02.07.2026
At the BELMOT Oldtimer Grand Prix from 7 to 9 August, visitors at the Nürburgring can look forward to world-famous drivers, rare racing cars and automotive treasures with a rich history. The spectrum ranges from touring car and GT classics to historic Grand Prix cars and Formula racers, all the way to pre-war racing cars and motorcycles. Once again, the second weekend of August will become a journey through the eras of motorsport – with stars up close and vehicles that can only rarely, if ever, be experienced live. A reunion with well-known drivers awaits especially in the touring car fields. In the Super Touring Revival, Uwe Alzen and Gerd Füller will share the former Uwe Alzen Opel Vectra from 1998 in its distinctive Paulaner livery. The pair will contest an extensive programme featuring four races, as they will also compete in the Touring Car Golden Era races. Sebastian and Roland Asch have also announced their participation with a 1990 Ford Sierra RS500. The Deutsche Rennsport-Meisterschaft Revival is likewise shaping up to feature an excellent grid: spectators can once again expect spectacular appearances from Group 5 monsters such as the Ford Capri Turbo, BMW 2002, and Porsche 911/5 and 935. Schnitzer Classic will also provide a special highlight: the team is paying tribute to the life’s work of Herbert Schnitzer and the legacy of Schnitzer Motorsport. Participants include Altfrid Heger, Kris Nissen, Leopold Prince of Bavaria, Herbert Schnitzer Jr. and Uwe Alzen. On display will be cars that have written motorsport history – from the Schnitzer BMW 2002 Turbo and BMW 635 Group A to the BMW M3 GT2 and other classics from Schnitzer’s storied history. CLASS One Revival supported by BMW ClassicMore recent touring car history will be brought to the track by the CLASS One Revival supported by BMW Classic. Among the highlights is Bruno Spengler’s 2012 DTM championship-winning car, which will be driven at the BELMOT Oldtimer Grand Prix by Dirk Adorf. The demonstration runs of these spectacular machines build a bridge from the Class One era to later generations of the DTM – making them a perfect fit for the 40th anniversary of the BMW M3. Full Grids in HC 65 and HC 81The Historic Championship ’65 and ’81 fields are also strongly represented. These races count towards the German Historic Automobile Championship, promising intense competition and excitement. The HC ’65 is already fully subscribed with 41 entrants, as is the HC ’81 with its 58 participants. Among the most prominent names is Christian Danner, who will compete alongside Matthias Körber in both an Alfa Romeo GTA and an Alfa Romeo GT Am. Fans can also look forward to a large Alfa Romeo contingent, a Ferrari 330 GTO driven by Mike Martin, an Aston Martin DP214 with Paul Friedrichs, rare Elva Mk 7 and Mk 8 models, and classics such as the AC Cobra, Jaguar E-Type and Lotus Elite. Evening Race with Rare Sports CarsTraditionally, one of the emotional highlights of the weekend is the evening race for two-seater sports cars and GT cars up to 1965. Here, too, a full grid is already taking shape – and many of the announced vehicles are true treasures of sports car history. Among them is a Porsche 550 A Spyder, whose participation the organisers have hoped for over several years. Also expected are Porsche 904 models, two Lister Jaguars – including one with a rare Costin body – an Aston Martin DB4 GT, two Bizzarrinis and their predecessor model, the Iso Grifo. Several Lotus XI cars will meet their period rival, the Lola Mk 1. A particularly rare entry comes from a Danish collection: a Lotus powered by a Ferrari V12, raced in exactly this unusual configuration during its period. Original Grand Prix Cars and Formula HistoryThe HGPCA will bring genuine Grand Prix history to the Nürburgring with its fields for front- and rear-engined racing cars. Among the outstanding front-engined machines are several Maserati 250F models – one of them a genuine film star, having appeared in the Romy Schneider film *Monpti*. In the rear-engined field, visitors can experience cars such as the BRM P261 (ex-Graham Hill) and a Cooper T53 (ex-Jack Brabham). This chapter of Formula racing history will be complemented by Formula Heritage. During its demonstration runs, Formula cars from the 1970s through the 1990s will take to the track. Discoveries EverywhereThe automotive stars of the BELMOT Oldtimer Grand Prix can be experienced not only on the track but throughout the event grounds – particularly in the historic paddock. Also on display there will be a Bugatti Type 32 “Tank” and a Bugatti Type 59, which will take centre stage in the celebrations for the 70th anniversary of the Bugatti Club Deutschland on Sunday. The historic motorcycles of GrabTheFlag! will also be based there. Guest of honour Helmut Dähne will host talks and presentations over the weekend. In the Grand Prix paddock, visitors can meet teams, participants and exhibitions up close, while the TOP Brand Club Meeting in the Mercedes Arena brings together additional classics, club vehicles and automotive discoveries.
