16.10.2026
This year, motorsport fans are in for an early treat even before Christmas Eve. On 19 December 2026, just a few days before Christmas, the Digital Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (DNLS) kicks off its eighth season. Further races will follow on 9 January, 20 February and 13 March 2027. Each of the four races lasts three hours. Professionals from the real world of motorsport and the best sim racers will compete on the virtual Nordschleife for victories and titles. For some participants, there is more at stake than just points: as in the previous year, a DNLS season can count towards the real-world DMSB Permit Nordschleife (DPN). A total of 8,000 euros in prize money will be awarded in the Porsche Esports Endurance Trophy Nürburgring (PEETN). The champions will be honoured at the real Nordschleife during an NLS race in 2027. With Season 7, the DNLS has broken new ground. For the first time, the DMSB recognised virtual racing as proof of eligibility for the Nordschleife Permit, and the DNLS was the first platform to facilitate this. This regulation remains unchanged. Drivers who hold at least an International D licence (Circuit) can have a DNLS season counted as driving experience towards the Level B DPN. To do so, they must finish three of the four races without incurring any penalties and be classified. Participation in an RCN performance test is also required. “There’s huge anticipation for Season 8, both within our team and amongst the teams and drivers we’ve spoken to over the past few weeks,” says VLN Sporting Director Christian Vormann, who, alongside his role as NLS Race Director, is also active on the DNLS race committee. “We are proud that the DNLS once again counts towards the DMSB Nordschleife Permit this winter. In doing so, we continue to build a genuine bridge between virtual and real motorsport.” Raphael Rennhofer demonstrates just how successfully the transition from simulation to the real Nordschleife can work. The Austrian was the 2024/2025 DNLS champion and has most recently won the PEETN twice in a row. This year, he battled for the junior title in the real-life NLS and was ultimately pipped at the post. This makes him one of the drivers who perfectly combine both worlds. In sporting terms, Season 8 promises plenty. Last year’s champions are keen to defend their titles. The spotlight is particularly on BS+COMPETITION: the team secured maximum points in all four races in the BMW M2 class, thereby becoming the overall DNLS champions across all classes. In the GT3 SP9 class, Falken Simracing enters as champions. The team only clinched the championship in the very last race, with a lead of just one point. In the PEETN, EMM Esports enters the fray as defending champions. More than five dozen cars across four classes lined up on the grid for Season 7. The SP9 class features GT3 cars from Aston Martin, BMW, Ford, Mercedes-AMG and Porsche. In this class, at least one driver per car must still come from real-world motorsport. As a result, GT professionals and sim-racing specialists regularly share the cockpit in this class. In the PEETN, all participants drive the Porsche 911 Cup, so the margins are traditionally very tight there. The SP10 is reserved for GT4 cars from Aston Martin, BMW and Mercedes-AMG. In addition, there is the one-make cup featuring the BMW M2 Racing. Racing takes place in the iRacing simulation, and all races are livestreamed. The NLS commentators provide live coverage of the races. Biscuits and mulled wine on the sofa replace the bratwurst at the track. That’s all you need for a successful race day during Advent.
10.10.2026
With golden October showing its best side and bright sunshine bathing the Eifel forests surrounding the Nürburgring-Nordschleife, the stage was perfectly set for the grand finale of the ADAC RAVENOL Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie. While damp patches made for tricky conditions during qualifying, the track gradually dried out. The four-hour season finale eventually took place in consistently dry conditions, treating the many fans trackside to a thrilling battle for the championship. With their seventh class win of the season in the tenth round, Edoardo Bugane, Yannick Fübrich and Sven Markert secured the 2026 NLS championship title in the BMW M240i Racing Cup (#650 Adrenalin Motorsport Team Mainhattan Wheels). In the final overall standings, the trio finished on 109 points, eight points ahead of Alexander Fielenbach and Oskar Sandberg (#953 Smyrlis Racing, 101 points), who finished second in the CUP3 class. The success also marks a historic milestone for the team led by team principal Matthias Unger, as it is already the eighth overall championship title in the history of the series for Adrenalin Motorsport. The newly crowned champions were visibly relieved after crossing the finish line. “A perfect race all round and, once again, a fantastic job by the guys – the car handled absolutely beautifully,” said Fübrich, full of praise. Markert struggled to contain his emotions at the finish: “I’m just incredibly relieved. I feel like I’ve bitten all my fingernails off from the tension. We were able to control the race from the front, but the nerves before the start were huge.” Bugane summed up the result with delight: “Anything is possible – today, an absolute dream has come true for us!” The final decisions were also made in the series’ special classifications. Piet-Jan Ooms and Ionuc Catalin Timis claimed the Production Car Trophy in the Toyota Supra entered by SRS Team Sorg Rennsport (#524). The prestigious NLS Speed Trophy went to Schubert Motorsport (#77 BMW M4 GT3 EVO) with a total of 183.00 points. Alexandru Vasilescu (#177 AV Racing by BLACK FALCON) secured the Gentleman Trophy with 86 points. Gamota locks out the front row in qualifyingThe first surprise of the day came during qualifying, when Gamota Racing fielded two GT3 cars for the first time and immediately secured an impressive front-row lockout. Antal Zsigo, Moritz Kranz and David Jahn (#23 BMW M4 GT3 EVO) claimed pole position with a lap time of 9:03.855 minutes, ahead of their teammates Zsigo, Csaba Walter and Dennis Fetzer (#36). Pole-sitter Jahn defended the lead at the start, but a spectacular battle broke out immediately behind him. Adam Christodoulou (#26 PROsport Mercedes-AMG GT3) surged from fourth on the grid around the outside into second place at Turn 2, then went wheel-to-wheel with Sven Müller in the Falken-Porsche (#44). The GT3 field showcased impressive brand diversity, with six different manufacturers occupying the top eight positions in the early stages. A collision later dropped the PROsport-AMG down the order and necessitated repairs using duct tape in the pit lane. Porsche one-two at NLS10Dunlop Motorsport ultimately celebrated overall victory at the season finale. Nico Menzel and Sven Müller (#17 Porsche 911 GT3 R) crossed the finish line as winners after 24 laps, with a 27-second lead. Tim Heinemann and Sven Müller (#44 Falken Motorsports Porsche 911 GT3 R) secured second place to complete the team’s one-two finish, while Jordan Pepper and Tim Tramnitz (#77 Schubert Motorsport