The ADAC's GT3 junior series heads to the Nürburgring as part of the Int. Shell ADAC Truck-Grand-Prix, which attracted more than 134,000 spectators over the race weekend last year. Two 60-minute sprint races will be held, on Saturday at 13:45 and Sunday at 14:15. On Sunday, Sport1 will broadcast the second race live...
ADAC GT Masters: Eifel spectacle at the Int. Shell ADAC Truck-Grand-Prix at the Nürburgring

06.07.2026

One of the highlights of the ADAC GT Masters season is just around the corner. The ADAC's GT3 junior series heads to the Nürburgring as part of the Int. Shell ADAC Truck-Grand-Prix, which attracted more than 134,000 spectators over the race weekend last year. Two 60-minute sprint races will be held, on Saturday at 13:45 and Sunday at 14:15. On Sunday, Sport1 will broadcast the second race live on free-to-air television, along with highlights from Saturday's race. All races will also be streamed live on Joyn, ServusTV ON and youtube.com/adacmotorsports. • Numerous guest entrants strengthen the field, including DTM team principal Gottfried Grasser• Home race for Haupt Racing Team, the Holzem twins and Schnitzelalm Racing• Championship battle between BMW and Lamborghini intensifies DTM team principal Grasser and seventh manufacturer join as guest entrantsOne of the most high-profile guest entrants at the Nürburgring will be Gottfried Grasser (47/AUT). The DTM team principal swaps the pit wall for the cockpit, returning to racing after a 13-year absence behind the wheel of a Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo 2. He will share the car with his close friend Gerhard Tweraser (37/AUT), who has already contested 36 ADAC GT Masters races, many of them for GRT Grasser Racing Team. The duo will compete in the Pro-Am class. "Our goal in the first race is simply to make it to the finish. In the second race, we'll see where we end up," said Grasser, who has previously contested twelve ADAC GT Masters races. Despite his ambitions, he is keeping expectations realistic. "We haven't even practised a pit stop with the driver change and everything that comes with it. So our first priority is to finish the race safely. But, of course, the competitive spirit is back immediately, and I'll definitely be keeping a close eye on every tenth of a second and every position." The ADAC GT3 junior series also welcomes back Prosport Racing with a Mercedes-AMG GT3. As a result, seven different manufacturers will once again be represented on the Nürburgring grid. The team fields series newcomer Felice Jelmini (31/ITA) alongside familiar face Nico Hantke (22/Hürth). Hantke competed in the championship over the past two seasons, securing one pole position, two victories and fourth place in the overall standings. Racing at his home circuit, he has set himself ambitious goals: "I'm looking forward to racing the Mercedes-AMG GT3 for the first time. It's a new challenge, but I feel very well prepared. Our objective for the weekend is clear: we want to fight at the front and battle for victory." The third guest entrant is SR Motorsport by Schnitzelalm. The team contested the full season last year and has made regular guest appearances since 2024. At their home event, the team's Mercedes-AMG GT3 will be driven by the reigning ADAC GT4 Champions Enrico Förderer (19/Leuterod) and Jay Mo Härtling (23/Sprockhövel). While Förderer makes his GT3 debut, Härtling already has an ADAC GT Masters podium finish to his Name. "We know each other very well as teammates and want to use this opportunity to continue developing in the Mercedes-AMG GT3," said Härtling. Championship battle enters the next roundTim Zimmermann (29/Langenargen) and Leyton Fourie (20/ZAF, both FK Performance Motorsport) lead the standings in their BMW M4 GT3 Evo with a five-point advantage. Last year's runners-up have built strong momentum, claiming two victories and two runner-up finishes in the last four races. "We're trying to build on this momentum and keep it going," explained Fourie. "We know the Nürburgring may not suit us quite as well as the previous circuits, but we'll take each race as it comes and make the most of every opportunity." Zimmermann will also enjoy plenty of support at his home event, with around 300 guests cheering him and the team on from a dedicated hospitality lounge. The closest challengers are Felix Hirsiger (28/CHE) and Finn Zulauf (21/Königstein im Taunus, both Liqui Moly Team Engstler Motorsport) in the Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo 2. They have also claimed two victories this season and are determined to regain the championship lead at the Nürburgring. "I'm heading into the weekend feeling positive. The circuit should suit us well. Of course, there are always external factors beyond our control, but I still believe we have everything it takes to win the championship," said Zulauf, who celebrated a podium finish at the Nürburgring last season. Home race for Sandro and Juliano Holzem and Haupt Racing TeamFollowing their breakthrough victory at the Lausitzring, twins Juliano and Sandro Holzem (22) from Polch head into their home event full of confidence. "Our motivation couldn't be higher. Many of our sponsors and family members will be at the track, and there will once again be a fantastic crowd. We're really looking forward to the weekend. We know our package is extremely competitive at the Nürburgring and that we have what it takes to win here. We're currently third in the championship and want to take the next step towards becoming genuine title contenders," said Sandro Holzem, who has many special memories of the Nürburgring. "We used to come to the circuit with our father when we were kids, and I also made my DTM debut here." It is also a home race for Haupt Racing Team. Based in nearby Drees, the squad will field three Ford Mustang GT3 cars and boasts an impressive Nürburgring record, having won three of the last four races in the Eifel while also claiming four podium finishes and three pole positions. With five podium finishes already this season, HRT heads into its home event aiming to secure its first victory of the year.

