11.11.2024
Thrills and goosebumps at the Nürburgring: this year's Race4Friends was once again a unique day for 890 people with mental or physical disabilities. Speedy taxi laps conjured up pure joy on their faces. Thanks to the voluntary commitment of organizers, helpers and photographers, drivers with their racing cars and the Nürburgring, the event was once again an extraordinary experience with unforgettable memories for everyone involved. From the moment you got into the car to the home stretch, the emotions were tangible. Even the cool November weather, with light rain and fog, could not stop the participants and volunteer drivers from transforming the heart of the Nürburgring into a place full of joy. Accompanied by a well-rehearsed team, the first laps on the Grand Prix circuit started in the early morning hours. By the evening, the stream of 100 racing cars, which were parked bumper to bumper in the pit lane, repeatedly ready to go for their passengers, did not stop. On and off the race track, many #HeartRace moments were created thanks to the support of 120 drivers, 200 helpers and 300 companions. In the pits, everything from sandwiches to a hot lunch was available to satisfy every appetite. A DJ provided the background music and the police dog unit thrilled visitors with demonstrations of their skills. Also in the thick of the action: the Nürburgring mascot Legend, who was available for countless souvenir photos.“Our event thrives on the joy and enthusiasm we give to people,” emphasizes Christoph Brune, head of organization and 1st chairman of Race4Friends e.V. ‘That is our motivation and at the same time our greatest reward.’ Since 2010, the association has been organizing the event every year, offering people with disabilities unique motorsport experiences. This is made possible by the support of numerous volunteers and partners. This year, the Nürburgring once again provided the entire infrastructure, including the race track and pit facilities, as well as the track security and staff, free of charge. The “Beast of the Green Hell”, the Mercedes-AMG GT R PRO of the Nürburgring Driving Academy, was also used as a fast taxi. “We are proud to have supported this special event in so many ways for years,” explains Nürburgring Managing Director Christian Stephani. ”The joy that can be felt among everyone involved shows how much positive impact can be achieved together. That cannot be bought with any currency in the world. It's unique.”
09.11.2024
Christopher Gerhard celebrated his first victory with Nathalie Solbach-Schmidt in the hot seat of the ŠKODA Fabia R5 at the ADAC Rallye Köln-Ahrweiler. The numerous spectators witnessed the most exciting edition of the Rallye Köln-Ahrweiler in recent years. Four different teams were able to sign the list of SS winners. “The fog yesterday evening was really bad, I had a hard time even to continue driving at all. So we started the second day with a huge deficit. It was a real challenge to assess the risk correctly and still come out ahead safely,” explained a happy Christopher Gerhard at the finish. ”The Rallye Köln-Ahrweiler is something special and follows its own rules. Here we are competing against teams with whom we normally do not compete for places.” After around 150 special stage kilometers, the lead over the runners-up, Colin Dünker and his co-pilot Jonas Decker (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 4), was exactly 41.0 seconds. The youngster, who finished eighth last year, was very satisfied: “We didn't expect that! We had problems with the car and were still working on it until 3:00 p.m. yesterday. A big thank you to the entire team, who kept working on it until the end – without them we wouldn't have made it.” The Luxembourger celebrated his best result at the Rallye Köln-Ahrweiler Yann Munhowen, who brought Luc Kalmes in the hot seat in a BMW M3 E30. “I've competed here quite a few times before, but fourth place was my best result so far, so I'm absolutely delighted with third place!”Jonas Tischner was unlucky: he was still in the lead until the eighth stage, but had to retire his BMW M3 with a driveshaft failure on the eleventh stage. Record-breaking winner Georg Berlandy had already retired after the previous stage due to technical problems with his BMW. The international field of participants further enriched the event: the Danes Michael Sørensen and Mie Aagaard Johansen crossed the ramp into the Nürburgring paddock in fourth place. Felix Schumann and Hans-Peter Loth, who competed in a Renault Clio Rallye4, also contributed to the brand diversity. This meant that vehicles from five different brands were represented in the top five places. Yann Munhowen wins the YOUNGTIMER Gold Cup After having to admit defeat by a narrow margin in second place last year, Yann Munhowen and co-driver Luc Kalmes were able to take thespecial classification for historic vehicles for themselves.In their debut at the Rallye Köln-Ahrweiler, Florian Feustel / Katrin Becker were pleased with second place in the youngtimers in their Porsche 911 RSR. With Simon Baales/Florian Rath it was another BMW team in the 318is which completed the top 3. Positive conclusion of the organizers“This year again, we were able to offer first-class