BMW M4 GT3 EVO) completed the podium after a strong recovery drive. Müller, who contested both races and took just five laps off between switching from the Falken to the Dunlop Porsche, was named ‘Driver of the Race’ by the ILN, race control and the commentators. “First and second place for our team is an absolutely perfect result. The car was great fun to drive today,” said Sven Müller. The victory was also a special personal milestone for Nico Menzel: “With my fifth overall NLS win, I’ve now drawn level with my father – it’s just amazing that we won!” Runner-up Tim Heinemann was equally positive in his assessment: “The whole team did a top job preparing the cars, so a huge thank you to everyone.” Tim Tramnitz, who had worked his way up from 16th on the grid alongside Jordan Pepper, added proudly: “The first few laps in traffic were still pretty tricky, but given where we started, third place was the absolute maximum we could achieve.” Gamota ultimately earned a double class podium to reward its strong performance. The pole-sitters (#23) finished sixth overall and second in SP9 PRO-AM, while the sister car (#36) crossed the line in 13th overall, also securing second place in SP9 AM. Patrick Assenheimer, Tobias Müller and Dylan Pereira (#48 48 LOSCH Motorsport by BLACK FALCON, Porsche 911 GT3 R EVO) won the SP9 PRO-AM class and secured third place in the 2026 drivers’ standings. Alexey Veremenko and ‘SELV’ (#8 JUTA Racing, Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVO II) took victory in SP9 AM. “Simply breathtaking!”: Formula talent Mathilda Paatz shines on Nordschleife debutMathilda Paatz wrote a special family story at the NLS finale. At just 18 years old, the youngest competitor in the field made her endurance racing debut alongside her father Michael in the VW Scirocco R entered by mathilda racing, and was absolutely thrilled with the experience: “It’s completely different from formula racing. My first long stint was simply breathtaking.” The long-term goal shared by the Aston Martin junior driver and her father is to compete in the 24-hour race in the Green Hell. The two are already on equal footing within the team, as she revealed with a wink: “He’s doing a great job, especially considering he hasn’t driven much himself for a long time and has invested all his energy in me. It’s really cool that he’s now making my dream of racing together come true. Of course, I hope I’ll soon be faster than him – but for a first race, it was okay.” The father-daughter duo ultimately finished sixth in their class. A strong field and worthy champions: NLS boss Mike Jäger reflects on the seasonFor the organisers of the ADAC RAVENOL Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie, the finale marks the end of a successful year both on and off the track. The series is clearly moving in the right direction: while an average of 112 cars took to the track for qualifying last year, that figure rose to an impressive 123 cars per round this season. “We can look back on a thoroughly successful season with some really great racing,” said NLS Managing Director Mike Jäger. “We have seen absolutely worthy champions in both the overall standings and the other classifications. The series is clearly on an upward trajectory. After some more challenging periods, we are now back on very solid foundations. We can be proud of this positive development, our new champions and the work of the entire team.” Winter break with sim racing and a historic anniversary year in 2027Before the engines roar back to life in the Green Hell, the Digitale Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (DNLS) will help fans get through the winter break. The official sim racing counterpart to the NLS begins its new season on 19 December, bringing the thrilling action of the Nordschleife straight to fans’ screens. When real-world racing returns with the season opener on 20 March 2027, the lights will turn green for a major motorsport celebration: the traditional racing series will mark its 50th anniversary, coinciding with the Nürburgring’s historic 100th birthday. Note: Due to ongoing appeal proceedings, the results of NLS9 and NLS10 remain provisional, as does the championship standings. However, the outcome of these proceedings will not affect the leading positions in the overall standings.
09.10.2026
The ADAC RAVENOL Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie is heading towards its grand finale, with one more spectacular event in store for motorsport fans as the season draws to a close. This Saturday, 10 October, the tenth and final round will take place on the legendary Nürburgring-Nordschleife. The final four-hour race of the season will see the last 15 points up for grabs, with the championship title set to be decided. But there is plenty more to look forward to beyond the battle at the top of the standings. All to play for in the championship battleThe overall standings are set for a thrilling showdown, with three driver line-ups still in contention for the title ahead of the final four hours of racing. Leading the standings are Edoardo Bugane, Yannick Fübrich and Sven Markert. The trio compete for Adrenalin Motorsport Team Mainhattan Wheels in the BMW M240i Racing Cup and head into the Eifel with the strongest hand. Their closest challengers in second place are Alexander Fielenbach and Oskar Sandberg in the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 CS entered by Smyrlis Racing. In third place is Alexandru Vasilescu on 80 points, competing in the BMW M4 GT4 for AV Racing by BLACK FALCON. In the four-hour race, a class win is worth 15 points, second place earns 11 and third place brings eight points. As two races have not counted towards the standings this year, there are no dropped results, meaning all eight rounds count towards the championship. Bugane, Fübrich and Markert arrive with 94 points. A class win would take them to 109 points, securing the title on their own merit. Fielenbach and Sandberg could reach a maximum of 105 points with a class win. If Bugane, Fübrich and Markert finish second in that scenario, the top two line-ups would be level on 105 points, with six class wins each. The tie-breaker would then be the higher average number of competitors in their respective classes over the course of the season. Thanks to the more strongly contested CUP3 field, this would favour Fielenbach and Sandberg. If the leading trio finish third, they would reach 102 points and fall behind Fielenbach and Sandberg. Vasilescu also retains a theoretical chance of winning the title on 80 points: he would become champion if he wins his class, Bugane, Fübrich and Markert score no points, and Fielenbach and Sandberg finish no higher than fifth. A fresh challenge for SP10There is news from local team Jung Motorsport, which is taking on a new challenge with a Mercedes-AMG GT4. Eugen Weber, Mario Fuchs and Tobias Jung will share the cockpit. Jung is optimistic about the project: “We’re really excited about taking this step. Eugen, who owns the car, approached us to ask whether we could run it for him. He also completed his permit with us this year. NLS 10 will be a test for