31.10.2025
Race-free time? In the ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie, a foreign word – and that’s exactly why the new season of the DNLS starts on December 6th. The virtual format of the traditional Nordschleife championship again includes four races in the 2025/2026 winter season, each over a distance of three hours. The Digitale Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie stands for the same values as its real counterpart: top-class multiclass racing on the most beautiful and demanding racetrack in the world. And because standing at the track in the winter months would really be too cold, the virtual spectacle from the Green Hell is available via livestream on your home screen – fans just need to provide snacks and hot drinks themselves to enjoy the races. The DNLS has established itself as a fixed feature after six seasons – not only in the calendars of numerous teams and drivers from real motorsport, but also in the sim racing scene. The images that the world-leading racing simulation iRacing produces are spectacular, and there are camera perspectives that are hardly possible in reality. The elaborately produced livestream and commentary by NLS commentators set benchmarks in the virtual racing world. For the drivers, sim racing is long more than just a pastime, and even Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen, who debuted in the DNLS 23/24 and this year competed and won his first real race on the Nürburgring Nordschleife, sees the simulation as a perfect complement to real racing. “Every kilometer is a racing kilometer, whether in reality on the Nordschleife or in the simulation,” says Nürburgring chief instructor Andreas Gülden, who is now at home in both worlds and will again compete in the DNLS winter season with Team Nürburgring eSports. “When I accompanied Max on the way to his DPN, we also talked about sim racing. You could tell how seriously he takes virtual driving.” Drivers like Gülden play an important role in the DNLS, because in the GT3 class SP9 it is mandatory that at least one pilot from real racing participates. They usually share the cockpit with dedicated sim racing professionals and engage in exciting fights during the races. In the 2024/2025 season, drivers such as Mirko Bortolotti, Tim Heinemann, and Elias Seppänen were in action. Champion in SP9 was none other than Truck Racing European Champion Norbi Kiss. In addition to the GT3 cars, the other classes also offer spectacular racing, above all Cup 2 of the Porsche Esports Endurance Trophy Nürburgring. In the last DNLS season, Raphael Rennhofer finished on top here – he competed in ADAC GT4 Germany in 2024. The Austrian piloted the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup of SCHERER eSPORTS. There are also two further classes: SP10 with GT4 cars from Aston Martin, BMW, and Mercedes-AMG, as well as SP3T with Renault Clio. The season opener of Season 7 of the DNLS is on December 6th, 2025. Races follow on December 20th, 2025, and on February 21st and 28th, 2026. Registration will begin shortly. Before the ‘big’ DNLS literally gets underway again, the final of the Community Cup will take place on November 14th. All information is available at vln.de/dnls.
30.10.2025
Today, on October 30, 1925, exactly 100 years ago, our race track was given its name. In 1925, a public competition was held to find a suitable name, and numerous suggestions were received.The decisive idea came from the then Prussian district president, Dr. Francis Kruse: “Nürburg-Ring.” On October 30, 1925, this name was officially given to the track – and today it is known worldwide. ℹ️ The Nürburgring opened in 1927. As part of #Roadto100, we are looking back at various milestones in our long history in the run-up to our big anniversary year!
