02.05.2024
Preparations for the ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring from May 30th to June 2nd are in full swing. After the prologue at the 24h Qualifiers, the teams now have just under a month left to get their cars ready for the race of the year. There can be no talk of "great silence". Numerous top drivers are on the road in the coming weeks to chase points in the DTM, Intercontinental GT Challenge and other top series. At the end of May, they will all come together again at the Nürburgring to determine the best in the longest race of the year on the longest race track in the world. The benchmark seems to be the Porsche teams: after a dominant performance in the four Nordschleife races completed so far as part of the Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS) and 24h Qualifiers, they have assumed the role of favorites. The exciting hunt for the nine-eleven is therefore on - and fans can experience it live on site: Tickets for the ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring are available from 34 euros (day tickets Thu / Fri / Sun) in advance here on the official homepage! The current balance of power on the Nordschleife is also reflected in the joint manufacturers' classification for the NLS and the 24h Nürburgring. This is where the GT3 manufacturers collect points. After two NLS races and two 24h Qualifiers races, Porsche is clearly ahead of Audi and Mercedes-AMG. The nine-eleven cars of the Falken and Manthey teams have shared the victories so far, while all other makes have had to line up behind them. "A positive weekend with two podium finishes," was how Manthey driver Ayhancan Güven summed up the qualifiers, only to add with a lot of understatement: "I think the preparation is going well for us. On Sunday we were even faster than on Saturday." In the Falken team, which alone accounted for three of the four victories, the mood is also excellent after the successful test phase: "We currently have a very good basis and have made a step forward compared to last year with the combination of tires, car and set-up," said Klaus Bachler, summing up the experience for the Japanese tire manufacturer's team. Keeping up with the Porsche's insane pace was still difficult for others at the start of the season because the decisive fractions of a second were missing. "We're not completely sorted yet," said Mercedes-AMG driver Maro Engel. "The new tires are playing into the hands of the competition at the moment. We have to analyze the data and draw the right conclusions." Others got off to a slightly better start, but were also still struggling: one of the Audi R8 LMS GT3 evo IIs has finished in the top three twice in the races so far. "Our car is well known and we have a similar speed to last year," explained veteran Frank Stippler (Scherer Sport PHX). "Not much has happened in terms of development. The competitors have made more progress in terms of development. We still have to find something somehow, because otherwise we're a tad too slow." By the 24h Nürburgring - that much is certain - not only Stippler's team is likely to have thoroughly checked and optimized the race car once again. 24h Qualifiers impressed with class diversityA large part of the show on the Nordschleife is provided not only by the mighty GT3 cars, but also by the many production and special race cars. At the ADAC 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers in April, the more than 120 participants were divided into almost 20 different vehicle classes. Here, too, every meter and every second is at stake. And those who classify this "colorful league" as a "popular sport" are only partly right: quite a few of the vehicles are used or at least financed by car manufacturers or companies from the supplier industry. Subaru, for example, started in the SP4T class, and Hyundai has just announced the biggest entry in its history for the 24h Nürburgring endurance classic: The Koreans are sending three works cars into the battle for the crown in the TCR class, which is also attracting a lot of international attention. They will be joined by several tire manufacturers, who will not only be promoting their own cause with some very prominent entries, but will also gain important motorsport knowledge that will later be incorporated into the development of road tires. Interim manufacturers' standings after 4 races POS MANUFACTURERS POINTS 1 Porsche 86 2 Audi 65 3 Mercedes-AMG 60 4 Lamborghini 56 5 Glickenhaus 41 6 Aston Martin 31 7 BMW 30 8 Ferrari 15
30.04.2024
