08.09.2025
The Nürburgring is already looking ahead to the 2026 season – and it promises to be another exciting one. The legendary circuit in the Eifel region will remain true to its proven concept in the coming year:motorsports meets entertainment, powerful classics meet cultural diversity. With over 50 events, the 2026 calendar offers a multifaceted annual program for motorsports fans, festival visitors, athletes, and families alike. The heart of the calendar remains the thrilling endurance racing on the Nordschleife. The ADAC Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS) kicks off on March 14, followed by further races in the series throughout the year. On April 18 and 19, the ADAC 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers will serve as the prologue to the big motorsport highlight of the season: the legendary ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring, which will transform the Green Hell into a gigantic motorsport party from May 14 to 17 next year. Popular amateur racing on the Nordschleife will return with the Rundstrecken-Challenge Nürburgring (RCN) and the GLP (Gleichmäßigkeitsprüfung). The RCN season finale on October 24 will also be the last race of 2026 on the Nordschleife. Racing cars, race trucks, and driftingMotorsport enthusiasts will also get their money's worth at the Grand Prix circuit. The Int. ADAC Truck Grand Prix from July 10 to 12 offers not only motorsport on XXL wheels, but also a family-friendly supporting program with a festival, trade fair, and colorful paddock. August promises to be the highlight month for GT racing. With the DTM (August 14–16) and the GT World Challenge (August 28–30), two top-class series with exciting starting fields await tens of thousands of visitors. Drift fans can look forward to the Nürburgring Drift Cup, which promises spectacular drifting in the Müllenbachschleife from April 24 to 26, August 1 and 2, and September 5 and 6. On June 21, GRIP – the motor event celebrating its 10th anniversary – will once again bring the tuning community to the starting line. Music, muscle power, and interactive momentsFestival fans should mark June 5 to 7 in their calendars: that's when the cult festival Rock am Ringreturns and celebrates another year of guitar riffs and live acts with headliner Linkin Park. Rad am Ring (July 24–26) will be quieter acoustically, but much more physically demanding. Thousands of sports enthusiasts will conquer the Nordschleife on two wheels. This is also possible outside of the event. In 2026, the Nürburgring will once again offer the popular cycling and running meet-up for everyone on various dates. Historic horsepower legends and classicsFor lovers of classic cars, 2026 will once again offer numerous highlights: The Nürburgring Classic from June 12 to 14 will kick off the summer of classics, followed by the prestigious BELMOT Oldtimer Grand Prixfrom August 7 to 9 and the traditional ADAC 1000km race from September 18 to 20. The line-up is complemented by events such as the Eifel Race (July 17–19), the ADAC RGB season finale(October 2–4) and the ADAC Westfalen Trophy (October 16–18). Two-wheel action: focus on motorcyclesBikers are also once again an integral part of the calendar. From September 4 to 6, riders will battle for points and prestige in several classes at the International German Motorcycle Championship (IDM). Without races, but with thousands of participants and a joint parade around the Nordschleife as the highlight, the motorcycle service “Anlassen” will take place on April 26. Indoor events: sports, shows, and communityAway from the racetrack, there will also be plenty to see and do at the Nürburgring in 2026. While the exact date for Darts am Ring in 2026 is yet to be announced, the international karate tournament “Rhein Shiai”is already scheduled to take place on the second weekend in January (January 9-11). The cheerleading competitions will once again add a splash of color: the Cheerleading Stage Championship Nationals (June 19-21) and theRegional Championships West, as well as the SC Regionals & STAGE Events West (January 24-25), will bring thrilling dance and show performances to the ring°arena. With this balanced mix of motorsports, music, sports, and entertainment, the Nürburgring will once again offer a program in 2026 that brings people together and stirs emotions—both on and off the track.Further information on the program and all offers is available at www.nuerburgring.de.