Debut for the Michelin 24H SERIES European Series at the Nürburgring

29.06.2026

Superb championship battles to resume at penultimate event of the 2026 Season. Three down, two to go, and what a race meeting the Michelin 24H SERIES European Series has in store just one week from now when the championship makes a very welcome return to Germany for the maiden Michelin 12H NÜRBURGRING. •    Business end of 2026 season arrives with penultimate race just one week away•    New Michelin 12H NÜRBURGRING marks fourth event of star five round series•    Red-hot GT3 championship led by GetSpeed Team PCX Racing Mercedes-AMG •    Class battles all set to deliver equally competitive and unpredictable action•    Watch everything LIVE on YouTube next weekend at Creventic Motorsports TV With the outright standings in GT3 finely poised and the majority of the various class battles also red-hot, round four of the five race season – across 3/4/5 July at Nürburgring Grand Prix Circuit – will almost certainly have a vital role to play in the outcome of this year’s spectacular championship.Driver line-ups are mostly confirmed for the 30 car entry and with next weekend marking the first ever visit of the Creventic organised series to the Rhineland-Palatinate track, the form book can be thrown out of the window with so many unknowns. Will the two-part 12-hour race deliver a fourth different winning team and manufacturer of the season?Aiming to stay atop the overall GT3 standings as well as the GT3 PRO-AM championship will be Nürburgring-based Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO squad GetSpeed Team PCX Racing. The No.28 car will be raced next weekend by the trio of Benjamin Paque, Jordan Boisson, Patrick Charlaix and Mikhaël Grenier.HOFOR Racing claimed a magnificent outright win and also GT3-AM class victory in the Michelin 12H PAUL RICARD and has therefore moved to within just six points of fellow Mercedes squad GetSpeed. After missing the previous round, Chantal Prinz returns to team-up with husband Alexander Prinz and also her father Michael Kroll, along with mainstay Torsten Kratz.Three other Mercedes-AMGs will be on the round four grid with GetSpeed’s second car, the Team JR286 entry, featuring Patrick Liddy, Tanner Harvey, Jonathan Hirshberg and Steve Jans. Malaysia’s Viper Niza Racing has confirmed its regular trio of Melvin Moh, Douglas Khoo and Dominic Ang. Third in the overall GT3 standings. Ajith RedAnt Racing, will be determined to continue their very consistent season in the same vein with regular quartet Kobe de Breucker, brothers Yannick and Ayrton Redant and global entertainment icon, Tamil actor Ajith Kumar.Tied for second in GT3 with HOFOR Racing is the lead Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVO II of Sainteloc Junior Team, winners of the season-opening Michelin 12H MUGELLO. Pierre Kaffer, Michael Doppelmayr, Elia Erhart, Stephane Tribaudini and Ernst Inderbitzin will race the car at the Nürburgring,Audi squad Continental Racing by Simpson Motorsport has so far named Vasily Vladykin and Paul Scheushner, while Juta Racing’s Audi R8 will be shared by Lutz Obermann, most familiar for his racing in the TCE-TCX class, Andres Latorre, Leonardas Dirzys and an unconfirmed fourth driver. HAAS RT’s father and son Peter and Nicolas Guelinckx will race an as-yet un-named car.Four more manufacturers will be part of the rich GT3 tapestry, with Proton Competition’s Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) EVO to be raced by last season’s Drivers’ Champion Manuel Lauck, Constantin Dressler, Jörg Dreisow and Joel Sturm. New team Up2Race will debut with a similar Porsche which will be driven by Oleksiy Kikireshko, Tim Heinemann and Fabio Grosse.Two ‘Prancing Horses’ will be on the grid, Era Motorsport’s latest edition Ferrari 296 GT3 EVO of Dwight Merriman, Oliver Bryant, Ryan Dalziel and Jake Hill, and the Ferrari 296 GT3 of Pellin Racing who have named Lisa Clark, Kyle Marcelli, Jeff Westphal Massimo Perrina.Bolstering the incredible flavour of GT3 will be the E2P Racing Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 EVO raced by Pablo Burguera, Antonio Sainero and Oliver Campos, plus ARC Bratislava’s Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO piloted by brothers Matej and Adam Konopka alongside their father Miroslav and Zdeno Mikulasko. Battle royal expected in hugely competitive 992 classWith only two races still to go in this year’s campaign, there really is everything to play for in the always entertaining 992 class. Following the first two rounds of the season Mühlner Motorsport were leading comfortably after winning at Mugello and also Spa-Francorchamps, and its No.921 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (992 I) will feature Conrad Tox Leveau, Martin Rump and Joshua Bednarski. Last time out in France though, chief challengers Red Camel-Jordans.nl took an overdue victory and so have closed to within 16 points. At the Nürburgring, the No.909 Porsche will be raced by the usual quartet of Fabian Danz, brothers Luc and Rik Breukers and their father Ivo.Seblajoux Racing’s two cars are just outside the 992 top three, the No.888 will be driven by Sebastien Lajoux himself, Stephane Perrin, Anthony Vince and Louis Perrot, while the line-up for the No.910 features Lionel Amrouche and Enzo Joulié. In the 992-AM class, the No.888 could very well take the series lead.Reigning champions in 992, RPM Racing, have confirmed Tracy Krohn, Niclas Jönsson and Philip Hamprecht, Chazel Technologie Course’s No.920 car will be raced by Jean-Paul Dominici, Antoni de Barn and Jean-Mathieu Leandri and the Van Berlo Motorsport by CP Motorsport entry is set to comprise Marcel van Berlo, his son Glenn and Bart van Helden.Fresh from their 992-AM class win at Circuit Paul Ricard, Steven Gambrell, Igor Sorokin and Jonathan Kearney will aim high in round four for HRT Performance, and the MM Racing car of the Meurrens brothers, Mick, Tom and Steve, will make its second appearance of the season. Mühlner is also set to compete with a second car, No.904, with Rolando Saca and Silvain Pastoris so-far confirmed. Michelin 24H SERIES European Series welcomes a new team to the GTX class, KEO Racing, which will field a Ligier JS2 RS piloted by Adrian Kunzle and Kevin Madsen. In the GT4 class, Bonk Motorsport makes its first outing of the season with Michael Bonk, Martin Kroll and Claudia Hürtgen sharing its BMW M4 GT4 EVO (G82). With a week to go, three cars are expected in TCE-TCX with Germany's asBest Racing. The team's No.102 SEAT Leon Cup Racer has a slim four point lead in the standings and Pia Ohlsson will be joined by Michael Neuhauser. asBest has listed Silas Passos, Alexandre Dante and Cesar Fonseca to drive its Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 CS (982), while the line-up of the squad's Cupra TCR DSG is yet to be confirmed. Following the CR Track Days at the Nürburgring on Wednesday, 1 July, and Thursday, 2 July, free practice will get underway on Friday, 3 July, prior to qualifying – starting at 15.25 local time with three sessions for the 992, GTX, GT4 and TCE-TCX classes. Following those will be three sessions for the GT3 contenders, beginning at 16.35.The opening six hours of the race will start at 12.00 local time on Saturday, 4 July, with the second part of the encounter launching at midday on Sunday, 5 July. Live coverage of qualifying and racing will be streamed at Creventic Motorsports TV on YouTube, and supporting race action will come from Creventic’s Prototype Cup Europe and Radical Cup Europe. Words - Marc Orme , Images - Nico Mombaerts