motorsport at the end of the season with the Rallye Köln-Ahrweiler again offer first-class motorsport. Our heartfelt thanks go to the many fans who, despite the persistent fog, once again made the event a true rally celebration,” says Hans-Werner Hilger, organizer of the organizing Scuderia Augustusburg Brühl. ”Without the numerous helpers, the support of our sponsors and the cooperation with authorities and local communities, an event of this kind would not be possible.” “We are already looking forward to the 2025 edition, which is planned for November 7-8, 2025.” Clerk of the Course Peter Krieger was also satisfied: ”Once again, we had a starting field of over 70 competition vehicles! It is particularly pleasing that 56 vehicles eventually crossed the ramp at the Nürburgring and mastered the challenge of around 150 special stage kilometers.” Unfortunately, there were some accidents, but luckily everyone involved is fine. Special stage best timesSP1 Dreimühlenhof Gerhard / Solbach-Schmidt 3:32.6 minutesSP2 Bocksberg Tischner / Carl 10:15.0 minutesSP3 Lückenbacher Hohl Wolves / Wolves 5:49:0 minutesSS4 Aremberg Castle Gerhard / Solbach-Schmidt 3:12.1 minutesSS5 Nürburg Table Table 10:23.4 minutesSS6 Forest Court 1 Gerhard / Solbach-Schmidt 5:50.4 minutesSS7 South LoopSS8 Eifel Country Gerhard / Solbach-Schmidt 4:34.6 minutesSS9 Waldhof 2 Gerhard / Solbach-Schmidt 5:52.3 minutesSS10 Scharfer Kopf Tischner / Carl 12:38.5 minutesSS11 Hohe Acht Munhowen / Kalmes 3:04.6 minutesSS12 Eifelgold Gerhard / Solbach-Schmidt 6:31.6 minutes Final standings1. Gerhard / Solbach-Schmidt ŠKODA Fabia R5 1:26:35.5 hours2. Dünker / Decker Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 4 1:27:16.5 hours3. Munhowen / Kalmes BMW M3 E30 1:27:22.2 hours4. Sørensen / Johansen Peugeot 208 1:28:40.8 hours5. Schumann / Loth Renault Clio Rallye4 1:29:00.2 hours All results of the Rallye Köln-Ahrweiler can be found here.
09.11.2024
The “Job Fair powered by Nürburgring” was once again a huge success. With 60 exhibitors and numerous interactive offerings, the fair transformed the ring°arena into a lively meeting place for students, career changers and professionals. For the third time, regional and national companies presented their diverse job offerings and created a special fair experience with lovingly designed booths. A total of 2,500 visitors came to the job fair at the Nürburgring and took advantage of the opportunity for personal discussions, comprehensive information and a series of exciting hands-on activities on both days of the fair. On Friday alone, around 600 students from four secondary schools in Kelberg, Adenau, Ahrweiler and Andernach came. On Saturday, other interested professionals and career changers were also drawn to the Ring. The opportunities for exchanging ideas and trying things out were huge. For example, visitors were able to test their skills with remote-controlled construction vehicles in a large sandbox at the Krämer Bau stand from Kelberg. Meanwhile, Manthey impressed with an attractive eye-catching Porsche and presented its portfolio, which extends far beyond motorsport. Another real eye-catcher was the exhibition stand of the German armed forces, which was even bigger this time around due to the positive experiences at last year's job fair at the Nürburgring. The Nürburgring itself also took the opportunity to present its extensive job offers. Visitors were able to take a seat in the cockpit of a formula racing car or in an electric go-kart and learn more about the wide range of career opportunities at the Nürburgring. These include job offers from Nürburgring 1927 GmbH & Co. KG as the operator of the race track, the Nürburgring Hotels and the Nürburgring Holiday Park, the Nürburgring eSports Bar and the video production company Nürburgring TV. The latter documented the trade fair event on site in order to then create an emotional clip – a so-called after movie – about the trade fair. “After the third event, we can say that the Job Fair powered by Nürburgring has developed into an indispensable platform for career opportunities in the region. This positive development shows not only how important such a platform is, but also how attractive the Nürburgring is perceived as a venue,” explains the managing director of Nürburgring 1927 GmbH & Co. KG, Ingo Böder, adding: “It is truly impressive to see how creatively and diversely the companies present their job offers and how great the interest of the visitors is. We are proud that this fair makes an important contribution to economic and professional development in the region and we are already looking forward to the next event.” This will most likely take place again in November 2025 – and who knows, maybe one of this year's visitors will present the job portfolio of their new employer at the Job Fair powered by Nürburgring. All the companies that took part this year, along with links to their websites, can be found at www.nuerburgring.de. What the exhibitors said about the “Job Fair powered by Nürburgring” Tanja Krämer, Marketing | Krämer Bau GmbH“With our location in Kelberg, the Eifel region is a central catchment area for us. The job fair offers us an ideal platform to present our company and the diverse opportunities for