us, and the plan is to run the car for the entire 2027 season.” Formula talent Mathilda Paatz to race alongside her father MichaelThe season finale will also see a special story unfold as rising Formula talent Mathilda Paatz takes to the track alongside her father Michael Paatz for the first time. The pair will share the VW Scirocco R entered by mathilda racing. Born on 1 August 2008, Mathilda is the youngest competitor in the entire field. Her father has secured 16 class wins in the NLS and competed regularly at the Nürburgring until 2023, before focusing fully on supporting his daughter’s career. Now, the two will share the cockpit. Having grown up in the NLS paddock, Mathilda is eagerly anticipating her debut: “I went to the 24h-Rennen at the Nürburgring with Dad and was hooked straight away. Formula racing is still my top priority. But we’ve always had this idea of racing the 24h-Rennen together one day. Now I’m getting my first kilometres on the Nordschleife under my belt, and I’m excited to see how it goes.” 21 GT3 cars, comebacks and debuts on the gridThere will also be some high-profile additions at the front of the field for the season finale. Alongside its already-entered car in the SP9 PRO-AM class, driven by Antal Zsigo, Moritz Kranz and David Jahn, Gamota Racing will field a second BMW M4 GT3 EVO in SP9 AM. This car will be shared by Antal Zsigo, Csaba Walter and Dennis Fetzer. Konrad Motorsport will also return after sitting out three races, with Pavel Lefterov, Dimitar Balev and Aleks Stefanov at the wheel of the spectacular Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO I in SP9 PRO-AM. This brings the total number of GT3 cars competing for victory in the season finale to 21. There will be other new cars and faces on the grid, too. In the BMW 325i class, Alex Wright and Jonathan Sharp will share car number 122 entered by Keeevin Motorsport. The same class will also see Luca Alpert, champion of the 2024/2025 DNLS season, make his NLS debut. He will team up with Christopher Gruber in the BMW entered by Eifelkind Racing. Titles to be decided in the special classificationsIn the Junior Trophy, Benjamin Koslowski and Raphael Rennhofer are tied at the top with 63 points each. As a side note, Rennhofer won the title in the virtual DNLS season 2024/2025 alongside Alpert, who will be making his NLS debut. In the Gentleman Trophy, Alexandru Vasilescu leads with 80 points, followed by ‘Russ Turner’ on 70 and Mike Stursberg on 61. Flavia Pellegrino Fernandes heads into the season finale as the leader of the Ladies Trophy with 37 points. Tickets for the season finale cost 25 euros and are available here as well as at the ticket offices on the day. Children and teenagers up to and including the age of 14 enjoy free admission. The ticket includes access to the open grandstands on the Grand-Prix circuit, the popular spectator areas at Brünnchen and Pflanzgarten, as well as the paddock, pit lane and starting grid. A full day of action on the Nordschleife awaits: Saturday morning’s qualifying session runs from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. Fans can then get an up-close look at the cars and drivers during the Pitwalk in the pit lane from 10:20 a.m. and the Gridwalk on the starting grid from 11:10 a.m. The four-hour season finale gets underway at 12:00 p.m. Those unable to attend in person can tune in to the official livestream from 8:15 a.m. or listen to “Radio Nürburgring” on rpr1.de and via the RPR1 app.
08.10.2026
The Nürburgring is heading towards a very special year: in 2027, the legendary racetrack will celebrate its 100th anniversary. To mark this milestone, visitors can look forward to a diverse event calendar that showcases the full spectrum of experiences the Nürburgring has to offer. Major motorsport highlights on the Nordschleife and Grand-Prix-Strecke will be complemented by a varied program of indoor events, entertainment, music, sporting challenges, and experiences for the whole family. One of the key highlights of the anniversary year will be the “100 Years Nürburgring – Fan Event” on June 19 and 20. On June 19 and 20, 2027, the Nürburgring will be dedicated entirely to celebrating its 100th anniversary. The major Fan Event will welcome Nürburgring and motorsport enthusiasts, families, and local residents alike. Motorsport from different eras, action on and off the track, and numerous interactive activities will bring the history and present-day spirit of the Nürburgring to life. The focus is not only on looking back at 100 eventful years, but above all on enjoying a shared weekend at a venue that has inspired and connected people across generations. Major Motorsport Highlights in the Anniversary YearNaturally, motorsport will remain at the heart of the event calendar during the anniversary year. On the Nordschleife, the ADAC RAVENOL Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS), the Rundstrecken-Challenge Nürburgring (RCN), and the Gleichmäßigkeitsprüfung (GLP) will provide racing action throughout the entire season. The season highlight takes place from May 27 to 30: during the ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring, the combination of Nordschleife and Grand-Prix-Strecke will once again become the stage for one of the biggest motorsport events of the year. The Grand-Prix-Strecke will also host a top-class program. The Int. Shell ADAC Truck-Grand-Prix will bring race trucks, festival atmosphere, and a diverse supporting program to the Eifel from July 9 to 11. In August, two further major motorsport weekends follow: first, the DTM will visit the Nürburgring from August 20 to 22, followed one week later by the GT World Challenge Powered by AWS from August 27 to 29. Motorsport History on the RacetrackIn keeping with the 100th anniversary, the Nürburgring’s rich heritage will also play a special role in the 2027 event calendar. From June 11 to 13, the ADAC Nürburgring Classic will bring racing cars from various eras back onto the track. The Eifelrennen on July 31 and August 1 will likewise celebrate the Nürburgring’s long motorsport tradition. From August 13 to 15, the BELMOT Oldtimer-Grand-Prix, one of the most prestigious historic motorsport events, will take center stage. The ADAC 1000 km Rennen from September 17 to 19 will complete the late-summer lineup of historic motorsport events. Rock am Ring and Major Entertainment in the ring°arenaThe 2027 event calendar also demonstrates that the Nürburgring offers far more than motorsport. Leading the lineup is one of Germany’s largest music festivals: from June 4 to 6, Rock am Ring will once again transform the venue into a massive festival city, attracting tens of thousands of music fans to the Eifel. Indoor entertainment will also offer plenty of variety. While sports fans will be cheering on the action at the Darts am Ring Gala on March 13, comedy fans can look forward to Bülent Ceylan on June 12. Other sporting highlights include the international karate tournament Rhein Shiai, the German Taekwondo Championship, and several cheerleading competitions, which will once again bring impressive displays of sport, acrobatics, and showmanship to