These are the July highlights at the Nürburgring

23.06.2026

Midsummer in the Eifel, time for the next highlights on and off the Nürburgring: In July, the 40th anniversary of the racing giants of the Truck Grand Prix (July 10–12) and the premiere of the 12H Nürburgring on the Grand Prix circuit (July 03–05) await, before cyclists traditionally conquer the Green Hell at Rad am Ring (July 24–26) at the end of the month. In addition, fans can look forward to smoking tires and flying darts in July.  These are the Nürburgring highlights in July: International Shell ADAC Truck Grand Prix | July 10 to 12, 2026   Since 1986, a very special event has made the Nürburgring tremble once a year—with truck racing, country atmosphere and countless cheerful and peaceful long-distance drivers. The International Shell ADAC Truck Grand Prix is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. In addition to the thrilling and traditionally contact-heavy position battles of the multi-ton race trucks, a large supporting program awaits, featuring an industrial exhibition, a country and party festival, and many other program points. Country legends such as Tom Astor and Truck Stop are just as much a part of it as the impressive fireworks late on Saturday evening. Day tickets for this cult event start at 32.00 euros. Those who want to experience the Truck Grand Prix from its exclusive side can opt for VIP tickets in the Coca-Cola business°lounge starting at 360.00 euros. MICHELIN 12H Nürburgring & DLMM | July 03 to 05, 2026   For the first time, the well-known GT and touring car series will stop at the Nürburgring. The series also runs on numerous racetracks across Europe and in the Emirates. At the premiere of the “Michelin 12H Nürburgring,” an exciting “split race” will take place on the 5.148-kilometer Grand Prix circuit. This means: the twelve-hour race is divided into two 6-hour sections on Saturday and Sunday. The starting field ranges from GT3 and GT4 cars to touring cars from premium brands such as Audi, Porsche, Mercedes-AMG, Lamborghini, and Ferrari. Tickets are available from 10.00 euros. VIP offers including box seats and exclusive catering can be booked from 320.00 euros. Parallel to the roar of the engines on the Grand Prix circuit, darts will be flying on the ring°boulevard on the first July weekend. The “German League Team Championships (DLMM)” will be held at the Nürburgring for the third time, transforming the 3,500-square-meter indoor area into a madhouse of electronic darts. As the largest e-darts tournament in Europe, the event is breaking records: more than 500 teams and 4,000 active players will compete on over 250 machines simultaneously for the coveted championship titles. A great spectacle—even for outsiders. In this sense: “Onehundredandeighty!“. Rad am Ring | July 24 to 26, 2026   After the cycling highlight set a record last year with 11,948 participants, “Rad am Ring” is once again set in 2026 to firmly place the Green Hell in the hands of cyclists. The range of disciplines leaves nothing to be desired: from the legendary 24-hour race to amateur races, touring rides, the German Cycling Bundesliga, and a challenging 22-kilometer time trial, to the Kids Race and the dusty gravel race—everything is on offer. The sporting weekend is complemented by a large expo in the Grand Prix paddock, offering everything related to two-wheel mobility. Nürburgring Drift Cup | July 31 to August 02, 2026   At the turn of the month from July to August, the Nürburgring Drift Cup invites participants to the next round. Europe’s elite drifters will take on the demanding track as well as the critical eyes of the judges. After free practice on Friday and qualifying on Saturday, the weekend culminates in the spectacular “twin battles” on Sunday. When two cars with up to 1,000 hp fly through the corners bumper to bumper in direct duels, nuances decide whether they advance or face an early exit. Day tickets are available from 25.00 euros. The Nürburgring highlights in July 2026: July 03 – 05: MICHELIN 12H Nürburgring   July 03 – 05: DLMM (ring°boulevard)   July 10 – 12: Int. Shell ADAC Truck Grand Prix   July 18: RCN (Nordschleife)   July 24 – 26: Rad am Ring   July 31 – August 02: Nürburgring Drift Cup

