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100 years of the Nürburgring | September 27, 1925: The foundation stone for the Nürburgring was l...

The foundation stone for the Nürburgring was laid 100 years ago. In the beech forest near what would later become the start and finish line, this moment on September 27, 1925 marked a milestone for the “First German Mountain Race and Test Track” – and at the same time a symbolic event for the sustainable development of an entire region. What began as an emergency measure against unemployment is...
100 years of the Nürburgring | September 27, 1925: The foundation stone for the Nürburgring was laid 100 years ago

27.09.2025

The foundation stone for the Nürburgring was laid 100 years ago. In the beech forest near what would later become the start and finish line, this moment on September 27, 1925 marked a milestone for the “First German Mountain Race and Test Track” – and at the same time a symbolic event for the sustainable development of an entire region. What began as an emergency measure against unemployment is now a versatile event, leisure, and business location, an international flagship, and a central economic factor for an entire region. The foundation stone is still preserved near the historic paddock, 100 years after it was laid. Simple in design, featuring a racing car and the number 1925, it is considered the oldest relic of the Nürburgring and is also a symbol of the durability of the most demanding race track in the world. “The laying of the foundation stone was an important moment in a story that continues to this day. The Nürburgring is not only a crucial part of motorsport history and the development of the automobile, but also the heart and identity of the region,” explains Managing Director Christian Stephani. His fellow managing director, Ingo Böder, also sees the foundation stone as a message that extends into the present: “The fact that this stone has been preserved for 100 years is symbolic of the Nürburgring's enduring nature – despite all the challenges and changes that have affected this place over the course of a century.” The way for the laying of the foundation stone was paved by personalities such as Hans Weidenbrück from Bonn, who founded the Adenau Automobile Club in early 1925, thus providing the initial impetus for a racetrack on the roads around the Nürburg. However, the decisive driving force was Adenau District Administrator Dr. Otto Creutz, who developed the idea of a closed, permanent racetrack at an early stage. He promoted the project in Berlin with great dedication and recognized both the tourist and economic opportunities it offered. The Adenau district council had already decided on the construction in the spring of 1925, Gustav Eichler's engineering office was commissioned, and work began in the summer – a development that turned vision into reality in a remarkably short time. On the day the foundation stone was laid in 1925, more than 600 people were already working on the construction of the track, and by the end of the year there were around 2,000. Blasting, earthworks, and construction work dominated the scene, while politicians and sports officials set the course for a project that was to give the economically weak Eifel region a much-needed boost. The track did not yet have an official name at that time. It was not until October 30, 1925, that it was given the original name “Nürburg-Ring” – although the spelling without a hyphen was also found occasionally at that time, it was not until later that the common form “Nürburgring” became established. Today, the Nürburgring is more than just a race track. With hundreds of thousands of visitors every year, major motorsport and sporting events, festivals, and tourism offerings, it contributes significantly to the region's economic strength. In addition, it is an important testing and development center for the automotive and supplier industry, offers companies a wide range of B2B opportunities – from conferences and trade fairs to major events – and has a variety of indoor locations. The foundation stone from 1925 is not only a historical monument, but also a visible sign of how a vision became a lasting engine for development and identity throughout the region. Brief chronicle: From the idea to the Opening 1907 | First considerations for the construction of a race track after the Kaiserpreis race in the Taunus. 1922 | The first Eifel race is held near Nideggen. During one of the editions of the Eifelrundfahrt, the idea arises to also hold races in the Adenau district. January 31, 1925 | 31. The Adenau Automobile Club is founded by Hans Weidenbrück from Bonn, who proposes a racetrack on the roads around the Nürburg. District Administrator Dr. Otto Creutz develops the idea into a closed, permanent race track. The Adenau district council approves the construction, and Berlin recognizes the project as an emergency measure shortly thereafter. June 13, 1925 | The engineering firm Gustav Eichler from Ravensburg takes over construction management. July 1925 | Major construction work begins, with up to 2,300 workers employed at times. September 27, 1925 | Foundation stone laid by Dr. Johannes Fuchs, President of the Rhine Province. October 30, 1925 | Introduction of the name “Nürburgring” (originally “Nürburg-Ring”). June 18/19, 1927 | Official opening with the Eifel Race. Rudolf Caracciola wins in a Mercedes-Benz. ℹ️ The Nürburgring was opened in 1927. As we approach our big anniversary year, we are looking back on various milestones in our long history with #Roadto100!