employees. We particularly appreciate the broad target group, which ranges from young people to applicants of all ages. We always rely on creative ideas at our stand to attract attention and get people talking: This year, we have therefore set up an interactive sandbox with a remote-controlled excavator. This way, we want to engage visitors in a playful way and start a conversation, which worked well.” Martin Raeder, Managing Director | Manthey Racing GmbH“Manthey is constantly developing as a company. In this context, it is important for us to also rely on talent from the region. The job fair at the Nürburgring is therefore a very good opportunity for us to fill our apprenticeships for the coming year as well as our diverse positions for experienced professionals. We are pleased to be working with the Nürburgring in this area as well and to be part of the fair. We are having many interesting discussions with applicants on site, and hopefully we will be able to welcome some of them to Manthey in the future.” Master Sergeant Dominik Hermes, Head of Exhibition Stand | Bundeswehr“The increase in our booth space at this year's fair is the result of the positive experiences from last year. With the support of our consulting office in Koblenz, we decided to do this. The Bundeswehr offers both military and civilian career changers numerous career opportunities, which we present here. In addition to the interesting discussions on site, we also always point out our application portal. Here, interested parties can find out which regional options are also available as a civilian employee.” You can find our job vacancies here.
05.11.2024
Motorsport, music festival and trade fair: the ADAC Truck Grand Prix offers a unique event experience at the Nürburgring from July 11 to 13, 2025. Tickets will be available from November 6 – the perfect Christmas present for all motorsport fans and families. The ADAC Truck-Grand-Prix at the Nürburgring combines thrilling motorsport, rousing music and the largest annual industrial fair in the commercial vehicle industry into an event that could hardly be more diverse. From the exciting races to the musical highlights and the trade fair for innovations, the event promises unique experiences. All fans and interested parties can choose from the categories Classic, Premium and Mercedes Weekend in the online shop at www.truck-grand-prix.de. The day ticket is available from 23 euros, the weekend ticket from 51 euros. ADAC members receive a discount of 10 euros on the Mercedes weekend ticket. Ticket discounts for early bookers Until December 31, 2024, early bookers can look forward to exclusive price advantages: the Mercedes weekend ticket is reduced by 15 euros, and there are also discounts on the premium ticket. For the first time, children up to 12 years of age have free admission with the Mercedes ticket, which further underlines the family-friendliness of the event. Highlight in the motorsport calendar As one of the most spectacular motor sports events, the Truck Grand Prix attracts numerous visitors from Germany and abroad every year. The races of the Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championship promise spectacular duels and European Championship point chases by well-known top drivers such as Jochen Hahn, Sascha Lenz and Norbert Kiss. In addition to the races, the popular truck parade, the fan village and a large children's area provide entertainment and exciting activities for the whole family. Festival in the Müllenbachschleife Away from the race track, the music festival with fireworks in the Müllenbachschleife will be another highlight of the event. On Friday, former champion Tom Astor will be the musical highlight of a fantastic country evening. After last year's great success, Saturday promises to be another exuberant party atmosphere in the Müllenbachschleife. Here, pop stars will ensure a party evening that ends with a brilliant fireworks display. The artists will be announced shortly. Festival tickets can be booked separately here: 10 euros for the country evening on Friday (July 11) and 12.50 euros for the party evening on Saturday (July 12). Trade fair park: platform for innovations Running parallel to the motor sport and music program, one of the commercial vehicle industry's largest industrial trade fairs will be held from Friday through Sunday. Domestic and international brand manufacturers will present innovations from the transport and logistics industry and offer visitors and companies the opportunity to find out about current technologies and innovations on the spot. Truck Symposium: popular industry meeting place The Truck Symposium, organized by ADAC Mittelrhein e.V. and TÜV Rheinland, is an important part of the International ADAC Truck Grand Prix and a networking event for the freight forwarding and logistics industry. It offers a platform for leading figures in the industry to discuss current topics and formulate specific demands to politicians. Decision-makers from the logistics and freight forwarding industry have the opportunity to contribute their expertise and experience and jointly set the course for the future of the industry. Further information and updates about the event and the ticket link can be found here.
