The Highlights in September

31.08.2026

The days are getting shorter, but the race days at the Nürburgring are far from over. In September, the legendary circuit, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary next year, presents a varied programme. Alongside exciting career opportunities away from the track at the Jobmesse powered by Nürburgring (11–12 September), fans can look forward to action-packed motorsport weekends featuring historic endurance racing at the ADAC 1000km-Rennen (18–20 September), thrilling two-wheel action at EURO MOTO (04–06 September), smoking tyres at the Nürburgring Drift Cup (04–06 September) and a NLS double-header (12–13 September) in the Green Hell. Information on all events and tickets is available here on our website.

EURO MOTO | 04 to 06 September 2026

Two-wheel action on the Nürburgring Sprintstrecke: EURO MOTO (formerly IDM) is entering a new era and promises spectacular lean angles and high-level motorcycle battles. In the Superbike, Supersport and Sportbike classes, Europe’s motorcycle aces will fight for every inch of asphalt. The event sees itself as a family-friendly motorsport festival: children and young people up to and including the age of 14 can enter free of charge, while day tickets for adults start at just €5.00 (Friday) and €25.00 (Saturday). A weekend ticket costs €45.00.

Nürburgring Drift Cup | 04 to 06 September 2026
At the same time as the two-wheel spectacle of EURO MOTO, tyres will be smoking once again at the Müllenbachschleife. At the Nürburgring Drift Cup, Europe’s drifting elite will compete in the next championship round. Following free practice on Friday and qualifying on Saturday, the weekend will culminate in the spectacular “Twin-Battles” on Sunday. Two drift cars producing up to 1,000 hp will fly door-to-door through the lowest section of the Grand-Prix-Strecke, promising thrilling battles decided by mere millimetres at high speed. Day tickets are available for €25.00, while a weekend ticket costs €40.00.

Job Fair powered by Nürburgring | 11 to 12 September 2026
On 11 and 12 September, everything at the ring°boulevard will revolve around careers, training and professional opportunities from 10:00 to 16:00 on both days. More than 30 exhibitors will present a wide range of career opportunities at the Jobmesse powered by Nürburgring. Participating companies and institutions come from a wide variety of sectors, including Bundespolizei, Bundeswehr, dm, Manthey, Köllemann, Schnorpfeil and Strabag. A large job wall will also showcase current vacancies from the participating employers. On Friday, classes from several partner schools in the region will also visit the fair. Admission to the Jobmesse is free of charge.

ADAC RAVENOL Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie | 12 to 13 September 2026
At the same time, endurance racing action will take place right next door with a double dose of racing. The ADAC RAVENOL Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie is set for a double-header: two four-hour races on two consecutive days – one on Saturday and one on Sunday, featuring more than 100 race cars across a wide variety of classes. Day tickets are available from €25.00 (children up to and including 14 years of age free of charge) and include access to the open grandstands, paddock, as well as the pit walk and grid walk. Those looking to make the weekend extra special can book a RACE&LUNCH ticket from €190.00 or one of the popular VIP packages from €285.00, including a bus tour around the circuit.

ADAC 1000km-Race | 18 to 20 September 2026
It is the horsepower-packed weekend of a true motorsport icon at the Nürburgring: the ADAC 1000km-Rennen. Several races on the Grand-Prix-Strecke and Nordschleife will make the hearts of motorsport nostalgists beat faster. The field ranges from touring cars and youngtimers from the 1960s to icons of the early 2000s. Alongside the main races, events such as the Deutsche Historische Langstreckenmeisterschaft (DHLM), the Tourenwagen Golden Ära and the Porsche Transaxle Cup will provide spectacular grids. The Grid Walk shortly before the start, as well as free access to all grandstands, the pit roof and paddock, make the event an up-close experience. Advance day tickets start at €20.00 (children up to 15 years of age free of charge), while a weekend combi ticket is available from €35.00. VIP experiences can be booked from €290.00.

The Nürburgring highlights in September 2026: