14.09.2025
The second race of the ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie double-header made history in several ways. Frank Stippler and Vincent Kolb scored the very first win for the powerful Ford Mustang GT3 in the Green Hell at the "64. ADAC Reinoldus-Langstreckenrennen". The Haupt Racing Team duo ended Porsche’s seven-race winning streak this season. At the finish, their margin over second-placed Tim Heinemann and Benny Leuchter in the Falken Motorsports Porsche 911 GT3 R was an impressive 2:05.634 minutes. For the second race in a row, Mike Stursberg and Mustafa Mehmet Kaya, today joined by Ben Bünnagel, finished third in the BLACK FALCON Team EAE Porsche. Another emotional highlight came from Klaus Abbelen, who contested his final GT3 race on the Nürburgring Nordschleife, marking his farewell as a driver in the series. For his solo effort, Abbelen was named “Driver of the Race.” The second race day began with a surprise: in qualifying, Alex Fontana took pole position in the Car Collection Motorsport Porsche 911 GT3 R, which he shared with Artur Goroyan. With a lap of 8:50.741 minutes, the Swiss driver edged out Bünnagel in the BLACK FALCON Porsche by just 0.647 seconds. In the race, however, their joy was short-lived – lasting only about eight minutes. After the opening lap, Saturday’s winners Julien Andlauer and Joel Sturm reclaimed the lead in the Falken Porsche, and for a long time it looked like another victory for the Japanese tire manufacturer’s squad. But with three laps to go, Andlauer went off track while leading on the approach to Hohen Acht. That opened the door for Vincent Kolb, who took over in the Ford Mustang GT3 and went on to take the historic win. “I’m really happy that we could take the first victory with the Ford Mustang GT3 here at the Nürburgring,” said Matthias Meister, head of the Ford Mustang Nürburgring GT3 project at HRT. “We stayed calm throughout the distance, had excellent pit stops, and the car ran flawlessly. Vincent is getting more and more in tune with the Mustang.” Kolb, celebrating his second NLS win, was overwhelmed: “Sensational. I’ve never experienced anything like those last two laps. The fans and the marshals were cheering me on – it was so much fun. Huge thanks to HRT for bringing such a great car to the Nordschleife. The entire team, together with Frank (Stippler), is constantly working on developing the car further. Today was payday at last, and the whole team is over the moon.” While their sister car dropped out from the lead, Heinemann and Leuchter lost significant time before half-distance with a puncture, likely caused by debris on track. “Of course, I had hoped for the win today,” said Heinemann. “But we were unlucky. After that, we tried to make the best of it. In the end, it just wasn’t meant to be.” Guest driver Leuchter was satisfied with his stint at Falken: “I’m extremely happy. I was able to improve a lot compared to yesterday. Thanks to the team for giving me this opportunity. I really hope this wasn’t the last time.” Third place for Stursberg, Kaya, and Bünnagel also brought them victory in the Am category of SP9. The fastest Pro-Am entry was the JUTA Racing Audi R8 LMS GT3, driven by Alexey Veremenko, “SELV,” and double starter Stippler, who finished fourth. Christian Krognes, Mateo Villagomez, and Anders Buchardt brought the Walkenhorst Motorsport Aston Martin Vantage GT3 EVO home in fifth, just ahead of the Car Collection Motorsport polesitters. Farewell drive at Klostertal CornerKlaus Abbelen, who turns 65 the Monday after the double-header, contested his final race on the Nürburgring Nordschleife at NLS8 – fittingly at the wheel of the Frikadelli Racing Ferrari 296 GT3. Driving solo, he delivered a strong performance that ultimately went unrewarded with a result. Running 11th, he retired with gearbox issues 40 minutes before the finish at Klostertal Corner. Though he managed to limp the stricken Maranello supercar back to the pits, he did not resume the race. “That’s racing – you can’t control the technical side,” said Abbelen. “I was really proud of myself for keeping up so well for so long. I would have loved to see the finish, but there was nothing I could do.” For his effort today, and in recognition of his long-time commitment as driver and team principal of Frikadelli Racing, Abbelen was named “Driver of the Race.” The award is presented by the ILN (Interessengemeinschaft Langstrecke Nürburgring) and decided by the race director, the Drivers’ Association, and the track commentators. Abbelen