Max Verstappen and Chris Lulham make history at NLS9

27.09.2025

Exactly 100 years after the foundation stone was laid for the unique Eifel circuit, Max Verstappen and Chris Lulham made history at the Nürburgring. The four-time and reigning Formula 1 World Champion, together with his friend and teammate, won the ninth race of the ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie. Driving the EMIL FREY RACING Ferrari 296 GT3, the duo beat Dennis Fetzer, Jann Mardenborough, and Fabio Scherer in the Haupt Racing Team Ford Mustang GT3 by 24.496 seconds. In the sister car, Vincent Kolb and Frank Stippler finished third after four hours. For Verstappen, victory at the 57th ADAC Barbarossapreis, organized by MSC Sinzig, marked several milestones: his first GT3 race, his first outing in a multi-class field, and his first win outside Formula 1 – at least in real-world motorsport. In the Digital Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie, Verstappen had already claimed two victories in Season 5. In qualifying, Verstappen had to settle for third. Christian Krognes, current lap record holder on the NLS layout of the short course and Nordschleife, secured pole position in the Walkenhorst Motorsport Aston Martin Vantage GT3 with a time of 8:06.057 minutes. Second went to double starter Stippler, just 2.119 seconds off pole in the JUTA RACING Audi R8 LMS GT3. Verstappen briefly led the timesheets but ultimately finished 3.069 seconds down. Interest from fans was huge, with large crowds following the Formula 1 star in the paddock and on the starting grid. At the race start, Verstappen grabbed the lead into turn one and extended his advantage during a double stint to around one minute ahead of Stippler. Lulham then took over the Ferrari for the final two stints, delivering a strong performance against Kolb and the second Mustang entry. “It feels amazing to win here in my first race,” said Verstappen. “My goal is to compete in the 24 Hours of the Nürburgring one day. Hopefully, we’ll do more NLS races next year.” Lulham was equally stunned: “Unbelievable, I can’t even put it into words yet. The car was fantastic, but driving with so much traffic on track was far from easy.” The runners-up were gracious in defeat, acknowledging Verstappen’s achievement. “Sharing the podium with someone like Max Verstappen is fantastic. That was mega. I’m rarely nervous, but today I was a little bit,” said Fetzer. Mardenborough echoed the praise: “It was extremely cool to race alongside Max and Chris.” Stippler was satisfied with yet another podium: “Our goal was to be in better shape at the end of the season than we were in March, and we’re well on track. Finishing behind the best driver in the world is perfectly fine. I fully expected Max and Chris to win.” Speaking of “best driver”: for his outstanding performance on his GT3 debut, Verstappen was named “Driver of the Race” by representatives of the race direction, the Drivers’ Association of the ILN (Interessengemeinschaft Langstrecke Nürburgring), and the race commentators. Behind the top three came another surprise: Dominik and Marcel Fugel, together with Benny Leuchter, finished fourth in the Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo II. The car ran on Volkswagen-developed E20 Gasoline, a biofuel that is 60% renewable. A strong debut for the first sustainable GT3 car in the Green Hell. Pole-sitter Krognes, together with Mateo Villagomez and Anders Buchardt, claimed victory in the SP9 Pro-Am class for Walkenhorst Motorsport. The SP9 Am crown went to Kiki Sak Nana, Christoph Breuer, and “Dieter Schmidtmann” in the Renazzo Motorsport Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo II. Thai drift champion Sak Nana expressed his passion for the Green Hell: “I raced here in the NLS from 2013 to 2016. Afterwards, I competed on other circuits in Asia and Europe, but I always thought about the Nordschleife. I’d be at the Red Bull Ring or Barcelona – why was I always thinking about the Green Hell? People told me: if that’s what you want, just do it again. Now I’m back and simply very happy. Thanks to the team, because our Lambo is getting easier to drive every time.” Ex-Formula 1 driver wins TCR classIn the TCR category, a former Formula 1 driver came out on top. Tiago Monteiro shared the ALM Motorsport Honda Civic TCR FL5 with Spain’s current TCR championship leader, Mike Halder. After 26 laps, they won by 2:35.083 minutes over Kenneth Østvold and Anders Lindstad in the Møller Bil Motorsport Audi RS3 LMS from Norway. Artur Goroyan, Roman Mavlanov (both Armenia), Oleg Kvitka (Kyrgyzstan), and VLN champion Danny Brink finished third in another Audi entered by Goroyan RT by sharky-racing. Championship leaders virtually uncatchableWith their ninth class win in nine races, Nick Wüstenhagen and Ranko Mijatovic have all but secured the title. The FK Performance Motorsport duo in the BMW M4 GT4 holds an unassailable lead in the standings and are practically guaranteed to be crowned champions at the season finale. They will succeed Adrenalin Motorsport Team Mainhattan Wheels, who had dominated the championship for the past seven years. Fans who don’t want to miss the big finale of an unforgettable season: tickets for the season finale of the ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie are here available from 25 Euro in advance sales. Children up to 14 years are admitted free of charge.