Abt-Lamborghini, which finished second, was subsequently disqualified

12.06.2026

The Abt team, which finished second in the 2026 ADAC RAVENOL 24 Hours of Nürburgring, has been retroactively disqualified due to a technical violation. This decision was made by the race stewards at a meeting on June 12, 2026. The following cars move up in the standings, so that behind the winning Mercedes-AMG Team RAVENOL with Maro Engel / Luca Stolz / Fabian Schiller / Maxime Martin (Mercedes-AMG GT3), the Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 EVO from Walkenhorst Motorsport with Christian Krognes / Mattia Drudi / Nicki Thiim now follows. New in 3rd place: Rowe Racing with Daniel Harper / Max Hesse / Sheldon van der Linde / Dries Vanthoor (BMW M4 GT3 EVO). During a technical post-race inspection, the #84 Lamborghini (driven by Luca Engstler / Mirko Bortolotti / Patric Niederhauser) was found to have excessive power output. This was outside the tolerance range prescribed by the Balance of Performance (BoP). In total, six GT3 vehicles in the SP9 class were inspected in the days following the race as part of a routine post-race inspection. The inspections of the other five vehicles—from Aston Martin, BMW, Ford, Mercedes-AMG, and Porsche—including tests on a dynamometer to measure power output, revealed no issues. Since the Abt team has decided not to appeal, the results of the 54th edition of the ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring are now final and can be viewed at www.24h-rennen.de.

Michelin 24H SERIES Breaks New Ground With First Ever Visit To Germany's Nürburgring Next