03.11.2024
As part of the Cologne-Ahrweiler Rally, we are once again looking forward to the enthusiastic participation of over 100 vehicles! Twelve demanding special stages covering around 147 km are on the agenda between the Nürburgring and the Ahr region. In addition to the approximately 80 teams competing for the best time, more than 30 vehicles will again be on display during the practice, training and test drives in advance of the tests. Last year's winner Georg Berlandy, who has already won the rally a total of 15 times, will once again be driving at the traditional rally across the ramp of the Nürburgring paddock this year. Last year he was still driving a ŠKODA Fabia R5, but this year he wants to win for the first time with a BMW, as he switched back to a YOUNGTIMER car - the M3 E30 - last winter and is competing in the Youngtimer Rallye Trophy. In fact, the BMW brand is not yet listed in the list of winners of the Rallye Köln-Ahrweiler, so it will be interesting to see whether he succeeds. Unfortunately, the duel from the last two years with Dennis Rosteck has to be canceled this year. After winning the Twente Rally in the Netherlands two weeks ago, Dennis Rosteck now has the chance to win the title in our neighboring country next weekend at the Drenthe Rally. Therefore, the risk of competing a week before the championship decision is too high for him. Nevertheless, it will not be boring at the top and a reunion next year as part of the Köln-Ahrweiler is definitely planned. Christopher Gerhard, who came in third last year, continues to rely on the power of the Škoda Fabia R5 and will want to celebrate his first victory as part of the Köln-Ahrweiler. Brand diversity at the top is ensured. Edwin Wolves, who used to compete in various Opel models and has been a permanent fixture on the stages between Ahr and Eifel for many years, will once again be competing in a Renault Clio Rallye 3, in which he finished third last year. Of the top 5 from last year, four teams will be competing again this year, including Jonas Tischner, who, after finishing fourth and winning the YOUNGTIMER Gold Cup 2023 in the usual fast BMW M3 in FINA design, wants to be at the front again this year. With Yann Munhowen, Tischner has a class rival in the same car breathing down his neck, who, like last year, also wants to have a say in the victory in the youngtimer classification. With Michael Bieg (Mitsubishi EVO 9), Colin Dünker (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 4), Michael SøRENSEN (Peugeot 208) or local hero Kevin Müller (Toyota Yaris GR), there are other top teams at the start who want to achieve another sense of achievement at the end of the 2024 rally season. Heinz-Robert Jansen, multiple champion of the Youngtimer Rallye Trophy, is also competing this year in his Opel Manta B and could celebrate his ninth championship title among the young-timer rally drivers of the Youngtimer Rallye Trophy here. Jansen, from Lohmar, is competing in the Cologne-Ahrweiler Rally for the 29th time, as is Heinz Kottmann (BMW 318is).