Michelin 24H SERIES to debut at the Nürburgring from 3 to 5 July 2026

26.09.2025

In 2026, the Michelin 24H SERIES will add another international endurance racing highlight to the Nürburgring calendar. From 3 to 5 July 2026, the Grand Prix circuit of the historic Eifel racetrack will host the 12H Nürburgring for the first time as part of the established series. The event will take place in the so-called split-race format, with two separate races held across two days: Race 1 on Saturday, followed by Race 2 on Sunday. This structure offers fans a compact and engaging weekend of motorsport action. Diverse grid featuring GT and touring cars The Michelin 24H SERIES is known for its variety of manufacturers and internationally diverse entry lists. At the Nürburgring, the grid is expected to feature GT3 and GT4 cars as well as specialised touring cars. Well-known brands such as Audi, Porsche, Mercedes-AMG, Lamborghini, and Ferrari are among the series’ regular participants. With this debut event, the Nürburgring adds another endurance format with international appeal to its race calendar. The Michelin 24H SERIES is organised by Creventic and comprises five rounds at renowned European circuits. The season begins with a 12-hour race in Mugello, Italy, from Friday to Sunday, 20 to 22 March. The second round follows from 17 to 19 April at Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium. Round three takes place at Paul Ricard in southern France from 5 to 7 June. The Nürburgring hosts its inaugural race from 3 to 5 July, before the season concludes with the traditional 24H Barcelona from 18 to 20 September at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Further details on the event schedule and ticket sales will be announced in due course.

