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24h race: tips for fans

When it's time for the ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring, many visitors consider it a trip to heaven in the (green) hell: for a week, the race track is firmly in the hands of horsepower enthusiasts, who transform the usually tranquil forests into a gigantic camping area. Last year, 240,000 visitors were counted during the four days of the festival, many of whom traditionally put in a lot of their...
The new VW Golf GTI EDITION 50 is Volkswagen's fastest production model on the Nordschleife

13.06.2025

Not even on the market yet and already a record holder: racing driver Benny Leuchter drives the new Golf GTI EDITION 50 around the Ring in 07:46:13 minutes. A new record – because never before has a VW with road approval been faster at the Nürburgring. All record drives and further information Onboard through the Green HellThe record lap of the Golf GTI EDITION 50 is now available on the Nürburgring YouTube channel. The onboard footage from the cockpit of the vehicle offers the opportunity to relive this fantastic lap. Information about the official “Nürburgring record laps”The following principle applies to all drives: one track, one complete lap, one time – according to uniform standards. In addition to timekeeping with calibrated measuring technology, official record attempts and attempts to achieve a lap time are always accompanied by a notary. In addition to monitoring the timekeeping, the vehicle is also inspected. TÜV Rheinland checks for standard conformity and documents this. The exact length of the track and the start and finish lines are precisely defined. A full lap of the Nordschleife is driven and measured with a flying start (20.8 kilometers). The vehicle categories for record drives and official lap times at the Nürburgring are divided into different segments by the Federal Motor Transport Authority and specially defined special classes.