Three beefy GT3 racing cars from Aston Martin, plus a BMW and a Hyundai - Walkenhorst Motorsport will be competing in the four-hour Nürburgring Endurance Series (NES) race on May 4 with a large contingent of five racing cars. “For us, this race is the ideal opportunity to prepare for the 24-hour race,” says Team Principal Niclas Königbauer. After all, NES.02 not only includes qualifying and the race (start: 12:00 noon) on Saturday, but also nine hours of testing on Friday. The team from Melle near Osnabrück, which is managed by Henry Walkenhorst, Niclas Königbauer and Jörg Breuer, is one of the most high-profile German racing teams with national and international successes, including many victories on the demanding Nordschleife. Brand mix: three Aston Martin, one BMW and one Hyundai Many things are different for Walkenhorst Motorsport this season. As the new entry team for the glorious British sports car brand Aston Martin, Walkenhorst is fielding three new Aston Martin Vantage GT3s and will be racing them both at NES.02 on the first weekend in May and four weeks later at the 24-hour race. The team is also fielding a BMW M4 GT4 with mainly up-and-coming young racing drivers and a Hyundai i30. The Hyundai is a so-called “permit car” with slightly less power, with which Nordschleife rookies can acquire the two-stage “DMSB Permit Nordschleife”, effectively the “full throttle license” for the Green Hell. Walkenhorst Motorsport was already involved in the NES.01 test and set-up runs at the end of March. “That was the first time we had driven an Aston Martin on the Nordschleife,” reports Königbauer. “We got into a good rhythm and were able to work specifically on the set-up. Overall, we haven't done that many kilometers with the GT3 yet. Yokohama is also new to us as a tire partner, so we are happy about every opportunity to use them.” “For us, this race is the ideal opportunity to prepare for the 24-hour race” Niclas Königbauer, Team Principal Walkenhorst Motorsport International driver line-up - sights set on further Nordschleife outings“A new partnership is always exciting,” says Königbauer about the collaboration with Aston Martin. “The further developed Vantage has the best prerequisites for fast lap times and maximum reliability, the package works well.” Walkenhorst Motorsport's Pro program, which is run in coordination with Aston Martin, ends with the 24-hour race in 2024. “But even after that, we want to contest more races on the Nordschleife,” says the team boss. “Our initial focus will be on NES.02, then the 24-hour race, and then we'll look further.” As far as the driver line-up is concerned, the Pro car will probably be driven by works driver Nicki Thiim (DEN) and the two Nordschleife experts Christian Krognes (NOR) and Kuba Giermaziak (POL). For the other two Aston Martin cars, team principal Henry Walkenhorst and fellow Germans Stefan Aust, Christian Bollrath and Anders Buchardt can be counted on in one Vantage, with US driver Chandler Hull and Germans Patrick Assenheimer, Benjamin Mazatis and Mike David Ortmann in the other. “It is not yet clear whether all of them will drive in NES.02. Some have already had enough driving time, so we will probably have three drivers in each of the three cars,” says Königbauer. More information about the Nürburgring Endurance Series can be found on the official website www.nes.de.
28.04.2024
For a quarter of a century, motorcyclists have been meeting at the "Anlassen" motorcycle service at the Nürburgring for their traditional season opener. Just in time for the 25th anniversary, there was a record number of visitors. Over 45,000 bikers came from all over Germany and neighboring countries. To ensure that there was room for everyone, this time not only the Grand Prix paddock was opened up as a parking area, but also the start and finish straight of the Grand Prix circuit. So there was plenty of room for the motorcycles and small talk among enthusiasts. The emotional highlight was the joint parade around the Nordschleife - another well-established tradition. Once again this year, thousands of bikers rode along the world's most famous 20.832 kilometers at the end of the event, creating impressive images. Shortly beforehand, they had received a blessing at the ecumenical church service. But the day was also dedicated to motorcycling. While younger visitors were able to try out small motorcycles in the children's area of the POLO motorcycle brand, adults had the opportunity to test their bikes on the test stand. At the same time, the ADAC Driving Safety Center at the Nürburgring, the Rhineland-Palatinate state police and the German Red Cross offered exciting presentations and demonstrations. Not far away, the Medical Center attracted numerous visitors, where director Armin Link provided fascinating insights behind the scenes of the race track hospital. After "Anlassen", further motorcycle events await at the Ring this year. With the International German Motorcycle Championship (IDM), from 30.08. to 01.09., the ADAC/DMC Race Weekend, from 10 to 11.05. and the "Kölner Kurs" (12.05.), a series of further two-wheel highlights are scheduled at the Nürburgring this year.