Max Verstappen's GT3 debut in the Green Hell

24.09.2025

The 57th ADAC Barbarossapreis on September 27, 2025, will make history. For the first time, four-time Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen will contest a GT3 race in the Green Hell – and he is among the favorites. But the penultimate round of the ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie 2025 offers much more than the reigning F1 champion: the GT3 debut in the alternative fuels class, a surprise comeback, new “students,” and even more women power on the world’s toughest racetrack. Tickets are available from €25 here. Youths up to 14 years old enjoy free admission. For those who can’t be there in person, the entire race day will be streamed live for free here. Max Verstappen fulfills a long-held dream at NLS9 – tackling the Nordschleife in a GT3 car. He will compete in the Ferrari 296 GT3 from Emil Frey Racing alongside Briton Chris Lulham. The duo already tested the Ferrari ahead of NLS3, and two weeks ago, they contested their first joint race in a Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 CS, earning their DMSB Permit Nordschleife in category A. Lulham also raced the KW 6h ADAC Ruhr-Pokal-Rennen in August. Just last weekend, the 22-year-old was crowned Gold Cup Champion of the GTWC Sprint Cup. “I can’t wait!” says Verstappen. “Every lap on the Nordschleife is a special experience. The atmosphere is amazing and there are so many endurance fans here. Racing outside Formula 1 is my hobby. My dream is to one day take part in the 24 Hours of Nürburgring.” In SP9, Verstappen and Lulham face stiff opposition. The Haupt Racing Team enters two Ford Mustang GT3s – one driven by Nordschleife veterans Frank Stippler and Vincent Kolb, who recently secured the first Mustang win, and the other shared by Fabio Scherer, Dennis Fetzer, and Jann Mardenborough. In the Porsche 911 GT3 from Dinamic GT, Bastian Buus teams up with reigning FIA WEC LMGT3 Champion Joel Sturm. Lap record holder Christian Krognes (7:49.578 min on the NLS layout) will be at the wheel of the Aston Martin Vantage GT3 for Walkenhorst Motorsport. Premiere: the first GT3 in the AT classMax Kruse Racing, together with the Fugel Gruppe, will debut the first Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo II in the alternative fuels category. The car runs on Volkswagen’s E20 gasoline, made up of 60% renewable fuel. Driving duties will be shared by Dominik and Marcel Fugel with Benny Leuchter, who just made his GT3 debut in the Falken Porsche at the recent double-header, finishing runner-up twice. “I’m really excited,” says Leuchter. “We’re proud to be the first team fielding a GT3 car with alternative fuel on the Nordschleife. In 2024, we began this journey with the VW Golf in the sustainability class, then expanded to the Audi RS3 and a Cup Porsche. Now we’re taking the next step.” Klaus Abbelen: back from retirementHe just can’t stay away. Two weeks after announcing his final Nordschleife race, Klaus Abbelen makes his comeback. At NLS8, gearbox failure sidelined his Frikadelli Ferrari 40 minutes before the finish. “I had so much fun driving for such a long stint. Four hours alone on the Nordschleife is both a challenge and a dream. Last time, it wasn’t possible, but the support from our fans showed me how much joy this path still brings. That’s why I want to try again,” says the 65-year-old. Hup, Holland, hup!Besides Verstappen, more Dutchmen are on the grid. Tom Coronel partners Jan Jaap Van Roon in a Porsche 911 GT3 Cup for Max Kruse Racing. Coronel is well-known for his 2007 24h Nürburgring runner-up finish in the Zakspeed Viper. Also Porsche-mounted is Marco Van Ramshorst for PB Performance. John Van der Sanden will drive a BMW M240i Racing for PTerting Sports by Up2Race. In the SRS Team Sorg Rennsport BMW 330i, Piet-Jan Ooms and Calvin de Groot will compete. And finally, “Recardo” will race a Porsche 911 GT3 R in SP9 under the Dutch flag. Former Formula 1 driver Tiago Monteiro, who raced for Jordan, Midland F1, and Spyker in 2005–2006, is also on the entry list. At NLS9, he shares a Honda Civic TCR FL5 with Mike Halder, current leader of the Spanish TCR series. Prominent “students” at NLS9 include Juliano and Sandro Holzem, ADAC GT Masters regulars who currently sit fourth in the standings before the season finale. They will drive a BMW M2 CS Racing for Schubert Motorsport to log the laps required for the higher-level DMSB Permit Nordschleife. Team principal Torsten Schubert will also return to the cockpit, starting alongside Michael and Stefan von Zabiensky in another M2. More women power in NLSThe “Girls only – Ready to rock the Green Hell” team has long been a fixture in the ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie. At NLS9, Carrie Schreiner and Janina Schall will drive the BMW M4 GT4, which recently scored two podiums at the double-header. GITI Tire Motorsport by WS Racing goes one step further, fielding another all-female car: a BMW 330i to be driven by Elena Egger (Munich), Carmen Kraav (Estonia), and Julia Ponkratz (Wetzlar). For all three, it marks their racing debut on the Nordschleife. “We’re excited to see how our new young girls perform in the highly competitive VT2-RWD class,” says team boss Matthias Möller. “Our goal – also with an eye to 2026 – is to establish a ‘Girls only Talent Pool’ and bring more women power to NLS.”

Rock am Ring 2026 with Iron Maiden, Volbeat, Linkin Park, and more

23.09.2025

Advance ticket sales for Rock am Ring 2026 are breaking all records: over 70,000 weekend tickets have already been sold – earlier than ever before. This is a strong signal of the huge anticipation and enthusiasm among Ring fans. Buoyed by this euphoria, Rock am Ring is today announcing further top-class acts. Iron Maiden will be performing at Rock am Ring and Rock im Park in 2026 – these are the only German festivals that the metal icons will be playing next year. More than a decade after their last appearance at the Nürburgring, they are returning to one of Europe's most important festival stages. With their globally acclaimed “Run For Your Lives” tour, the band promises an epic live experience – a long-awaited moment for the audience at the racetrack. Another highlight in the line-up: Volbeat will play their only German shows in 2026 at Rock am Ring and Rock im Park – a special moment for their huge fan base. Their current album went straight to number one in the German charts, and their arena tour announced for December 2025 sold out completely within a few hours – a clear sign of the band's momentum. Already confirmed as headliners since the last edition, Linkin Park are at the top of the upcoming line-up, marking a new chapter in the festival's history. Limp Bizkit will also be among the biggest names on stage at the twin festivals in 2026. As one of the most influential nu metal bands ever, they will bring their explosive live show and unmistakable mix of crossover sound and attitude to Rock am Ring and Rock im Park. Also joining the lineup is Papa Roach—a fixture in the alternative rock cosmos and known for their energetic performances. Adding to the excitement is Bad Omens, currently one of the most exciting new bands in modern metalcore, who will be performing at a top slot on the Mandora Stage. Electric Callboy, who have long enjoyed cult status with their mix of metalcore and humor, will present their biggest festival show to date exclusively at Rock am Ring and Rock im Park 2026. Sabaton will also bring their spectacular live performances, while The Offspring will provide both nostalgia and a state of emergency with a whole arsenal of punk rock classics. International stars, scene favorites, and crowd pullers add extra depth and power to the first wave of bands – including Babymetal, who are redefining metal with J-pop influences, Within Temptation with their epic soundscapes between symphonic and alternative, and Marteria, one of the most influential German live acts of recent years. Also confirmed: A Perfect Circle, Architects, Hollywood Undead, Ice Nine Kills, Landmvrks, Social Distortion, Three Days Grace, and Trivium. “The response to Rock am Ring 2026 has been simply overwhelming,” says Matt Schwarz, CEO of PRK DreamHaus and organizer of Rock am Ring and Rock im Park. “Over 70,000 festival tickets sold in September – that's unprecedented. We are infinitely grateful to the fans for their trust and are delighted to offer them a festival that will be remembered with this line-up.” ➡️ Tickets are available here. There will be no day tickets for Rock am Ring 2026. Lineup A-Z: A Perfect Circle Architects Babymetal Bad Omens Electric CallboyHollywood Undead Ice Nine Kills Iron Maiden Landmvrks Limp BizkitLinkin Park Marteria Papa Roach Sabaton Social DistortionThe Offspring Three Days Grace Trivium Volbeat Within Temptation Source: Rock am Ring 2025

