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DTM at the Nürburgring: Bortolotti goes into the second half of the season as the hunted man

The DTM is coming out of the summer break at full throttle: the Nürburgring opens the second half of the season next weekend (August 16-18). The title fight enters its fifth round on the traditional circuit in the Eifel. The form curve favors front runner Mirko Bortolotti (I), but he has the competition close behind him and therefore needs more top results. Audi driver Kelvin van der Linde from...
DTM at the Nürburgring: Bortolotti goes into the second half of the season as the hunted man

13.08.2024

The DTM is coming out of the summer break at full throttle: the Nürburgring opens the second half of the season next weekend (August 16-18). The title fight enters its fifth round on the traditional circuit in the Eifel. The form curve favors front runner Mirko Bortolotti (I), but he has the competition close behind him and therefore needs more top results. Audi driver Kelvin van der Linde from South Africa, who is only six points behind the Lamborghini works driver, has his sights firmly set on the top of the standings. A look at the statistics also promises an exciting weekend - seven different winners have emerged from the eight races so far. An exciting DTM event also awaits Ralf Schumacher. The former Formula 1 driver is celebrating his one-off motorsport comeback alongside his son David. The father-son duo will compete for US Racing in the Prototype Cup Germany. Key facts, Nürburgring, Nürburg, season races 9 and 10 of 16 Track length: 3,629 meters Layout: Eleven corners (seven right-handers, four left-handers), driven in a clockwise direction Winner 2023, Race 1: Mirko Bortolotti (SSR Performance, Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo2) Winner 2023, Race 2: Maximilian Paul (GRT Grasser Racing Team, Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo2) Bortolotti and Rast aim to build on strong formBortolotti is currently the man of the moment in the DTM: the SSR Performance driver has scored 52 of his 104 points from the past three qualifying sessions and races. However, Bortolotti is still waiting for his first win of the season - the Nürburgring could come at the perfect time for him. The 34-year-old shone there in the 2023 season with a start-finish victory. Kelvin van der Linde in particular is pushing to reclaim the top position. The 28-year-old from Abt Sportsline led the DTM for four races and, in second place with 98 points, is within striking distance of Bortolotti. "My anticipation is huge. We are right in the middle of the title fight, which gives the whole team extra motivation. The region around the Nürburgring is full of passionate fans, as a driver you always enjoy coming here," says van der Linde. René Rast (Bregenz) from Schubert Motorsport and Maro Engel (Monaco/Mercedes-AMG Team Winward) complete the chasing trio. BMW driver Rast can call himself a true Nürburgring expert. The three-time DTM champion has already achieved three DTM victories on the circuit south of Bonn - all of them for Audi. In the Schubert Motorsport BMW M4 GT3, Rast has scored a strong 65 points in the past four races and jumped from ninth to third place overall. Will the 37-year-old continue his high level of form at the Nürburgring? Defending champion Thomas Preining (A), who drives a Porsche 911 GT3 R with the Grello design that is particularly popular in the Eifel and is seventh overall, is also aiming for a home race. Like Ayhancan Güven (TR), the Porsche works driver will start for Team Manthey EMA, which is based in Meuspath in the immediate vicinity of the Nürburgring. Mercedes-AMG Team HRT also has a short journey. The racing team from Drees will line up with Arjun Maini from India, who lives in Troisdorf near Cologne, and Luca Stolz (Brachbach). Schumacher starts in the Prototype Cup GermanyFans at the Nürburgring can look forward to the appearance of a prominent father-son team. Ralf Schumacher is making his motorsport comeback in the Prototype Cup Germany. The former Formula 1 driver will share a 455 hp Ligier LMP3 prototype from US Racing with his son David Schumacher. "I've wanted to race with David for a long time, so I'm happy to get back into a racing car. The car is a lot of fun and we are looking forward to competing in the Prototype Cup Germany," says Ralf Schumacher. The ADAC GT4 Germany and the all-electric NXT Gen Cup will also be at the Nürburgring. The Porsche Sixt Carrera Cup Germany will provide fast-paced one-make cup action. With the DTM Track Safari, fans can look forward to a special kind of racetrack expedition on Friday, when coaches will travel to the Nürburgring together with the DTM's powerful racing cars. A premiere is also on the program in the Eifel: The "DTM Trucks Go and Stop" competition will take place for the first time on Saturday evening from 6.30 pm. The aim is to drive as fast as possible on the start-finish straight with the trucks from the DTM paddock and then brake with pinpoint accuracy. In addition, the Sunshine Live After Race Party on Saturday evening from 6.15 pm in the DTM Fan Zone invites you to extend the race day in the Eifel into the evening. Tickets for the DTM race weekend at the Nürburgring are available from 39 euros here. Children and young people under the age of 16 are admitted free of charge when accompanied by an adult.