26.04.2024
This weekend, the Nürburgring offers a variety of events and activities for enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike. Whether it's the “Hotfoot Run” obstacle course on Saturday, the “Anlassen” motorcycle service on Sunday or the tourist rides throughout the weekend - there's something for everyone. The info°center, the ring°werk and the ring°kart track are open throughout the weekend. The ring°cinema will be showing films such as “KUNG FU PANDA 4” and “CHANTAL IM MÄRCHENLAND”. The Bitburger Gasthaus and Devil's Diner will be serving food and drink, along with other gastronomic offerings. All opening hours and offers at a glance: Tourist Drives Nordschleife Friday, 26.04: 17:00 to 19:30 Saturday, 27.04: 18:00 to 19:00 (no motorcycles) Sunday, 28.04: 10:00 am to 15:30 pm info°center Friday, 26.04: 09:00 to 17:00 Saturday, 27.04: 08:00 to 17:00 Sunday, 28.04: 08:00 to 17:00 ring°werk Friday, 26.04: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday, 27.04: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday, 28.04: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm ring°kart track Friday, 26.04: 13:00 to 20:00 Saturday, 27.04: 18:00 to 20:00 Sunday, 28.04: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm Nürburgring eSports Bar Friday, 26.04: 16:00 to 22:00 Saturday, 27.04: 12:00 to 22:00 Sunday, 28.04: 12:00 to 18:00 ring°fanshop Friday, 26.04: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday, 27.04: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday, 28.04: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Bitburger Gasthaus Friday, 26.04: 11:00 am to 10:00 pm Saturday, 27.04: 11:00 am to 10:00 pm Sunday, 28.04: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Devil's Diner Friday, 26.04: 08:00 to 17:00 Saturday, 27.04: closed Sunday, 28.04: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm LUCIA Friday, 26.04: 17:00 to 22:00 Saturday, 27.04: 11:00 to 22:00 Sunday, 28.04: 11:00 to 22:00
25.04.2024
"Javaland" celebrated its 10th anniversary at the Nürburgring with a spectacular anniversary edition. From the ring°arena to the ring°kart track, the large IT conference made use of the legendary race track's diverse conference facilities and hands-on activities for an attractive program. For three days, 1,440 participants experienced an unforgettable event. Against the breathtaking backdrop of the legendary race track, the event offered a unique opportunity for Java enthusiasts to meet, learn and be inspired. On the ring°boulevard, in the ring°arena and in various conference rooms of the Nürburgring, participants had the opportunity to find out about the latest developments in the Java world and experience the unique atmosphere of the legendary event location. The mixture of specialist knowledge and motorsport enthusiasm gave the event a special dynamic. In addition to the technical presentations, the visitors immersed themselves in the Nürburgring world during the supporting program: In the ring°werk motorsport experience museum, there were exhibitions to admire and numerous hands-on activities, such as the Pit Stop Challenge. Here, participants were able to try out a real Formula 1 car during a pit stop. Meanwhile, the fast e-karts of the ring°kart track proved to be real crowd-pullers and provided plenty of excitement on the winding track. Another highlight were the track walks, where participants were led by a guide over the legendary asphalt of the Nordschleife - the so-called Green Hell - and given exciting information. On the grandstand of the start and finish straight, participants were even able to marvel at test drives of real racing cars. On the evening of the first day of the conference, Jean-Pierre Derinbay & Friends thrilled the crowd with live music in the Eifel Stadl. Together with Vanessa Iraci and Juan Daniél, he fired up the audience and got everyone dancing to rock and pop music. For the participants who needed a nearby place to stay after the exciting days, the surrounding Nürburgring hotels and the Nürburgring Ferienpark managed by Lindner offered a variety of options for staying overnight in the immediate vicinity and fully enjoying the ambience. All information on the conference offers for companies can be found here.
23.04.2024
The countdown is on: On May 4th, the Nürburgring Endurance Series (NES) will host its first four-hour race on the world-famous Nordschleife. The organizing team of around 500 people, from the sports marshals around the circuit to the race director, is well prepared for this premiere. The race will take place on the Nürburgring's challenging 24.358-kilometer track combination, consisting of the Nordschleife and the shortened Grand Prix circuit. At 12 noon on Saturday, May 4, the red lights on the starting grid will go out and the field of GT sports cars and touring cars will tackle the four-hour endurance race. “Safety is the top priority in motorsport! That's why manning the entire race track with trained and experienced marshals is our top priority,” explain Oliver Damas and Vincent Simon from the NES marshal coordination team in unison. “We would like to thank all the stewards who are available for this demanding task and the German Motorsport Association (DMSB) for their support.” Dress rehearsal for the 24-hour classic: NES.02 with plenty of track time For the teams and their racing drivers, NES. 02 on May 3 and 4 is the final opportunity to prepare for the 24-hour classic, which takes place four weeks later, under competitive conditions. To this end, NES.02 offers plenty of “track time”, i.e. driving time on the demanding uphill and downhill track in the middle of the Eifel. On Friday, the race track will be open for test drives from 9:00 to 18:00, during which so-called race taxi drives can also be carried out. There will also be the opportunity to complete the DMSB Permit Nordschleife course, the full-throttle license for the Green Hell, so to speak. On Saturday morning between 08:30 and 10:00, the starting positions will be allocated in qualifying. The start of the four-hour race will finally take place at 12:00, so that the chequered flag will fall at 16:00. > Tickets are available here.