11.06.2026

Less than a week removed from the halfway point of the Michelin 24H SERIES European Series at Paul Ricard in France, drivers and teams are already making early preparations for the penultimate race of the 2026 season – the hotly anticipated Michelin 12H NÜRBURGRING.  Round four of the championship across the weekend 3/4/5 July will not only mark the welcome return of the Creventic organised category to Germany for the first time since 2022, the event will actually be the maiden visit of the Michelin 24H SERIES to the renowned Nürburgring GP track. Leading the headline GT3 class going into round four is local squad GetSpeed Team PCX Racing, the Mercedes-AMG outfit holding a six-point advantage at the top of the table. It will also enter the sister GetSpeed Team JR286 car which is second in the GT3-AM class title battle.  The upcoming event couldn’t be any more of a ‘home’ race meeting for GetSpeed if it tried, the team headquarters are actually situated at the Nürburgring itself – so there will be plentiful support for the current championship leaders. HOFOR Racing is guaranteed to still be in celebratory mood after a fantastic overall race victory last time out at Circuit Paul Ricard, and the Mercedes-AMG team will go into round four with the lead of the GT3-AM class.  Also set to be on the grid at the Nürburgring with Mercedes-AMG entries will be category stalwarts Ajith RedAnt Racing and Viper Niza Racing – the former is second in the GT3 PRO-AM standings to GetSpeed Team PCX, and fourth in the outright GT3 battle. More local interest in GT3 comes courtesy of the sole Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) EVO from Germany’s Proton Competition, the Baden-Württemberg squad is presently third in the PRO-AM standings and fifth in the overall GT3 championship.  Four Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVO II cars are listed for the first ever Michelin 12H NÜRBURGRING, one example each from Sainteloc Junior Team – winners of the season-opening Michelin 12H MUGELLO – HAAS RT, Continental Racing by Simpson Motorsport and Juta Racing. Era Motorsport is confirmed with its Ferrari 296 GT3 EVO, which debuted last time out, and fellow Ferrari squad Pellin Racing makes a welcome return having missed the visit to Paul Ricard. Pellin’s variant is the Ferrari 296 GT3. Completing the GT3 entry will be E2P Racing with its Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 EVO and the returning Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO of ARC Bratislava. Class battles ready to resume in 992, GT4 and expanded TCE-TCXFollowing victory for the Red Camel-Jordans.nl Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (992 I) in round three, the gap at the top of the 992 championship to leaders Mühlner Motorsport – victors at Mugello and Spa – has closed to 16 points with two events to go. Mühlner has also entered a second Porsche for the trip to the Nürburgring. Germany’s RPM Racing and HRT Performance are confirmed in 992, the latter currently entering two Porsches, while the Seblajoux Racing squad will also enter twin cars. Also in action will be Chazel Technologie Course, MM Racing and Van Berlo Motorsport by CP Motorsport. Two cars are presently listed in GT4, Michelin 12H PAUL RICARD class winners Circuit Toys bring their distinctive Toyota GR Supra GT4 EVO2 and will be challenged by German squad Bonk Motorsport with its BMW M4 GT4 EVO (G82) making its first appearance of the season. TCE-TCX expands to six cars for round four, with the class leading asBest Racing SEAT Leon Cup Racer – winner at Mugello and Paul Ricard – entered alongside the team’s Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 CS (982) and Cupra TCR DSG, making it a three-car effort for asBest Racing. Chief championship rivals Not Only Motorsport, victors at Spa, will be aiming to overturn asBest’s slim four point lead with its potent Ligier JS2 R. Making only its second appearance of the European Series season will be the trusty BMW M3 (E46) of J-Mec Engineering, and Sharky Racing will make an overdue and very welcome return to TCE-TCX with an Audi RS3 LMS TCR. After CR Track Days on Wednesday, 1 July, and Thursday, 2 July, free practice and qualifying will follow at the Nürburgring on Friday, 3 July – the 992, GT4 and TCE-TCX classes will participate in three qualifying sessions, with three additional sessions for GT3 only. Part one of the race is set to begin at 12.00 local time on Saturday, 4 July, with part two beginning at 12.00 on Sunday, 5 July. In addition to the action from the Michelin 12H NÜRBURGRING, there will also be support races from the Creventic organised Prototype Cup Europe and Radical Cup Europe. Creventic Motorsports TV will carry live coverage on YouTube, with streaming and live Timing.

June Highlights at the Nürburgring: Rock am Ring Breaks Records, GRIP Anniversary, and Classic Cars

28.05.2026

Rock am Ring is the big headliner among June’s events: the mega-festival has been sold out for months. But the Green Hell has even more in store: a fascinating journey through time at the ADAC Nürburgring Classic, thrilling endurance racing action in the Green Hell, and the 10th anniversary of “GRIP – The Motor Event.” Visitors can also look forward to the Cheerleading Nationals at the ring°arena, as well as GT and touring car racing at the ADAC Racing Weekend featuring the Porsche Sports Cup. Here are the Nürburgring highlights for June: Linkin Park & Co. in front of 90,000 fans – and via livestream: Rock am Ring | June 5–7Rock am Ring made history even before the first chord was struck: The 2026 edition of the legendary festival sold out faster than ever before. With 90,000 weekend tickets, fans are underscoring their enthusiasm for this time-honored music festival. Headlining acts including Linkin Park, Volbeat, Iron Maiden, and Limp Bizkit will set the stages ablaze. Those who couldn’t snag a ticket can still experience the RaR moments: Telekom is bringing the event into every living room via a free livestream on MagentaTV. It’s not just on the stages that things will be revved up this weekend: The Nordschleife tourist drives will take place as usual despite the festival. Experience has shown that the track can be reached without major traffic disruptions despite the festival. The Best of 100 Years of Motorsports: ADAC Nürburgring Classic | June 12–14At the ADAC Nürburgring Classic, the icons of automotive history return to the asphalt of the Grand Prix circuit and the Nordschleife. The event offers hands-on historic motorsport—from thrilling battles for position on the track to elegant classics in the paddock. The term “Classic” is broadly defined here: touring cars from the ’80s and ’90s, pre-war race cars, and Formula cars from the ’90s and 2000s are a treat for the eyes and ears. Those looking for a special experience can opt for a VIP ticket (starting at 300.00 euros) and enjoy prime seating, a variety of food and drinks, and an exclusive VIP shuttle to the Nordschleife. The action continues in the Green Hell: Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie – Race 6 | June 20About a month after the legendary 24 Hours of Nürburgring, the popular endurance racing in the Green Hell picks right up: The ADAC RAVENOL Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) kicks off its sixth race of the season. The “1st ADAC Eifel Trophy” features a new event name but retains the familiar fan-friendly concept. The ticket grants access to all open grandstands, the paddock, as well as the pit lane and the starting grid before the race. Prices remain fair and family-friendly as always: Tickets cost 25.00 euros for adults, and children up to and including 14 years of age enjoy free admission. Exclusive insights are provided by the popular RACE&LUNCH tickets (190.00 euros) or the complete VIP package for 285.00 euros, which includes first-class catering, box seats, a guided bus tour of the track, and a VIP shuttle to the Nordschleife. 10 Years of GRIP – The Motorevent: The big anniversary in the Eifel | June 21An anniversary with guaranteed adrenaline: “GRIP – The Motor Event” is celebrating its 10th anniversary and inviting the community to the Nürburgring. Together with Matthias Malmedie and the other familiar faces of the TV crew, the paddock will be transformed into a horsepower paradise. Visitors can look forward to a diverse program: spectacular drift shows, the large GRIP fan base including autograph sessions, race taxi rides in a GT racer, a varied expo mile, the open-to-all drag race on the track, and the “Concours d’Coolness.” A great addition for young visitors: the Kids Area, featuring inflatable bouncers and more. Variety on the track: ADAC Racing Weekend & Porsche Sports Cup | June 26–28The ADAC Racing Weekend, taking place June 26–28 on the Grand Prix circuit, provides the month’s motorsports finale. The event boasts an incredibly diverse motorsports program, enriched by the thrilling races of the Porsche Sports Cup. Fans can look forward to various racing series for GT cars, touring cars, and formula cars from a wide range of model years. Family-friendliness is a top priority here: day tickets start at just 10.00 euros, and children up to and including 12 years of age enjoy completely free admission. The VIP ticket, starting at 290.00 euros, offers first-class catering and a lounge atmosphere. The Nürburgring highlights in June 2026:▪️ June 5–7: Rock am Ring▪️ June 12–14: ADAC Nürburgring Classic▪️ June 13: GLP (Nordschleife)▪️ June 20: ADAC RAVENOL Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie  (Race 6)▪️ June 20: Cheerleading Stage Championship Nationals (ring°arena)▪️ June 21: 10 Years of GRIP – The Motor Event▪️ June 26–28: ADAC Racing Weekend with Porsche Sports Cup