the ring°arena in 2027. From Rad am Ring to XLETIX: Taking on Sporting ChallengesThe Nürburgring anniversary year offers plenty of opportunities not only to watch, but also to get actively involved. From July 23 to 25, the Nordschleife will once again belong to cyclists during Rad am Ring. The demanding circuit will become the ultimate test of endurance for thousands of participants. A completely different challenge awaits from September 25 to 26 at the XLETIX Challenge. Obstacles, mud, and team spirit are at the heart of this obstacle-course event. At XLETIX Kids, younger participants can also look forward to an adventure of their own. Offers for the Whole FamilyFamilies will also play an important role in the 2027 event calendar. Many of the major events already feature family-friendly supporting programs. These are complemented by additional activities and experiences around the Nürburgring, attracting visitors of all generations to the Eifel and creating opportunities for shared experiences. In its 100th year, the Nürburgring once again brings together everything that makes the venue unique: motorsport and history, music and entertainment, sporting challenges, and experiences for the entire family. As a result, the 2027 event calendar makes the anniversary year a memorable experience both on and off the racetrack. 2027 Events at a Glance
29.09.2026
There’s plenty happening in the Eifel in October: the colourful autumn leaves falling from the trees, the temperatures dropping at night – and championship decisions being made on the tarmac. So in golden October, a visit to the legendary race track is once again particularly worthwhile. Whilst there are racing cars of all kinds to admire on the tarmac during the season finale of the ADAC RAVENOL Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (10 October), the European TimeAttack Masters (11 October), the ADAC Westfalen Trophy (16 to 18 October) and the ADAC RGB season finale (3 & 4 October), racing cars of all kinds will be on display, whilst the ring°boulevard will be all about the many beaming children’s eyes during the Nürburgring Family Day (25 October). Furthermore, the Green Hell Driving Days (2 to 4 October) have now become a tradition, heralding the start of the autumn season for amateur drivers on the Nordschleife. Here are the Nürburgring highlights for October: Green Hell Driving Days | 2 to 4 October 2026The second Green Hell Driving Days of the year are just around the corner. And, as has now become tradition, they herald the start of the autumn season for amateur drivers – three consecutive days on the Nordschleife, from Friday to Sunday, continuously from 08:00 to 19:00. The Grand Prix circuit will also be open all day for public driving sessions on Friday 2 October. Up to eleven hours of driving pleasure per day offer ample opportunity to experience the legendary Nürburgring circuits for yourself. As usual, a lap of the Nordschleife or a 15-minute stint on the Grand Prix circuit costs €35.00. Credit for the drives can be purchased online or on-site. The gates to the Nordschleife will remain open until mid-November this year. The last scheduled date is Sunday, 15 November. ADAC RGB Season Finale | 3–4 October 2026 For decades, the ADAC RGB Season Finale has brought together thrilling grassroots motorsport with exceptional line-ups at the Nürburgring – from the familiar touring cars to the little darlings in the ‘Battle of the Dwarfs’ and the Youngtimer Trophy. All tickets include access to the paddock, where behind-the-scenes glimpses of the teams and genuine motoring chat are guaranteed. Day tickets for adults cost 28.00 euros at the box office; teenagers (aged 13–18) pay 17.00 euros; and children up to and including the age of 12 enjoy free entry. ADAC RAVENOL Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie | 10 OctoberThe season finale of a successful season for the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie is just around the corner: Verstappen hype in the spring, consistently full starting grids and always brilliant racing on the world’s most beautiful circuit. On the second weekend of October (10 October), the Nürburgring’s flagship series will contest its final round of 2026 on the Nordschleife. The race cars – including numerous GTs and touring cars – will battle through the Green Hell for four hours. The prize is the final victory of the year – but above all, the coveted championship title. A mere four points separate the two leading teams in the overall standings: the trio of Bugane, Fübrich and Markert in the BMW M240i and the duo of Fielenbach and Sandberg in the Cup 3 Porsche, a 718 Cayman GT4 CS. A championship thriller is shaping up right down to the very last corner. And with a ticket for a reasonable €25.00, anyone can experience the action up close. This grants visitors access to the grandstands, the paddock and the starting grid before the race begins. Children up to the age of 14 can even enjoy the motorsport action for free. The Nürburgring also offers exclusive VIP experiences, including catering, on-site support and a guided bus tour immediately before the race. European TimeAttack Masters & Tuning Masters | 11 October 2026 One day after the NLS final, the Grand Prix circuit will host a showdown between Europe’s tuning scene. At the European TimeAttack Masters, Europe’s best time-attack drivers will compete against one another to determine the fastest in their respective vehicle classes in a race against the clock. Running in parallel are the German TimeAttack Masters and the Tuning Masters. Spectators can look forward to a bustling paddock, roaring engines and a colourful supporting programme featuring free track time, a dynamometer, spectacular drift shows and a dazzling tuning contest. Day tickets are available to visitors for €20.00. ADAC Westfalen Trophy | 16 to 18 October 2026In the middle of the month, the ADAC Westfalen Trophy – the final weekend of the ADAC Racing Weekend – will once again showcase the full spectrum of modern and historic circuit racing on the Nürburgring’s Grand Prix circuit. With racing series such as the Spezial Tourenwagen Trophy (STT), in which GTs and touring cars compete against each other, the ADAC Touring Car Junior Cup, the Porsche Club Historic Challenge, the Triumph Competition and the Belcar Historic Cup, action on the track is guaranteed all day long. Day tickets are available from as little as 10.00 euros (Friday) and 20.00 euros (Saturday/Sunday), whilst the weekend ticket also costs a family-friendly 28.00 euros (children under 12 go free). Nürburgring Family Day | 25 October 2026On the last weekend in October, the Nürburgring will once again become a huge adventure playground for young and old alike. From 10.00 to 17.00, Family Day will attract visitors to the ring°boulevard and the ring°carré with a varied programme: weather-proof, free of charge and full of colour. In the spacious indoor venues around the start-and-finish straight, a large promenade and hands-on activities are once again waiting to be discovered. On the large RPR1. stage, entertainment will be provided by the Nürburgring mascot Legend and his mascot friends, interactive musician Uwe Reetz, football artist Jannik Freestyle, a trio of magicians and rousing cheerleading. In addition, test drives in real Formula racing cars, motorbike shows, go-kart slaloms, emergency vehicles from the fire brigade, police and ambulance services, as well as bouncy castles, wheels of fortune and more, are sure to set the hearts of children and adults alike racing. The Nürburgring highlights in October 2026: 02. – 04. October: Green Hell Driving Days 03. – 04. October: ADAC RGB Saisonfinale 10. October: ADAC RAVENOL Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie 11. October: European TimeAttack Masters & Tuning Masters 16. – 18. October: ADAC Westfalen Trophy 24. October: RCN / GLP 25. October: Nürburgring Familientag