19.04.2024
It's finally motorcycle time again: the Nürburgring invites you to the traditional season opening. Thousands of bikers are once again expected in the Eifel on Sunday, April 28 for the "Anlassen" motorcycle service. Demonstrations, a food court and exhibitors will attract visitors to the Ring paddock until well into the afternoon, before "Anlassen" reaches its climax with the ecumenical church service and the joint parade around the Nordschleife. Admission to the event and participation in the parade are free of charge. Further information are available at www.nuerburgring.de. Thousands of bikers and their joint ride over the famous 20.832 kilometers of the Green Hell: The parade is an extraordinary experience for motorcyclists every year. Beforehand, the focus is on the traditional blessing of the bikers and their machines at the ecumenical church service - held by Pastor Kohnz and Pastor Wink - combined with the request for a safe journey at all times. The opening of the motorcycle season on Sunday, April 28, will culminate in a church service (3:15 p.m.) and parade (4:30 p.m.). The gates to the Grand Prix paddock will open early in the morning. Bikers and visitors are invited from 8 am. In addition to thousands of two-wheelers and just as many like-minded people celebrating this day together at the Nürburgring, around 20 exhibitors have also announced their attendance. They will be presenting all kinds of useful and new motorcycle-related products. As an official partner of the event, clothing and accessories retailer POLO, for example, will be running a test stand where anyone can precisely determine the performance of their motorcycle, as well as its own Kids World with a driving course and pocket bikes. In the show zone, visitors can marvel at a wide variety of demonstrations throughout the day - including from the Rhineland-Palatinate state police, the German Red Cross and the ADAC Nürburgring Driving Safety Center. The Stefan Morsch Foundation is once again calling on people to register as potential lifesavers by providing a saliva sample. The Nürburgring-Nordschleife will also be open for tourist rides until the afternoon. And even after the start, further motorcycle events await at the Ring. With the International German Motorcycle Championship (IDM) from 30.08. to 01.09., the ADAC/DMC Race Weekend from 10 to 11.05. and the Cologne circuit (12.05.), there are a number of other two-wheeled highlights at the Nürburgring this year. > All information about the motorcycle events can be found here. Timetable for the motorcycle service "Anlassen"- 08:00 a.m.: Opening of the paddock- 10:00 am: Opening of exhibition area & food court | Start of supporting program- 15:15: Ecumenical service with Pastor Kohnz and Pastor Wink - 16:30: Parade around the Nordschleife
17.04.2024
Thrilling motorsport and an entertaining mix of music, trade fair and festival - that's what visitors can look forward to at the season highlight of the Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championship: the 37th edition of the International ADAC Truck Grand Prix, which will take place at the Nürburgring from July 11 to 14, 2024. For almost four decades, the Eifel has been dominated by truck racing in July. There is a good reason for this success story, because hardly any other motorsport event promises the public so much variety. Whether truck race fans, festival fans or trade visitors - there is something for everyone. Last year, for example, around 130,300 fans created a great atmosphere at the Nürburgring and watched the presentation of the world's first fully electric eTruck, among other things. "The International ADAC Truck-Grand-Prix stands for motorsport and entertainment, but also for sustainability and innovation. Advance ticket sales have started very well and fans can look forward to a spectacular weekend full of action and entertainment," says Jörg Hennig, Sports Director at ADAC Mittelrhein e.V. Festival tickets available from 10 euros & day tickets from 20 eurosThe organizers are once again expecting over 100,000 visitors and are offering fans an innovation: for the first time, festival-only tickets are also available for the country evening on Friday (12 July) and party evening on Saturday (13 July). On Friday, old master Tom Astor will be the musical highlight of a fantastic country evening at his 37th appearance at the ADAC Truck Grand Prix, where Alina Sebastian, Big S and Jake Lindholm will also delight the fans. After last year's great success, Saturday promises another exuberant party atmosphere in the Müllenbachschleife. Isi Glück, Julian Benz, Nancy Franck and Peter Wackel will get the floor shaking. The festival culminates with a breathtaking firework display. The ticket for the country evening (Friday) costs 10 euros and the ticket for the party evening (Saturday) 12.50 euros. The ticket entitles the holder to access the entire Müllenbachschleife and festival area from 17:00 in each case. For the entire event, including motorsport, the cheapest day ticket is available for 20 euros, the cheapest weekend ticket for 50 euros. Children up to and including the age of 12 have free admission in many categories. Tickets are available here. Motorsport up close: Goodyear FIA ETRC & ADAC GT MastersThe focus of the sporting part is on the races of the Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championship. This is where the best truck racers in Europe