BELMOT Oldtimer-Grand-Prix was a successful festival

12.08.2024

Positive results for the largest classic car racing festival on the European continent:  42,000 spectators experienced an all-round successful mix at the 51st BELMOT Oldtimer Grand Prix at the weekend. Against the backdrop of historic racing at the highest level, the Nürburgring became a meeting place for insiders, experts and, of course, motorsport fans. Around 600 historic vehicles were on display on the race track, as well as numerous classic cars exhibited in the paddock and many fantastic treasures brought to the Nürburgring by the participating one-make clubs or the visitors themselves. The range of participating vehicles in the weekend's twelve racing classes and driving events spanned a good 100 years. There were highlights in practically every starting field with rare or unique racing cars, well-known current and former racing drivers or vehicles taking part for the first time. An American La France from 1918 with an impressive 14.5-liter displacement was the oldest model of the entire weekend. The fully booked starting fields with touring cars, GTs and sports cars also captivated the spectators. A remarkable "class reunion" of top drivers took place in the "Touring Car Golden Era" and the DRM Revival, for which over 100 vehicles had already entered. The autographs of ex-DTM drivers such as Roland Asch, Harald Grohs, Olaf Manthey, Kris Nissen, Peter Oberndorfer, Kurt Thiim and Leopold Prinz von Bayern were particularly popular. Ford GT3 works driver and reigning 24-hour Nürburgring winner Christopher Mies climbed into one of the legendary Ford Capri Turbo cars from the former DRM. Former Formula 1 driver Arturo Merzario - who became famous at the Nürburgring for his rescue of Niki Lauda in 1976 - did the honors as a participant in the FCD Racing Series in the youngest starting field of the weekend. Unique racing cars on the trackThe races for the two-seater sports cars and GTs up to 1965 once again lived up to their reputation as a meeting place for rare and beautiful racing cars. There was a strong Italian accent here with models such as the Ferrari 246 SP and 250 GT, O.S.C.A 37, several Maserati 300 S and two impressive Bizzarini 5300 GTs. British sports cars such as the Austin Healey and Elva MK8 and, of course, German models such as the Porsche 356 and 904 as well as the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL were also on display. The British HGPCA racing series presented Formula 1 cars from the same era in which the monoposti made the transition from front-engined to rear-engined vehicles. There was plenty of historical flair, information and personal encounters with the cockpit stars over the weekend, for example during the grid walk through the starting grid of the Golden Era touring cars, at talks and autograph sessions or during the demonstrations of the legendary Le Mans start. Organizer: Positive balanceThe unique atmosphere at the BELMOT Oldtimer Grand Prix inspired everyone involved and made for satisfied faces: "As organizers, we draw an all-round positive conclusion," says Wolfgang Schulz, Managing Director of CHRSN Sport GmbH for the OGP organizer association, "The historic races this weekend not only impressed with full starting fields, but also with many outstanding vehicles. We are also delighted that numerous participants and guests have already given us positive feedback during the weekend." Despite all the love for history and the preservation of motorsport and automotive heritage, many of those responsible were also looking to the future. Wolfgang Schulz: "After the big anniversary with the 50th edition last year, we started this year with fresh ideas and innovations for the future. We owe this success to the joint efforts of numerous supporters and volunteers. The organizer consortium of CHRSN GmbH, Histomobil GmbH and HMSC-Wirtschafts-GmbH would like to thank all these people and institutions. We look to the future with great optimism." The next edition of the event is already being planned and is expected to take place on the first weekend in August 2025. Strong partners helped shape the eventOn the road to the future, the BELMOT Oldtimer Grand Prix can rely on new and proven partners, who once again played a major role in making this year's event a success. As a new addition to this circle, BELMOT was particularly influential: "It was a great debut for us this year as the title partner of this traditional event. Together with a number of partners, we were able to present ourselves to a knowledgeable and open-minded audience and take away many positive impressions and good encounters," says Roland Koch, Head of Marketing at Mannheimer Versicherung. "It's great that we were also able to set new accents and show perspectives for the future of classic cars and classic car sports with top-class panel discussions." The trade magazine Motor Klassik proved to be a long-standing and loyal partner. In 1984, the magazine was presented to the public at the classic car Grand Prix and consequently celebrated its 40th birthday at the Nürburgring. Watch manufacturer Junghans was not only involved as the official timekeeping partner, but was also present in the paddock. In addition to the timepieces, vehicles from the Steim car collection and a DTM vehicle from Schnitzer-Classic, which was once driven by Jockel Winkelhock, were also on display. The fuel specialists from Aspen were in high demand in the paddock: at their debut, they presented participants with a fuel specially tailored to the needs of classic cars. In the coming years, there are plans with this partner to use more sustainable fuels in racing, which will lead to CO2-neutral historic motorsport in the future.