13.09.2026
After the razor-thin photo finish the day before, Falken Motorsports struck back at the 66th ADAC ACAS Cup (NLS9) on Sunday. In sometimes difficult weather conditions, Tim Heinemann and Morris Schuring celebrated overall victory in the Porsche 911 GT3 R after starting from pole position. Directly behind them, Nico Menzel and Flynt Schuring secured a dominant one-two finish for Sven Schnabel’s team in the sister car. An all-Porsche podium was completed by Patrick Assenheimer, Tobias Müller and Dylan Pereira in the Porsche 911 GT3 R EVO of 48 LOSCH Motorsport by BLACK FALCON (#48), who secured victory in the SP9 Pro-Am category despite a turbulent race. Qualifying decided by the smallest of margins and drama at the startThe drivers already left nothing to chance in qualifying. Pole-sitter Heinemann described his lap after qualifying as a “perfect lap”, the kind rarely experienced in motorsport. However, the competition was close behind: Tobias Müller in the BLACK FALCON Porsche was just 0.020 seconds slower. The top four cars were covered by only 0.460 seconds. Drama erupted immediately at the flying start in the AMG Arena. The previous day’s winner Ugo de Wilde (Schubert BMW) tried to squeeze past Nico Menzel on the inside. Following slight contact, Menzel was forced wide before the BMW was struck shortly afterwards by Daan Arrow and dropped far down the order. On lap eight, the Schubert BMW’s race eventually came to an early end following an accident at Brünnchen. Tyre gamble, scary moments and wild spins As rain arrived in the Eifel, the race developed into a nerve-racking strategic roulette between slicks and wet tyres. For the BLACK FALCON trio, the race became a complete rollercoaster. First, Tobias Müller overlooked a Code 60 board and drove into Thomas Schönfeld’s VW Golf GTI, resulting in a bent wheel and a later drive-through penalty. Shortly afterwards came the scare of the day when Müller spun in the ultra-fast “Mut-Kurve” on the wet track and somehow managed to catch the car without touching the barriers. “The spin, the drive-through penalty and so on – I think we can be super proud to be standing on the overall podium here,” Müller said with relief at the finish. Patrick Assenheimer added on the team’s strategy: “We managed it quite well by stopping earlier when the conditions simply became too bad for slick tyres.” Charge through the rain and a family celebration for the SchuringsMeanwhile, a brotherly battle developed at the front: Morris Schuring temporarily led the field ahead of his younger brother Flynt. For GT3 debutant Flynt, it was a true baptism of fire: “My first GT3 weekend, on the Nordschleife, and then in a race like this with slicks in the rain. It was super difficult, but I’m really happy.” From the pit lane, father Gerwin Schuring, himself a former Nürburgring overall winner, proudly watched his sons secure the one-two finish. Race winner Morris Schuring beamed after taking the chequered flag: “I was already happy just watching from the pit lane, but I always had confidence in Tim. Everything feels so normal right now, but maybe in two or three weeks we’ll look back and think: that was actually pretty cool.” “Driving a motorboat” in the Eifel and the heroes of the dayIn the final laps, the circuit turned into a series of lakes. Breidscheid, Fuchsröhre and Schwedenkreuz became extremely slippery. “Exciting is a huge understatement,” reported winner Heinemann. “I’ve never experienced conditions this bad before. Aquaplaning in every corner, on every straight. I’m really happy we got through it without damage.” Runner-up Menzel also breathed a sigh of relief: “At the end it was almost like driving a motorboat. So much aquaplaning, a few heart attacks along the way, but we managed it quite well.” The “Driver of the Day” trophy went to Moritz Oberheim (#962 AVIA W&S Motorsport). After being forced to sit out Saturday following a qualifying accident, he celebrated a triumphant return on Sunday with pole position, a lights-to-flag victory in CUP3 and the award from the ILN, race control and the TV commentators: “It means a great deal to me. I know there are a lot of great drivers out there. Today was actually a very good day and it’s an honour to receive this trophy.” Title fight postponed: first scoreless result for the championship leadersThe race also developed dramatically in terms of the overall NLS standings. The previously dominant Adrenalin trio of Edoardo Bugane, Yannick Fübrich and Sven Markert was forced to retire its BMW M240i due to a technical issue and the car had to be recovered. It was the championship leaders’ very first scoreless result of the season. Their rivals took full advantage of the opportunity: Although Alexander Fielenbach and Oskar Sandberg in the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 CS missed out on victory in CUP3 to Moritz Oberheim and Lorenz Stegmann, second place still earned valuable points. As a result, Fielenbach and Sandberg have reduced the gap at the top of the standings to just four points. The picture has also changed in the 2026 Production Car Trophy following the intense double-header. Piet-Jan Ooms and Ionuc Catalin Timis in the Toyota Supra (SRS Team Sorg Rennsport) and the trio of Philipp Leisen, Philipp Stahlschmidt and Daniel Zils in the BMW 330i (Adrenalin Motorsport Team Mainhattan Wheels) arrived in the Eifel tied on points in the VT2-RWD class. After hard-fought battles on both race days, Ooms and Timis crowned their weekend on Sunday with a class victory ahead of their Adrenalin rivals, who had to settle for second place. Thanks to this success, the Sorg duo now holds sole possession of the championship lead in the Production Car Trophy and will head to the season finale in October with a four-point advantage. The fight for the NLS crown will therefore be decided at the season finale on 10 October 2026. At the 2nd NLS Sportwarte Trophy (4h), the final victory of the season will be contested and the new champion crowned. Fans should not miss the season finale: Tickets for the decisive race day are available from €25 (children up to and including the age of 14 are admitted free of charge) via VLN.de/tickets and at the circuit ticket offices. As usual, admission includes access to the grandstands, paddock, pit lane, grid walk as well as the popular spectator areas at Brünnchen and Pflanzgarten.