02.07.2026
Collect stamps, discover attractions and create unforgettable holiday memories together. The Nürburgring is much more than a legendary race track and major events with thousands of visitors – especially during the summer holidays, it also becomes a varied destination for the whole family beyond the asphalt. With the Nürburgring Holiday Adventure Pass, children can join their parents on an exciting journey of discovery through the Nürburgring’s attractions from 29 June to 01 September 2026. In addition to small rewards, participants also have the chance to win a family experience weekend including accommodation at the Nürburgring as the grand prize. Young explorers can collect stamps at numerous locations throughout the Nürburgring destination: whether it’s a round on the ring°kart track, ring°bowling with the family, a behind-the-scenes look on the Backstage Tour, ring°cinema, Nürburgring eSports or a visit to the Trial Grandstand – the Holiday Adventure Pass invites visitors to discover the Nürburgring in a fun and interactive way. The Nürburgring’s dining venues, including Bitburger Gasthaus, Lucia, Nuvolari, Parkbistro and Devil’s Diner, as well as stays at the Nürburgring Hotels and Holiday Park, are also part of the campaign. At selected events, visitors can even receive a special “Joker” stamp personally from the Nürburgring mascot, Legend. As an additional reward for dedicated stamp collectors, attractive extras await. Children who collect three stamps will receive a small plush fox. Those who collect five stamps will receive a 20% discount in the ring°fanshop. Collecting six stamps also qualifies participants to enter a prize draw, with a Nürburgring experience weekend including accommodation at the Nürburgring Holiday Park as the grand prize.The Holiday Adventure Pass is valid per child. Rewards can be redeemed and prize draw entries submitted at the info°center and only in the company of a parent or legal guardian. The Nürburgring Holiday Adventure Pass turns a family trip into a fun mission filled with shared experiences – and showcases just how diverse one of the world’s most famous race tracks can be beyond motorsport. The Holiday Adventure Pass Stations• ring°kartbahn • ring°bowling • Backstage Tour • Schnuppertribüne • ring°kino • eSports (Simulatorfahrt) • Bitburger Gasthaus • LUCIA • Nuvolari • Devil's Diner • Parkbistro - Ferienpark• Übernachtung im Nürburgring Hotel oder Ferienpark • Legend’s Joker stamp at selected activities and events ➡️ Campaign period: 29 June to 01 September 2026 Rewards:• from 3 stamps: small plush fox • from 5 stamps: 20% discount in the ring°fanshop • from 6 stamps: entry into the prize draw
30.06.2026
The "Sign for Charity" initiative by the Nürburgring and the ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring has concluded with an outstanding result. A total of 32,625 Euro was raised through the auction of ten original Nürburgring Nordschleife section signs, each signed by drivers competing in the 24h Nürburgring. The entire proceeds will be divided equally among nine charitable organisations from the Nürburgring region, with each organisation receiving 3,625 Euro. During a joint photo opportunity on the Grand Prix circuit, representatives of the supported organisations were informed about the total amount raised and the share each charity will receive. The impressive result of the initiative was met with great enthusiasm, as it transformed the worldwide passion for the Nürburgring into tangible support for important community projects in the region. Until the end of last season, the auctioned signs were mounted alongside the Nordschleife, making them part of the legendary circuit that has been writing motorsport history for almost 100 years. For the charity campaign, the signs were removed and signed by drivers during this year's ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring. The result is ten truly unique collector's items, combining motorsport heritage with a worthy cause. Worldwide Nürburgring passion meets strong regional commitmentThe auction once again demonstrated that the fascination of the Nordschleife extends far beyond Germany's borders. The ten signs were purchased by Nürburgring enthusiasts from around the world. Five signs will remain in Germany, three were acquired by motorsport fans from the United Kingdom, while one sign each will head to the United States and Luxembourg. "The Nürburgring is deeply rooted in the region while at the same time inspiring people all over the world. Our auction perfectly reflects this by turning international enthusiasm into direct support for organisations in our local community," said Alexander Gerhard, Nürburgring spokesperson. "For us, social responsibility is just as much part of the Nürburgring's DNA as major events and unforgettable emotions." That sentiment is shared by Waltraud Klein, Managing Director of Alzheimer Gesellschaft nördliches Rheinland-Pfalz e.V., who attended the symbolic cheque presentation on behalf of her organisation: "It means a great deal to us that a world-renowned institution such as the Nürburgring not only stands for tradition, performance and passion, but also demonstrates such a big heart for the people of our region. With this support, you are providing real help for those affected and their families, while also sending a strong message of solidarity, compassion and social responsibility. We are sincerely grateful for this." Nürburgring employees nominated their own 'projects close to their hearts'The nine beneficiary organisations were selected by Nürburgring employees. In the first step, all staff members were invited to nominate regional charities and personal causes close to their hearts. Afterwards, the approximately 220 permanent employees of the operating company voted to determine which organisations would receive support. Each of the following organisations will receive 3,625 Euro: Tierschutzverein Mayen und Umgebung e.V. Suchhunde & Kitzrettung Adenau am Nürburgring Wildvogel-Pflegestation Kirchwald Herzenswünsche e.V. Alzheimer Gesellschaft nördliches Rheinland-Pfalz e.V. Markt für Leib und Seele (Adenau) Förderverein für tumor- und leukämiekranke Kinder Blankenheimerdorf e.V. Freiwillige Feuerwehren am Nürburgring Ronald McDonald Haus Sankt Augustin
29.06.2026
Superb championship battles to resume at penultimate event of the 2026 Season. Three down, two to go, and what a race meeting the Michelin 24H SERIES European Series has in store just one week from now when the championship makes a very welcome return to Germany for the maiden Michelin 12H NÜRBURGRING. • Business end of 2026 season arrives with penultimate race just one week away• New Michelin 12H NÜRBURGRING marks fourth event of star five round series• Red-hot GT3 championship led by GetSpeed Team PCX Racing Mercedes-AMG • Class battles all set to deliver equally competitive and unpredictable action• Watch everything LIVE on YouTube next weekend at Creventic Motorsports TV With the outright standings in GT3 finely poised and the majority of the various class battles also red-hot, round four of the five race season – across 3/4/5 July at Nürburgring Grand Prix Circuit – will almost certainly have a vital role to play in the outcome of this year’s spectacular championship.Driver line-ups are mostly confirmed for the 30 car entry and with next weekend marking the first ever visit of the Creventic organised series to the Rhineland-Palatinate track, the form book can be thrown out of the window with so many unknowns. Will the two-part 12-hour race deliver a fourth different winning team and manufacturer of the season?Aiming to stay atop the overall GT3 standings as well as the GT3 PRO-AM championship will be Nürburgring-based Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO squad GetSpeed Team PCX Racing. The No.28 car will be raced next weekend by the trio of Benjamin Paque, Jordan Boisson, Patrick Charlaix and Mikhaël Grenier.HOFOR Racing claimed a magnificent outright win and also GT3-AM class victory in the Michelin 12H PAUL RICARD and has therefore moved to within just six points of fellow Mercedes squad GetSpeed. After missing the previous round, Chantal Prinz returns to team-up with husband Alexander Prinz and also her father Michael Kroll, along with mainstay Torsten Kratz.Three other Mercedes-AMGs will be on the round four grid with GetSpeed’s second car, the Team JR286 entry, featuring Patrick Liddy, Tanner Harvey, Jonathan Hirshberg and Steve Jans. Malaysia’s Viper Niza Racing has confirmed its regular trio of Melvin Moh, Douglas Khoo and Dominic Ang. Third in the overall GT3 standings. Ajith RedAnt Racing, will be determined to continue their very consistent season in the same vein with regular quartet Kobe de Breucker, brothers Yannick and Ayrton Redant and global entertainment icon, Tamil actor Ajith Kumar.Tied for second in GT3 with HOFOR Racing is the lead Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVO II of Sainteloc Junior Team, winners of the season-opening Michelin 12H MUGELLO. Pierre Kaffer, Michael Doppelmayr, Elia Erhart, Stephane Tribaudini and