30.10.2025
Even though things will be a little quieter on the asphalt of the Nürburgring in the near future, numerous indoor events will still attract visitors to this versatile event location in winter. The successful comedy format NightWash Live, several cheerleading events, and the popular Darts am Ring gala will all be making guest appearances in the Eifel region. At the beginning of December, all carnival fans will get their money's worth at the ring°arena – at the German Carnival Guard Dance Championship. At the beginning of January, karate athletes from Germany and abroad will once again be guests at the Ring. However, the job fair powered by Nürburgring will kick things off. On November 7 and 8, numerous top-class employers will present themselves to their potential applicants. The events at a glance: Job fair powered by Nürburgring | November 7 and 8, 2025Find a new job, dual study program, or apprenticeship at racing speed: The “Job Fair powered by Nürburgring” is entering its fourth round. After the event set a new record last year with 2,500 visitors and 60 exhibitors, the same number of companies will once again be providing information about career prospects this year. This year, numerous big names will once again enrich the fair – including industry giants such as the German Armed Forces and zeusaudio. In addition, numerous well-known companies from the Meuspath industrial park, the region around the Ring, and beyond have announced their attendance. Destination Nürburgring will also present its portfolio – in an entertaining and informative way. The job fair will once again take place in the ring°arena: regardless of the weather and within earshot, eyeshot, and smell of the Grand Prix circuit. Admission is free for visitors. If you want to top off your visit to the job fair with some thrilling racing, the Cologne-Ahrweiler Rally will be taking place at the same time on and around the Ring. NightWash Live | November 15, 2025The well-known comedy series “NightWash Live” is coming back to the Nürburgring. Once started in a Cologne laundromat, the TV-famous format is still a springboard for stand-up newcomers today. This time, Ben Schafmeister, Laura Brümmer, Robert Alan, Anissa Loucif, and Sertac Mutlu will be there. The comedians will perform at the ring°werk – right next to the Grand Prix circuit. If you would like to attend the Ring edition of NightWash Live, tickets are available for €32 at nuerburgring.de. German Carnival Guard Dance Championship | December 6 and 7, 2025A spectacle in the fifth season: At the beginning of December, Germany's best guard dancers will transform the ring°arena into a carnival stronghold. Spectators can look forward to spectacular flying routines and figures. The usual rousing music and arena atmosphere with professional lighting technology and a large stage will make this event a very special weekend for carnival enthusiasts. Both children and adults will perform in different classes. This is where all carnival fans get their money's worth even before the hot phase in January and February. Tickets (from €35, reduced €18.50) are available online at nuerburgring.de. Several cheerleading championships | November 22, 2025, January 24 and 25, 2026The ring°arena at the Nürburgring is increasingly becoming a stronghold for national cheerleading championships. Spectators can look forward to impressive performances with acrobatics, dance, and choreography of the highest standard. A wide range of age groups compete against each other. The performances also guarantee a great atmosphere and well-filled stands. The following events are scheduled: Rhineland-Palatinate State Championship (CCVRP) on November 22, West Regional Championship (CCVD) on January 24, SC Regionals & Stage Events West (CCVD) on January 25, and the Stage Championships Nationals on June 20. Further information on the individual events is available at nuerburgring.de. Karate: International Rhein Shiai | January 9 to 11, 2026For years, they have been kicking off the Nürburgring event calendar: the karateka of the International Rhein Shiai. Around 1,000 athletes from all over the world now traditionally come to the Ring for the karate competition shortly after the turn of the year. This makes the event one of the largest karate tournaments in the world. For the sixth time, young and adult athletes will compete for an entire weekend in the ring°arena. If you would like to watch the fighters in action, tickets are already available for €10 at nuerburgring.de. Darts at the Ring Gala | March 28, 2026“One hundred and eightyyyy” will once again echo through the ring°arena at the end of March. A selection of the world's most famous darts players will compete for the day's victory at the Darts Gala at the Nürburgring. In the past, world champions such as Michael van Gerwen, Gerwyn Price, and Michael Smith have taken part. Even though it is not yet clear who will be coming to the Ring next year, they are guaranteed to be celebrated again by frenetic fans of the flying darts. Thousands of them will flock to the Nürburgring again in March 2026 in creative costumes and in high spirits. Ticket sales will start shortly. If you want to secure the best seats in the Eifel Ally Pally, it's best to visit the Nürburgring and PDC Europe darts organization websites regularly or follow them on their social media channels. All indoor events in winter 2025/2026 at a glance: November 7–8, 2025 Job fair powered by Nürburgring November 15, 2025 NightWash Live November 22, 2025 Rhineland-Palatinate State Championship (CCVRP) (cheerleading) December 6–7, 2025 German Carnival Guard Dance Championship January 9–11, 2026 International Rhine Shiai (karate) January 24, 2026 Regional Championship West (CCVD) (cheerleading) January 25, 2026 SC Regionals & Stage Events West (CCVD) (cheerleading) March 28, 2026 Darts am Ring Gala