Kelvin van der Linde: Attacking the top of the standings at the Nürburgring

12.08.2024

Seven different winners in eight races: The DTM has had an exciting and varied first half of the season. The second half of the season kicks off at the Nürburgring (August 16 to 18), and one driver in particular is looking forward to the trip to the Eifel: Kelvin van der Linde. "I'm finally back in the race car. I have almost always performed well at the Nürburgring in the past and have already celebrated many successes. I'm looking forward to the weekend," says the South African. So far this year, van der Linde has impressed with one win and a total of three podium finishes. Will the Audi driver from Abt Sportsline storm to the top of the standings at the Nürburgring? Van der Linde goes into the second half of the season as the closest pursuer of championship leader Mirko Bortolotti (Italy). The Lamborghini works driver from SSR Performance recently took over the overall lead from van der Linde at the Norisring and leads by a narrow margin of six points. The sprint version of the Nürburgring is one of the shortest tracks on the DTM calendar. Nevertheless, the 3.629-kilometer asphalt track offers a varied course with winding sections and long corners. "The passion of the fans is very special at the Nürburgring. I won the DTM race there three years ago, plus two victories in the 24-hour race and a joint DTM podium with my brother Sheldon," says van der Linde. The latter experience was a first for him in 2022. Back then, the duo celebrated the first and to date only one-two victory for a brother and sister in the DTM - BMW driver Sheldon won ahead of Kelvin. "Our strength this season lies in the fact that we are consistently scoring points and have not had a single retirement so far," is van der Linde's interim assessment. He has finished in the top six in five of the eight championship races and has always placed his Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo2 in the points. "We only managed one pole position in qualifying, but we put in a strong performance in the races," says van der Linde. The 28-year-old enjoyed his most successful weekend in the first half of the DTM season at the Dekra Lausitzring, where he celebrated his only win of the season so far and scored 48 of his 98 points. At the Nürburgring, the man from Kempten by choice, who has also held German citizenship since the beginning of July, wants to follow up with the next gala performance. Despite all his ambitions for the overall lead, van der Linde must also take a look in the rear-view mirror, because the chasing trio behind Bortolotti are very close together. Only five points separate van der Linde and BMW driver René Rast (Bregenz/Schubert Motorsport) in third place. His lead over Maro Engel (Mercedes-AMG Team Winward) is ten points. Thanks to this exciting starting position in the DTM title fight, it is clear that fans can expect exciting race weekends after the summer break. After the fifth tour stop at the Nürburgring, the DTM stars will head to the Sachsenring (September 6 to 8). The second foreign event of the year at the Red Bull Ring (September 27 to 29) in Austria kicks off the hot final phase of the season, before the showdown traditionally takes place at the Hockenheimring Baden-Württemberg (October 18 to 20). Tickets for the DTM are available here.