24h race: tips for fans

13.06.2025

When it's time for the ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring, many visitors consider it a trip to heaven in the (green) hell: for a week, the race track is firmly in the hands of horsepower enthusiasts, who transform the usually tranquil forests into a gigantic camping area. Last year, 240,000 visitors were counted during the four days of the festival, many of whom traditionally put in a lot of their own effort to turn their camping “claims” into a small fan paradise. Visitors can also look forward to many other attractions to enhance their visit – from a ride on the Ferris wheel, which title sponsor RAVENOL is having built in the paddock, to the drift show on Friday evening in the Müllenbachschleife. Of course, there will also be plenty of opportunities to meet the protagonists themselves: autograph sessions, panel discussions, and pit walks are among the regular fixtures. If you don't want to miss anything and would like to receive important visitor information, subscribe to the new WhatsApp fan channel, where the organizers also provide information on the traffic situation and campsite occupancy. As always, the official fan offers are concentrated around the start/finish area. Fans should not miss a stroll along the fan mile on the ring°boulevard. Many companies and partners will be there to invite visitors to take a ride in a racing seat, provide information about their services, exhibit exciting vehicles, and offer a whole range of attractions. On Friday afternoon at 3:30 p.m., there will even be a world premiere, as Volkswagen will be presenting its brand-new anniversary model at the Nürburgring – the VW Golf GTI Edition 50! Many attractions also await in the paddockOf course, a stroll through the paddock is also a must. This is where the teams, tire suppliers, and their service crews are at work, and where you can meet race drivers, team bosses, and other exciting participants in this mega-event. But there are also two important areas that are particularly aimed at fans: On the helipad (next to the medical center), a catering area with numerous offerings has been set up in the shadow of the RAVENOL Ferris wheel. A relaxation zone with seating and a large video wall invite you to linger. Mercedes-AMG is running its fan base here with many offerings, and Monster Energy is even setting up its own action area with drift demonstrations. The Monster DJ will provide music. Incidentally, on Friday and Saturday, you can do something very meaningful and register as a stem cell donor free of charge at the DKMS typing campaign! Next door, on the “multi-area,” there are other industry partners, manufacturers, and racing services to discover. It's also worth making the trip because the 24h Classic paddock zone is right next door in the Mercedes-AMG Arena, where you can admire the amazing historic vehicles up close. At the start of the paddock, opposite the gas station and technical inspection, you'll also find the “Hospi Zone.” This is where some of the larger partners are located and several car manufacturers are showcasing interesting vehicles. On tour around the RingStarting on Thursday, a shuttle service will be available for visitors, connecting the most important spectator areas on the Nordschleife with the Grand Prix circuit at regular intervals. One of the buses will already be running on Wednesday from the Pflanzgarten and Brünnchen spectator areas to Adenau and back approximately every half hour. And of course, the racing town on the Ring is worth a visit on all event days. Melanie Koch's REWE supermarket at the entrance to the town is one of the most important supply points for fans and has extra-long opening hours and lots of great offers and promotions for visitors during the race week. First highlight of the long 24-hour week: Adenauer Racing DayFrom 8:00 a.m. on Monday morning, the camping sites around the Nordschleife will be opened to visitors, and from then on, a stream of fans will pour into the Eifel region. Those who arrive early can stop by the paddock on Tuesday, where technical inspections of the competition vehicles will begin at noon. On Wednesday, Adenauer Racing Day in the center of the racing town on the Ring will kick off the official program. Starting at 4:00 p.m., there will be lots of information, meet-and-greets, and autograph opportunities with the drivers and their vehicles. Race car driver Christopher Haase will provide a highlight himself. He is known for driving the #1 Audi R8 LMS GT3 evo II from Scherer Sport PHX with Luca Ludwig, which won the 24h Nürburgring last year. However, he is coming to Adenau with a rare Mercedes-Benz 190 16V, which he would like to have signed by Klaus Ludwig. This is because Haase's teammate's famous father will be driving the Racing Day in one of the two reissued HWA Evos, which fans in Adenau will be able to admire and which will be on display in the paddock for the rest of the weekend. Racing driver Vincent Kolb also has some special automotive souvenirs with him: he will be showing two Audi R8 LMS cars from his collection in Adenau, both of which have won the 24-hour race. They will be on display at the ring°boulevard over the weekend. It's racing time from Thursday!On Thursday morning, the RCN performance test will take over the wake-up call at the Nordschleife at 8:15 a.m., and from then on there will be non-stop action on the race track. The first two qualifying sessions for the 24-hour race at noon and in the evening are, of course, a must, and the evening practice session until 11:30 p.m. will give you that real endurance feeling for the first time. Friday evening is fan timeOn Friday afternoon, the top qualifying session marks the sporting highlight of the day, before the third qualifying session in the afternoon determines the starting positions in the 20 race classes of the starting field. Once all 24-hour teams know their starting positions and drivers and teams are making their final preparations for the start of the big race on Saturday, it's time for the fans to shine. The event kicks off with selected drift artists from Falken and Monster, who will take to the Nordschleife at 6:00 p.m. for an extra lap and show off their skills at the main spectator points. From there, they will head straight to the Müllenbachschleife, where the Falken Drift Show will start at 7:30 p.m. Parallel to this horsepower party, the gate to the pit lane will open at the start/finish line, and fans are invited to take part in a track walk and pit walk. During the big autograph session, the drivers will wait for fans in front of each pit and look forward to signing countless autographs and taking selfies. A last friendly breather before the big day! Starting Saturday, the race will be the center of attention twice around the clockFrom Saturday at 4 p.m., there will be only one thing on everyone's mind: the 24h Nürburgring and the question of who will come out on top in the marathon. However, the time until then will not be boring: in the morning, the ADAC 24h Classic with 210 starters will provide top entertainment, and after race 3 of the touring car legends, the traditional countdown to the start will begin. Parades on the Nordschleife, the presentation of the Glickenhaus Cup to the pole-setter, and finally the formation lap will then finally signal the start of the 24-hour race.