had already announced before the weekend that his team will return next season with a top driver line-up in the NLS. Key step in the championship battleWith their eighth class win in eight races, Ranko Mijatovic and Nick Wüstenhagen have taken a major step toward the championship. The FK Performance Motorsport duo, competing in the SP8T class with the BMW M4 GT4, now sit at 109 points after accounting for the first of three dropped scores. Just eight points behind are Arne Hoffmeister and Tim Scheerbarth in the Mühlner Motorsport Porsche 911 GT3 Cup. With two further wins, they too could reach 109 points. Adrenalin Motorsport Team Mainhattan Wheels, which produced the champions for the past seven years, is currently third in the standings with drivers Philipp Leisen, Daniel Zils, and Philipp Stahlschmidt – and simultaneously leads the Production Car Trophy. However, they are no longer in contention for the title, as even with two more wins they cannot reach 109 points. Only the drivers of Adrenalin’s car #1 still have a theoretical chance. After two retirements during the double-header, they sit fourth in the standings, but could also reach 109 points with two victories. In that case, the title would be decided based on tie-break criteria, such as the best result in the final counted race. The VLN Junior Trophy remains undecided. Noah Nagelsdiek (LOSCH Motorsport by BLACK FALCON) leads by just one point over Harley Haughton (SRS Team Sorg Rennsport). In the Gentleman Trophy, Heiko Eichenberg (SRS Team Sorg Rennsport) still holds the edge over veterans Joachim and Jürgen Nett (Dupré Motorsport Engineering), despite a retirement at NLS8. In the Ladies Trophy, Janina Schall (GITI TIRE MOTORSPORT BY WS RACING) is following in the footsteps of her successful father Ralf Schall, who collected 105 class wins in the NLS. In two weeks, the ninth round of the ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie will take place. The 57th ADAC Barbarossapreis on September 27 will run over the usual distance of four hours.
13.09.2025
The Green Hell showed its demanding side during the seventh round of the ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie: rain in qualifying, a drying track during the race, a heavy shower in the final third, and a dry surface again at the end. Julien Andlauer and Joel Sturm in the Falken Motorsports Porsche 911 GT3 R coped best with these tricky conditions. After 27 laps on the 24.358-kilometer combination of the short layout and the Nordschleife, the duo crossed the line 1:26.737 minutes ahead of their teammates. Tim Heinemann and GT3 debutant Benny Leuchter celebrated second place. Completing the podium were Mustafa Mehmet Kaya, Mike Stursberg, and Tobias Müller in the Porsche 911 GT3 R of BLACK FALCON Team EAE. Plenty of attention was also drawn by four-time Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen, who drove the Lionspeed GP Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 CS to complete the required laps for his DMSB Permit Nordschleife, level A. From the start, Andlauer and Sturm set the pace. After securing pole position in qualifying, they led every single lap. “It’s always been a dream of mine to race the Falken Porsche on the Nordschleife. To win right away makes it fantastic,” said Sturm. “A perfect start to the weekend.” Leuchter also celebrated his premiere in the Falken Porsche: “You can’t ask for more than to stand on the podium in my very first GT3 race,” the experienced driver said with a smile. Praise came from teammate Heinemann: “What an incredible day. I’m really proud of our two rookies in the team. They delivered an outstanding performance.” Eleven years and 21 days after his last podium, Stursberg returned to the rostrum. Back then, he shared the Haribo Porsche with Norbert Siedler and Uwe Alzen to finish second. “It feels great to finally be back on the podium,” he said. “And this success was the perfect belated birthday gift for Mehmet, who celebrated just a few days ago.” In addition to third place overall, the Black Falcon trio also secured victory in the Am class of GT3 (SP9). Müller had even more reason to celebrate: in the Cup 2 class of the Porsche Endurance Trophy Nürburgring (PETN), he clinched another class win. “I’m honestly speechless. What an incredible day,” he said. For this extraordinary performance, the Euskirchen-based driver was named “Driver of the Race.” The award is presented by the ILN (Interessengemeinschaft Langstrecke Nürburgring) and decided jointly by the NLS race director, Dirk Adorf (Drivers’ Association), and the track commentators. Fourth place overall meant victory in the Pro-Am category for Christian Krognes, Mateo Villagomez, and Anders Buchardt. Fifth place went to Car Collection Motorsport, making their first Nordschleife appearance of the year. Artur Goroyan and Alex Fontana piloted the Porsche 911 GT3 in Armenian colors. Kiki Sak Nana, Christoph Breuer, and “Dieter Schmidtmann” finished seventh in the Renazzo Motorsport Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo II. Max Verstappen completes DMSB Permit NordschleifeMax Verstappen’s entry in the NLS created an international buzz. For the first time since starting his Formula 1 career, the Dutchman competed in a race outside the premier class. The reason was simple: Verstappen is such a huge fan of the Nordschleife that he used NLS7 to complete the DMSB Permit Nordschleife in category A. He succeeded at the first attempt. In a detuned Cayman from the PETN, he drove 14 laps – meeting the required minimum. The day before, he had completed his DPN training course, which made him eligible to start NLS7 in the “small car.” “I’m happy everything went smoothly and that I got my Nordschleife permit,” said Verstappen. “I really enjoyed it, but that’s always the case here. It was good to experience a race with traffic, both with faster and slower cars. There was also a Code 60 phase, double yellows, and a normal yellow flag. I drove in wet, dry, and mixed conditions. I gained experience in where the grip is and where it isn’t, and I went through a start procedure. It was really valuable to collect more experience on this track.” Runner-up Leuchter congratulated Verstappen on obtaining his Nordschleife permit: “Fantastic to have such an extraordinary driver here in the Green Hell,” said Leuchter. “I met Max once on track today, and I hope we’ll meet again in the future. I think as a pure racer he must have loved today’s race – Nordschleife in the rain is just the absolute highlight!” Mijatovic and Wüstenhagen defend championship leadAfter seven races, Ranko Mijatovic and Nick Wüstenhagen now sit alone at the top of the standings. The FK Performance Motorsport duo scored their seventh class victory in seven races. Sven Markert, Kevin Wambach, and Adrian Rziczny, who were tied for first in the standings before the race, failed to finish for the first time this year and dropped back to third place in the championship. Moving up to second were Tim Scheerbarth and Arne Hoffmeister, whose second place in Cup 2 of the PETN was enough to climb the table.
11.09.2025
On September 13 and 14, the ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie double-header will turn into a true motorsport festival.Two four-hour races – one on Saturday, one on Sunday – promise pure excitement and action. At the front of the field, an unexpected debut and a spectacular comeback are making headlines, while the championship battle is heating up with four races remaining. Tickets for the event are available from 25 Euro. Youths up to 14 years of age are admitted free of charge. A special treat for the fans: the AMG grandstand T4A and the Schwalbenschwanz section of the track will be open next weekend. Those who can’t be there in person can follow both race days via livestream. Two BMW teams arrive as championship leaders. Sven Markert and Ranko Mijatovic, teammates at Adrenalin Motorsport last year, are now fighting against each other for the title. Markert shares the BMW M240i Racing (car number 1) with Kevin Wambach and Adrian Rziczny for Adrenalin Motorsport Team Mainhattan Wheels. Mijatovic teams up with Nick Wüstenhagen and Reinhold Renger in the BMW M4 GT4 for FK Performance Motorsport. Both teams scored five class wins and one second place each. With 90 points, they share the top spot. Just eight points behind are Arne Hoffmeister and Tim Scheerbarth, the 2011 champion. Driving the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup of Mühlner Motorsport, they also took five class wins but once had to settle for sixth place. GT3 debut for Benny LeuchterWhile the championship is decided in the midfield – as points in the NLS depend on the number of class entries – GT3 teams dominate the race victories. Falken Motorsports, already triple winners this year, field two Porsche 911 GT3 R. Julien Andlauer and Joel Sturm drive the #3, while Tim Heinemann and Benny Leuchter share the #4. For Leuchter, Nordschleife specialist and team principal of Max Kruse Racing, it will be his very first GT3 race. “I’m really excited to start