Aiming for more safety in the paddock - VLN brings experts together

11.08.2024

The dismay over the tragic accident in the run-up to the ROWE 6h ADAC Ruhr-Pokal race, in which a compressed air cylinder exploded behind a pit lane, continues. Even though the results of the police investigation are not yet available, the containers used in motorsport can obviously pose a danger. The VLN is therefore seeking the expertise of specialists in order to contain the risks. To this end, talks are plannedwith the expert organization DEKRA, which has been a partner of the NLS since 2024, and the ILN (Interessengemeinschaft Langstrecke Nürburgring). "We don't want to get carried away now, but the incident before NLS4 has shown that there is a need for action," says Christian Vormann, Head of Sport at the VLN. "From our point of view, however, it makes no sense to simply impose rules on the teams. On the one hand, we need real experts in the field of compressed air tanks - we have them at our partner DEKRA. On the other hand, measures for teams must also be feasible and practicable. This is where we rely on ILN's knowledge." Mobile compressed air tanks are present in almost all pits in motorsport. Among other things, they are used to operate the lifting systems in the racing cars. "Even after the first few minutes in a preliminary discussion with the DEKRA experts, we realized that the topic is far more complex than you might think at first," says Vormann. "We also had contact with many team bosses who are now somewhat unsure about the compressed air tanks they use. Ultimately, we not only want to increase safety with targeted measures, but also raise awareness among everyone involved. We cannot undo the accident, but we can actively work to minimize the risk in the future."

Fast-paced journey through time at the BELMOT Oldtimer-Grand-Prix

07.08.2024

At the BELMOT Oldtimer Grand Prix next weekend (August 9 to 11), the Nürburgring will become a mobile racing museum. Over 600 racing and sports cars will populate the legendary Eifel circuit. In a dozen races and driving events, as exhibits and collectors' vehicles, they will showcase just about everything that has made fans addicted to horsepower over the past 100 years: from the sports cars of the early years of motorsport to the beginnings of Formula 1 and the endurance races of the 1950s and 1960s, the historical arc extends to the legendary touring cars from the DTM and DRM or the fascinating sports car monsters from the CanAm, for example. In the paddock and the adjacent areas, there are super sports cars, collectors' vehicles from the brand clubs and many additional offers to discover. If you don't want to miss out on the fascination of this unique meeting of motorsport legends, you can buy your ticket at the open ticket offices directly at the race track. Timetables, starter lists and lots of information about the event can be found here. In its 51st edition this year, the BELMOT Oldtimer Grand Prix has long since become a classic in its own right and is regarded as the biggest historic race weekend on the European continent. There will be plenty to see at the Nürburgring from Friday (August 9) when, in addition to the qualifying sessions on the Grand Prix circuit, the traditional track day takes place on the Nordschleife, where