27.10.2025
With mascots, soccer, magic, trial shows, face painting, and lots of hands-on activities, the Family Day at the Nürburgring offered a colorful world of experiences for the third time. Around 20,000 visitors of all ages flocked to the ring°boulevard, the ring°arena, the ring°werk motorsport museum, the BMW M POWER grandstand, and the Bitburger Gasthaus last Sunday to enjoy an exciting autumn break day filled with wonder, games, and hands-on activities. From shows with Volker Rosin and Jannik Freestyle to hands-on technology with the Junior Uni Daun and from emergency vehicles to children's driving courses – the program was as diverse as the families who came. "The Nürburgring is a lively, eventful place – even away from motorsports and major events. Our indoor offerings in particular – from the ring°arena and the museum to the ring°kartbahn and the restaurants – show that the Nürburgring is an attractive destination for families all year round, regardless of the weather and the event calendar," explains Nürburgring Managing Director Christian Stephani. “Partners and companies from the region also take part in Family Day, presenting their offerings and inviting people to join in. The concept has been well received by visitors and exhibitors, which is why Family Day has continued to evolve since its premiere two years ago.” In addition to numerous partners, the Nürburgring was of course also represented with its own stands, and the Nürburgring team was actively involved in several hands-on activities – including its own young talents, who lent a helping hand. "The competition, in which children could write a postcard to our mascot Legend, and the photo wall, in front of which visitors could take souvenir photos with Legend, were extremely popular. Seeing how well what you've organized beforehand is received is a great experience,“ says trainee Madeleine enthusiastically. Fellow trainee Dennis adds: ”Early in the morning, shortly before the official opening of the family day, there was already a lot of activity at the two Nürburgring wheels of fortune. The prizes, ranging from sweets as consolation prizes to small stuffed animals, really made the children beam." The media production company Nürburgring.tv, which provided behind-the-scenes insights, and the independently operated Nürburgring Hotels & Ferienpark with its catering facilities were also part of the Family Day. For hotel manager Mathias Kemnitz, the event is an important date in the calendar every year. “Young and old are always welcome here. That's part of our philosophy, and the Bitburger Gasthaus stands for exactly that – a place where everyone can find their place, have good conversations, and enjoy delicious food from the pot and pan. We were particularly pleased this year with the cooperation with Ravensburger, which was met with great enthusiasm by the families.” For the first time, the ring°arena was also actively used as part of Family Day. The Rhineland Football Association was represented with interactive stations, small soccer tournaments, and exercise activities. The conclusion was thoroughly positive: "We are really excited about our first serve at Family Day. The ring°arena is a great location for reaching families with our youth development work,“ explains Michael Wilkes, vice president of youth development for the association. Sven Edinger, chairman of the association's youth committee, adds: ”Soccer is a multifaceted team sport with many functions – from school sports to children's and youth soccer to refereeing. We were able to show that to thousands of people here." With strong visitor numbers and positive feedback from partners, one thing is already certain: Nürburgring Family Day will once again be a fixture in the calendar of this versatile event location next year. Families can already mark October 25, 2026, in their calendars. Then the Nürburgring and its partners will once again invite visitors to enjoy the colorful hustle and bustle in and around the ring°boulevard.
21.10.2025
Since July 2024, the YANGWANG development team has been testing on the legendary 20.832-kilometer Nürburgring Nordschleife. The extensive data obtained during these tests was directly incorporated into the development of the U9 Xtreme. YANGWANG can now confirm that on August 22, 2025, the U9X completed a lap of the Nordschleife in 6:59.157 minutes – over five seconds faster than the previous record in the electric super sports car class and also the first vehicle in this category to break the seven-minute mark. At the wheel of the record-breaking run was Moritz Kranz, an experienced German racing driver who has already completed almost 10,000 laps on the demanding Nordschleife during his GT career. All record drives and further information Onboard through the Green HellThe record lap of the YANGWANG U9 Xtreme is now available on the Nürburgring YouTube channel. The onboard footage from the cockpit of the vehicle offers the opportunity to relive this fantastic 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.