BELMOT OGP 2025: A colorful and emotional journey through time

12.06.2025

From August 1st to 3rd, 2025, the BELMOT Oldtimer Grand Prix invites visitors to an exciting and diverse journey through motorsport history. Held at the Nürburgring, the event offers highlights such as spectacular races featuring Formula 1 legends and Group C, IMSA, and CanAm sports car prototypes. Touring car fans will enjoy races with historic DRM and DTM vehicles, and for the first time, a race reserved for Super Touring Cars as well as the brand-new Porsche Classic Cup. Rare treasures will also appear in races featuring early F1 and Grand Prix cars from the HGPCA, and in the invitational race for stunning sports cars and GTs built up to 1971. Touring cars, GTs, and formula vehicles will showcase a fascinating spectrum, ranging from pre-war automotive pioneers to modern sports cars. Historic motorcycles will also take to the track, enriching the 2025 OGP program. Classic fans can look forward to the return of Formula 1 cars, alongside long-standing highlights at the BELMOT Oldtimer Grand Prix. The British Masters Racing Legends will contest two championship races at the Ring, taking fans back to the era of the legendary Cosworth DFV engines. Between 1966 and 1985, drivers like Jackie Stewart, Emerson Fittipaldi, and Niki Lauda competed in these cars. As the organizers point out, this was a time when “creative car designers could win races long before wind tunnels and energy drinks were invented.” Another emotional highlight for motorsport and historic fans is the second Masters Series, dedicated to sports car legends from 1982 to 1993. The newly introduced Masters Group C is open to Group C and IMSA vehicles—icons such as the Porsche 962, Mazda 787B, Lancia LC2, and Toyota 87C will return to the track. Living Formula HistoryThe predecessors of the Cosworth F1 era will also be present at the BELMOT Oldtimer Grand Prix. The British HGPCA will showcase front-engine monoposti, transporting fans back to the early days of Formula 1, first held in 1950. Cars like the Maserati 250F and Ferrari 246 Dino represent the automotive icons of that time. German Formula history is also honored in the ADAC Graf Berghe von Trips Trophy, featuring Formula 3 cars from the 1970s and 1980s. DTM, STW, DRM: Motorsport History "Made in Germany"The touring car races, which revive Germany’s glorious motorsport past, are fan favorites. The DRM revival features thrilling action from cars like the BMW M1, BMW 2002, Ford Escort, Turbo Capris, Porsche 935, and 911. Also popular are the touring cars of the "Golden Era", showcasing many beloved vehicles from the most memorable DTM years. The organizers are also adding more excitement: for the first time, there will be a race exclusively for STW cars. Additionally, the Golden Era Classic Cup makes its debut, recalling the history of the Porsche Carrera Cup. Talks with many legendary drivers are already underway, promising that the tradition of DTM and STW reunions at the Oldtimer Grand Prix will not only continue but expand. The Most Beautiful Classics: The Emotional Highlight of the EventA standout moment of the weekend is the race for two-seater sports and GT cars built up to 1971, held on Saturday evening. As twilight falls, this race recalls scenes once seen at Le Mans and other endurance classics. The exclusive field in this invitational event presents a parade of some of the most beautiful race cars ever made. When the headlights flash on, spectators will be transported back to the era when Aston Martins, Bizzarinis, Elvas, Ferraris, Jaguars, Lotuses, and Porsches fought for glory at La Sarthe. Touring cars, GTs, and sports cars complying with FIA Appendix K will compete in other races: the Historic Championship ’65 for older vehicles and its sister series for cars up to 1981—Europe's largest historic racing series, where the German Historic Automobile Champion title is also awarded. Points also count toward the Historic Championship for CanAm & Sportscars, which returns again. This lineup includes everything from the Ford “Dogbone” Escort to the mighty McLaren M8F with eight-liter displacement—a visual and acoustic treat for fans. To connect with modern racing, the FCD Racing Series, organized by the Ferrari Club Deutschland, is part of the event—its Ferrari-filled grid a dream for fans of the Italian marque. Historic Motorcycles, Pre-War Racers, and Much MoreThe program is rounded off with events beyond racing. As tradition dictates, pre-war race cars will participate in the Vintage Sports Car Trophy—non-competitive but thoroughly engaging for history enthusiasts. These rare machines will be stationed in the Nürburgring’s historic paddock, which dates back 100 years and serves as an authentic backdrop. Also housed there are special guests: historic motorcycles from the "Grab The Flag" association. Dozens of machines are expected, and will be seen in “Test on Track” demo runs. This marks a return to the Oldtimer Grand Prix's roots—historic motorcycles were already present at the very first event in 1973. Additional driving events, such as the Friday Track Day on the Nordschleife, and the Motor Klassik reader races, further enrich the experience. Top-brand clubs in the Mercedes Arena and gatherings of other clubs around the Grand Prix track parking areas add even more historic flair to the event.

7:04.957 – Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Sets the New Record of the Fastest Electric Executive Vehicle at the Nürburgring

11.06.2025

On April 01, the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra completed its first official lap on the Nürburgring Nordschleife with driver Vincent Radermecker, achieving a lap time of 7:04.957 minutes. The vehicle thus set a new record in the “Electric Executive Car” category (electric luxury sedan). All record drives and further information Onboard through the Green HellThe record lap of the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is now available on the Nürburgring YouTube channel. The onboard footage from the cockpit of the vehicle offers the opportunity to relive this fantastic lap. Information about the official “Nürburgring record laps”The following principle applies to all drives: one track, one complete lap, one time – according to uniform standards. In addition to timekeeping with calibrated measuring technology, official record attempts and attempts to achieve a lap time are always accompanied by a notary. In addition to monitoring the timekeeping, the vehicle is also inspected. TÜV Rheinland checks for standard conformity and documents this. The exact length of the track and the start and finish lines are precisely defined. A full lap of the Nordschleife is driven and measured with a flying start (20.8 kilometers). The vehicle categories for record drives and official lap times at the Nürburgring are divided into different segments by the Federal Motor Transport Authority and specially defined special classes.

ring°guide Rock am Ring

04.06.2025

From June 6 to 8, 2025, we’re celebrating 40 years of Rock am Ring! The Nürburgring once again becomes the stage for one of Europe’s biggest music festivals. Camping and parking areas will already open on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. To ensure a smooth experience, several roads around the Nürburgring will be closed or rerouted. Here’s everything you need to know at a glance: ❌ Road Closures (June 4–9, 2025) L93: Between B258 and Müllenbach L94: Between B258 and Welcherath (town center) K72: Between L94 and Müllenbach K73: Between B258 and Nürburg K20/K89: Around Campsite B5 and between Meuspath and Welcherath B258 – temporarily closed: Fri, June 6, 10 a.m. – Sat, June 7, 5 a.m. Sat, June 7, 10 a.m. – Sun, June 8, 5 a.m. Sun, June 8, 10 a.m. – Mon, June 9, 5 a.m. ➡️ Important: These roads will be completely closed during the specified periods! 🔁 Detours – How to Get There Anyway From the West: U1: B257 → L92 → B258 (towards Mayen) U2: B257 → L10 → B412 (towards Kempenich / A61) U3: B257 → L92 → L93 (towards Nürburg / Meuspath) U4: B257 → B410 → K89 (towards Welcherath) From the East: U1: L92 → B257 → L10 → B258 (towards Blankenheim / A1) U2: L92 → B257 (towards Kelberg / Trier / A48) U3: L93 → L92 (towards Nürburg / Meuspath) U4: K93 → K92 via Drees (towards Welcherath) 🚗 Access Requirements Only vehicles with valid accreditation or transit permits will be allowed into restricted areas. This includes production vehicles or visitors with designated access passes. 🅿️ Park & Ride Shuttle Service A free shuttle bus runs from several parking areas along the B412: Schwalbenschwanz Parking Pflanzgarten / P98 Brünnchen / P96 ➡️ Note: Reduced speed limits apply at the crossings between parking and camping areas along the B412 – please drive carefully. 👋 Kiss & Ride – Drop-off & Pick-up From the West: Parking lot at the Driving Safety Center (B258 / L93) From the East: Parking lot D10 (L93 in Nürburg) ➡️ Note: These are also the designated stops for taxi services. Our Tip:Plan your arrival early, follow the marked detours, and check traffic updates in advance. Let’s work together to make Rock am Ring 2025 an unforgettable experience – starting with a smooth journey! ⛺ Camping & Accommodation All campsites open on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 12 noon, and close on Monday, June 9, at 12 noon. ℹ️ Full camping details can be found here. 🛍️ On-site Shopping – Lidl Rock Store A fully stocked supermarket on-site offers everything you need. Opening hours: Wed: 2 p.m. – midnight Thu: 8 a.m. – midnight Fri–Sun: 8 a.m. – 3 a.m. Mon: closed ♿ Accessibility rockAbility Camping offers: Wheelchair-accessible restrooms and showers On-site medical assistance ➡️ Register via: specialneeds@rock-am-ring.com  🔒 Safety & Awareness Awareness team contact: +49 1523 6161051 (also via WhatsApp & Signal) ℹ️ Final Tip: Download the official Rock am Ring App for maps, timetables, live updates, and everything you need to navigate the festival grounds! ➡️ You’ll also find the Outfield & Infield site maps here. Please note: The ring°boulevard will be closed during Rock am Ring from June 5 to June 9, 2025. If you have any questions about travel or traffic, feel free to contact us here. Stay safe and enjoy the ride – we can’t wait to see you at Rock am Ring 2025!