24h Nürburgring to Use Full Digital Power on the Nordschleife for the First Time

04.05.2026

The digitization of the legendary Nordschleife reached the next level in the summer of 2024. Following a two-year construction phase and an investment of approximately twelve million euros, a network of 100 cameras and 46 LED panels is providing a new level of safety. Until now, the upgrade has only been used for tourist drives, track days, and test runs. At this year’s ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring, this system will now be fully integrated into race operations for the first time. Seamless connectivityThe system is based on 100 cameras and 46 LED panels installed along the entire track. Thanks to the installation of 80 kilometers of electrical and data cables, the entire Nordschleife—including all 73 turns—can be monitored seamlessly. During normal operations on the Nürburgring Nordschleife—such as public driving sessions—not all track marshal posts are staffed; however, the cameras and panels allow vehicles on the track to be tracked and warnings issued in a timely manner if problems arise. At the 24 Hours of Nürburgring, this feature provides an added safety benefit. In the event of incidents—such as technical malfunctions, accidents, or slippery spots—race control can react even more quickly. “For nearly two years now, this digitalization step has allowed us to improve the flow of tourist and test drives,” reports Ingo Böder, Managing Director of Nürburgring GmbH. “Now we’re pleased that the 24 Hours of Nürburgring can also benefit from this.” Greater Safety Even in DaylightDuring public driving sessions and track days, the 46 LED panels along the GP circuit and the Nordschleife are designed to warn drivers of hazards hundreds of meters in advance, thereby preventing accidents. During the 24 Hours of Nürburgring, these will be used to assist drivers and track marshals. The focus here is on increasing safety in daylight conditions. They exclusively display the flag signal shown by the respective track marshal. Unlike the flags, the panels have no relevance under motorsport regulations. As darkness falls, the flags will be replaced by light signals, as has been the case in the past. In conjunction with other measures—such as the Incident Camera System, which enables live transmission from all cockpits—the ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring is taking another major step forward in the area of safety.

May Highlights at the Nürburgring: 24-Hour Race, Green Hell Driving Days, and a PS Premiere