11.10.2025
Radiant winners in gloomy weather conditions: The champions of the 2025 season of the ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie are called Nick Wüstenhagen and Ranko Mijatovic. At the end of an exhausting season, the duo’s second place in the BMW M4 GT4 from FK Performance Motorsport in the tenth race of the season, after nine victories in a row, was enough to secure the title. For the team from Bremen, which has been competing in the NLS for 13 years, it is the first title in the popular endurance series. The last overall victory of the season went to Falken Motorsports. Dorian Boccolacci crossed the finish line after 4:01:30.077 hours, 22.281 seconds ahead of Nico Menzel in the sister car. The man from Kelberg was in action in both Porsche 911 GT3 R of the team and thus finished both first and second, the latter alongside Joel Sturm. The Haupt Racing Team confirmed the upward trend with the third consecutive podium finish for the Ford Mustang GT3. “I hoped that I would be able to defend the title. But you can’t plan something like that,” said Mijatovic. “I wanted to return to FK Performance Motorsport and with Nick it was a mega driver combination.” Mijatovic is, after record champion Johannes Scheid, the first driver to succeed in defending the title after changing cars. Scheid drove an Autobianchi A112 in 1980 and a Fiat 127 Sport in 1981, Mijatovic switched from the BMW M240i Racing to the BMW M4 GT4. Great joy over championship number one also for Wüstenhagen: “We worked towards the title. In the end, however, it was a lot of work. For me it’s the first time, and it’s slowly becoming real what we have achieved. My goal is of course to build on this success next year. But that also has to fit into my professional everyday life. We’ll see where the journey goes.” At the beginning of the season, Tobias Wahl was also part of today’s championship team. After a bicycle accident, however, the 39-year-old local hero from Remagen was forced to watch from NLS7 onward. In his place, Reinhold Renger contested the remaining season. “We as FK Performance have been competing in the NLS since 2013 and it makes us very proud to now be the ones to provide the champions here. This was definitely not the unlucky 13th year for us, because it is one of our greatest successes,” grinned team boss Martin Kaemena. “Congratulations to Martin and his team,” said Matthias Unger, who with his team Adrenalin Motorsport Team Mainhattan Wheels had produced the champions over the past seven years. “In the coming season they will be the hunted ones and we will do everything to win the title back.” Adrenalin Motorsport, however, does not go empty-handed this year either. Philipp Leisen, Philipp Stahlschmidt and Daniel Zils won the Produktionswagen-Trophäe of the NLS by a wide margin. The trio achieved six class victories in the VT2-RWD with the BMW 330i. Mühlner Motorsport wins the PETNThe runners-up title was secured by Tim Scheerbarth and Arne Hoffmeister in the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup of Mühlner Motorsport. With their seventh win of the season, together with David Jahn, the trio also won the overall classification of the Porsche Endurance Trophy Nürburgring. The title in the Cup 3 class of the PETN went to Joshua Bednarski and Lorenz Stegmann, who piloted the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 CS of W&S Motorsport. Things got really exciting again at the end in the Junior Trophy of the NLS. Noah Nagelsdiek from Alsdorf near Aachen was able to celebrate in the end – even though there was no final race result to count. The 25-year-old retired in the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup of LOSCH Motorsport by BLACK FALCON shortly before the end of the race. Luck in misfortune: his fiercest rival in the title fight, Harley Haughton (20) in the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 CS of SRS Team Sorg Rennsport, suffered the same fate in the first half of the race. Thus, Nagelsdiek ultimately kept the upper hand by just one point. The fastest gentleman of the season was Heiko Eichenberg. The 51-year-old teammate of Haughton prevailed, among others, against the two veterans Joachim and Jürgen Nett, who competed in the Audi S3 of Dupré Motorsport Engineering in the VT2-F+4WD and secured the class winner’s trophy for themselves. A step ahead of her fatherThe NLS Ladies Trophy 2026 goes to Janina Schall. The 20-year-old, competing for the team “Girls only – Ready to rock the Green Hell”, drove her second season in the NLS and is already one step ahead of her well-known father Ralf Schall. The veteran achieved five overall and 106 class victories – most of them in the cult Mercedes-Benz 190E – but never won a title in his long endurance career. “That’s now a point where I can tease my father a bit,” grinned Schall. “And I hope this won’t be my last title. The Girls-Only team was and is exactly right for me for entering the NLS. I’ve learned a lot – not only in driving, but also beyond that.” The Goodyear Award for the most successful vehicle that used tires from NLS partner Goodyear this year goes to the BMW M240i Racing of PTerting Sports by Up2Race, driven in the finale by Jannick