The Nürburgring highlights in September

27.08.2024

Admire legendary racing cars from Maranello at the Ferrari Racing Days (September 6 - 8), experience a fun family afternoon with Mickey Mouse & Co. at the Disney Channel hands-on cinema (September 7 & 8), or marvel at thrilling classic car motorsport in the Green Hell at the 1000 km race (September 21 & 22). And those who prefer to get behind the wheel themselves can experience the Nordschleife from morning to night on three of the four weekends during the tourist drives. The Nürburgring Drift Cup (September 14 & 15) rounds off the fast-paced September in the Eifel. Information and tickets are available online at nuerburgring.de.

The events at a glance:

Ferrari Racing Days (September 6 - 8)
Bella Italia in the Eifel: Lovers of Italian sports cars come to the Nürburgring from all over the continent at the beginning of September. Their destination: the Ferrari Racing Days (September 6 - 8). The entire weekend is dedicated to the dream cars from Maranello. Several races of the Ferrari Challenge Europe are scheduled, a one-make cup in identical racing versions of the 488 model series. The real highlights, however, are the sessions of the spectacular XX program, in which absolute rarities from Ferrari lap the 5.1 kilometers of the Grand Prix circuit. The weekend is crowned by the F1 and Le Mans prototypes from Ferrari. Private owners then take to the track in genuine Formula 1 cars from the last 20 to 30 years. Recently, they have been sharing the asphalt with cars of the 499P Modificata type - a vehicle that originated from the car brand's current Le Mans hypercar. Grandstand tickets are available online from as little as 10 euros, with free admission for youngsters under 12.
The Nürburgring is once again offering attractive VIP packages for the Ferrari Racing Days. From 269 euros, fans can experience the event from an exclusive lounge with the best view of the start-finish line, delicious catering and exclusive access to the paddock, which is otherwise only granted to teams, drivers and invited guests.

ADAC 1000 km race (September 21 - 22)
The ADAC 1000 km race at the Nürburgring is a cult event: seven decades of motorsport history in which big names such as Senna, Bellof, Ascari and many more competed. Today, the race is the ultimate challenge for historic racing cars. 1000 kilometers over the Nordschleife and sprint track of the Nürburgring: that means seven hours of racing in the Green Hell.
A mammoth task for the Porsche 911s, BMW E30s and all the other touring cars from the 80s and 90s. The concept is popular and the event is growing: last year, the organizers reported a new record number of participants - more than 100 racing cars took part in the chase through the Green Hell. There are likely to be just as many this year when the starting lights turn green on Saturday afternoon (September 21). Visitors to the ADAC 1000 km race will experience a journey back in time to a time-honored era of endurance racing. The 24 kilometers of race track alone offer countless perspectives. And in the paddock, spectators can get very close to the drivers and their machines. The walk through the starting grid, as well as access to the grandstands and the pit roof, is included in the ticket. On Saturday, adults pay 26 euros for an online ticket. Young people under the age of 18 pay 5 euros and children under the age of 14 do not pay admission. Lovers of historic motorsport will also get their money's worth on Sunday (September 22): various regularity and experience races are scheduled - some on the Nordschleife, most on the Grand Prix circuit. If you want to visit both days, you can take advantage of the attractive combined ticket.

Disney Channel Join-in Cinema (September 7 & 8)
Puzzling, clapping, singing and cheering in the comfort of the Nürburgring cinema: on Saturday and Sunday, September 7 & 8, little fans of Mickey Mouse & Co. will get their money's worth at the ring°kino. The Disney Channel is once again inviting children all over Germany to join in the fun. The family-friendly screening lasts around an hour. As the animated host, Mickey Mouse will guide cinema-goers through the colorful program and the Nürburgring mascot Legend will also be on hand for souvenir photos. The program is aimed at the youngest viewers of pre-school age (2 - 7 years). Previously unknown episodes of Spidey and his Super Friends, Disney Junior Arielle, Waustelle - alle Pfoten packen an and Bluey provide entertaining movie entertainment. Between the episodes, music videos invite you to dance and sing along. Little quizzes about the Disney Channel pre-school series are also planned. Tickets for the performances on Saturday and Sunday (both at 2 pm) are available online for 5 euros.

Nürburgring Drift Cup (September 14 & 15)
Smoking tires through the Schumacher-S: Spectators can once again look forward to spectacular high-speed drifts at the next round of the Nürburgring Drift Cup (September 14 & 15) at the Müllenbachschleife. The organizers have announced 89 participants from 19 countries for this year's penultimate meeting. This means that visitors to the Ring will experience a full field of participants. Saturday at the Nürburgring Drift Cup is reserved for the training and qualifying sessions before the decisive battles begin on Sunday. The mode is simple and thrilling at the same time: in the battles, two drivers compete directly against each otherTickets for the Nürburgring Drift Cup are available online for 20 euros, young people pay half price. Entry for the entire weekend costs 35 euros.

Events in September 2024:
September 6 - 8: Ferrari Racing Days
September 7 & 8: Disney Channel hands-on cinema
September 14 & 15: Nürburgring Drift Cup
September 21 & 22: ADAC 1000 km race
September 22: RCN & GLP