08.09.2025
Porsche presented the flagship model of the 911 series at the IAA Mobility in Munich. In this context, the official lap time and the onboard footage of the car on the Nordschleife were also released. During final testing in autumn 2024, the new Porsche 911 Turbo S achieved a lap time of 7:03.92 minutes. The time was officially confirmed under notarial supervision. This makes the Turbo S around 14 seconds faster than its predecessor and shows how much the dynamic capabilities of the new model have been improved. The lap was driven by Porsche brand ambassador Jörg Bergmeister, who was also involved in the development. The improvement in lap time is remarkable, as the new model carries an additional weight of 85 kilograms due to the integration of the T-Hybrid system. However, this was more than compensated for by improvements to the chassis, aerodynamics, and tires. After the run, Bergmeister emphasized that the Turbo S is more agile, offers more grip, and is noticeably faster than its predecessor in all relevant sections of the track. The flagship model of the 911 series delivers a system output of 711 PS and 800 Newton meters of torque. The coupé accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.5 seconds and reaches 200 km/h in 8.4 seconds. Nevertheless, the focus of the Nordschleife time is not solely on engine performance, but on the interplay of powertrain, chassis, brakes, and active aerodynamics. With its official time of 7:03.92 minutes, the new 911 Turbo S joins the leading group of the fastest production cars on the Nürburgring. The lap underscores the importance of the Nordschleife as a reference point for sports car development – and at the same time sets a new benchmark within the 911 series.
01.09.2025
September beckons with thrilling action on the track and top-class entertainment off the asphalt at the Nürburgring. Fans can look forward to two-wheeled action from the IDM motorcycles, smoking tyres at the Nürburgring Drift Cup and the special Nordschleife atmosphere at several endurance races. In the ring°arena, comedy fans can exercise their laugh muscles with Carolin Kebekus, and younger visitors can be enchanted by the Disney Channel interactive cinema. The events in detail: IDM – Int. German Motorcycle Championship | 5 to 7 September 2025Germany's most talented motorcyclists at the Nürburgring: from 5 to 7 September, the two-wheeled pilots will battle it out on the approximately 3.6-kilometre-long sprint track. At the International German Motorcycle Championship (IDM), fans can watch exciting races in various classes. And best of all, tickets grant access to all open grandstands and the paddock. Here, visitors can get a taste of the pit lane atmosphere and watch the teams prepare up close. Prices are fair and family-friendly: day tickets cost between €5 and €25, and children up to and including the age of 14 enjoy free admission. Nürburgring Drift Cup | 6 to 7 September 2025Sideways is more: The next round of the Nürburgring Drift Cup on 6 and 7 September in the Müllenbachschleife will take place parallel to the IDM. The drivers will prove who has the best vehicle control in spectacular door-to-door duels in their vehicles with up to 1,000 hp. At the end, judges will decide who advances to the next round. Entertaining fun for drift fans of all ages. Day tickets cost €20, and weekend tickets are available for €35. ADAC Nürburgring Endurance Series | 13 & 14 September and 27 September 2025One weekend, two races and 25 kilometres of the Green Hell: that's the double-header of the Nürburgring Endurance Series. The ingredients for an exciting motorsport weekend: more than 100 vehicles compete in four-hour races – one on Saturday and one on Sunday. Lightning-fast GT cars share the most demanding track in the world with production-based racing cars. Spectators can get up close with their ticket (€25). The paddock, pit walk and starting grid can be visited before visitors experience the action from the grandstands and the Nordschleife. VIP tickets (€239) include lounge access, catering, expert guides and other amenities. The next race is scheduled for 14 days after the doubleheader – a classic NLS race on Saturday. Disney Channel Mitmach-Kino | 13 & 14 September 2025Mickey Mouse will once again delight young visitors to the Nürburgring. At the "Disney Channel Mitmach-Kino" on 13 and 14 September, children aged two to seven can sing along, dance, clap and solve puzzles for an hour. On the big screen, Mickey Mouse will be the animated host of a colourful programme. Episodes of popular series such as ‘Bluey,’ ‘Disney Junior Arielle’ and ‘Marvel Iron Man and his Fantastic Friends’ will also be shown. Carolin Kebekus – SHESUS | 20 September 2025Carolin Kebekus brings laughter to the ring°arena: on 20 September, one of