Reinhard, John Van Der Sande and ‘Alboretto’. The first champion of the newly introduced BMW 325i Challenge by Goodyear this year is Moran Gott (Adrenalin Motorsport Team Mainhattan Wheels). The Israeli achieved nine victories, six of them as a solo driver. Second and third places go to Eugen Becker (JS Competition) and Juha Miettinen, Dan Berghult and Oliver Frisse (Keeevin Sports and Racing). Falken Motorsports ends the season with a dream resultThe two Falken Porsches were the benchmark this year. The team celebrated not only its fifth win, but four times the 911s finished first and second as well.The car with start number #3 secured victory in the NLS Speed Trophy ahead of the #4. For his performance – finishing both first and second under demanding and partly wet conditions in the Green Hell – Menzel was voted “Driver of the Race” by the race management, the Drivers’ Association of the ILN (Interessengemeinschaft Langstrecke Nürburgring), and the track commentators.“Nico delivered an exceptional performance today,” said Alex Böhm, board member of the ILN. “He drove both spectacularly and with great care in these conditions. That impressed us all.” Menzel, who celebrated his third NLS victory, was thrilled by the award: “It means a lot to me to receive this prize, especially considering which panel awards it. Being nominated by true experts is fantastic.” Mike Jäger draws a positive conclusion“The NLS has had a very good season. There were many highlights on and off the track that participants and fans will remember for a long time,” said VLN Managing Director Mike Jäger. “Max Verstappen in the NLS was, of course, a huge deal, but also the premiere of the NLS Youth Kart Championship or our paddock parties with participants and marshals were among my personal highlights. We achieved new record numbers both for spectators on site and in the live streams. That motivates my team and me to keep pushing full throttle over the winter. We have a number of ideas we want to implement next year – after all, we’ll be celebrating our 50th season in the Green Hell.” The ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie will start its jubilee year on March 14, 2026 – the 50th season in the Green Hell. After that, seven more dates with nine races will follow. Following their successful inclusion last year and this year, the ADAC 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers will again count towards the championship in 2026.The virtual competition will continue as early as October 24, 2025. The third race of the Community Cup of the Digital Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie will run over three hours and promises thrilling racing, broadcast live at vln.de.
08.10.2025
This coming Saturday, October 11, marks the season finale of the ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie. The 1st Sports Officials Trophy will see a number of decisions made in the various NLS classifications. Even though the new champions are practically certain – Nick Wüstenhagen and last year's champion Ranko Mijatovic are uncatchable at the top with the BMW M4 GT4 from FK Performance Motorsport – the four-hour race still promises plenty of excitement. Tickets are available from $25 at VLN.de/tickets. Admission is free for young people up to the age of 14. Those who are not there in person can follow the race day via the free livestream at VLN.de. With nine wins in nine races, Wüstenhagen and Mijatovic have delivered a strong performance in the 2025 season. Tim Scheerbarth and Arne Hoffmeister, who drive the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup from Mühlner Motorsport together with David Jahn, can still catch up with the FK Performance Motorsport duo in terms of points. However, in the event of a tie, different rules apply, which would put Scheerbarth and Hoffmeister at a disadvantage, as they have two second places and one sixth place among their discarded results. Even though it is no longer necessary to win the championship, Wüstenhagen and Mijatovic, who drive the BMW M4 GT4 together with Reinhold Renger, naturally want to end the season in style with a victory. But the competition should not be underestimated. After clinching the ADAC GT4 Germany championship at the Hockenheimring last weekend, Jay Mo Härtling will make a guest appearance in the NLS alongside Kenneth Heyer and Tim Neuser in the Mercedes-AMG GT4 from SR Motorsport by Schnitzelalm. Influencers Jimmy Broadbent, Steve Brown, and Follow @mgcharoudin will also be back in action after a two-race break, teaming up with veteran Manuel Metzger in the BMW M4 GT4 from Team BILSTEIN by BLACK FALCON. NLS Speed Trophy: Which Falken Porsche will take the crown?The overall victory will be decided between the two Porsche 911 GT3 R cars from Falken Motorsports. The team from Butzbach already has four season victories to its name. In the NLS Speed Trophy – the classification for top cars – the #3 car leads the #4 car by 16 points. There are still 38 points up for grabs. Nico Menzel is named on both cars for the final. He shares the #3 with Joel Sturm and the #4 with Dorian Boccolacci. The opponents in the GT3 SP9 class are once again the two Ford Mustang GT3s from Haupt Racing Team. Frank