old and new sports car classics will romp around the world's most beautiful racetrack without any competitive pressure. For the curious, access to the open spectator stands around the Nordschleife will be free of charge; on the Grand Prix circuit, tickets will be available at the box offices as on all days. In addition to access to the open grandstands, they also include admission to the paddock. If you can't make it to the Nürburgring but still want to see a bit of the classic event, you can watch selected races on Saturday (09:45 - 19:25) and Sunday (08:15 - 17:15) in the livestream here. If you want to read results, starter lists and news directly on your mobile device at the weekend, you should install the onGRID app, which is available free of charge for Apple and Android devices. The BELMOT Oldtimer Grand Prix can now be found there - with all the important information about the event. Numerous sporting highlightsThe main attraction this year is of course once again the program on the track, which offers a unique collection of legendary racing cars from practically all motorsport eras. As part of the "Vintage Sports Car Trophy", the oldest racing cars of the weekend will take part in a pure driving event without any sporting classification, in which the racing cars, some of which are over 100 years old, will be allowed to drive in their very own territory - on the race track. The 50s and 60s form an impressive thematic focus, as the historic Grand Prix cars of the British HGPCA series, in which over 40 monoposti from the early days of the Formula 1 World Championship can be seen, come from this period. The two-seater racing cars and GTs up to 1965 are an absolute racing jewel: these sports cars from the 50s and 60s competed in classics such as Le Mans, the Targa Florio and other legendary endurance races a good 70 years ago. Now the Maserati and Ferrari, the Lotus and Elva, the Mercedes and Porsche of those years will meet again in the international field at the Nürburgring. The race on Saturday evening, which concludes with fireworks, is regarded as the highlight of the event weekend. The sports cars of the "Historic Championship CanAm & Sportscars" with their supercars with displacements of up to nine liters offer further spectacular races. When these vehicles start, there is guaranteed to be no spectator in their seats. The somewhat more recent formula history can also be seen - in the Graf Berghe von Trips Cup races and the historic Formula Vau. Packed touring car and GT fieldsThe touring car and GT races are also crowd-pullers at the weekend. In the "Golden Era" touring car field, the focus will be on former DTM stars such as Kris Nissen, Roland Asch, Harald Grohs, Kurt Thiim and others, who will revive a great era in the unforgotten DTM and STW cars. Even more legendary are the vehicles in the DRM Revival, where Group 5 cars à la Ford Capri, BMW 2002, Porsche 934/5 or even a whole horde of BMW M1s set the tone. Moreover, the more than 50 starting places for the "Golden Era" and the Revival are fully booked! And there are hardly any places left in the two races in which points are at stake for the German Historic Automobile Championship: The two races of the HC '65 and the one-hour run of the HC '81 also promise the very best racing entertainment.