29.10.2024
In November, the roar of engines can be heard once again at races, rallies and tourist trips before the asphalt of the Green Hell goes into the winter break and the annual construction work begins. At the same time, the Nürburgring's diversity continues at full throttle: while the Job Fair powered by Nürburgring brings together specialists and companies, the Cheerleading State Championship focuses on dance, show and acrobatics. An overview of the November highlights: Job Fair powered by Nürburgring (November 8–9, 2024)The third edition of the Job Fair powered by Nürburgring will once again offer 60 exhibitors the perfect platform to present themselves to skilled workers, career changers, pupils, and students. Regionally based companies such as Krämer Bau and Manthey will be present in the ring°arena, as will the German Armed Forces and Lidl. The trade fair, which takes place on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., offers free admission and parking for all visitors. An overview of all exhibitors can be found on the Nürburgring website. ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie / Saisonfinale (November 16 2024)The season finale of the ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie promises another thrilling race with around 100 cars in a four-hour race on the combination of the Grand Prix circuit and the Nordschleife. The line-up includes lightning-fast GT cars from the major manufacturers as well as production-based touring cars. Tickets cost €22 and include access to the pit lane, the starting grid, the grandstands and specially designated spectator areas on the Nordschleife, as well as free entry to the ring°werk motorsport museum. For fans who want to enjoy the experience in style, there is the VIP package with access to the Coca-Cola business°lounge with catering and a VIP shuttle to selected sections of the Nordschleife. Another special attraction: between qualifying and the race, guests take a lap of the Nordschleife in a coach, moderated by an expert. Cologne-Ahrweiler Rally (November 8–9, 2024)Another highlight in November is the traditional Rallye Köln-Ahrweiler. The legendary event begins on November 8 with the start of the first stage in the historic paddock of the Nürburgring. On Saturday, the stages will include the Nordschleife – which will be driven in the opposite direction – and the former Südschleife. Last Touristenfahrten of the yearThe last opportunities this year to take the wheel yourself and drive your own car around the legendary Nordschleife will be offered on a total of six Touristenfahrten dates in November. The Touristenfahrten allow anyone to drive on the famous race track in compliance with the road traffic regulations. The barriers to the legendary track will open for the last time this year on November 17. After that, the annual maintenance and construction work will begin on the track. All information about the tourist rides and how to top up your credit are available on the Nürburgring website. By the way: unused credit can be carried over into 2025. Cheerleading State Championship Rhineland-Palatinate (November 30, 2024)On Saturday, November 30, the CCVRP invites you to the Cheerleading State Championship in the ring°arena. Around 600 athletes will compete for the title and qualification for the Regional Championship West in various age groups. Spectators can look forward to impressive programs of floor exercises, acrobatics and dance. Free parking is available at the A6, A7 and A8 car parks. Tickets will be available from November 6. The schedule will be published after the registration deadline on November 2. Events in November 2024: November 1–3: Touristenfahrten NordschleifeNovember 8th & 9th: Job Fair powered by NürburgringNovember 8th & 9th: Rallye Köln AhrweilerNovember 9th & 10th: Touristenfahrten NordschleifeNovember 16th: ADAC Nürburgring Endurance SeriesNovember 17th: Touristenfahrten NordschleifeNovember 30th: Cheerleading State Championship Rhineland-Palatinate
23.10.2024
The countdown has started! Only 226 days to go until Rock am Ring opens its doors at the Nürburgring from June 6–8, 2025 and celebrates its 40th anniversary. Founded in 1985, Rock am Ring is now one of the most important music festivals in Europe, together with its sister festival Rock im Park, and continues to set new standards – especially with its anniversary edition next year. The names of the second wave of bands show once again that fans can look forward to a truly special edition. It's no wonder that advance ticket sales for Rock am Ring are also more successful than ever: over 70,000 weekend tickets have already been sold. Tickets are in short supply or already sold out for some camping categories. In addition to the 14 acts already announced, including Bring Me the Horizon, who will be appearing exclusively in the EU at Rock am Ring and Rock im Park, and Slipknot, around 70 of 100 acts have now been confirmed. Among the headliners are The Prodigy – the British icons and pioneers of big beat and electro-rock, known for their intense, energetic performances and dark, pulsating beats, will deliver a unique show. American punk rock heroes and pioneers of political punk Rise Against will thrill fans at the Nürburgring with their usual passionate live performances. Falling In Reverse, one of the most exciting rock acts of the moment, have also been confirmed. Their modern post-hardcore sound is always creative, and their show is guaranteed to polarize. With epic metal sounds, Spiritbox, In Flames and Heaven Shall Burn will really heat up the audience. In addition, SDP, known for their cross-genre mix of pop, rap and rock, will create a lively party atmosphere with rousing anthems. In addition, fans can look forward to Skillet, Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls, Poppy, Airbourne, Electric Callboy DJ Set, Brutalismus 3000, Tocotronic, Millencolin, Stray From The Path, Olli Schulz & Band, Drangsal, Die Nerven and many more. Incidentally, the anniversary edition of Rock am Ring 2025 will feature two special guests at the grand opening on the Utopia Stage on the Friday of the festival – two highly sought-after top acts who dominate the stages of the biggest festivals and are adored by their fans. We won't reveal who they are until the show begins.Further bands and highlights will be announced in the coming months. A total of around 100 top-class acts and four stages await fans on the grounds of the historic race track. The next price level change is planned for November 1, 2024. Until then, fans have time to buy their weekend tickets at the current price of 219 euros.
