08.05.2025
The technology company Xiaomi and the Nürburgring have agreed on a far-reaching partnership. From now on, the Chinese car manufacturer will be a premium partner of the world's longest permanent race track and will also be present there with advertising installations. These include the new Xiaomi curve on the Grand Prix circuit and a new advertising installation on the Nordschleife. Last year, Xiaomi attracted international attention with a vehicle and a lap on the Nordschleife. The brand is no longer known just for mobile phones. The nearly 1,500 hp sports sedan “SU7 Ultra Prototype” completed the 20.8-kilometer track in 6:46 minutes – an impressive time. At the same time, this was also the start of a deeper partnership. Beyond the record-breaking drive, Xiaomi is now also a member of the test and development drives at the Nürburgring (colloquially known as the Industriepool). Sixteen weeks a year, companies from the automotive and supplier industries test and develop vehicles and components in this setting. Xiaomi is now also pushing ahead with its vehicle development here. Naming rights at the Grand Prix circuit, advertising facility on the NordschleifeThe advertising commitment is also clearly visible. The new Xiaomi curve on the Grand Prix circuit is the flagship of the new collaboration. This is curve 12 – a fast, technically demanding left-hand curve. It follows the Michael Schumacher S or, if the shorter sprint version is driven, the Goodyear Spange. Spectators have a good view of this section of the track from the large grandstands at the end of the start/finish line. The Xiaomi logo is also present on the Nordschleife. A large advertising installation has been erected on the bridge between the Aremberg and Fuchsröhre sections of the track. In addition, the brand will be visible at the entrance to the Nordschleife. Thanks to its extensive commitment, the Asian manufacturer is one of the Nürburgring's premium partners and is also a member of the Nürburgring Business Club, the B2B network for large and small companies from various industries. “We are delighted that Xiaomi, a strong brand from Asia, is using the Nürburgring as an important development and communication platform,” explains Nürburgring CEO Christian Stephani. ”Xiaomi has recognized that the Nürburgring, and the Nordschleife in particular, is exactly the right place to advance new technologies and innovations, including in the field of electric mobility.”
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.
05.05.2025
Mustang GTD was already the first sports car from an America automaker to set a sub-7-minute lap. Now it’s improved on that lap, with a faster time driven by track-proven updates and refinements: 6:52.072, making Mustang GTD the fourth fastest vehicle in the production sports car class. All record drives and further information Onboard through the Green HellThe record lap of the Porsche 911 GT3 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.
02.05.2025
Car talk, a promenade, and concentrated expert knowledge: On May 1 and 2, the Ring Drivers' Convention powered by Goodyear celebrated its premiere at the Nürburgring. The convention took place at the same time as the Green Hell Driving Days, which are popular with tourist drivers. The ring°carré, located in the immediate vicinity of the ring°boulevard on the Grand Prix circuit, was transformed into an automotive world of experience for horsepower enthusiasts and fans of the Green Hell on both days. Take a seat behind the wheel of a real race car, marvel at the latest achievements of renowned automotive suppliers, or spend a few enjoyable hours with other petrolheads not far from the famous Nürburgring logo: in perfect Eifel weather, the Ring Drivers' Convention presented itself as a mixture of a relaxed car meet and an informative experience mile. Renowned figures from the industry were in attendance: Ford made the eyes of car fans young and old light up with a Ford GT, while the Nürburgring experts from Raeder Motorsport and suspension specialists such as Eibach and H&R showcased their latest projects and products. Spectators were able to listen to exciting discussions on stage in front of the Eifelstadl in the heart of the ring°carré. Among others, DTM champions Maximilian Götz (Mercedes-AMG) and Timo Scheider stopped by. Well-known influencers from the Nürburgring scene, such as Misha Charoudin and Tom Schütze, were also on hand for discussions. Various attractive prizes were up for grabs in a number of competitions.“With the Ring Drivers' Convention, we have created an exciting format that appeals to our diverse community of Nürburgring drivers and fans,” said Christian Stephani, Managing Director of Nürburgring 1927 GmbH. “Together with some long-standing partners of the Nürburgring, we were able to set up an attractive event mile in the ring°carré in perfect weather, which was a real added value for all tourist drivers and Nürburgring visitors.” The convention was rounded off on Thursday evening by the bigFM PartyNight with DJ Rockmaster B, who kept the party going into the night. Another highlight was the opening of a new photo point right next to the Nürburgring eSports Bar, which is now available for souvenir photos with the Nürburgring backdrop. Until Sunday, the Green Hell Driving Days offer the opportunity to experience the fascination of the Nordschleife for yourself. The “Green Hell” will then be open daily from morning to evening for tourist drives. Anyone can take the legendary 20.832 kilometers under their own wheels and experience the myth with their own vehicle.
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.
27.04.2025
Bright sunshine, thousands of motorcycles, and an incomparable atmosphere: the traditional “Anlassen” event at the Nürburgring was once again a resounding success this year. In perfect weather, around 42,000 bikers transformed the Ring into the roaring heart of the motorcycle scene and celebrated the start of the new two-wheel season together. In addition to the entire paddock, the AMG Arena of the Grand Prix circuit also served as an additional parking area for the large number of motorcycles – both areas were completely filled and made for an impressive sight. From 8:00 a.m. onwards, visitors on two wheels flocked to the Eifel region to get in the mood for the day with a varied program: whether at the Safety Demo by POLO, the impressive demonstrations by the state police and the ADAC Driver Safety Center at the Nürburgring, or with mini bikes. Guided tours took place in parallel on the sprint track of the Grand Prix circuit and were very well received. Social commitment was also in the spotlight: visitors could do a good deed by donating blood in the blood donation mobile or register as stem cell donors with the Stefan Morsch Foundation. Meanwhile, the band “der nächste bitte” provided a great atmosphere with their live music. The highlights of the day were the traditional ecumenical service, during which Pastor Klaus Kohnz, Pastor Rüdiger Wink, and Auxiliary Bishop Jörg Peters gave their blessing for a safe motorcycle season. As always, the emotional finale was the joint parade around the legendary Nordschleife: thousands of motorcycles set off and rode the most famous 20.832 kilometers in the world – a spine-tingling moment that perfectly reflected the special atmosphere of “Anlassen.” “It's just great how many motorcycle enthusiasts have come to the Nürburgring again this year to celebrate their passion at Anlassen. The peaceful atmosphere and this incredible sea of motorcycles create a unique atmosphere. This makes the motorcycle service a real highlight every year – not only for visitors but also for us employees,” said Nürburgring Managing Director Ingo Böder. After a successful start to the motorcycle season, further two-wheeled highlights await, such as the International German Motorcycle Championship IDM (September 5 to 7) and the Kölner Kurs (July 26 & 27) as part of the numerous public events at the Nürburgring.
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
24.04.2025
The new Porsche 911 GT3 has set an impressive lap time on the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Factory driver and Porsche brand ambassador Jörg Bergmeister completed the 20.832-kilometer circuit in 6:56.294 minutes. The lap was conducted under notarial supervision and with street-legal Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires. All record drives and further information The vehicle used was equipped with the optional Weissach package and had a six-speed manual transmission. The 911 GT3 is powered by a 4.0-litre high-revving naturally aspirated engine with 375 kW (510 hp). The time achieved is more than three seconds faster than that of the previous model with PDK. Onboard through the Green HellThe record lap of the Porsche 911 GT3 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.
