From August 1 to 3, 2025, the BELMOT Oldtimer Grand Prix will bring the full spectrum of historic motorsport to the Nürburgring: At the 52nd edition of this traditional event, visitors will experience more than two dozen races and demo runs with vehicles from nine decades – from the pre-war era to the Cosworth Formula 1 cars of the 70s and 80s to sports prototypes from the early 2000s. Highlights include the atmospheric evening race featuring iconic sports cars from the 1950s and 1960s, legendary touring cars from DTM history, the spectacular cars of the German Racing Championship (DRM), and a revival of the Super Touring Cars (STW). Also new to the program are historic motorcycles and Porsche racing cars from the Golden Era Classic Cup. Autograph sessions, auctions, and club meetings make the OGP 2025 a classic weekend full of emotion, speed, and history. Tickets are available here.

The sporting highlight of the weekend will be the twelve historic racing classes. With Formula 1 from the Cosworth era (1966–1985), the premier class returns to the Ring in retro style, bringing with it some real milestones in Grand Prix history to the Eifel region. The German Racing Championship (DRM) thrills with roaring sounds and turbo power. The touring cars of the Golden Era bring a strong field to the track, including prominent former DTM drivers such as Kris Nissen, Roland Asch, Kurt Thiim, Volker Strycek, and Altfrid Heger. The evening race for two-seater GTs and racing cars up to 1971, featuring a host of top-class vehicles, offers real Le Mans flair at dusk on Saturday. New to the program: the Revival STW and the Porsche Classic Cup. With the bikes of the “Grab the Flag!” drivers' association, motorcycle history will also be prominently represented again in 2025 for the first time.

Icons on wheels – motorsport history you can touch
The BELMOT Oldtimer Grand Prix brings legendary vehicles back together again. Touring cars, GTs, formula and sports cars showcase the full diversity of almost 100 years of racing history. Highlights such as the Bentley 4½ Litre and the Alfa Romeo 8C Monza impress in the Vintage Sports Car Trophy. The evening race will feature automotive icons such as the Porsche 904 GTS, Mercedes 300 SL, Aston Martin DB4 GT, Ferrari 250 GT SWB, and Lola T70. In the DRM Revival, the Zakspeed Capri Turbo and BMW M1 Procar, among others, will give spectators goose bumps. The Formula 1 races bring real automotive history to the track with the groundbreaking Lotus 78 (the first ground-effect car) and the McLaren M26 (James Hunt's winning car). And the list goes on and on: hardly any other event offers such a wealth of motoring history.

A classic festival to fall in love with
Even away from the track, the OGP is a festival for visitors. In the open paddock, you can experience the classics up close, including petrol talk and selfie opportunities. Numerous exhibitors present rarities, accessories, literature, and technology. Particularly exciting for collectors: Classicbid is once again hosting a large live auction as part of the OGP this year. Autograph sessions in the tent of media partner Motor Klassik, a live podcast, an evening party at BELMOT, limited edition watches from timing partner Junghans, and many other attractions make the Oldtimer Grand Prix an experience even away from the track.

Even more classic car feeling: Nordschleife, brand clubs, and digital service
And the event doesn't end at the Grand Prix circuit: driving events on the Nordschleife from Friday to Sunday offer a real “Green Hell” feeling. The Mercedes Arena will be the meeting place for top brand clubs, and numerous other clubs will be inviting visitors to marvel and talk shop in the parking areas around the start/finish line. Those who are not there in person can follow selected races via livestream on the homepage or via YouTube. Starting lists, results, and the entire weekend program are available at oldtimergrandprix.com. Fans can get even closer with the free ONGRID app – available for iOS and Android in the respective app stores. It offers lots of up-to-date content at your fingertips on your mobile device.