Germany's best-known comedians comes to the Nürburgring. In the atmospheric arena on the ring°boulevard, Carolin Kebekus will perform her successful programme ‘SHESUS’ live for the very last time. So if you want to experience Kebekus' popular barrage of punchlines, razor-sharp observations and incomparable humour, don't miss this highlight. Tickets are available from €44.85. ADAC 1000 km Race | 20–21 September 2025The 1000 km Race – a guarantee for legendary racing action at the Nürburgring for decades. For some time now, it has been held as an exciting revival of historic racing cars. In the spectacular main race on Saturday, around 100 racing cars compete in a seven-hour marathon on a combination of the Nordschleife and Grand Prix circuit. Fans can look forward to spectacular touring and GT cars – many from the 1960s to 1980s. New this year is the extensive weekend programme of events. On Saturday and Sunday, there will be various other races featuring racing legends. Events at the Nürburgring – September 2025: 05. – 07.09. IDM – Int. Deutsche Motorradmeisterschaft 06. – 07.09. Nürburgring Drift Cup 06.09. RCN & GLP 13. – 14.09. ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie – Race 7 & 8 13. – 14.09. Disney Channel Mitmach-Kino 20.09. Carolin Kebekus – SHESUS 20. – 21.09. ADAC 1000km-Race 27.09. ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie – Race 9 28.09. RCN & GLP
28.08.2025
Two vehicles from the all-electric Ford Performance Demonstrator Program recently proved their capabilities under official conditions on the Nürburgring Nordschleife. As part of a lap time officially recorded and documented by the Nürburgring, both prototypes completed a full lap of the 20.832-kilometre track. The first run was completed by the Ford SuperVan 4.2, a concept vehicle delivering around 2,000 PS, developed specifically for demonstration and development purposes. Driven by racing professional Romain Dumas, the SuperVan posted a lap time of 6:48.393 minutes. Later that same day, Romain Dumas also took the fully electric Ford F-150 Lightning SuperTruck around the track. The prototype, based on a pickup platform, completed the lap in 6:43.482 minutes. Both laps were carried out according to the official format, featuring a flying start at the start/finish line in the T13 section, covering the full Nordschleife distance. As prototypes, the vehicles were not required to undergo series-production verification, but were officially measured under notarial supervision and with calibrated timing equipment, in accordance with the Nürburgring’s standards for official lap time recognition. All details and times from the official Nürburgring record laps
21.08.2025
The DTM will kick off the 2026 season against a spectacular mountain backdrop - for the first time, the two opening races will take place in Austria, as the Red Bull Ring hosts the season opener from 24th to 26th April. The calendar comprises eight race weekends with a total of 16 races in Germany, the Netherlands and Austria. In keeping with tradition, the venue for the finale of the DTM season will be the Hockenheimring Baden-Württemberg from 9th to 11th October. Tickets for the 2026 season will be available online at dtm.com from 5th October. After the season opener in the Austrian Alps, the teams and drivers head to the coast: the second race weekend takes place from 22nd to 24th May at Circuit Zandvoort, on the North Sea coast of the Netherlands. Germany welcomes the DTM for the first time from 19th to 21st June, when the DEKRA Lausitzring hosts two races. In July, Nuremberg is the stage for the fastest traffic in Germany: the Norisring (3rd to 5th July) draws the biggest crowds of the season and has for decades been one of the highlights on the DTM calendar. The series travels to Motorsport Arena Oschersleben at the height of the holiday season (24th to 26th July), before the Nürburgring (14th to 16th August) heralds the business end of the title race. The Sachsenring (11th to 13th September) will see the drivers jostle for position again, as they look to set up the best possible chance of winning the title at the traditional season finale in Hockenheim (9th to 11th October). "The opening round at the Red Bull Ring for the first time promises to be a spectacular start to the season. We are looking forward to kicking □ff a new season in Austria for the first time," says ADAC Motorsport Director Thomas Voss. "We were pleased to witness a significant increase in the number of visitors at all the races so far in 2025. That shows that the events areweil received and popular with the fans. We have slightly changed the order of the events, in order to make the 2026 season even more exciting." 2026 DTM calendar 24.04.-26.04.2026 Red Bull Ring presented by VKB-Bank 22.05.-24.05.2026 Circuit Zandvoort (NL) 19.06.-21.06.2026 Dekra Lausitzring 03.07.-05.07.2026 Norisring 24.07.-26.07.2026 Motorsport Arena Oschersleben 14.08.-16.08.2026 Nürburgring 11.09.-13.09.2026 Sachsenring 09.10.-11.10.2026 Hockenheimring Baden-Württemberg