Ernst Inderbitzin will race the car at the Nürburgring,Audi squad Continental Racing by Simpson Motorsport has so far named Vasily Vladykin and Paul Scheushner, while Juta Racing’s Audi R8 will be shared by Lutz Obermann, most familiar for his racing in the TCE-TCX class, Andres Latorre, Leonardas Dirzys and an unconfirmed fourth driver. HAAS RT’s father and son Peter and Nicolas Guelinckx will race an as-yet un-named car.Four more manufacturers will be part of the rich GT3 tapestry, with Proton Competition’s Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) EVO to be raced by last season’s Drivers’ Champion Manuel Lauck, Constantin Dressler, Jörg Dreisow and Joel Sturm. New team Up2Race will debut with a similar Porsche which will be driven by Oleksiy Kikireshko, Tim Heinemann and Fabio Grosse.Two ‘Prancing Horses’ will be on the grid, Era Motorsport’s latest edition Ferrari 296 GT3 EVO of Dwight Merriman, Oliver Bryant, Ryan Dalziel and Jake Hill, and the Ferrari 296 GT3 of Pellin Racing who have named Lisa Clark, Kyle Marcelli, Jeff Westphal Massimo Perrina.Bolstering the incredible flavour of GT3 will be the E2P Racing Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 EVO raced by Pablo Burguera, Antonio Sainero and Oliver Campos, plus ARC Bratislava’s Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO piloted by brothers Matej and Adam Konopka alongside their father Miroslav and Zdeno Mikulasko. Battle royal expected in hugely competitive 992 classWith only two races still to go in this year’s campaign, there really is everything to play for in the always entertaining 992 class. Following the first two rounds of the season Mühlner Motorsport were leading comfortably after winning at Mugello and also Spa-Francorchamps, and its No.921 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (992 I) will feature Conrad Tox Leveau, Martin Rump and Joshua Bednarski. Last time out in France though, chief challengers Red Camel-Jordans.nl took an overdue victory and so have closed to within 16 points. At the Nürburgring, the No.909 Porsche will be raced by the usual quartet of Fabian Danz, brothers Luc and Rik Breukers and their father Ivo.Seblajoux Racing’s two cars are just outside the 992 top three, the No.888 will be driven by Sebastien Lajoux himself, Stephane Perrin, Anthony Vince and Louis Perrot, while the line-up for the No.910 features Lionel Amrouche and Enzo Joulié. In the 992-AM class, the No.888 could very well take the series lead.Reigning champions in 992, RPM Racing, have confirmed Tracy Krohn, Niclas Jönsson and Philip Hamprecht, Chazel Technologie Course’s No.920 car will be raced by Jean-Paul Dominici, Antoni de Barn and Jean-Mathieu Leandri and the Van Berlo Motorsport by CP Motorsport entry is set to comprise Marcel van Berlo, his son Glenn and Bart van Helden.Fresh from their 992-AM class win at Circuit Paul Ricard, Steven Gambrell, Igor Sorokin and Jonathan Kearney will aim high in round four for HRT Performance, and the MM Racing car of the Meurrens brothers, Mick, Tom and Steve, will make its second appearance of the season. Mühlner is also set to compete with a second car, No.904, with Rolando Saca and Silvain Pastoris so-far confirmed. Michelin 24H SERIES European Series welcomes a new team to the GTX class, KEO Racing, which will field a Ligier JS2 RS piloted by Adrian Kunzle and Kevin Madsen. In the GT4 class, Bonk Motorsport makes its first outing of the season with Michael Bonk, Martin Kroll and Claudia Hürtgen sharing its BMW M4 GT4 EVO (G82). With a week to go, three cars are expected in TCE-TCX with Germany's asBest Racing. The team's No.102 SEAT Leon Cup Racer has a slim four point lead in the standings and Pia Ohlsson will be joined by Michael Neuhauser. asBest has listed Silas Passos, Alexandre Dante and Cesar Fonseca to drive its Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 CS (982), while the line-up of the squad's Cupra TCR DSG is yet to be confirmed. Following the CR Track Days at the Nürburgring on Wednesday, 1 July, and Thursday, 2 July, free practice will get underway on Friday, 3 July, prior to qualifying – starting at 15.25 local time with three sessions for the 992, GTX, GT4 and TCE-TCX classes. Following those will be three sessions for the GT3 contenders, beginning at 16.35.The opening six hours of the race will start at 12.00 local time on Saturday, 4 July, with the second part of the encounter launching at midday on Sunday, 5 July. Live coverage of qualifying and racing will be streamed at Creventic Motorsports TV on YouTube, and supporting race action will come from Creventic’s Prototype Cup Europe and Radical Cup Europe. Words - Marc Orme , Images - Nico Mombaerts