20.10.2024
This family-friendly success story continues: Around 20,000 visitors once again flocked to the Nürburgring this year to enjoy Family Day. Across the entire ring°boulevard of the legendary racetrack, the free XXL program featuring social media stars, mascots, and interactive activities brought smiles to children's faces and created unforgettable HeartRace moments. After last year's successful premiere and the overwhelming response to this year's event, it is already clear: In addition to the many large events focused on motorsports, music, and sports, the Nürburgring will once again open its doors for Family Day in 2025. “Raise your hands and cheer together!” shouted host Ralf Schwoll from the stage. Both children and adults joined in with the seven mascots. The playful group, featuring Nürburgring’s own racing fox Legend, the cool RPR1 bear, Summi from Rhein-Zeitung, Sharky from the Kölner Haie, Lemur Katta, Flamingo Ingo from schauinsland-reisen, and Mini Monti from monte mare, created a fantastic photo opportunity for this memorable Family Day. The event once again in 2024 offered fun and entertainment for the whole family. The tricks of social media star Jannik Freestyle, an interactive quiz with Lena from the “Kinderfragen” channel, as well as cheerleader performances and thrilling trial shows, were just some of the highlights that delighted the audience. In addition to the performances, many interactive attractions awaited the visitors: At the "ring°kids Grand Prix," the youngest attendees raced around on Bobby Cars, while older children showcased their skills at the "Polo-Kids-Drift Academy." Kids also got their first taste of the cockpit by sitting in a real Formula car or testing their driving skills on the Nürburgring eSports Bar racing simulators. A surf simulator, puck-shooting at the ice hockey goal, exploring emergency vehicles from the Red Cross, police, and fire departments, as well as a balance bike course, face painting, prize wheels, and a view of the racetrack from the BMW M Power Grandstand, rounded out the day’s free entertainment. Moreover, the Nürburgring’s other attractions remained popular throughout the day. Families explored the interactive motorsports museum ring°werk, took an exciting backstage tour for an exclusive look behind the scenes of the racetrack, and enjoyed thrilling laps at the ring°kartbahn. Families can already look forward to the third edition next year. The Nürburgring will announce the exact date well in advance.