this adventure with Falken, a long-term partner,” says Leuchter. “With Tim I’ve got an experienced teammate by my side. Let’s see what the weekend brings. The throttle’s on the right – flat out!” Max Kruse Racing is also entering two Audi RS3 in the alternative fuels class. Spectacular comebackOn Sunday, the iconic Ferrari 296 GT3 of Frikadelli Racing will return to the Nordschleife. “I’ll try to drive the four-hour race on my own,” announces team boss Klaus Abbelen, while also looking ahead: “For next season, we’re planning a top driver line-up and appearances at the season highlights, including some NLS rounds for sure.” The competition in the GT3 class is fierce. Haupt Racing Team is entering the Ford Mustang GT3, Walkenhorst Motorsport brings an Aston Martin Vantage GT3 EVO, and Renazzo Motorsport fields a Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo II. Car Collection Motorsport and BLACK FALCON Team EAE will race additional Porsche 911s, while JUTA RACING and équipe vitesse each send an Audi R8 LMS into the battle. The strongest class remains Cup 3 of the Porsche Endurance Trophy Nürburgring with 20 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 CS. Schmickler Performance powered by Ravenol, with Horst Baumann plus Stefan and Markus Schmickler, are leading. Their advantage over Heiko Eichenberg and Harley Haughton of SRS Team Sorg Rennsport is 8.5 points. In both Cup 2 of the Porsche Endurance Trophy Nürburgring and the VT2 class, 11 cars will compete. Tickets and scheduleDay tickets cost 25 Euro (children up to 14 years free) and are available online as well as at the box offices. They include access to the grandstands at the Grand Prix circuit, the spectator areas Brünnchen and Pflanzgarten, the paddock, pit lane, and starting grid. In addition, the Schwalbenschwanz section will be open during the double-header. The schedule for the 65th ADAC ACAS Cup – hosted by AC Altkreis Schwelm, which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year – on Saturday and the 64th ADAC Reinoldus Endurance Race on Sunday is identical. Qualifying runs from 08:30 to 10:00. Afterwards, fans can experience the cars up close: starting at 10:20, the pit walk leads into the pit lane before the grid formation begins at 11:10. The race starts at 12:00 each day. Special guests include Nürburgring mascot Legend and a “Labubu” on Saturday, as well as Captain America on Sunday. In the paddock and between practice and racing on the Grand Prix track, the Falken Drift Show will provide spectacular drift action. Both livestreams start at 08:15. In addition, “Radio Nürburgring” will be broadcasting via rpr1.de and the RPR1.APP.
08.09.2025
The Nürburgring is already looking ahead to the 2026 season – and it promises to be another exciting one. The legendary circuit in the Eifel region will remain true to its proven concept in the coming year:motorsports meets entertainment, powerful classics meet cultural diversity. With over 50 events, the 2026 calendar offers a multifaceted annual program for motorsports fans, festival visitors, athletes, and families alike. The heart of the calendar remains the thrilling endurance racing on the Nordschleife. The ADAC Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS) kicks off on March 14, followed by further races in the series throughout the year. On April 18 and 19, the ADAC 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers will serve as the prologue to the big motorsport highlight of the season: the legendary ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring, which will transform the Green Hell into a gigantic motorsport party from May 14 to 17 next year. Popular amateur racing on the Nordschleife will return with the Rundstrecken-Challenge Nürburgring (RCN) and the GLP (Gleichmäßigkeitsprüfung). The RCN season finale on October 24 will also be the last race of 2026 on the Nordschleife. Racing cars, race trucks, and driftingMotorsport enthusiasts will also get their money's worth at the Grand Prix circuit. The Int. ADAC Truck Grand Prix from July 10 to 12 offers not only motorsport on XXL wheels, but also a family-friendly supporting program with a festival, trade fair, and colorful paddock. August promises to be the highlight month for GT racing. With the DTM (August 14–16) and the GT World Challenge (August 28–30), two top-class series with exciting starting fields await tens of thousands of visitors. Drift fans can look forward to the Nürburgring Drift Cup, which promises spectacular drifting in the Müllenbachschleife from