28.04.2026

After a great start to the season, the Nürburgring is shifting into high gear this May: The coming month will be dominated by one of the world’s most famous endurance races, will host the German premiere of a unique horsepower festival, and will offer fans plenty of opportunities to get out on the track themselves. Verstappen, cycling, the quarter-mile—there’s something for everyone this May. Information on all events is also available online at nuerburgring.de. Here are the Nürburgring highlights for May: German premiere: Low Scty PS Arena & Bikeforce26 | May 9, 2026On May 9, the Nürburgring will become the center of European automotive and mobility culture. The Low Scty PS Arena is coming to Germany for the first time. The festival is far more than a classic car and tuning meet: on the short section of the Grand Prix circuit, JDM legends will face off against US muscle cars and uncompromising hypercars. A highlight is the “Race402”: In the traditional quarter-mile drag race on the start-finish straight, high-performance cars with a combined total of over 125,000 horsepower will compete in direct duels. At the same time, the hearts of motorcycle fans will race faster at “Bikeforce26.” The stunt bike competition promises pure adrenaline as Europe’s most talented riders showcase their skills. Get up close to the cars and enjoy some racing talk during the Gridwalk at the Drivers’ Parade, as well as at “Cars on Track,” where you can stroll across the race track. Tickets are available starting at 29.99 euros. The Race of the Year on the Nordschleife: ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring | May 14–17, 2026In mid-May, the motorsports world turns its attention to the Eifel. At the ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring, man and machine take on the Green Hell—and tens of thousands of fans cheer them on from the track’s perimeter. Even though the final starting grid hasn’t been released as of press time, the organizer has already hinted: This year is going to be packed—both on and off the Nordschleife. All 150 starting spots are filled, and spectator turnout at the qualifying races was massive. One reason: Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen is competing in the 24-hour race this time and aims to claim the endurance crown. Day tickets start at 37.00 euros; the full event experience from Thursday to Sunday can be booked starting at 74.00 euros. For those who want to follow the action from home: In addition to the livestream on YouTube in German and English, the TV channel NITRO will broadcast the entire race. Motorcycle racing and touring car actionThe weekend following the 24-hour race, the Grand Prix circuit will first belong to the bikers: The ADAC / DMC Reinoldus Race Weekend (May 23–24) offers thrilling grassroots racing in numerous classes—from the scooter class to the Yamaha R7 & R3 Cup and the spectacular Northern Sidecar Cup. At 10.00 euros per day, admission is particularly family-friendly. The month’s motorsport events conclude with the DMV Goodyear Racing Days (May 29–31), featuring well-attended touring car and GT series, as well as the Nordschleife specialists from the RCN and GLP on May 30. Get Behind the Wheel Yourself: Green Hell Driving Days, Cycling and Running Meetups & Nordschleife Track WalkFor all those who prefer to take the wheel (or handlebars) themselves, May offers plenty of opportunities to experience the asphalt of the legendary racetrack from the cockpit’s perspective. The Green Hell Driving Days powered by Goodyear kick things off from May 1 to 3: Around Labor Day, the Nordschleife opens its gates to tourist drivers for three consecutive days, from morning until evening.Those who prefer to explore the ideal line at a slower pace and with expert background information can take a look behind the scenes at the Trackwalks Nordschleife on May 8, 22, and 29. Since spots for these exclusive guided tours on foot and by bus are strictly limited, we recommend registering quickly. All information can be found on the Nürburgring website. It’s all about muscle power on May 25 and 30: As soon as the engines fall silent, the track belongs to cyclists and runners during the Bike & Run Meet starting at 7:00 PM. It’s a rare chance to enjoy the famous combinations of curves in the special atmosphere of the evening sun and to conquer the “Green Hell” by bike as a very special challenge. The Nürburgring highlights in May 2026:•    May 1–3, 2026: Green Hell Driving Days powered by Goodyear (public driving sessions)•    May 9, 2026:          Low Scty PS Arena & Bikeforce26•    May 14–17, 2026: ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring with RCN and DHLM•    May 23–24, 2026:  ADAC / DMC Reinoldus Race Weekend•    May 25, 2026:         Cycling & Running Meetup (Nordschleife & GP Circuit)•    May 29–31, 2026: DMV Goodyear Racing Days•    May 30, 2026:         RCN & GLP