Stippler and Vincent Kolb have recently shown an upward trend, securing a victory and a third place with the beefy muscle car. Patrick Assenheimer, Dennis Fetzer, and DTM driver Fabio Scherer will take turns driving the sister car. Fetzer and Scherer recently finished second behind Max Verstappen and Chris Lullham in the Emil Frey Racing Ferrari 296 GT3. The NLS Junior Trophy is fiercely contested. Noah Nagelsdiek leads by just one point ahead of Harley Haughton. Nagelsdiek will be racing alongside Tobias Müller and Carlos Rivas in the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup from LOSCH Motorsport by BLACK FALCON, while Haughton will be racing alongside Heiko Eichenberg in the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 CS from SRS Team Sorg Rennsport. Overall standings for Cup 2 and Cup 3 in the PETN still open ahead of the finalThings are also set to be exciting in the Porsche Endurance Trophy Nürburgring. The titles are still up for grabs in both classes – Cup 2 for Porsche 911 GT3 Cup and Cup 3 for Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 CS. In Cup 2, the decision will be between Mühlner Motorsport and Team LOSCH Motorsport by BLACK FALCON. In Cup 3, W&S Motorsport and Schmickler Performance powered by Ravenol are the main contenders for the title. The SRS Team Sorg Rennsport still has a theoretical chance of finishing at the top. The drivers' standings in both classes are also still open. The overall PETN champions for 2025 will also be crowned. Decisions are also still pending in the class winner trophy and the KW team trophy, including in the VT2-F+4WD between CSRacing, Dupré Motorsport Engineering, and Auto Thomas by Jung Motorsport, as well as in the BMW M240i class between PTerting Sports by Up2Race and the Adrenalin Motorsport Team Mainhattan Wheels. Tickets and programTickets for the 1st Sportwarte Trophy cost €25 (children under 14 free) and are available at VLN.de/tickets and at the box office. This gives access to the open grandstands on the Grand Prix circuit, the exclusive spectator areas Brünnchen and Pflanzgarten, as well as the paddock, pit lane, and starting grid. The best positions on the starting grid will be decided in qualifying between 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. During the break between qualifying and the race, fans will have plenty of time to experience the cars up close: with a ticket, they can enter the pit lane at 10:20 a.m. for the pit walk, before the starting grid attracts even more motorsport fans at 11:10 a.m. The four-hour endurance race starts at 12:00 p.m. The livestream at VLN.de begins at 8:15 a.m. In addition, there is ‘Radio Nürburgring’ at rpr1.de and in the RPR1.APP.
07.10.2025
On Sunday, October 26, 2025, the Nürburgring will once again become a huge adventure playground for young and old alike: from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nürburgring Family Day will entice visitors with a packed autumn break program that leaves nothing to be desired – and admission is free. Whether in the covered ring°boulevard, the interactive ring°werk museum, the ring°carré, or on the BMW M Power grandstand with a view of the classic car festival taking place at the same time – there will be something for all generations on this day. On the large event stage, RPR1 will host a varied show program. Also appearing: social media star Jannik Freestyle, who will thrill audiences with his breathtaking ball skills, and children's songwriter Volker Rosin, who will get everyone moving with his “Animal Children's Disco” interactive concert. They will be joined by the popular mascots: Nürburgring fox Legend and his friends Summi from the Rhein-Zeitung newspaper, the RPR bear, Katta & Ingo from Schauinsland-Reisen, and the Mini Monti duck from monte mare – perfect photo opportunities for memories of an unforgettable day. The adventure mile in the ring°boulevard is lined with interactive activities, including magic acts by Roy & Dominik, the ring°kids Grand Prix with Bobby Cars and go-karts, balance bike course, games oasis and Katta's games mobile, test seating in a real Formula car, face painting, exciting technical experiments with Junior Uni Daun, reaction games with AOK, impressive motorcycle trial demonstrations by AAC Bad Neuenahr, and soccer for the whole family with the Rhineland Soccer Association. The fire department, police, and rescue services will present their emergency vehicles, while the historic racing cars of the Oldtimer Festival can be admired on the race track from the BMW M Power grandstand. There will also be plenty of variety outside the ring°boulevard: electric karts await for fast laps on the ring°kartbahn, the Polo Kids Drift Academy invites visitors to try out motorcycle training, and the backstage tour offers exclusive insights behind the scenes of the legendary race track. Culinary highlights are provided by the Bitburger Gasthaus and the LUCIA restaurant in the ring°carré – including children's cocktails, a bouncy castle, and a Ravensburger play area. The ring°werk motorsport experience museum opens its doors free of charge to children on Family Day. Around 100 years of motorsport history, legendary vehicles, and interactive activities