12.09.2026
The 65th ADAC Reinoldus-Langstreckenrennen delivered four hours of top-class endurance racing for fans at the Nürburgring Nordschleife and culminated in a dramatic finish. After completing 27 laps, Schubert Motorsport claimed overall victory in round eight of the ADAC RAVENOL Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie. Jens Klingmann, Jordan Pepper and Ugo de Wilde crossed the finish line in their BMW M4 GT3 EVO with a razor-thin advantage of just 0.308 seconds. Tim Heinemann and Morris Schuring secured second place in the Falken Motorsports Porsche 911 GT3 R, while Dominik and Marcel Fugel, together with Benjamin Leuchter, completed the overall podium for Max Kruse Racing in the Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVO II. Their third-place finish was a historic achievement. In addition to a commanding victory in the AT 1 class, the trio became the first team ever to claim an overall podium finish with a GT3 car powered by E20 fuel. Qualifying once again highlighted the exceptional competitiveness of the series. The top twelve cars were separated by just ten seconds. Pole position went to Antal Zsigo, Moritz Kranz and David Jahn in the Gamota Racing BMW M4 GT3 EVO with a lap time of 7:53.343 minutes. Dunlop Motorsport faced a setback after Nico Menzel and Flynt Schuring were demoted from eighth to eleventh on the grid following a collision early in qualifying. Nevertheless, they produced an impressive recovery drive to finish fifth overall, behind the fourth-placed Mercedes-AMG GT3 of Mercedes-AMG Team RAVENOL. Strategic Pit Stops and Changing Race LeadersThe fight for victory remained wide open throughout all 27 laps. Immediately after the start, Jordan Pepper took the lead for Schubert Motorsport in the AMG Arena, overtaking the pole-sitting Gamota BMW. During the opening stages of the race, the two BMWs exchanged positions in a series of thrilling battles, including a bold overtaking manoeuvre at Schwedenkreuz. Different pit stop strategies ensured that the overall lead changed hands several times throughout the race. Max Kruse Racing's Audi R8, which eventually finished third, temporarily led the field thanks to extended first and third stints. Reflecting on the historic result, Benjamin Leuchter said: “This is huge for us. We are the first AT GT3 car to stand on the overall podium in a field featuring 27 GT3 cars. That makes us incredibly proud, and I’m simply happy that things finally came together for us without any bad luck.” His teammates Marcel and Dominik Fugel were equally delighted: “The three of us really delivered today. Considering that this is not our full-time profession, it wasn't too bad at all.” Following the first round of pit stops, Falken Motorsports moved into the lead and later returned to the front once again. Morris Schuring reflected on the close battle: “That was great racing. I lost a little time while lapping an Aston Martin, which may have made the difference, but it was a lot of fun.” Tim Heinemann added:“That was exactly the kind of racing the fans want to see: close and hard-fought. Unfortunately, it wasn't quite enough for us in the end, but we're still very satisfied.” Early drama struck in the AMG Arena when the Haupt Racing Team Ford Mustang GT3 of Vincent Kolb and Frank Stippler collided with the BLACK FALCON Team EAE Porsche 911 GT3 R driven by Daan Arrow, Mustafa Mehmet Kaya and Mike Stursberg. Despite a spin, the BLACK FALCON Team EAE car fought back to secure a commanding SP9 Am class victory and finish eleventh overall. The Mustang was forced to retire. Meanwhile, 48 LOSCH Motorsport by BLACK FALCON celebrated victory in the SP9 Pro-Am class with Patrick Assenheimer, Tobias Müller and Dylan Pereira in their Porsche 911 GT3 R EVO, finishing sixth overall. The battle for overall victory was ultimately decided after the final pit stop cycle, when Schubert Motorsport regained the lead on lap 24. During the closing laps, Heinemann and Schuring put relentless pressure on the leading BMW and remained within striking distance until the chequered flag. Schubert Motorsport held firm, however, crossing the finish line 0.308 seconds ahead after four hours of racing. Race winner Jens Klingmann summed it up perfectly: “That was motorsport at its very best, exactly what we as drivers want and what the fans want to see. At NLS6 we lost by two tenths of a second, and today we won. On the Döttinger Höhe I felt fairly confident, but traffic made it incredibly close again. That makes this victory all the more rewarding.” The Oschersleben-based team had even more reason to celebrate on Saturday, as Marco Wittmann claimed victory in the first DTM race at the Sachsenring in a BMW M4 GT3. Photo Finish in the BMW M2 Class and Success in the Cup CategoriesThe excitement was not limited to the battle for overall victory. The BMW M2 class also produced a dramatic photo finish. After four hours of racing, Ranko Mijatovic secured victory for Hofor Racing by Bonk Motorsport in the BMW M2 Racing, edging out Marc David Müller and Henrik Seibel by just 0.352 seconds. In the highly competitive CUP2 class for Porsche 911 GT3 Cup cars, BLACK FALCON Team ZIMMERMANN dominated proceedings. Alexander Hardt, Benjamin Hites and Benjamin Koslowski claimed class victory and finished an impressive 13th overall. Championship Fight Remains Wide OpenThe leading title contenders continued to match each other blow for blow. Edoardo Bugane, Yannick Fübrich and Sven Markert extended their perfect season record by securing another class victory for Adrenalin Motorsport Team Mainhattan Wheels in the BMW M240i Racing Cup. However, their closest rivals, Alexander Fielenbach and Oskar Sandberg, also delivered a flawless performance by winning the CUP3 class for Smyrlis Racing in the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 CS. With both title contenders scoring maximum points, the championship standings remain unchanged at the top. Straight Back Into ActionTeams and drivers will not have much time to recover, as the 66th ADAC ACAS Cup takes place tomorrow. Fans attending the event can once again look forward to a full day of Nordschleife action. Tickets are available for €25 per day, with free admission for children up to and including the age of 14. Tickets grant access to the grandstands, paddock, pit lane, starting grid, and the popular spectator areas at Brünnchen and Pflanzgarten. Sunday's schedule mirrors Saturday's programme. Qualifying begins at 08:30, followed by the Pit Walk at 10:20 and the Grid Walk at 11:10, before the four-hour race gets underway at 12:00. Fans watching from home can follow all the action from 08:15 via the livestream on VLN.de or tune in to “Radio Nürburgring” on rpr1.de and via the RPR1 app.
