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 Qualifiers
For 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 Guaranteed
Top-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 Nürburgring
The 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.