Top line-up for the Nordschleife classic

04.06.2025

A large field of competitors will gather at the Nürburgring Nordschleife for the highlight of the season: The starting list for the ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring (June 19–22, 2025) has finally been officially announced, and it is stronger than it has been in years: Over 140 cars will compete for the prestigious trophy on Corpus Christi weekend, which is sure to be hotly contested. In the top class of GT3 cars alone, teams from eight different manufacturers will battle it out for overall victory! And across the starting field, extremely promising fights are shaping up in the 20 classes, some of which are very strongly contested. All signs point to fantastic racing for this full-throttle festival, which fans should not miss. The defending champion's #1 starting number belongs to Scherer Sport PHX this year, and the team would love to clinch its eighth overall victory in team history with the Audi R8 LMS GT3 evo II. Christopher Haase, Luca Ludwig, and Markus Winkelhock will attempt to do so. And although Audi has officially withdrawn from GT3 racing and the picture-perfect R8s are now considered “young used cars,” two pole positions in the previous NLS races for the Juta team's Audi show that the Ingolstadt-based manufacturer is still a force to be reckoned with on the racetrack. A total of four Audi R8s will compete, with Scherer PHX facing stiff competition from within its own team in the form of the Porsche 911 GT3 R, which the team from the Eifel region has been using since this year – because the “911s” have been the benchmark on the Nordschleife in 2025 so far. Porsche is the benchmark for this year's 24hA Porsche 911 GT3 R crossed the finish line as the winner in all races of this year's Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS). Most recently, Scherer PHX scored a double victory in the two 24h Qualifiers, which also count towards the NLS. Falken Motorsports won the first two NLS races, and Manthey EMA also took home a winner's trophy with the “Grello” 911 with the distinctive #911 start number.  Manthey, like Scherer PHX, is the leader in the race's all-time statistics with seven 24-hour overall victories to date. It is sending an excellent team of drivers to the start and, like Scherer PHX and Falken, is one of the close circle of Porsche contenders for victory. With a total of seven cars, the 911 GT3 R is also numerically the most represented in the GT3 class. The Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 Evo and the Lamborghini Huracan GT3 are also represented four times each. Strong driver line-ups and fascinating GT3 carsThe Mercedes-AMG GT3s were once again among the frontrunners this year. Two of the three cars on the starting grid are fielded by Mercedes-AMG Team GetSpeed, which can also rely on extremely fast and reliable drivers. New to the GT3 lineup is the Ford Mustang GT3, which is sure to make fans of American pony cars salivate. HRT Ford Performance is sending the new GT3s onto the track, with many Nordschleife specialists behind the wheel. Finally, the BMW M4 GT3 Evo from Rowe Racing and the Ferrari 296 GT3 fielded by Realize Kondo Racing can be considered “exotics,” as there will only be one of each on the starting grid. In the case of Rowe, fans can always expect a surprise, as the team relies on very successful GT3 drivers who are also very familiar with the Nordschleife. Strong line-up for the “class battle”A total of over 140 vehicles will line up at the start this year in 20 classes ranging from production cars to GT3. In addition to the highly competitive SP9 (GT3), other classes also stand out, where fierce battles are expected. The two Cup classes reserved for specific Porsche models have almost two dozen participants, some of whom like to “poach” in the GT3 field, especially in wet weather. Ten GT4 cars from five different manufacturers also make the category of the supposedly “smaller” GTs a competitive and exciting affair. At the other end of the performance scale, the “small” production cars in VT2 offer a wide variety of brands and participants. There are six front-wheel drive cars in the field, ten rear-wheel drive cars, and a total of six brands. Not to forget the fleet of vehicles powered by alternative fuels. A total of eleven vehicles are at the start in this booming category, demonstrating that fuels with an increasingly high non-fossil content could be a model for the future. Many exciting starters ensure top-class entertainmentWhen the wheels finally start turning in the first qualifying session on Corpus Christi Thursday, spectators can also look forward to some exotic cars that traditionally hold a special place in the hearts of fans. These include the Dacia Logan (#300), which “Ollis Garage” is fielding in SP3T, and the “White Angel” VW Beetle RSR (#13), which is competing in the same class and was built and tuned from scratch by Bernd Albrecht's team. But the two small BMW 318ti (#275 / #277), which MDM Racing is fielding with the help of RAVENOL, also deserve a special round of applause. Built with a lot of private initiative and enthusiasm, the horsepower underdogs from Ensdorf are among the thoroughbred private teams that make up an important part of the 24h family. The Porsche 997 of the Saugmotoren Motorsport team (#97) can be seen in a similar light – probably the last representative of the sixth generation of the 911 produced until 2012 in the field. But there are also brand-new models. Dörr Motorsport is fielding a McLaren Artura Trophy Evo (#59) in the SP8T, which is making its debut at the 24h Nürburgring. This marks the brand's return to the race for the first time since 2014. The Lynk & Co brand will make its very first appearance, becoming the 68th make to enter the eternal statistics. The Lynk&o 03 TCR #827 will be fielded by Fancy by Teamwork Motorsport for an all-Chinese team of drivers in the AT3 class. The list of exciting entries, debuts, and interesting details could go on and on, demonstrating that the 24h Nürburgring remains a playground and showcase for ambitious teams, exciting technology, and automotive innovation in its 53rd edition.