28.06.2026
The children at the St. Martin Daycare Center in Adenau were overjoyed: As part of the 24-hour race in May, the “Dauer Adenauer Forst Friends” group led by Norman Handt raised an impressive 1,310 euros, which Nürburgring 1927 GmbH & Co. KG generously matched, bringing the total to 2,500 euros. Barbara Fyrnys-Kutsch, director of the daycare center in Adenau, gratefully accepted the donation on behalf of the support association. The money will be used to further enhance the daycare center’s outdoor area: Plans are underway to build a water play area for sunny days. Fyrnys-Kutsch is also committed to sharing the donation: Half of the amount will go to the Friends of the Hocheifelschule Adenau; this approach is to be maintained in the future as well, in consultation with all parties involved. “We are very grateful that we’ve been allowed to use the daycare center’s and school’s parking lots in recent years until the campgrounds open on Monday. Since I’m a father myself, I had the idea three years ago that we’d like to give something back to the local children, and we spontaneously began collecting donations among the campers,” said Norman Handt of the “Dauer Adenauer Forst Freunde.” The group from the Euskirchen/Cologne/Erftkreis area consists of about 30 people and has been coming to the 24-hour race in this configuration for five years; Handt himself has even been attending every year for 27 years. With his son Nino, the next generation is also in the starting blocks: at almost five years old, he already has four years of Adenauer Forst experience and has been attending the race in person since he was very young. Ingo Böder, Managing Director of Nürburgring 1927 GmbH & Co. KG, adds: “We’re very happy to support this effort—the campers consistently leave their sites spotlessly clean and ensure that the ‘newcomers’ do the same. We recognize that an event of this magnitude requires the support of local residents, and we’d like to express our gratitude by contributing our share of the donation to the daycare center and the Hocheifel School.” Photo: Stadt Adenau/Verena Krämer
23.06.2026
Midsummer in the Eifel, time for the next highlights on and off the Nürburgring: In July, the 40th anniversary of the racing giants of the Truck Grand Prix (July 10–12) and the premiere of the 12H Nürburgring on the Grand Prix circuit (July 03–05) await, before cyclists traditionally conquer the Green Hell at Rad am Ring (July 24–26) at the end of the month. In addition, fans can look forward to smoking tires and flying darts in July. These are the Nürburgring highlights in July: International Shell ADAC Truck Grand Prix | July 10 to 12, 2026 Since 1986, a very special event has made the Nürburgring tremble once a year—with truck racing, country atmosphere and countless cheerful and peaceful long-distance drivers. The International Shell ADAC Truck Grand Prix is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. In addition to the thrilling and traditionally contact-heavy position battles of the multi-ton race trucks, a large supporting program awaits, featuring an industrial exhibition, a country and party festival, and many other program points. Country legends such as Tom Astor and Truck Stop are just as much a part of it as the impressive fireworks late on Saturday evening. Day tickets for this cult event start at 32.00 euros. Those who want to experience the Truck Grand Prix from its exclusive side can opt for VIP tickets in the Coca-Cola business°lounge starting at 360.00 euros. MICHELIN 12H Nürburgring & DLMM | July 03 to 05, 2026 For the first time, the well-known GT and touring car series will stop at the Nürburgring. The series also runs on numerous racetracks across Europe and in the Emirates. At the premiere of the “Michelin 12H Nürburgring,” an exciting “split race” will take place on the 5.148-kilometer Grand Prix circuit. This means: the twelve-hour race is divided into two 6-hour sections on Saturday and Sunday. The starting field ranges from GT3 and GT4 cars to touring cars from premium brands such as Audi, Porsche, Mercedes-AMG, Lamborghini, and Ferrari. Tickets are available from 10.00 euros. VIP offers including box seats and exclusive catering can be booked from 320.00 euros. Parallel to the roar of the engines on the Grand Prix circuit, darts will be flying on the ring°boulevard on the first July weekend. The “German League Team Championships (DLMM)” will be held at the Nürburgring for the third time, transforming the 3,500-square-meter indoor area into a madhouse of electronic darts. As the largest e-darts tournament in Europe, the event is breaking records: more than 500 teams and 4,000 active players will compete on over 250 machines simultaneously for the coveted championship titles. A great spectacle—even for outsiders. In this sense: “Onehundredandeighty!