Team ADVAN x HRT takes first Mercedes-AMG victory since 2020

05.08.2024

The winners of the ROWE 6h ADAC Ruhr Cup race are Salman Owega, David Schumacher and Hubert Haupt. The trio celebrated the first Mercedes victory since 2020 in the Mercedes-AMG GT3 of Team ADVAN x HRT. For GT drivers Schumacher and Owega, it is the first NLS victory of their still young careers. At 19, Owega is also the second-youngest winner in the 47-year history of the traditional Nordschleife championship. Only Jörg van Ommen was younger: The former DTM driver took his first victory in 1981 and was just a few days younger than Owega. Behind the winners, the two Porsche 911 GT3 Cup cars of BLACK FALCON Team 48 LOSCH and AVIA W&S Motorsport from the Porsche Endurance Trophy Nürburgring (Cup2) surprisingly finished second and third. Steve Jans, Tobias Müller and Gabriele Piana were delighted with second place, while Daniel Blickle, Tim Scheerbarth and David Jahn finished third. "We are super happy that we were able to win this race. We had a lot of competition, but they didn't compete in the second part of the race," said Haupt. A few minutes after the start of the 6-hour race, two pile-ups occurred as the rain set in, literally leaving the top 7 cars on the track. As a result, the race was red-flagged for around 1:45 hours. "To have won my first race in the Green Hell is a great result. The Green Hell showed its best side today and we had a lot of fun," said Schumacher. Owega added: "I'm really happy. Thanks to the team for the top performance. It was very hot in the car at the end, but I'm happy." When asked about his age and the fact that he is the second-youngest winner of the NLS, he joked: "I can't catch up with van Ommen, I'm not getting any younger." "P2 with a Cup 2 car is huge, even though we all know that we benefited from the accidents," said Müller. "We really pulled through. The race wasn't easy. I was sitting in the car when the downpour came. It felt like swimming free." Piana called for the final phase: "I'm exhausted. A great result. Tobias and Steve did well, I just had to bring the result to the finish." Victory in the Am classification of the GT3 SP9 class went to Michael Heimrich, Lorenzo Rocco and Arno Klasen in the équpe vitesse Audi R8 LMS GT3. The fastest Pro-Am GT3 was the Porsche 911 GT3 R from Huber Motorsport with drivers Hans Wehrmann, Joachim Thyssen and Thomas Kiefer. Successful Nordschleife race premiere for football star Max KruseThe 17-time national football player Max Kruse successfully completed his racing debut in the NLS. In the VW Golf GTI TCR, the Reinbeck native drove ten laps in the shortened race in the Green Hell alongside Nico Otto and Marcus Menden. "That was an exhausting stint," said Kruse afterwards. "Benny Leuchter had already told me that the heat would make my feet burn. He was right. It started from lap seven. Nevertheless, it was a lot of fun today and I'm also happy with my times for the first race. What I'm taking with me is a lot of adrenaline and the realisation that I can keep up. I've been preparing for this for six years." Victory in the AT class was snatched by another prominent driver: Smudo (Die Fantastischen Vier) won in the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup together with Michelle Halder, Henrik Bollerslev and Matthias Beckwermert. Championship lead defended and Cup class won: AVIA W&S RacingJoshua Bednarski, Lucas Daugaard and Moritz Oberheim have not only successfully defended their lead in the ADAC Nürburgring Endurance Series standings with their fifth victory in the sixth race. The AVIA W&S Racing trio also clinched the early title in the Cup 3 class of the Porsche Endurance Trophy Nürburgring. With two races to go, they have an unassailable lead. "We've actually clinched the championship early," said a delighted Oberheim. "I don't even know what to say. The season is going perfectly. Big praise to my team-mates, the team and our partners. Now we're attacking in the NLS overall standings. We can think about that now." The ROWE 6h ADAC Ruhr Cup race counts towards the overall standings because the winners covered more than four hours of racing distance when the two partial results are added together. The battle for the championship in the ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie will be decided in the remaining races on 19th October and 16th November. NLS4 overshadowed by incident on FridayA tragic accident occurred on Friday evening in the run-up to the race. According to current information, 22 people were injured, four of them seriously, when a compressed air cylinder exploded. After initial treatment at the medical centre on site, some of the injured were transferred to nearby hospitals by rescue helicopter. According to the Koblenz police station, the condition of all seriously injured people was stable on Saturday morning. After consultation with participants, the ILN and the driver representatives of the NLS, the VLN decided to hold the race. After the race, an award ceremony with anthem and champagne shower was cancelled. "Our thoughts are with those affected by the incident on Friday evening," says VLN boss Mike Jäger. "We wish everyone a speedy recovery."