3,000 visitors celebrate Carolin Kebekus – Bülent Ceylan is coming in 2027

22.09.2025

At the end, there was a standing ovation in the ring°arena: 3,000 visitors celebrated Carolin Kebekus' performance, who brought her “Shesus” tour to a fitting finale at the Nürburgring. At the same time, the evening marked the start of a varied indoor program in the coming months. While Kebekus provided emotional highlights with her stage program, the focus is already on the future: with Bülent Ceylan, advance ticket sales for another big comedian at the Nürburgring have already started, and a diverse program of sports, shows, and entertainment awaits in the coming months. Kebekus thrilled the audience in the ring°arena with her program “Shesus” for around two and a half hours. In the interior and on the stands of the diverse and weather-independent indoor location, guests watched a show that was both entertaining and thought-provoking. Kebekus covered everything from personal experiences of pregnancy and motherhood to a pointed examination of religion and the church. With her unmistakable mix of wit, charm, and clear stance, she not only provoked loud laughter but also moments of reflection. Once again, the ring°arena proved to be an atmospheric stage for live events. Bülent Ceylan comes to the Nürburgring in the anniversary yearAfter an evening in front of a full house at the ring°arena, advance ticket sales for another big comedian have already begun. On June 12, 2027—just six days before the 100th anniversary of the Nürburgring—Bülent Ceylan will bring his new program “DIKTATÜRK” to the Bitburger Event Center. In it, he takes aim at the small and large “dictators” of everyday life with his usual biting humor – from social constraints to absurd rules – and serves up a mixture of satire, irony, and his unmistakable stage energy. Tickets are available from Eventim starting at 46 euros. A variety of indoor events await in the coming weeksIn the coming weeks and months, the Nürburgring will be offering a diverse indoor program. On October 26, the Nürburgring Family Day will take place at the ring°boulevard – with mascot Legend, colorful program items, and free admission. A few weeks later, on November 7 and 8, the job fair will open its doors and showcase the many exciting employers and career opportunities the region has to offer. Comedy fans will get their money's worth on November 15 at the Bitburger Event Center, when NightWash Live provides top-notch entertainment (tickets from €32). There will be plenty of sporting action at the ring°arena: the Rhineland-Palatinate Cheerleading Championships on November 22 and the German Championships in Carnival Guard Dance on December 6 and 7 will round off 2025. And the new year will get off to a flying start: From January 9 to 11, 2026, the international karate tournament Rhein Shiai will attract around 1,000 participants from all over the world, before the West Regional Cheerleading Championships and the SC Regionals & STAGE Events West take place on January 24 and 25 – with over 2,000 athletes in one weekend. Already on presale for 2027: June 12, 2027 | Bülent Ceylan “DIKTATÜRK” Bitburger Event Center | Tickets are available from €46. Upcoming indoor events: October 26, 2025 | Nürburgring Family Day ring°boulevard | Free Admission Mascot Legend invites you to the Nürburgring Family Day again this year. November 7 & 8, 2025 | Job Fair powered by Nürburgring ring°arena | Free Admission Nürburgring is more than just motorsports – the region around the Ring offers a variety of strong employers, diverse jobs, and exciting career opportunities.  November 15, 2025 | NightWash Live Bitburger Event Center | Tickets are available from €32. The well-known stand-up comedy format is coming back to the Nürburgring. November 22, 2025 | Rhineland-Palatinate Cheerleading State Championship ring°arena | Advance ticket sales start soon The best cheerleading groups in Rhineland-Palatinate compete to qualify for the West Regional Championship. December 6 & 7, 2025 | German Carnival Guard Dance Championship ring°arena | Tickets are available from €35. Germany's best dancers in carnival guard dance will compete against each other in exciting competitions. January 9–11, 2026 | International Rhine Shiai ring°arena | Advance ticket sales start soon. The world's largest round-robin karate tournament attracts around 1,000 competitors from 19 countries every year. January 24, 2026 | Cheerleading Regional Championship West ring°arena | Advance ticket sales start soon Follow-up championship to the top competition series, in which over 2,000 athletes from western Germany compete. January 25, 2026 | Cheerleading SC Regionals & STAGE Events West ring°arena | Advance ticket sales start soon Two championships in one day for national cheerleading teams as well as beginner, recreational, game day, and show teams.