16.08.2025
Falken Motorsports remains the benchmark in the ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie. At the KW 6h ADAC Ruhr Cup race, Klaus Bachler and Sven Müller celebrated overall victory after 33 laps in the Porsche 911 GT3 R with start number 3, ahead of their team-mates Dennis Marschall and Nico Menzel. At the finish line, the two Falken Porsches were separated by 5.127 seconds. The Haupt Racing Team made history: Vincent Kolb, Frank Stippler and Patrick Assenheimer drove their Ford Mustang GT3 to third place – the first podium finish for the new GT3 car on the Nordschleife. Fog around the Nürburgring and the Nordschleife meant that the race had to be shortened: instead of the planned six hours, the race distance had to be reduced to 4.5 hours. In the qualifying session on Saturday morning, which was also shortened to 40 minutes, it was Nico Menzel who set the pace with a lap time of 8:10.838 minutes. This put the Falken Motorsports Porsche 911 GT3 R with start number 4 in pole position and gave his team the best starting position. The first row was completed by the Porsche from BLACK FALCON Team EAE with Daan Arrow, Mustafa Mehmet Kaya, Gabriele Piana and Mike Stursberg. The final phase was particularly exciting. Bachler crossed the finish line again just seconds before the end of the race and added an extra lap – much to the delight of the numerous fans in the stands and around the Nordschleife. ‘We are here to race,’ explained team boss Sven Schnabl. For Bachler himself, it was a perfect debut. His first Nordschleife outing this year ended with a victory. ‘Mega,’ said the Austrian happily. ‘I haven't been able to drive on the Nordschleife this year due to scheduling conflicts. That makes it all the more wonderful to be here today, to win and to celebrate a double victory. Sven did a mega job and put us in a position to be at the front.’ His teammates also drew positive conclusions. ‘After the tough 24-hour race for the Falken team, this was a conciliatory race,’ said Dennis Marschall. ‘We had no problems, and the lap times looked good. Of course, we want to win, but we're satisfied for now.’ Frank Stippler emphasised the significance of the Mustang podium: ‘The first podium finish for the Ford Mustang GT3 on the Nordschleife is a milestone – and we also racked up a few kilometres in the lead. The car is fast over one lap, but we still have work to do over the distance. We've already taken a few steps forward and will use the next races to continue working on development.’ In addition to the overall standings, the classes also provided exciting stories. In the highly competitive Cup 2 class of the Porsche Endurance Trophy Nürburgring, car number 921 with Arne Hoffmeister, David Jahn and Timi Scheerbarth came out on top. The trio finished sixth in the overall standings. David Jahn caused a particular stir when he was voted ‘Driver of the Race’. This was in recognition of his spectacular and fair overtaking manoeuvre against Carlos Rivas, who had been leading the class until then. Daniel Zils, on the other hand, saw his streak come to an end: after 58 class victories in a row, he had to settle for two second places this time around as a double starter. The most numerous class at the KW 6h ADAC Ruhr Cup race was the Cup2 category of the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport with 17 starters. Victory went to car number 962 from W&S Motorsport with Joshua Bednarski and Lorenz Stegmann. Second place went to car number 944 with Leonard and Moritz Oehme from Düsseldorf. The podium was completed by Schmickler Performance powered by Ravenol with Horst Baumann, Stefan Schmickler and Markus Schmickler. The large field ensured thrilling duels throughout the entire race, once again making CUP3 one of the crowd favourites and the heart of grassroots motorsport in the ADAC Nürburgring Endurance Series. After six of ten races, Sven Markert and Kevin Wambach lead the overall standings with 90 points. They are followed by Arne Hoffmeister and Tim Scheerbarth with 82 points. The points difference between the two duos remains unchanged, as both won their class. Falken Motorsports also extended its double lead in the NLS Speed Trophy with the double victory: car number 3 is ahead of number 4 with 160 points to 122 points. The next highlight for the ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie is just four weeks away. On 13 and 14 September 2025, the NLS will hold its first double-header of the season. A four-hour race will be held on both days, marking rounds seven and eight of the season.