compete, including top German drivers Jochen Hahn and Sascha Lenz, who finished second and third overall behind Hungarian Norbert Kiss last season. In the Mittelrhein Cup, fans can look forward above all to the race trucks of the Dutch series (Dutch Truck Racing). Also back at the Ring: the ADAC GT Masters, which will be staging the third of six race weekends at the Nürburgring following its successful comeback last year as part of the ADAC Truck Grand Prix. Super sports cars from manufacturers such as Lamborghini, Mercedes-AMG, Porsche and McLaren, with 550 hp and a top speed of 250 km/h at the Nürburgring, will meet race trucks with more than 1,000 hp. As different as the performance is, as sustainable is the fuel: both racing series rely on alternative energies such as hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO), which can reduce CO2 emissions by up to 90 percent. Top decision-makers at one of the largest commercial vehicle trade fairsThe International ADAC Truck Grand Prix has long been more than just a motorsport event and festival. While people are battling for points and trophies on the race track, one of the largest industrial trade fairs in the commercial vehicle sector takes place in the infield. National and international truck manufacturers, suppliers and freight forwarders present themselves to the public on around 10,000 square meters. The Innovation Camp will showcase the sustainable (drive) technologies of tomorrow. The 17th ADAC/TÜV Rheinland Truck Symposium will take place on Friday, July 12. This year, high-ranking experts from politics and business will be discussing the topic of "Climate-friendly logistics in the area of conflict between tolls and technical challenges". Interested trade visitors can register at trucksymposium.de. Family entertainment with road safety educationA varied supporting program awaits visitors throughout the entire race weekend: from trucker parade to fan village and trucker camp to Kinderland, where there will be a traffic promotion for children as well as a duck rodeo and bouncy castles. Job fair for those interested in a career One issue that is affecting the entire economy is the shortage of skilled workers. To this end, ADAC Mittelrhein e.V. and the Nürburgring are organizing the ADAC Truck-Grand- Prix Job Expo for the third time, which brings together people interested in careers with future employers. The fair takes place from Friday to Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm at the ring°boulevard (Nürburgring Boulevard 1, 53520 Nürburg), admission is free.
14.04.2024
Rock am Ring, Loco Beach and the music festival at the ADAC Truck-Grand-Prix. The upcoming start of the festival season at the Nürburgring promises a wealth of HeartRace moments - from rock to party to country music, the Nürburgring once again provides an impressive stage for artists from all over the world. Those who want to celebrate live have a free choice: whether a weekend experience with camping or a day visit. Tickets are available for every budget and every personal plan. The festivals at a glance: Rock am Ring (June 7 - 9) Rock am Ring celebrates the 2024 festival with a spectacular line-up that focuses on exclusivity in a very special way. In just under two months, it will be ringing in the 2024 festival summer and welcoming its fans to the Eifel region from June 7 to 9. Måneskin, Kraftklub, Billy Talent and Babymetal will play their only two German shows in 2024 at the Ring. Green Day celebrate 30 years of Dookie and 20 years of American Idiot. Die Ärzte are playing their only shows besides the two open airs in Berlin and Broilers are celebrating their 30th stage anniversary. In addition to the festival and camping tickets, there is now also an offer for day visitors. Tickets are available here from € 109.00. Loco Beach (August 22 - 24) Germany's craziest party festival celebrates its premiere this year with "Loco Beach". From August 22 to 25, the event will offer four days of live acts and DJs from various genres at the Nürburgring Müllenbachschleife. In addition, camping in the Loco Village and an exclusive Fun & Activity Park await visitors. The musical orientation at the Loco Beach Festival breaks through the boundaries of genres. Colorful, shrill and loud is the motto on the main stage. Mega acts such as Bausa, Scooter, Mia Julia, Die Atzen and Alexander Marcus will be performing on the stages. The organizers' planning was based on the playlists of festival-goers, who are not limited to one musical genre. Day and weekend tickets are available here from € 39.99. ADAC Truck-Grand-Prix (July 11 - 14) Between motorsport and music festival. The international ADAC Truck-Grand-Prix will once again shake the Nürburgring from July 11 to 14. In the Müllenbachschleife, the country and pop music festival invites you to party. For the first time, tickets can only be purchased for the festival. The Friday ticket is for all fans who want to experience the country music evening up close. A legendary atmosphere awaits with performances by Alina Sebastian, Big S, Jake Lindholm and Tom Astor. Saturday offers the perfect opportunity for those who want to enjoy party music to the full - with performances by Isi Glück, Julian Benz, Nancy Franck and Peter Wackel. Both day tickets for Friday, July 12 and Saturday, July 13 include access to the entire Müllenbachschleife and the festival area from 17:00. Tickets are available here from € 10,00.