“. Rad am Ring | July 24 to 26, 2026 After the cycling highlight set a record last year with 11,948 participants, “Rad am Ring” is once again set in 2026 to firmly place the Green Hell in the hands of cyclists. The range of disciplines leaves nothing to be desired: from the legendary 24-hour race to amateur races, touring rides, the German Cycling Bundesliga, and a challenging 22-kilometer time trial, to the Kids Race and the dusty gravel race—everything is on offer. The sporting weekend is complemented by a large expo in the Grand Prix paddock, offering everything related to two-wheel mobility. Nürburgring Drift Cup | July 31 to August 02, 2026 At the turn of the month from July to August, the Nürburgring Drift Cup invites participants to the next round. Europe’s elite drifters will take on the demanding track as well as the critical eyes of the judges. After free practice on Friday and qualifying on Saturday, the weekend culminates in the spectacular “twin battles” on Sunday. When two cars with up to 1,000 hp fly through the corners bumper to bumper in direct duels, nuances decide whether they advance or face an early exit. Day tickets are available from 25.00 euros. The Nürburgring highlights in July 2026: July 03 – 05: MICHELIN 12H Nürburgring July 03 – 05: DLMM (ring°boulevard) July 10 – 12: Int. Shell ADAC Truck Grand Prix July 18: RCN (Nordschleife) July 24 – 26: Rad am Ring July 31 – August 02: Nürburgring Drift Cup
22.06.2026
A world premiere at the Nürburgring Nordschleife: for the first time in its almost 100-year history, a fully autonomous vehicle has completed an officially timed lap of the 20.8-kilometre circuit. The Xiaomi YU7 GT equipped with the Track Package completed the Nordschleife in 10:29.483 minutes – without a driver on board. As a result of this milestone achievement, the Nürburgring's official record classifications have been expanded to include the new category “Autonomous Driving”. "Since its completion in 1927, the Nürburgring Nordschleife has served as the ultimate proving ground for automotive engineering worldwide — from production car lap records to manufacturer R&D testing, it remains one of the most comprehensive vehicle dynamics testing circuits on the planet. Xiaomi EV's challenge has created an entirely new category that did not previously exist within the Nürburgring's official timing system, giving the century-old Nordschleife new significance in the era of autonomous driving", Xiaomi resumes in recognition of the legendary Green Hell. “The Nordschleife has been a place where automotive innovations are developed and tested under real-world conditions for almost 100 years. Testing and development at the Nürburgring are firmly embedded in the automotive industry’s development processes. Xiaomi’s successful autonomous lap demonstrates how technology continues to evolve and confirms that the Nordschleife remains a relevant and forward-looking development location for new challenges and future mobility concepts,” said Christian Stephani, Managing Director of the Nürburgring. All record drives and further information Onboard through the Green HellThe record lap of the Xiaomi YU7 GT with Track Package is now available on the Nürburgring YouTube channel. The onboard footage from the cockpit of the vehicle offers the opportunity to relive this lap. Information about the official “Nürburgring record laps”The following principle applies to all drives: one track, one complete lap, one time – according to uniform standards. In addition to timekeeping with calibrated measuring technology, official record attempts and attempts to achieve a lap time are always accompanied by a notary. In addition to monitoring the timekeeping, the vehicle is also inspected. TÜV Rheinland checks for standard conformity and documents this. The exact length of the track and the start and finish lines are precisely defined. A full lap of the Nordschleife is driven and measured with a flying start (20.8 kilometers). The vehicle categories for record drives and official lap times at the Nürburgring are divided into different segments by the Federal Motor Transport Authority and specially defined special classes.