14.08.2025
The ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) returns from the summer break – and straight away with a highlight: The KW 6h ADAC Ruhr-Pokal-Rennen on August 16, 2025, promises extra excitement, with the race running over the 50 percent longer distance of six hours. The sixth of ten season rounds on the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife will be hosted by MSC Ruhrblitz Bochum. Fans of the popular Nordschleife endurance series can look forward to the return of the spectacular GT3 race cars from Audi, Ford, Porsche, and Lamborghini. While the frontrunners battle for overall victory, the drivers and teams in the “smaller” classes will fight hard for their own wins and trophies. Can Porsche extend its winning streak?After five wins in a row, Porsche is in a strong position – but the competition smells an opportunity. Leading the charge is Falken Motorsports, fielding two Porsche 911 GT3 R and aiming to repeat their two season victories, including a one-two at the season opener. Standing in their way is the Haupt Racing Team, which recently celebrated its first win with the powerful Ford Mustang GT3 in the ADAC GT Masters at the Nürburgring. In SP9 Pro, the local heroes are among the strongest challengers for the overall win. Alongside the “Falken” cars, long-time NLS entrant Black Falcon will also run a 911 GT3 R. In SP9-AM, JUTA Racing and équipe vitesse will each enter an Audi R8 LMS GT3. Adding visual flair is the Lamborghini Huracan GT3 Evo II from Renazzo Motorsport, another quick contender in this class. From DTM and ADAC GT Masters to the NordschleifeFabio Scherer and Emil Gjerdrum have already proven their skills in high-powered GT3 machinery in DTM and ADAC GT Masters. Now the Swiss and Norwegian drivers are returning to the ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie. “My clear goal is to race at the 24h event in a GT3 car after attending this year’s edition as a spectator,” says DTM driver Scherer. “The Nordschleife fascinates me – the track, the atmosphere, everything. Ideally, I’d like to race with HRT in GT3 here before the end of this year. But one step at a time.” Driving the Hyundai i30 N from Walkenhorst Motorsport, the two will work towards earning their Nordschleife Permit. They’ll share the #466 Hyundai with Matteo Villagomez. Two Cup specialists and a fast lady at Four MotorsThe Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 CS from Four Motors will feature a strong driver line-up in the AT class. Alessandro Ghiretti and Robert de Haan, leaders in the Porsche Sixt Carrera Cup Deutschland, will race together with Michelle Gatting, who usually drives for Iron Dames in the FIA World Endurance Championship. Tension in the title fightHeading into the 6h race, current championship leaders Sven Markert and Kevin Wambach boast an almost perfect record in the BMW M240i Racing Cup: four wins and one second place. Hot on their heels are Arne Hoffmeister and 2011 VLN Champion Tim Scheerbarth. In the Cup2 class, they have also taken four wins but stumbled at the 24h Qualifiers with a sixth-place finish in the second race on Sunday. Matching their tally are Heiko Eichenberg and Harley Haughton in the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 CS from Sorg Rennsport in Cup3 – although they scored no points at all in NLS3. Tickets and programmeTickets for the KW 6h ADAC Ruhr-Pokal-Rennen are available for €25 (children aged 14 and under free) at vln.de/tickets and at the gate. They grant access to open grandstands on the Grand Prix circuit, exclusive spectator areas at Brünnchen and Pflanzgarten, as well as the paddock, pit lane, and starting grid. The fourth round of the NLS Kart Slalom Championship will again be held on the helipad in the paddock. Qualifying for the best starting positions runs from 08:30 to 10:00. Between qualifying and the race, fans will have plenty of time to get close to the cars and soak up the racing atmosphere: from 10:20, ticket holders can join the pitwalk, followed by access to the starting grid from 11:10. Also making appearances on Saturday will be the Nürburgring mascot “Legend” and Sulley from Monsters, Inc. The six-hour endurance race gets underway at 12:00.