Schubert Motorsport Claims Second Consecutive BMW Victory

11.04.2026

Schubert Motorsport won the third round of the ADAC RAVENOL Nürburgring Endurance Series. In a 4-hour race marked by tactical maneuvering and impressive comebacks, Marco Wittmann, Philipp Eng, and Robin Frijns prevailed in their BMW M4 GT3 EVO against the assembled GT3 field under perfect weather conditions, securing the Schubert team’s fourth overall NLS victory. The podium was rounded out by Ayhancan Güven and Matt Campbell for Team Manthey in second place, as well as Dennis Olsen, Frédéric Vervisch, Christopher Mies, and Vincent Kolb in the Ford Mustang GT3 from HRT Ford Racing in third. Qualifying for the 57th Adenauer ADAC Circuit Trophy was initially dominated by Mercedes-AMG, as David Pittard secured pole position for Team KCMG with a time of 7:52.393 minutes. The eventual winners also lined up on the front row. The third-fastest time was set by Daniel Vazquez-Garcia, Fidel Leib, and Michele di Martino in the Audi R8 GT3 EVO II for Team KKraemer Racing. The trio was unable to start due to a problem. Antal Zsigo, Moritz Kranz, and David Jahn took fourth place in the BMW M4 GT3 EVO from Gamota Racing. Güven and Campbell in the Manthey Porsche had bad luck in qualifying with Code 60 phases and had to settle for 16th on the grid. The race began with a thrilling battle at the start, in which Pittard initially held the lead for KCMG, while behind him the Konrad Motorsport drivers Patricija Stalidzane, Christian Engelhart, and Pavel Lefterov spectacularly moved up to second place. The Gamota BMW also initially passed its brand-mate from Schubert Motorsport, who dropped back to fourth place. Over the four-hour distance, a strategic chess match unfolded, in which Schubert gained the upper hand through flawless pit stops and a consistent pace. Meanwhile, Güven and Campbell plowed through the field for Manthey, gaining position after position until they finally crossed the finish line in second place. The Ford quartet secured the third podium spot. In fourth place followed the pole-sitters Kamui Kobayashi, Jesse Krohn, Edoardo Liberati, and David Pittard. An interesting detail: In the end, the quartet was almost exactly 85 seconds behind the leader—the penalty the team incurred for a speed violation during a Code 60 phase. Winner Eng was thrilled with the race: “I generally never go into a race with the firm expectation that we’ll win. Of course, you hope for it and wish it for the whole team, but today we didn’t necessarily have victory on our radar. Although the GT3 field was a bit smaller in numbers, the quality of the competition was extremely high. The fact that we were able to win right off the bat here in my first Nordschleife outing in almost two years is just incredibly cool and was a ton of fun.” Third-place finisher Mies was also satisfied: “It was just great to be back here, and it was a ton of fun—especially with this weather and all the fans along the track. After a two-year break from the Nordschleife, I was doing my first laps, so you have to get your bearings again first. A lot has changed. It was all a bit unfamiliar to me at first, but it worked out very well in the end. I’m really happy: My last race up here ended with a victory in the 24-hour race, and the fact that my first outing since then was immediately rewarded with a podium finish makes me very satisfied.” Güven reflected primarily on the comeback: “I think it was a good race. This morning in qualifying, we had a bit of bad luck with Code 60 phases. But in the end, we put on a good race, paired with a good strategy. Together with Matt, we’re a strong lineup and we worked our way up the field. Overtaking isn’t always that easy—at times I had to wait 20 kilometers for the next opportunity—but for me, the top priority was to keep the car intact and collect data.” A particular highlight was the performance by Gamota Racing, which not only finished sixth overall but also comfortably won the SP9 PRO-AM class. Moritz Kranz was named Driver of the Race by the ILN Drivers’ Association, race control, and the commentators for his exceptional performance during the first stint. “I didn’t expect it at all,” he said. “When the phone rang and my teammate said Dirk Adorf was on the line, I wondered what I’d done wrong. That makes me all the more happy about this special award.” Sorg Triumphs Amid Drama in Cup 2 Away from the battle for the overall victory, the one-make cup classes in particular delivered their usual thrilling motorsport, which significantly shapes the picture at the top of the standings. In Cup 2 (Porsche 911 GT3 Cup), the SRS Team Sorg Rennsport underscored its ambitions: Patrik Grütter and Fabio Grosse celebrated a narrow victory and, with an impressive pace, moved up to tenth place overall in the field. For long stretches, Tim Scheerbarth and Joshua Bednarski had led the class in the Mühlner Porsche before they had to throw in the towel two laps before the finish following a collision that wasn’t their fault. Eight drivers at the top of the standings In Cup 3 (Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 CS), Team Smyrlis Racing triumphed. The duo of Oskar Sandberg and Alexander Fielenbach prevailed in a close battle and maintained their perfect record with another class victory. With a perfect 30 points, the pair now leads the series’ overall standings. Edoardo Bugane, Sven Markert, Tim Lukas Müller, and Yannick Fübrich (Adrenalin Motorsport Team Mainhattan Wheels) as well as Piet-Jan Ooms and Ionuc Catalin Timis (SRS Team Sorg Rennsport) are also tied for first place with the maximum number of points. Racing debut for an exotic car: the HWA EVO.R Special attention was also focused on the two spectacular HWA EVO.Rs in the SP-X class. The trio of Luca Ludwig, Jamie Green, and Lance David Arnold (#62) brought the car home in 18th place overall after a solid performance. The sister car with start number 61 was less fortunate: For Evald Holstad, Christian Gebhardt, and Sebastian Asch, the race ended prematurely due to a technical failure. Nevertheless, the prototype-like vehicles provided an exciting glimpse into the technical diversity at the Nürburgring. Full throttle into the future: First showdown for the junior karters The season opener of the NLS Youth Kart Championship in the Historic Paddock was all about the next generation of motorsport talent. In the six age classes, Leonie Heiermann (K1, MSC Altenbach), Ben Heiermann (K2, MSC Altenbach), Maxim Wagner (K3, MSF Steinfeld), Matteo Strauß (K4), Florian Rauhe (K5, MSC Adenau), and Florian Rehmann (K6, AMC Birkenfeld) secured the coveted victories on the track. The closing awards ceremony in the Nürburgring Media Center provided a fitting conclusion to a successful race day for the talents born between 2005 and 2019. The NLS continues at a rapid pace. Already this coming weekend (April 18–19), the two races of the ADAC 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers will mark races four and five of the 2026 season. The next event organized by the VLN is the ADAC Eifel Trophy on June 20. Tickets are available at the Nürburgring ticket shop.