Nürburgring welcomes 18 new apprentices

02.08.2024

On 1 August, 18 young people started their training at the Nürburgring. Both at the Nürburgring operating company and at the Nürburgring hotels and holiday park managed by Lindner - the training professions are correspondingly diverse. The spectrum ranges from cooks and hotel specialists to event managers and dual study programmes. Including the new members of Team Nürburgring, a total of 46 trainees are now working at the Nürburgring. The first working day, the first photo at the new workplace: For this, the trainees lined up in front of the info°centre. This is where countless visitors come every day for tickets and information on events, tourist trips or backstage tours, and it was the end of the tour for the new arrivals, which took them around the Nürburgring site and through the various offices and departments. The excitement among the young people is great - after all, they are starting their careers at a historic and globally popular location. "I've already been to various events on site and have long been a fan of the Nürburgring on social media. Now I can actively participate in the events behind the scenes here - that was my absolute dream," says a delighted Emie van Rooijen, who is now starting as a dual student in the field of trade fair, congress and event management at Nürburgring 1927 GmbH & Co. KG. As she comes from the region, the Nürburgring has always played a role: "If you grow up around the Ring, you always know someone who lives out their passion here or regularly goes to events such as Rock am Ring. Ultimately, the Ring attracts world stars from the music and motorsport world and that also makes people in the region proud to be a part of it." She is rightly looking forward to the tasks, because there will definitely be no boredom at the Ring. The race track is fully booked every day from March to mid-November - whether for the more than 50 public events at the weekends or for the many driver training sessions, vehicle tests or tourist drives. In addition, there are numerous large and small events away from the tarmac - such as trade fairs, product presentations or other company events. The staff at the Lindner-operated Nürburgring Hotels and Holiday Park look after the guests to ensure that the participants and visitors to such events always get a good night's sleep and are well catered for. Charlotte Gehrke is starting her career as an event manager here: "I'm looking forward to welcoming guests from all over the world. The Ring offers such an international environment. Who in the hotel industry can claim to start their training right next to the start and finish straight of the world's most famous race track? That makes me proud - even if I'm still a little nervous about what awaits me. The tour made me realise once again how big it all is and that thousands of visitors come here," says the 18-year-old. To ensure that all new starters get a good start and, above all, a perfect overview of the diverse event and adventure destination Nürburgring with all its facets, the trainees initially start with two weeks of training. In addition to a presentation of the various Nürburgring companies and presentations by the departments, a visit to the Nürburgring Formula Training, the ring°kart track and an internship day at the track service or a backstage tour await them. Apprenticeships at the Nürburgring - a varied ProgrammeThe 46 trainees currently learning their trade at the Nürburgring in various apprenticeship years are working in different professions. At Nürburgring 1927 GmbH & Co. KG, they are learning the professions of event management assistant, office management assistant or retail sales assistant, automotive mechatronics technician, IT specialist specialising in system integration, event technician or are doing a dual course of study in business administration - trade fair, congress and event management at the DHBW Mannheim. At the Nürburgring Hotels and Ferienpark managed by Lindner, trainees learn the professions of chef, hotel specialist, event manager, restaurant and event specialist, catering specialist or complete a dual study programme with a focus on hotel management. Destination Nürburgring - a strong employerWith 350 permanent employees and over 1,000 temporary staff, Destination Nürburgring is one of the strong employers in the region. The Nürburgring companies also offer a wide range of career opportunities for professionals and career changers. In addition to Nürburgring 1927 GmbH & Co. KG as the operator of the race track and event locations, Lindner Hotels AG as manager of the Nürburgring hotels and holiday park as well as nürburgring.tv GmbH & Co. KG and Nürburgring eSports GmbH & Co. KG. All information about the Nürburgring as well as job and training opportunities can be found here. © Nürburgring

The starting lists for the 51st BELMOT Oldtimer Grand Prix are online!

01.08.2024

The provisional entry lists for the Oldtimer Grand Prix from August 9 to 11 are bursting with fantastic vehicles. Many of the races are fully booked! The touring cars and GTs in particular will be packed, but you can also expect huge starting fields in the sports car and formula races. Want to get in the mood for your visit? You can now find the provisional entry lists for the weekend here.

NLS4: Would you like a little more?