Ignite your career at the Nürburgring: Employers present themselves at job fair in November

18.09.2025

Race to a new job, dual study place, or training program: The “Jobmesse powered by Nürburgring” will enter its fourth round on Friday, November 7, and Saturday, November 8. After setting a new record last year with 2,500 visitors and 60 exhibitors, numerous companies will once again be providing information about their career prospects this year. The job fair will once again take place in the ring°arena: regardless of the weather and not far from the Grand Prix circuit. Admission is free for visitors. Interested companies can register for a stand until October 15. A job fair with dreary information stands and cardboard displays? Not at the Nürburgring! At the job fair at the famous race track, visitors can also sit in racing simulators, marvel at the German Armed Forces' portfolio, or experience the capabilities of exhibitors such as zeusaudio. In this appealing atmosphere, potential employers and interested parties can strike up conversations and perhaps agree on the next job, training position, or dual study program. From engineers and designers to production workers or temporary jobs: there is something interesting for everyone here.Once again this year, numerous companies will enrich the fair. National brands will be there alongside regional companies. For example, dm, Lidl, Brohl Wellpappe, and Kreissparkasse Ahrweiler will be among the exhibitors, as will the Rhineland-Palatinate Police, the Ahrweiler District Administration, and the LBM. In addition, numerous well-known companies from the Meuspath industrial park and the region around the Ring have already confirmed their participation. Destination Nürburgring will also be presenting its portfolio in an entertaining and informative way. With a wide range of jobs at Nürburgring 1927 GmbH & Co. KG, the operator of the race track and event location, the Nürburgring eSports Bar, the media production company Nürburgring TV, and the Nürburgring hotels and holiday park, the Nürburgring presents itself as a multifaceted employer. A lively meeting place for companies and interested partiesThis year, the “Job Fair powered by Nürburgring” is offering a special promotion for school classes: to make travel easier, the Nürburgring is subsidizing school classes' travel costs with €150 per bus. Friday, November 7, is a particularly good day to visit. There is great interest among schools in the job fair subsidy: more than 400 students from various educational institutions have already registered. School administrators and class teachers can still apply for the subsidy. Information is available by email at: jobmesse@nuerburgring.de. “The job fair powered by Nürburgring has established itself in recent years as a platform for career prospects – for companies from the region, but also beyond,” says Ingo Böder, Managing Director of Nürburgring 1927 GmbH & Co. KG. “The Nürburgring is more than just a race track – it is a lively meeting place: sometimes we bring together motorsport enthusiasts, sometimes almost 100,000 music fans, and in this case companies, skilled workers, and young talent.” Interested companies have until October 15, 2025, to register and become part of the event. All information about the “Job Fair powered by Nürburgring,” registration, and current exhibitors can be found on the Nürburgring website. As in previous years, admission and parking are free for visitors.If you want to top off your visit with some thrilling racing, the Cologne-Ahrweiler Rally will be taking place around the Ring at the same time as the job fair. This event is unique in that race cars drive around the Nordschleife at racing speed in the opposite direction to the usual traffic. Admission to the paddock and the trials is also free.

First victory for the Ford Mustang GT3 in the Green Hell

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.

Falken Motorsports celebrates second consecutive double victory

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.