April 24 to 26, August 1 and 2, and September 5 and 6. On June 21, GRIP – the motor event celebrating its 10th anniversary – will once again bring the tuning community to the starting line. Music, muscle power, and interactive momentsFestival fans should mark June 5 to 7 in their calendars: that's when the cult festival Rock am Ringreturns and celebrates another year of guitar riffs and live acts with headliner Linkin Park. Rad am Ring (July 24–26) will be quieter acoustically, but much more physically demanding. Thousands of sports enthusiasts will conquer the Nordschleife on two wheels. This is also possible outside of the event. In 2026, the Nürburgring will once again offer the popular cycling and running meet-up for everyone on various dates. Historic horsepower legends and classicsFor lovers of classic cars, 2026 will once again offer numerous highlights: The Nürburgring Classic from June 12 to 14 will kick off the summer of classics, followed by the prestigious BELMOT Oldtimer Grand Prixfrom August 7 to 9 and the traditional ADAC 1000km race from September 18 to 20. The line-up is complemented by events such as the Eifel Race (July 17–19), the ADAC RGB season finale(October 2–4) and the ADAC Westfalen Trophy (October 16–18). Two-wheel action: focus on motorcyclesBikers are also once again an integral part of the calendar. From September 4 to 6, riders will battle for points and prestige in several classes at the International German Motorcycle Championship (IDM). Without races, but with thousands of participants and a joint parade around the Nordschleife as the highlight, the motorcycle service “Anlassen” will take place on April 26. Indoor events: sports, shows, and communityAway from the racetrack, there will also be plenty to see and do at the Nürburgring in 2026. While the exact date for Darts am Ring in 2026 is yet to be announced, the international karate tournament “Rhein Shiai”is already scheduled to take place on the second weekend in January (January 9-11). The cheerleading competitions will once again add a splash of color: the Cheerleading Stage Championship Nationals (June 19-21) and theRegional Championships West, as well as the SC Regionals & STAGE Events West (January 24-25), will bring thrilling dance and show performances to the ring°arena. With this balanced mix of motorsports, music, sports, and entertainment, the Nürburgring will once again offer a program in 2026 that brings people together and stirs emotions—both on and off the track.Further information on the program and all offers is available at www.nuerburgring.de.
01.09.2025
September beckons with thrilling action on the track and top-class entertainment off the asphalt at the Nürburgring. Fans can look forward to two-wheeled action from the IDM motorcycles, smoking tyres at the Nürburgring Drift Cup and the special Nordschleife atmosphere at several endurance races. In the ring°arena, comedy fans can exercise their laugh muscles with Carolin Kebekus, and younger visitors can be enchanted by the Disney Channel interactive cinema. The events in detail: IDM – Int. German Motorcycle Championship | 5 to 7 September 2025Germany's most talented motorcyclists at the Nürburgring: from 5 to 7 September, the two-wheeled pilots will battle it out on the approximately 3.6-kilometre-long sprint track. At the International German Motorcycle Championship (IDM), fans can watch exciting races in various classes. And best of all, tickets grant access to all open grandstands and the paddock. Here, visitors can get a taste of the pit lane atmosphere and watch the teams prepare up close. Prices are fair and family-friendly: day tickets cost between €5 and €25, and children up to and including the age of 14 enjoy free admission. Nürburgring Drift Cup | 6 to 7 September 2025Sideways is more: The next round of the Nürburgring Drift Cup on 6 and 7 September in the Müllenbachschleife will take place parallel to the IDM. The drivers will prove who has the best vehicle control in spectacular door-to-door duels in their vehicles with up to 1,000 hp. At the end, judges will decide who advances to the next round. Entertaining fun for drift fans of all ages. Day tickets cost €20, and weekend tickets are available for €35. ADAC Nürburgring Endurance Series | 13 & 14 September and 27 September 2025One weekend, two races and 25 kilometres of the Green Hell: that's the double-header of the Nürburgring Endurance Series. The ingredients for an exciting motorsport weekend: more than 100 vehicles compete in four-hour races – one on Saturday