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing expands its commitment at the Nürburgring

27.05.2025

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing and the Nürburgring are strengthening their long-standing partnership. Effective immediately, the T12a grandstand, which runs along the back straight of the Grand Prix circuit, will be renamed the “TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Grandstand.” This will make Toyota's performance brand even more visible in the Green Hell. The presence will be complemented by eye-catching advertising spaces on the pit wall and on the glass façade above the busy entrance to the ring°boulevard. TOYOTA GAZOO Racing represents the company's motorsport activities worldwide and has been an integral part of the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie, the legendary ADAC RAVENOL 24-hour race, and other international competitions for many years. The new visibility underscores the close connection between Toyota and the Nürburgring – not only on the track, but also off it. A special highlight is the large-scale display of a historic moment: a picture from 2007 shows Akio Toyoda, current Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Japanese automotive group – alias Morizo – during his first participation in the 24-hour race. This event marks the origin of TOYOTA GAZOO Racing's philosophy: to build ever better cars through motorsport. “The new TOYOTA GAZOO Racing grandstand and the advertising spaces on the pit wall and ring°boulevard are striking eye-catchers – right next to the track and in the middle of the action,” explains Christian Stephani, Managing Director of Nürburgring 1927 GmbH & Co. KG. “Toyota's expanded presence underscores the appeal of our race track as a stage for performance-oriented brands.” Fans can now cheer on their favorite teams from the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing grandstand until at least the end of 2027. The advertising installations on the pit wall and on the ring°boulevard will be an integral part of the Nürburgring's visual identity until at least the coming season.

RCN: Ralf Schall claims first win of the season

26.05.2025

At the end of the third event of the Rundstrecken-Challenge Nürburgring (RCN), the “Preis der Schlossstadt Brühl,” things got really exciting once again. Around 150 participants took to the starting line in initially dry conditions for the performance test on the 25.378-kilometer track variant of the 24-hour race (Nürburgring-Nordschleife + GP circuit without AMG Arena). Rain was forecast for the afternoon, but it didn't start until later than expected. Many drivers were already in the final stages of the test by then. Ralf Schall (Dornstadt, Porsche 911 GT3 Cup), who had been in the lead from the start, took a risk, drove to the finish on slicks and won for the first time this season. “It couldn't have lasted a lap longer, otherwise the dry tires would have been a big disadvantage.” David Vogt (Waldfeucht, Opel Astra TCR), winner of the RS3A class, opted for the same tactic and finished second. Third-placed Volker Wa-wer/Stefan Schmickler (Karlsruhe/Bad Neuenahr, Porsche Cayman GT4 CS) opted for a different approach to the external conditions and switched to rain tires shortly before the end. “Unfortunately, that didn't give us any decisive advantage.” RCN Series Manager Willi Hillebrand: “For the first time this season, we didn't have ideal weather conditions. But it could have been much worse.” With their third victory in the R2A class, Hagay Farran/Moran Gott (both Israel, BMW G20 330i) further extended their lead in the RCN 2025 standings. The closest challengers come from the H4 class. Christian Frasch/Frederik Laarmann (Wendlingen/Bottrop, BMW 325i) secured their third win of the season and are now second in the championship standings.