20.06.2026
The sixth race of the ADAC RAVENOL Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie ended with a true photo finish. In perfect weather and midsummer temperatures that pushed both drivers and machinery to their limits, Nico Menzel and Sven Müller celebrated a historic victory after 4:09:46.280 hours in the new Dunlop-Porsche 911 GT3 R. At the 1. ADAC Eifel-Trophy, the duo crossed the finish line with a lead of just 0.319 seconds. For Menzel, it was the fifth win of his NLS career, while Müller recorded his seventh overall victory. After 27 laps, the duo narrowly defeated Jens Klingmann and Robin Frijns in the BMW M4 GT3 EVO from Schubert Motorsport. Third place went to the Pro-Am crew of 48 LOSCH Motorsport by BLACK FALCON: Patrick Assenheimer, Tobias Müller and Dylan Pereira guided their Porsche 911 GT3 R EVO to the remaining podium position after a faultless team performance. In qualifying, Christian Krognes and Mateo Villagomez initially demonstrated their potential in the Aston Martin Vantage GT3 EVO from Walkenhorst Motorsport. With a lap time of 7:54.452 minutes, Krognes secured pole position for the team. The Norwegian maintained the lead at the start and entered the first corner in first place. However, as the race progressed, the Aston Martin lost ground during the first pit stop phase and had to let the leading group pull away. In the very last lap, the Walkenhorst team lost another position when Adam Christodoulou, Jake Hill and Kyle Tilley in the Mercedes-AMG GT3 from PROsport racing overtook them in the final sprint to secure fourth place. For the pole setters, fifth place overall was the final result. Strategic undercut and late drama on track The battle for overall victory was largely influenced by pit strategy in the first third of the race. While most of the top cars stayed out until lap seven, the Dunlop-Porsche 911 GT3 R and the Schubert-BMW pitted already at the end of lap six. Thanks to this early stop, the duo moved to the front of the field, where Menzel took the lead on lap twelve. The Porsche 911 GT3 R from Falken Motorsports, driven by Klaus Bachler and Tim Heinemann, was also on course for a podium finish for a long time. However, a left-rear tire failure on lap 21 forced the team to retire the car prematurely, allowing Black Falcon to move into third place. In the closing laps, Klingmann in the BMW M4 GT3 EVO closed the gap significantly to the leading Porsche due to heavy traffic and a late Code 60 phase. Nevertheless, Müller kept his composure in traffic and defended the lead all the way to the finish line. Relief after hard work in the cockpits After crossing the finish line, the intense tension of the final laps was clearly visible on the drivers’ faces. Müller, visibly emotional about the close finish, explained: “I don’t think it could have been any closer. We didn’t expect it to get that tight at the end.” His teammate Menzel added with relief: “No fingernails left! My heart nearly sank when another Code 60 came out on the last lap.” At the second-placed Schubert Motorsport team, Klingmann still drew a positive conclusion despite narrowly missing victory: “It was definitely fun. There was a lot going on out there and it was pretty messy. But in the end, it’s P2. I think we can still be satisfied.” Commenting on the extreme temperatures, Pereira added: “It was a hot race, but we fought through it. In the end, we finish P3 overall and P1 in Pro-Am. We’re happy!” Raphael Rennhofer named Driver of the Race In the Cup-2 class of the Porsche Endurance Trophy Nürburgring, Raphael Rennhofer attracted attention. At the wheel of the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup with starting number 902 from LIQUI MOLY by BLACK FALCON, the young driver delivered a strong performance in the highly competitive one-make cup. As a result, ILN, race control and the track commentators jointly named him “Driver of the Race.” Rennhofer, who finished second in class alongside Ryan Harrison and Leon Wassertheurer, commented enthusiastically: “Yes, that’s super cool! I was very satisfied with my own performance and felt like this was my best race on the Nordschleife so far. The fact that the officials noticed that makes me proud.” Meanwhile, class victory in Cup-2 went to Nico Bastian and Martin Rump in the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup from Mühlner Motorsport. Thriller decided by seconds in the BMW M240i Racing Cup and shift at the top of the standings In addition to the GT3 cars at the top of the overall classification, the BMW M240i Racing Cup class delivered excitement right up to the finish line. In a nail-biting finish, Sven Markert, Edoardo Bugane, Tim Lukas Müller and Yannick Fübrich claimed victory in car number 651 for Adrenalin Motorsport Team Mainhattan Wheels. After more than four hours of hard racing on the Nordschleife, the class winners were separated from their closest rivals by just 1.028 seconds at the finish. Aiden Mulready, Joshua Hislop and James Breakell mounted a fierce charge in car number 667 but, after 23 completed laps, had to concede defeat to the well-drilled Adrenalin quartet by the narrowest