31.07.2024

The season highlight of the ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie is just around the corner. On August 3rd, there will be a 50 percent increase in the race distance. And the ROWE 6h ADAC Ruhr-Pokal race, which has been designed as a big family festival this year, also has more to offer in many other respects. Tickets are available here and those staying at home can follow the action around the Nürburgring in the livestream here. There is a lot of action in the premier class SP9. 15 GT3 cars have entered for the 6-hour race. Falken Motorsports has a spectacular new entry. Ex-Formula 1 and DTM driver Timo Glock will make his debut in the Porsche 911 GT3 R. Alongside Nico Menzel, there is a lot of pressure on the 42-year-old professional, as Falken is the favorite this year with four wins from five races. “I'm really looking forward to my first GT3 race in the Green Hell,” says Glock. "After my permit races with underpowered touring cars in the NLS, the step up to GT4 in the 24-hour race was a big plus in terms of driving fun. I am very grateful to Falken that they are now giving me the opportunity to drive the Porsche 911 GT3 R. In Nico Menzel, I have a strong driver at my side and I'm excited to see how we'll do in the end." In the sister car, Alessio Picariello will alternate with Alexander Lynn, another newcomer. The Briton is the reigning LMP2 champion of the European Le Mans Series and competes in the WEC for Cadillac. Four teams are celebrating their comeback in the NLS. The two DTM drivers Ayhancan Güven and Thomas Preining will alternate with Laurens Vanthoor in the Manthey EMA 'Grello'. Alex Fontana, Klaus Koch, Florian Spengler and Johannes Stengel will line up for Car Collection Motorsport in the Audi R8 LMS GT3 evo II, while Dutchman Adrien De Leener and Bastian Buus will share a Porsche 911 GT3 R with Dinamic GT. Hans Wehrmann, Joachim Thyssen and Thomas Kiefer will also be competing for Huber Motorsport in a 911. Three Mercedes-AMG GT3s will also start the race with strong crews. The ADVAN x HRT team will be on the grid with Jusuf Owega, Arjun Maini and Dennis Fetzer as well as Salman Owega, David Schumacher and Hubert Haupt. Mercedes-AMG Team Landgraf is relying on Lucas Auer, Ralf Aron and Jules Gounon. PROsport-Racing and Walkenhorst Motorsport will fly the Aston Martin flag. The Renazzo Motorsport team led by Thai drift champion Kiki Sak Nana will field a Lamborghini Huracan GT3 Evo II, while JUTARACING and équipe vitesse will each bring an Audi R8 LMS GT3 to the Eifel. Last but not least, the congenial duo Frank Stippler / Vincent Kolb will continue their journey through the Green Hell in the Porsche 911 GT3 R from Herberth Motorsport. Professional footballer Max Kruse meets rapper SMUDO in his racing debutAs a partner and namesake of the racing team of the same name, Max Kruse has been present in the ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken Serie for years. Now the professional footballer is going one step further and contesting his first race on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife. Together with Nico Otto and Marcus Menden, Kruse will drive a VW Golf VII GTI TCR in the AT class. The vehicle runs on 102-octane Shell E20 fuel, which emits 50% less CO2. “I'm delighted to finally be able to take part in my first NLS race after six years,” says Kruse, who has worn the national team jersey 17 times. "Driving Max Kruse Racing's own Golf on the Nordschleife will be tough competition. The test on Friday as well as qualifying and the race on Saturday - it's going to be a great weekend. I'm really looking forward to it and I'm hoping for bright sunshine." Benjamin Leuchter and Heiko Hammel are also competing in the same class with the new VW Golf GTI Clubsport 24h, which celebrated its premiere at the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring. The MKR protagonists will have to compete with two Porsches from Four Motors Bioconcept-Car. Rapper SMUDO (Die Fantastischen Vier) will alternate with Michelle Halder, Henrik Bollerselv and Matthias Beckwermert in the 911 GT3 R. First-class entertainment on and off the race trackThe ROWE 6h ADAC Ruhr-Pokal race will be a festival for the whole family. On race day, all German states are still on summer vacation. For this reason, the six hours of racing action are not the only reason for a trip to the beautiful Eifel region; fans will also be offered great added value in the paddock. With a bouncy castle and food trucks in the paddock, the fan area invites you to linger. Skye and Chase from Paw Patrol offer selfie opportunities, as does the Nürburgring mascot 'Legend'. All the walking acts will be present between practice and the race during the pit walk in the pit lane and on the grid, which is open to all spectators at the NLS. Another highlight in the fan area is the Volkswagen exhibition. The automotive group from Wolfsburg is bringing ten exhibits from the VW Museum to the Nürburgring to mark the 50th anniversary of the Golf. The legends will also take to the Nordschleife in a motorcade between practice and the race. The same applies to the participants in the charity parade, where fans can rent a car to experience the Green Hell for the benefit of the track safety stewards. A campaign by VLN boss Mike Jäger on Friday afternoon will also focus on the volunteers, who have one of the most important jobs at the NLS races. The 27-time class winner will take to the Nordschleife in an Aston Martin Vantage GT4 from PROsport Racing to give interested fans an unforgettable lap of the Nordschleife. Incidentally, the test drive has another highlight in store. BMW will be testing the new BMW M4 GT3 EVO for the first time as part of the NLS - something automotive enthusiasts should not miss out on.