and one on Sunday. Lightning-fast GT cars share the most demanding track in the world with production-based racing cars. Spectators can get up close with their ticket (€25). The paddock, pit walk and starting grid can be visited before visitors experience the action from the grandstands and the Nordschleife. VIP tickets (€239) include lounge access, catering, expert guides and other amenities. The next race is scheduled for 14 days after the doubleheader – a classic NLS race on Saturday. Disney Channel Mitmach-Kino | 13 & 14 September 2025Mickey Mouse will once again delight young visitors to the Nürburgring. At the "Disney Channel Mitmach-Kino" on 13 and 14 September, children aged two to seven can sing along, dance, clap and solve puzzles for an hour. On the big screen, Mickey Mouse will be the animated host of a colourful programme. Episodes of popular series such as ‘Bluey,’ ‘Disney Junior Arielle’ and ‘Marvel Iron Man and his Fantastic Friends’ will also be shown. Carolin Kebekus – SHESUS | 20 September 2025Carolin Kebekus brings laughter to the ring°arena: on 20 September, one of Germany's best-known comedians comes to the Nürburgring. In the atmospheric arena on the ring°boulevard, Carolin Kebekus will perform her successful programme ‘SHESUS’ live for the very last time. So if you want to experience Kebekus' popular barrage of punchlines, razor-sharp observations and incomparable humour, don't miss this highlight. Tickets are available from €44.85. ADAC 1000 km Race | 20–21 September 2025The 1000 km Race – a guarantee for legendary racing action at the Nürburgring for decades. For some time now, it has been held as an exciting revival of historic racing cars. In the spectacular main race on Saturday, around 100 racing cars compete in a seven-hour marathon on a combination of the Nordschleife and Grand Prix circuit. Fans can look forward to spectacular touring and GT cars – many from the 1960s to 1980s. New this year is the extensive weekend programme of events. On Saturday and Sunday, there will be various other races featuring racing legends. Events at the Nürburgring – September 2025: 05. – 07.09. IDM – Int. Deutsche Motorradmeisterschaft 06. – 07.09. Nürburgring Drift Cup 06.09. RCN & GLP 13. – 14.09. ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie – Race 7 & 8 13. – 14.09. Disney Channel Mitmach-Kino 20.09. Carolin Kebekus – SHESUS 20. – 21.09. ADAC 1000km-Race 27.09. ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie – Race 9 28.09. RCN & GLP
21.08.2025
The DTM will kick off the 2026 season against a spectacular mountain backdrop - for the first time, the two opening races will take place in Austria, as the Red Bull Ring hosts the season opener from 24th to 26th April. The calendar comprises eight race weekends with a total of 16 races in Germany, the Netherlands and Austria. In keeping with tradition, the venue for the finale of the DTM season will be the Hockenheimring Baden-Württemberg from 9th to 11th October. Tickets for the 2026 season will be available online at dtm.com from 5th October. After the season opener in the Austrian Alps, the teams and drivers head to the coast: the second race weekend takes place from 22nd to 24th May at Circuit Zandvoort, on the North Sea coast of the Netherlands. Germany welcomes the DTM for the first time from 19th to 21st June, when the DEKRA Lausitzring hosts two races. In July, Nuremberg is the stage for the fastest traffic in Germany: the Norisring (3rd to 5th July) draws the biggest crowds of the season and has for decades been one of the highlights on the DTM calendar. The series travels to Motorsport Arena Oschersleben at the height of the holiday season (24th to 26th July), before the Nürburgring (14th to 16th August) heralds the business end of the title race. The Sachsenring (11th to 13th September) will see the drivers jostle for position again, as they look to set up the best possible chance of winning the title at the traditional season finale in Hockenheim (9th to 11th October). "The opening round at the Red Bull Ring for the first time promises to be a spectacular start to the season. We are looking forward to kicking □ff a new season in Austria for the first time," says ADAC Motorsport Director Thomas Voss. "We were pleased to witness a significant increase in the number of visitors at all the races so far in 2025. That shows that the events areweil received and popular with the fans. We have slightly changed the order of the events, in order to make the 2026 season even more exciting." 2026 DTM calendar 24.04.-26.04.2026 Red Bull Ring presented by VKB-Bank 22.05.-24.05.2026 Circuit Zandvoort (NL) 19.06.-21.06.2026 Dekra Lausitzring 03.07.-05.07.2026 Norisring 24.07.-26.07.2026 Motorsport Arena Oschersleben 14.08.-16.08.2026 Nürburgring 11.09.-13.09.2026 Sachsenring 09.10.-11.10.2026 Hockenheimring Baden-Württemberg