await visitors here. Free parking in the immediate vicinity (B1, A6 to A8) makes the Nürburgring Family Day the perfect destination for a Sunday during the fall break. Further information on the program and all offers can be found at www.nuerburgring.de The Family Day program at a glance: Show stage (ring°boulevard) Volker Rosin – Animal Children's Disco Jannik Freestyle – Soccer freestyler Magicians Roy, Dominik & Tilo – Interactive magic show Rheinische Karnevals Kooperation / TSC Gold Aachen – Show dance RPR1 – Live moderation & stage program (e.g., Carrie Schreiner in an interview “How do I become a race car driver?”) Activity areas in the ring°boulevard Mascot meet & greet (Legend, Summi, Katta & Ingo, RPR Bear, Mini Monti Duck) Test seating in a real Formula car & face painting for children at the Nürburgring stand ring°kids Grand Prix – Children's driving course, Rhein-Zeitung – Face painting, bouncy castle, balloons Katta's playmobile & balance bike course – Play stations & mascots Motorcycle trial show – AAC Bad Neuenahr Fire department, police & emergency services – vehicles & activities Junior Uni Daun – technology, VR, experiments AOK – T-Wall, guessing game, Jolinchen Rhineland Football Association – tournaments & activities (& ring°arena) Children's motorcycle school “Polo-Kids-Drift-Academy” – outdoor area next to the boulevard monte mare – Mini Monti duck and devil beam Stefan Morsch Foundation – Typing Recreational sports area: Rhineland-Palatinate Cheerleading Association, TSC Gold Aachen and Karate Nürburgring.tv – Opening of the studio with a look behind the scenes VR Bank – Wheel of fortune WS Racing with Carrie Schreiner and Motorsport Auto Black Falcon – Car to paint Sparkasse Tourist information – Giveaways and information stand for the adventure region Blaue Erdbeere – Small Mario Kart mini track Taster grandstand (free access to the BMW M Power grandstand T3) Classic car festival – Historic vehicles in action ring°werk – Interactive Museum Motorsport exhibition & interactive experiences Free admission for children (up to 17 years of age) on Family Day Box office open for adults & seniors Backstage & guided tours Backstage Tour Nürburgring – Start: info°center Time slot: 10:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (several start times) Duration: approx. 1.5 hours Tickets & family prices available on site ring°kartbahn Go-karting for children & adults Time slots: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Prices from €12.50 (children) / €15.00 (adults) Catering options at ring°carré Bitburger Gasthaus Children's meals, free children's cocktails, bouncy castle, Ravensburger games Opening hours: from 11:00 a.m. Restaurant LUCIA Italian cuisine & family menus Opening hours: 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
02.10.2025
The lights are green for advance ticket sales for 2026: As the 2025 DTM reaches its climax in Hockenheim (3rd to 5th October), tickets for the coming season go on sale. Tickets for the 2026 DTM still start as low as € 49 and are available in the online shop at dtm.com from 16:00 on Sunday 5th October. Those who act quickly enough will not only get their hands on the best seats for next year, but can also save up to 30 percent. The DTM is once again family friendly in 2026: under 16s go free at all circuits when accompanied by an adult. The start of advance ticket sales means fans can purchase tickets for seven of the eight race weekends, saving money not once, but twice. Anyone purchasing tickets by 16th October 2025 will receive a ten percent early booking discount on tickets in all categories. ADAC members benefit from an additional saving of ten percent, allowing them to save a mighty 30 percent on the price of tickets purchased on the day. Tickets for the race weekend at the Norisring will be available at a later date. At all eight events, visitors can look forward to an entertaining and varied programme, extending far beyond the thrilling action on the track: all ticket holders have free access to the paddock, the pit walk and the DTM Fan Zone. As weil as free admission, young fans can also look forward to a hast of activities across the event sites. "The DTM is booming. This year, more than half a million people flocked to the circuits to watch the races live," says ADAC Motorsport Director Thomas Voss. "The DTM offers visitors an accessible event that is outstanding value for money. With this in mind, we are sticking with□ur tried-and-tested ticket range, and are delighted to be able to keep the prices the same forthe coming season." 2026 sees the DTM kick □ff the new season in Austria for the first time. The opening round will take place at the Red Bull Ring from 24th to 26th April. The calendar features a total of 16 races spread across eight race weekends in Germany, the Netherlands and Austria. After the season opener in Styria, the season heads to Zandvoort on the North Sea coast of the Netherlands for its second event outside of Germany. In keeping with tradition, the Hockenheimring Baden Württemberg will hast the grand finale to the season. Other venues include the Dekra Lausitzring, the Norisring, Motorsport Arena Oschersleben, the Nürburgring, and the Sachsenring.