June highlights attract hundreds of thousands to the Ring

26.05.2025

90,000 visitors at Rock am Ring, more than 200,000 at the 24-hour race, and many more at the Nürburgring Classic and the ADAC Racing Weekend: in June, the Nürburgring attracts crowds to the Eifel region with festival vibes, the roar of engines, and endless excitement. It all kicks off with the anniversary edition of Rock am Ring from June 6 to 8. Almost a tradition now, the Nürburgring Classic takes place the following weekend (June 13 to 15), slotting in between the two most popular events at the Nürburgring. Because a week later, on Corpus Christi weekend (June 19 to 22), the famous ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring will take place. June will be rounded off from June 27 to 29 with the ADAC Racing Weekend, which will also host the Porsche Sports Cup this year. The events in June 2025 in detail: Rock am Ring | June 6–8, 2025Rock am Ring is completely sold out – earlier than ever before: 90,000 fans will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the cult festival at the Nürburgring this year. Headliners such as Slipknot, Bring Me The Horizon, and Korn will rock the main stage, while more than 100 other acts await fans on three additional stages. The biggest line-up in Rock am Ring history includes The Prodigy, K.I.Z, Kontra K, Rise Against, Sleep Token, and the Beatsteaks, representing the enormous range of the sold-out anniversary edition. A highlight on Friday: “Very Special Guests” will open the festival on the main stage – who could the Ringrockers be looking forward to seeing? Nürburgring Classic | June 13–15, 2025Formula 1 cars from the past 30 years, pre-war racing cars, DTM touring cars from the 80s and 90s: The Nürburgring Classic brings the golden age of motorsport back to life – loud and up close. Around 800 race cars are expected to take part in this year's event. They will bring the flair of past decades back to the asphalt in more than 20 races and special runs. Spectators can get up close and personal: tickets are available from $24 and always include admission to the paddock. Food courts, live concerts, and children's attractions await you there. For those who want a touch more exclusivity, VIP tickets with access to the Nürburgring°Lounge are available from $289. ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring | June 19–22, 2025Around 150 vehicles will take part in a legendary race that lasts a day and a night through the Eifel forests: It's time again for the ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring. The race cars couldn't be more different: the spectrum ranges from purebred GT racers to production-based BMWs. They will be cheered on by thousands of spectators along the 25.3-kilometer track. Many of them pitch their tents along the challenging Nordschleife and celebrate the biggest racing party of the year. From the traditional Adenauer Racing Day on Wednesday to the spectacular Falken Drift Show and the emotional start of the 24-hour race on Saturday afternoon, this motorsport weekend has everything to make your heart beat faster. Tickets are available from $36 – children under 12 get in free. ADAC Racing Weekend & Porsche Sports Cup | June 27–29, 2025Popular sport meets passion: The ADAC Racing Weekend is the stage for popular sport, ambitious talent, and fans of thrilling racing. On the program: GT and touring car series races, exciting Porsche Sports Cup races, and much more. A weekend for everyone who loves motorsport – without all the fuss, but with all the passion. Special extra: All races will be broadcast via livestream – so you won't miss a second, even if you're not at the track. Tickets are available from $10, and a weekend ticket costs $35. Events at the Nürburgring – June 2025:06. – 08.06.2025: Rock am Ring13. – 15.06.2025: Nürburgring Classic14.06.2025: GLP Gleichmäßigkeitsprüfung19. – 22.06.2025: ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring27. – 29.06.2025: ADAC Racing Weekend & Porsche Sports Cup