134,000 spectators can't be wrong: the 38th International ADAC Truck Grand Prix once again proved its uniqueness at the Nürburgring over the weekend. In summer weather, truckers and once again many families enjoyed the special mix of thrilling motorsport, an informative trade fair, and a lively festival atmosphere.

"The response is simply overwhelming. My special thanks go to the many motorsport fans from Germany and abroad who created a great atmosphere at the Nürburgring. I would also like to thank our partners and sponsors and, above all, the numerous volunteers. Without their dedicated commitment, an event of this magnitude would not have been possible," said Rudi Speich, Chairman of ADAC Mittelrhein e.V.
The exciting races of the Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championship took place on the shortened Grand Prix circuit, which was also the sporting highlight of the event. Drivers from Germany, Hungary, Spain, Portugal, and Great Britain once again demonstrated how precisely they can control their 1,000 hp race trucks.

Kiss dominates the European Championship races once again
Hungarian Norbert Kiss was once again the dominant force in the Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championship races at the Nürburgring. He ultimately won two of the four races and came third twice. Kiss had already successfully announced his ambitions in the first race, winning ahead of Jochen Hahn and his son Lukas. Behind them, several drivers engaged in thrilling battles for position: Local hero Sascha Lenz finished sixth. In the second race on Saturday, Spain's Antonio Albacete celebrated his first victory of the season. He had previously been involved in a thrilling duel with René Reinert, whom he ultimately managed to outpace. Norbert Kiss finished third. In the third race, Kiss once again secured an unchallenged start-to-finish victory. The battle for the remaining places was more exciting: Jahn secured second place ahead of Albacete. Lenz missed the podium by just one and a half seconds and finished fourth.

The four races of the Dutch Truck Racing ADAC Mittelrhein Cup were won by Erwin Kleinnagelvoort (NED), Jock Borthwick (GBR) and Simon Reid (GBR) twice.

For several years now, the Truck Grand Prix has also featured the ADAC GT Masters drivers, who race around the Grand Prix circuit in their 550 hp Lamborghinis, Mercedes AMG, BMWs, and Porsches. The first race on Saturday was won by Alexander Schwarzer and Alexander Fach in a Porsche ahead of Finn Wiebelhaus and Salman Owega in a Ford and Finn Zulauf/Simon Connor Primm (Lamborghini).

Great party atmosphere in the Müllenbachschleife
The high-caliber music festival in the Müllenbachschleife has, of course, always been part of the ADAC Truck Grand Prix. Music fans, families, and truckers once again got their money's worth here. Unbelievable but true: on Friday evening, country legend Tom Astor celebrated his 37th consecutive appearance. He was joined by Alina Sebastian, Sascha Salvati, and The Wild Ride. On Saturday evening, party and pop stars Loona, Malle Anja, Markus Becker, and Sabbotage took to the stage. The spectacular fireworks display in the Müllenbachschleife was once again the highlight for many truckers.

Premiere: Truck Efficiency Run and RetroCamp
A premiere on the Nordschleife: as part of the ADAC Truck Grand Prix, “normal” truck drivers from all over Germany drove their 40-ton trucks over the legendary track for the first time, not against the clock, but as fuel-efficiently as possible. Whether diesel, electric, or LNG trucks – the winner of the Truck Efficiency Run was the driver who came closest to or beat the manufacturer's fuel consumption figures. The aim of the competition was to raise awareness of fuel-efficient driving and highlight the influence of driving style on efficiency.

Another new feature was the RetroCamp in the historic paddock. Vintage trucks, memorabilia, and cult videos took visitors back to the early years of the Truck Grand Prix. Racing legend Heinz-Werner Lenz was there, as was the “Rentnerband” from Ochtendung, who provided music and charm to keep the mood lively.

There is hardly any other event where fans can get as close to their idols as at the ADAC Truck Grand Prix: in the paddock, they were once again able to chat with the truck stars, ask for autographs, and watch the mechanics working on the race trucks. In addition to the paddock, there was also a large event area and an impressive exhibition park this year. In the event area and children's land, families with children enjoyed many attractions and competitions, bouncy castles, and duck rodeo.

Top decision-makers in the industry at commercial vehicle trade fair & truck symposium
For almost four decades, the ADAC Truck Grand Prix has also been a meeting place for top decision-makers from the commercial vehicle and logistics industry. Everyone who is anyone is here. On all days of the event, renowned companies such as Daimler Truck, Iveco, MAN, Renault Trucks, Scania, Ford Trucks, Krone, and Schmitz Cargobull presented innovative and sustainable mobility solutions and state-of-the-art drive technologies on an exhibition area covering 10,000 square meters.

TruckSymposium: Demands for climate-friendly road freight transport
On Friday, around 120 representatives from politics, business, administration, and associations discussed the future of climate-friendly road freight transport at the 18th TruckSymposium organized by ADAC Mittelrhein and TÜV Rheinland. The focus was on alternative drive systems such as HVO100, electric trucks, and bio-LNG, the Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG), and the ongoing shortage of parking spaces for trucks. The experts agreed that the transformation can only succeed with reliable political framework conditions, less bureaucracy, and targeted investments in charging infrastructure, secure parking spaces, and alternative fuels. In order to achieve the climate targets by 2030, politicians must invest more and be open to new technologies. Companies are ready; now it is up to the politicians.

Truck Grand Prix Job Expo for career starters
The Truck Grand Prix Job Expo in the ring°boulevard was once again a meeting place for career starters, aspiring professional drivers, people interested in logistics, and companies from the region. The stands of freight forwarders and logistics service providers provided opportunities for many personal discussions and interesting insights into training opportunities and career prospects.
“The triad of the ADAC Truck Grand Prix, consisting of motorsport, trade fair, and festival, is unique in Europe. We are very grateful for the enormous response and are already looking forward to the next edition in 2026,” said Georg Fuchs, Managing Director of ETRA Promotion GmbH, summing up the event on a positive note.

The 39th International ADAC Truck Grand Prix will take place at the Nürburgring from July 10 to 12, 2026.