10.09.2026
The ADAC RAVENOL Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie is entering the final stretch of the season and has a very special highlight in store for motorsport fans: an action-packed double-header on the legendary Nordschleife next weekend (12 and 13 September). As late summer settles over the forests of the Eifel, races eight and nine of the championship will raise the stakes significantly. With the 65th ADAC Reinoldus Endurance Race on Saturday and the 66th ADAC ACAS Cup on Sunday, drivers will face two four-hour races that could have a major impact on the title fight. Tickets for the motorsport festival are available from €25 per day at VLN.de/tickets, while children up to and including the age of 14 enjoy free admission. Fans unable to attend in person can follow all the action free of charge via the livestream on VLN.de from 08:15 on both days, with race starts scheduled for 12:00. One of the most emotional stories in the paddock belongs to Dutch driver Loek Hartog. Just a few days ago, the 23-year-old became an internationally celebrated hero during a China GT race in Shanghai. When rival Ollie Millroy’s car caught fire following an accident, Hartog did not hesitate. He stopped at the scene, grabbed a fire extinguisher and helped rescue the injured Briton from the burning vehicle. Following this courageous act, Hartog now returns his focus to competition. This weekend in the Eifel, he will drive for Dinamic GT, sharing the No. 54 Porsche 911 GT3 R with Danish driver Michael Klitgaard Christensen. Star Power and Maximum Performance in the Fight for Overall VictoryThe entry list for the championship finale is both strong and diverse, featuring 136 cars from 14 different manufacturers. The top categories in particular promise exceptionally close competition. Alongside the 22 GT3 cars entered in the SP9 class, four high-profile cars from the AT 1 class for alternative fuels will also compete. As both categories operate at a similar technical and performance level, the number of contenders for overall victory rises to 26 cars. The premier class boasts impressive manufacturer diversity, with seven brands competing for victory in the Eifel: Porsche, Audi, BMW, Mercedes-AMG, Aston Martin, Ford and Lamborghini. As a result, the field is packed with top-level teams. Schubert Motorsport enters with the BMW M4 GT3 EVO, while Haupt Racing Team fields the Ford Mustang GT3. KCMG brings a Mercedes-AMG GT3 driven by Le Mans winner Kamui Kobayashi. Additional front-running entries include Falken Motorsports and Dinamic GT with Porsche machinery, Walkenhorst and PROsport with Aston Martin, and Renazzo Motorsport with Lamborghini. Adding further excitement, Max Kruse Racing will compete not only with a VW Golf GTI driven by the former German international footballer himself, but also with three Audi R8 LMS GT3 entries in the AT 1 category. Double Points Opportunity Intensifies Title BattleWith two races taking place on consecutive days, the championship contenders face a crucial weekend. As all rounds count toward the final standings this season and there are no dropped scores, every point is valuable. Leading the overall standings are Edoardo Bugane, Yannick Fübrich and Sven Markert with 79 points. Driving for Adrenalin Motorsport Team Mainhattan Wheels in the BMW M240i Racing Cup, the trio has enjoyed a flawless season so far, winning every race in their class. Their closest challengers are Alexander Fielenbach and Oskar Sandberg, who occupy second place on 64 points in the Smyrlis Racing Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 CS. A costly retirement earlier this season has left them trailing, but they remain within striking distance. In third place are PROsport racing drivers Anton Abée, Yannik Himmels and Jörg Viebahn in the Mercedes-AMG GT4, with 56 points. In the prestigious NLS Speed Trophy, Schubert Motorsport sets the benchmark, leading with an impressive 121 points in the BMW M4 GT3 Evo. Team 48 LOSCH Motorsport by BLACK FALCON follows with 75 points in the Porsche 911 GT3 R Evo, while Mercedes-AMG Team Ravenol currently occupies third place with 60 points. The battle for the Junior Trophy is equally intense. Raphael Rennhofer (Team LIQUI MOLY by BLACK FALCON, Porsche 911 GT3 Cup) leads with 55 points, holding a ten-point advantage over Tim Lukas Müller, who has already concluded his season early. Behind them, Ryan Harrison, Leon Wassertheurer and Santiago Baztarrica are tied on 40 points each. However, Harrison and Wassertheurer share Rennhofer’s Porsche cockpit and are therefore unable to gain points directly against him. This leaves Santiago Baztarrica (Adrenalin Motorsport Team Mainhattan Wheels, BMW M2 Racing) with the strongest opportunity to close the gap during the double-header, as he is the only active challenger competing independently this weekend. Tickets cost €25 per day, with free admission for children up to and including the age of 14. They are available via VLN.de/tickets and at the circuit's ticket offices. Admission includes unrestricted access to all open grandstands on the Grand Prix circuit, the popular spectator areas at Brünnchen and Pflanzgarten, as well as the paddock, pit lane and starting grid. The timetable offers a full day of Nordschleife action on both Saturday and Sunday. Qualifying sessions take place from 08:30 to 10:00 each morning. Fans can then enjoy the Pit Walk from 10:20 in the pit lane, followed by the Grid Walk from 11:10, providing an excellent opportunity to get up close to the cars and drivers. Both four-hour races will start punctually at 12:00. Those unable to attend can tune into the official livestream on VLN.de from 08:15 or follow the action via “Radio Nürburgring” on rpr1.de and in the RPR1 app.