14.08.2025
The ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) returns from the summer break – and straight away with a highlight: The KW 6h ADAC Ruhr-Pokal-Rennen on August 16, 2025, promises extra excitement, with the race running over the 50 percent longer distance of six hours. The sixth of ten season rounds on the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife will be hosted by MSC Ruhrblitz Bochum. Fans of the popular Nordschleife endurance series can look forward to the return of the spectacular GT3 race cars from Audi, Ford, Porsche, and Lamborghini. While the frontrunners battle for overall victory, the drivers and teams in the “smaller” classes will fight hard for their own wins and trophies. Can Porsche extend its winning streak?After five wins in a row, Porsche is in a strong position – but the competition smells an opportunity. Leading the charge is Falken Motorsports, fielding two Porsche 911 GT3 R and aiming to repeat their two season victories, including a one-two at the season opener. Standing in their way is the Haupt Racing Team, which recently celebrated its first win with the powerful Ford Mustang GT3 in the ADAC GT Masters at the Nürburgring. In SP9 Pro, the local heroes are among the strongest challengers for the overall win. Alongside the “Falken” cars, long-time NLS entrant Black Falcon will also run a 911 GT3 R. In SP9-AM, JUTA Racing and équipe vitesse will each enter an Audi R8 LMS GT3. Adding visual flair is the Lamborghini Huracan GT3 Evo II from Renazzo Motorsport, another quick contender in this class. From DTM and ADAC GT Masters to the NordschleifeFabio Scherer and Emil Gjerdrum have already proven their skills in high-powered GT3 machinery in DTM and ADAC GT Masters. Now the Swiss and Norwegian drivers are returning to the ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie. “My clear goal is to race at the 24h event in a GT3 car after attending this year’s edition as a spectator,” says DTM driver Scherer. “The Nordschleife fascinates me – the track, the atmosphere, everything. Ideally, I’d like to race with HRT in GT3 here before the end of this year. But one step at a time.” Driving the Hyundai i30 N from Walkenhorst Motorsport, the two will work towards earning their Nordschleife Permit. They’ll share the #466 Hyundai with Matteo Villagomez. Two Cup specialists and a fast lady at Four MotorsThe Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 CS from Four Motors will feature a strong driver line-up in the AT class. Alessandro Ghiretti and Robert de Haan, leaders in the Porsche Sixt Carrera Cup Deutschland, will race together with Michelle Gatting, who usually drives for Iron Dames in the FIA World Endurance Championship. Tension in the title fightHeading into the 6h race, current championship leaders Sven Markert and Kevin Wambach boast an almost perfect record in the BMW M240i Racing Cup: four wins and one second place. Hot on their heels are Arne Hoffmeister and 2011 VLN Champion Tim Scheerbarth. In the Cup2 class, they have also taken four wins but stumbled at the 24h Qualifiers with a sixth-place finish in the second race on Sunday. Matching their tally are Heiko Eichenberg and Harley Haughton in the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 CS from Sorg Rennsport in Cup3 – although they scored no points at all in NLS3. Tickets and programmeTickets for the KW 6h ADAC Ruhr-Pokal-Rennen are available for €25 (children aged 14 and under free) at vln.de/tickets and at the gate. They grant access to open grandstands on the Grand Prix circuit, exclusive spectator areas at Brünnchen and Pflanzgarten, as well as the paddock, pit lane, and starting grid. The fourth round of the NLS Kart Slalom Championship will again be held on the helipad in the paddock. Qualifying for the best starting positions runs from 08:30 to 10:00. Between qualifying and the race, fans will have plenty of time to get close to the cars and soak up the racing atmosphere: from 10:20, ticket holders can join the pitwalk, followed by access to the starting grid from 11:10. Also making appearances on Saturday will be the Nürburgring mascot “Legend” and Sulley from Monsters, Inc. The six-hour endurance race gets underway at 12:00.