13.08.2025
Exactly 100 years ago today – on August 13, 1925 – the construction of the Nürburgring was granted official status as a “major emergency project” by the Ministry of Welfare. This decision marked the decisive starting point for one of the most extraordinary infrastructure projects of the interwar period – and the beginning of a success story that continues to shape motorsport fans and the Eifel region to this day. The contracts with the four construction companies that built the track, which was over 28 kilometers long at the time, within two years were signed the very next day. The work began with a tremendous effort: up to 2,300 people were employed at the same time, most of them previously unemployed in the region. For many, the construction of the Nürburgring was not only a source of income in difficult times, but also a chance to be part of something lasting – a race track that soon gained worldwide renown. August 13, 1925, thus marks not only a historic milestone for motorsport, but also an economic turning point for the entire Eifel region. The vision of those responsible and the energy of countless workers created a venue that remains a magnet for racing enthusiasts and a driving force for tourism, business, and culture to this day. ℹ️ The Nürburgring was opened in 1927. On the #Roadto100, we are looking back at various milestones in our long history as we approach our big anniversary year!
10.08.2025
Jubilation at McLaren and Dörr Motorsport: Ben Dörr drove the fastest lap in the second qualifying session at the Nürburgring on Sunday morning with a time of 1:25.620 minutes. This secured the 20-year-old his first pole position for McLaren in the DTM and puts him in first place on the starting grid for the first time. “I'm lost for words! When I heard over the radio that I'd secured pole position, I was overjoyed. It's just wonderful to see the progress we're making as a team. Today is my father's birthday, so starting from the front of the grid is the perfect gift for him,” said a delighted Dörr. Lucas Auer (Mercedes-AMG Team Landgraf) finished second, just a tenth of a second behind, and therefore has a good chance of regaining the lead in the standings on Saturday. Gilles Magnus (Comtoyou Racing) also put in a strong performance in the Aston Martin Vantage GT3 and finished third. Fourth place went to Lamborghini driver Jordan Pepper. However, the South African from TGI Team Lamborghini by GRT will be set back five places on the grid for the race after receiving his third warning on Saturday. Jules Gounon (Mercedes-AMG Team Mann-Filter) finished qualifying in fifth place. Bright sunshine greeted the 24 drivers on Sunday morning for the second qualifying session at the Eifel circuit. With a cool 14 degrees Celsius, it took a long time for the Pirelli slicks to reach their optimum operating temperature and for fast laps to be possible. Magnus was the first driver to break the 1:26.000-minute mark with two and a half minutes remaining. Shortly afterwards, Dörr set a new fastest time. Then things got dramatic: Auer took the lead on the last lap, but just eight seconds later Dörr countered and secured the first pole position of his DTM career. Front-runner Jack Aitken disappointed with 16th place and will have a tough time defending his eight-point lead in the championship against Auer. Qualifying results, 10th race of the season, Nürburgring1. Ben Dörr (D/Dörr Motorsport), 1:25.620 minutes2. Lucas Auer (A/Mercedes-AMG Team Landgraf), +0.100 seconds3. Gilles Magnus (B/Comtoyou Racing), +0.131 seconds4. Jordan Pepper (ZA/TGI Team Lamborghini by GRT), +0.192 seconds5. Jules Gounon (F/Mercedes-AMG Team Mann-Filter), +0.244 seconds The complete results are available here.