of margins in the final sprint. This dramatic outcome had an immediate impact on the championship at the start of the second half of the season: before the race weekend, Bugane, Fübrich and Markert were tied on points with the Smyrlis duo Oskar Sandberg and Alexander Fielenbach at the top of the standings. While the Adrenalin team secured maximum points with their class win and moved into sole championship lead with 60 points, their rivals experienced drama. After an accident in the Schwalbenschwanz section, Sandberg was forced to retire the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 CS. Focus on young talent Parallel to the action in the Green Hell, young motorsport talents competed in the second event of the NLS Youth Kart Slalom Championship 2026 in the historic paddock. Across six different age categories, the young drivers delivered clean and millimeter-precise duels decided by tenths of a second. At the end of an intense race weekend, Leonie Heiermann (K1 / MSC Altenbach), Luise Schwarz (K2 / MSC Adenau), Jeremy Port (K3 / MSC Piesbach), Leo Pawelczyk (K4 / MSC Losheim), Tim Schneider (K5 / AMC Hellertal) and Francis Rittinger (K6 / OC Lahnstein) secured the coveted class victories. On August 1, the XXL-distance race is on the schedule. The KW 6h ADAC Ruhr-Pokal-Rennen is the highlight of the ADAC RAVENOL Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie season.
19.06.2026
The Nürburgring was officially opened on June 18, 1927. With the unveiling of the official “100 Years of the Nürburgring” logo, the legendary racetrack is now kicking off the build-up to its 2027 anniversary year. At the same time, the Nürburgring is offering a first glimpse of a special weekend for fans, families, and friends of the Green Hell: On June 19 and 20 in 2027, the Nürburgring invites everyone to the grand anniversary weekend “100 Years of the Nürburgring – The Fan Event.” The anniversary logo draws on the design and color scheme of the historic Nürburgring logo from the early years of the legendary racetrack, thus bridging the gap back to the time when one of the world’s most famous racetracks was opened. Beneath the striking “100”—whose design is based on the Nürburgring’s current corporate typeface—is the phrase “hearts racing since 1927.” This ties the anniversary logo to the slogan “nürburgring. we make your heart race.,” which the Nürburgring uses in its current communications. “The overall design of the anniversary logo deliberately bridges the gap from the year of its opening to the present, thus connecting a full century of the Nürburgring,” explains Alexander Gerhard, Head of Communications at the Nürburgring. “For us, 100 years of the Nürburgring are far more than just historical black-and-white photographs. They represent ten decades full of spine-tingling moments, great successes, moving stories, and countless memories. Generations of people have experienced and shaped this place, writing their own personal stories with the Nürburgring. It is precisely this connection between tradition and the present that we want to convey through this logo in the coming months.” The anniversary logo will now feature in all communications surrounding the 100th anniversary and will also be used in the stories and content that will gradually build up to the anniversary. Date for the Centennial Anniversary CelebrationAlong with the official unveiling of the logo, the Nürburgring is offering a first glimpse of the anniversary weekend “100 Years of the Nürburgring – The Fan Event.” Motorsports fans, people from the region, friends of the Nürburgring, and families can already mark June 19 and 20, 2027, on their calendars to celebrate this major anniversary together that weekend. Admission to the fan event will be free for all visitors. The two managing directors of the Nürburgring are also looking forward to the anniversary weekend with great anticipation: “The Nürburgring’s 100th anniversary is a special occasion that we want to celebrate together with the people who have shaped and been part of this place for generations. The Nürburgring belongs to the region, to the fans, and to the many people who have created countless memories here. That’s why this anniversary should be a celebration for everyone,” says Christian Stephani.His colleague Ingo Böder adds: “We look back with great pride on the history of this legendary racetrack. For a century, it has been a source of excitement and unique moments. At the same time, today it is far more than just a racetrack. It is a versatile event venue, an employer, an economic driver, and home to an extraordinary community. Being part of this history and writing the next chapters together with visitors from all over the world is simply wonderful.” In the run-up to the anniversary, additional event highlights will be unveiled gradually. The plans include activities on and around the legendary Nürburgring track, featuring a colorful program and a wide range of offerings in the paddock and on the ring°boulevard. Visitors can look forward to a weekend that brings the history, present, and future of the Nürburgring to life. ➡️ You can find more information here.