19.10.2024
The sun was shining when Alessio Picariello crossed the finish line as the winner. Together with Klaus Bachler, the Belgian took the fifth victory of the season for Falken Motorsports in the Porsche 911 GT3 R with the starting number 3. The place on the top step of the podium was the well-deserved reward for a demanding race day in the Green Hell. Frank Stippler and Nico Bastian took second place in the Scherer Sport PHX Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVO 2, with Dennis Fetzer, Michele Beretta and Jusuf Owega in the Team Advan x HRT Mercedes-AMG GT3 finishing in fourth. The battle for the championship in the ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie has meanwhile been postponed. Bachler and Picariello's victory in the 55th Adenauer ADAC Rundstrecken-Trophy was anything but a walk in the park. In cold and wet conditions during qualifying, Bachler initially set the best time before he went off the track with the Falken 911 and crashed into the barrier. The Falken team used the break until the race to repair the car. As the last car to start, the 911 rolled to the starting line just in time, with Bachler at the wheel. He defended this position for four laps. Because the GPS system was not working properly due to the repair, race control ordered Falken to the pits with the so-called 'fried egg flag'. At the unscheduled stop, the team decided to make a bold tire change: Bachler was the first driver to switch to slicks. Even though the first few meters were difficult, he managed to build up a lead. At the next stop, Picariello took over the wheel and also had contact with the guard rail in the butcher's field. The damage did not affect the racing speed and he continued the race in changing weather conditions. “The Nordschleife was really a big challenge today,” admitted Picariello. “Klaus did two fantastic stints in difficult conditions and then handed the car over to me with a big lead over first place. For me, it was still primarily a matter of survival with the traffic and changing conditions.” Bachler added: ”Today was really a very emotional day with many ups and downs. After qualifying, I didn't think we would be racing today. The team then did a great job. All credit to our mechanics.” Nico Bastian makes strong Audi debutIn his first outing in the GT3 Audi, Bastian impressed right from the start, setting the fastest race lap in 8:01.545 minutes. “It was a great honor for me to drive the winning car of this year's 24-hour race, Scherer Sport PHX, together with Frank,” said the 34-year-old. “The biggest challenge was the weather, both yesterday during the test and today in the race. In my first dry lap, I then immediately set this strong lap time. For me, a lot of this weekend was new territory. But sometimes that's exactly what you need. In the end, we finished second and I had a lot of fun.” After the first Mercedes-AMG victory in 2024 at the 6-hour race, the Advan x HRT team confirmed their good performance with third place. “In qualifying, we really struggled with the conditions and ended up only in 21st place on the grid,” said Fetzer. “In the race, things went quite well, the sun came out at the end, and we made it onto the podium – that's quite a consolation.” Tobias Müller and Black Falcon win PETN Cup2Behind the top trio, the Black Falcon Team 48 Losch with Tobias Müller and Noah Nagelsdiek not only celebrated class victory in the Cup 2 of the Porsche Endurance Trophy Nürburgring, but also the title in the popular brand trophy. “I used to share in the excitement with my father when he was racing, and today I'm getting the biggest success of my career – I'm almost lost for words,” said an emotional Müller. ”The key to our success, apart from our speed, was consistency. We scored a lot of extra points with pole position and the fastest race lap. Today, we managed to win again.” In the Cup 3 class, Joshua Bednarski, Lucas Daugaard and Moritz Oberheim of AVIA W&S Motorsport wrapped up the title at NLS4. The team has not yet managed this feat in the overall standings of the ADAC Nürburgring Endurance Series. The trio's Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 CS was badly damaged in an accident during Friday's test, meaning that they were unable to start. “Unfortunately, our Cayman could not be repaired overnight,” admitted team manager Patrick Wagner. ‘Our drivers were unfortunately condemned to watch. But in four weeks, we will be back in full force to win the NLS championship after winning the PETN title.’ The class victory went to the SRS Team Sorg Rennsport with drivers Heiko Eichenberg, Fabio Grosse and Patrik Grütter. Adrenalin keeps the championship openWith their fifth victory in the seventh race, Sven Markert, Ranko Mijatovic and Toby Goodman in the BMW M240i Racing of the Adrenalin Motorsport Team Mainhatten Wheels kept their title chances open. Daniel Mertens and Joshua Hislop, on the other hand, are out of the race. With the Hyundai i30N, the duo first suffered a technical defect that could be quickly rectified and then an accident. Mertens Motorsport did not bury their heads in the sand here either. Mertens/Hislop were classified sixth, but unfortunately no longer have a chance of winning the championship. Benjamin Leuchter, Dominik and Marcel Fugel drove the fastest car in the alternative fuels class to ninth place overall. The Porsche 911 GT3 Cup from Max Kruse Racing is powered by Shell E20 fuel with 102 octane and performed extremely well with it. At times, the trio even finished second overall. The team's Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 24h also relies on this fuel and took second place in its class. The long-standing pioneers in sustainability in the Green Hell had to settle for third place. Rapper Smudo (Die Fantastischen Vier) drove the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup from Four Motors Bioconcept-Car together with Michelle Halder and Henrik Bollerslev. The finale of the ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie will take place on November 16th.