13.08.2025
Exactly 100 years ago today – on August 13, 1925 – the construction of the Nürburgring was granted official status as a “major emergency project” by the Ministry of Welfare. This decision marked the decisive starting point for one of the most extraordinary infrastructure projects of the interwar period – and the beginning of a success story that continues to shape motorsport fans and the Eifel region to this day. The contracts with the four construction companies that built the track, which was over 28 kilometers long at the time, within two years were signed the very next day. The work began with a tremendous effort: up to 2,300 people were employed at the same time, most of them previously unemployed in the region. For many, the construction of the Nürburgring was not only a source of income in difficult times, but also a chance to be part of something lasting – a race track that soon gained worldwide renown. August 13, 1925, thus marks not only a historic milestone for motorsport, but also an economic turning point for the entire Eifel region. The vision of those responsible and the energy of countless workers created a venue that remains a magnet for racing enthusiasts and a driving force for tourism, business, and culture to this day. ℹ️ The Nürburgring was opened in 1927. On the #Roadto100, we are looking back at various milestones in our long history as we approach our big anniversary year!
10.08.2025
Jubilation at McLaren and Dörr Motorsport: Ben Dörr drove the fastest lap in the second qualifying session at the Nürburgring on Sunday morning with a time of 1:25.620 minutes. This secured the 20-year-old his first pole position for McLaren in the DTM and puts him in first place on the starting grid for the first time. “I'm lost for words! When I heard over the radio that I'd secured pole position, I was overjoyed. It's just wonderful to see the progress we're making as a team. Today is my father's birthday, so starting from the front of the grid is the perfect gift for him,” said a delighted Dörr. Lucas Auer (Mercedes-AMG Team Landgraf) finished second, just a tenth of a second behind, and therefore has a good chance of regaining the lead in the standings on Saturday. Gilles Magnus (Comtoyou Racing) also put in a strong performance in the Aston Martin Vantage GT3 and finished third. Fourth place went to Lamborghini driver Jordan Pepper. However, the South African from TGI Team Lamborghini by GRT will be set back five places on the grid for the race after receiving his third warning on Saturday. Jules Gounon (Mercedes-AMG Team Mann-Filter) finished qualifying in fifth place. Bright sunshine greeted the 24 drivers on Sunday morning for the second qualifying session at the Eifel circuit. With a cool 14 degrees Celsius, it took a long time for the Pirelli slicks to reach their optimum operating temperature and for fast laps to be possible. Magnus was the first driver to break the 1:26.000-minute mark with two and a half minutes remaining. Shortly afterwards, Dörr set a new fastest time. Then things got dramatic: Auer took the lead on the last lap, but just eight seconds later Dörr countered and secured the first pole position of his DTM career. Front-runner Jack Aitken disappointed with 16th place and will have a tough time defending his eight-point lead in the championship against Auer. Qualifying results, 10th race of the season, Nürburgring1. Ben Dörr (D/Dörr Motorsport), 1:25.620 minutes2. Lucas Auer (A/Mercedes-AMG Team Landgraf), +0.100 seconds3. Gilles Magnus (B/Comtoyou Racing), +0.131 seconds4. Jordan Pepper (ZA/TGI Team Lamborghini by GRT), +0.192 seconds5. Jules Gounon (F/Mercedes-AMG Team Mann-Filter), +0.244 seconds The complete results are available here.