02.08.2026
The KW 6h ADAC Ruhr-Pokal-Rennen of the ADAC RAVENOL Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie delivered a spectacular setting for the traditional season highlight in the Green Hell on August 1, 2026. Under glorious sunshine and in front of packed grandstands during the height of the summer holidays, the seventh NLS race of the year featured six hours of strategy, intense wheel-to-wheel battles, and an outstanding atmosphere. After completing 41 laps, Mercedes-AMG Team RAVENOL claimed overall victory ahead of Schubert Motorsport and 48 LOSCH Motorsport by BLACK FALCON. The emotional return of Ralf Aron was one of the defining stories of the race. Around five months after his serious accident at the 12 Hours of Bathurst, the Estonian made an impressive racing comeback in the #80 Mercedes-AMG GT3. Aron already made a statement during the morning qualifying session by securing pole position with a sensational lap time of 7:51.506 minutes. In the race, Aron and Luca Stolz delivered a flawless performance, crossing the finish line after six hours as overall winners. For Stolz, the triumph was the perfect present for his 31st birthday. “It was a fantastic race for us and an incredible amount of fun. Six hours of action in perfect Eifel weather – I still have a huge smile on my face. It really is the best birthday present I could have wished for. We had a completely mistake-free day, and the car barely picked up a scratch – simply perfect,” said a delighted Luca Stolz after the finish. Ralf Aron was equally emotional: “This completes my comeback, and I couldn't be happier. I wouldn't even have dared to dream of this beforehand. It was a tremendous pleasure to share this race with Luca.” Second place overall, 39.480 seconds behind after 41 laps, went to Schubert Motorsport. In the #77 BMW M4 GT3 EVO, Jens Klingmann, Ugo de Wilde, and Nordschleife GT3 debutant Tim Tramnitz delivered a highly focused performance. “Luca was an incredibly strong opponent. The Mercedes crew was already extremely fast in qualifying and deserved today's victory. We were within striking distance at times, but whenever we got closer, they were able to raise the pace again. I'm extremely proud of both of my teammates – especially Tim, who contested his first GT3 race on the Nordschleife,” summarized veteran Jens Klingmann. Tim Tramnitz was equally pleased with the result: “It feels fantastic. We had a slightly tricky pit stop after my opening stint, but the car was excellent. Jens' experience helped me enormously during the preparation for this weekend.” His teammate Ugo de Wilde added: “I really wanted to achieve my first Nordschleife podium. Tim did a fantastic job on his debut.” The final place on the overall podium went to 48 LOSCH Motorsport by BLACK FALCON, who also claimed victory in the SP9 PRO-AM class with the Porsche 911 GT3 R EVO (#48). Patrick Assenheimer, Tobias Müller, and Dylan Pereira also produced a strong performance. While Dylan Pereira immediately left for his next race in Magny-Cours after completing his stint, Patrick Assenheimer and Tobias Müller celebrated the trophy on site. “Dylan called us via FaceTime from the car on his way to the airport, and we were able to experience his celebrations live. He followed the entire race with great excitement. The race went brilliantly, and after the final round we are back on the overall podium. Despite slightly misaligned suspension settings, we delivered a completely solid race without any mistakes or penalties,” explained Tobias Müller. Fourth overall went to the #4 Porsche 911 GT3 R of Goroyan RT by Car Collection, driven by Artur Goroyan, Alex Fontana, and Nico Menzel, who also secured second place in the SP9 PRO-AM class. Fifth overall was claimed in dramatic fashion by FK Performance Motorsport in the BMW M4 GT3 EVO (#1). On the final lap, Leyton Fourie, Dan Harper, Pavel Lefterov, and Maxime Oosten overtook the Porsche 911 GT3 R EVO (#123) of Mühlner Motorsport, driven by Martin Rump, Ben Bünnagel, and Noah Nagelsdiek, which ultimately finished sixth overall. In the SP9 AM class, Renazzo Motorsport emerged victorious after a dramatic battle following the final pit stop. Sak Nana, Christoph Breuer, and Thomas Mutsch guided the Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO II (#786) to class victory ahead of the Porsche 911 GT3 R (#5) of BLACK FALCON Team EAE, driven by Mustafa Mehmet Kaya, Gabriele Piana, and Mike Stursberg. Emotional Moments and Action in the One-Make Cup ClassesBeyond the headline SP9 category, the six-hour Eifel classic produced many memorable stories. One of the emotional highlights came from the joint project of Porsche Heritage and Museum and Team75 Bernhard. In the specially designed Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS CS (#718), Nordschleife legends and Porsche brand ambassadors Timo Bernhard and Jörg Bergmeister gave the very last mid-engined race car of this model line built in Zuffenhausen a fitting farewell. “This car has been an extremely important customer racing model for Porsche. We wanted to give it the farewell it deserved. The reception from the fans was simply incredible – it makes you immensely proud,” said an emotional Timo Bernhard before the start. Jörg Bergmeister added with a smile: “When I received the invitation, I didn't have to think twice. Just as we started together back then, it feels like we've now come full circle here on the Nordschleife.” The duo completed 37 flawless laps and crowned the emotional farewell with fourth place in the SP10 class. The fiercely contested one-make cup categories also provided plenty of excitement. In the CUP2 class, BLACK FALCON Team ZIMMERMANN celebrated a commanding class victory. Alexander Hardt, Benjamin Hites, and Benjamin Koslowski prevailed in the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (#900) ahead of teammates Ryan Harrison, Raphael Rennhofer, and Leon Wassertheurer from LIQUI MOLY by BLACK FALCON (#902). Third place in the CUP2 standings went to Patrik Grütter and Fabio Grosse for SRS Team Sorg Rennsport (#901). In the CUP3 category (Porsche Endurance Trophy Nürburgring), Oskar Sandberg and Alexander Fielenbach celebrated their fourth victory of the season. Driving the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 CS (#953) for Smyrlis Racing, the duo fought back brilliantly after serving a drive-through penalty for a jump start and emerged as class winners after six hours. They finished ahead of Lorenz Stegmann and Moritz Oberheim of W&S Motorsport (#962), while Marius Rauer, Michal Makes, and Toby Goodman (#961, also W&S Motorsport) completed the podium in third place. Championship Battle IntensifiesWith another class victory at the season highlight, Edoardo Bugane, Yannick Fübrich, and Sven Markert from Adrenalin Motorsport Team Mainhattan Wheels further strengthened their lead in the overall standings. The trio has scored a perfect 79.00 points, with their BMW M240i (#650) winning its class in every race entered so far this season. Alexander Fielenbach and Oskar Sandberg follow in second place with 64.00 points, ahead of Anton Abée, Yannik Himmels, and Jörg Viebahn on 56.00 points. Benjamin Albers and Raphael Rennhofer round out the top ten with 55.00 points each. As there are no dropped scores this season, every result counts towards the championship. This makes the title battle even more intense, as the championship contenders must continue to score consistently in the remaining rounds without any mistakes or retirements. Following the successful six-hour spectacle, the ADAC RAVENOL Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie now heads into a short summer break before returning on September 12–13, 2026, when the highly anticipated Double-Header featuring NLS8 and NLS9 takes place at the Nürburgring.
