Super sports cars, Horse Power parties to participate in, and adrenaline kicks in a class of their own: The first premier performance days of 17 to 18 July are - together with a diverse program and 6 Over the VLN Endurance Championship - one of the highlights of the Nürburgring schedule.

Motorsport up close
On the third... Read More >>

Team BMW Motorsport has made a triumphant return and won the 2010 24-hour race at the Nürburgring-Nordschleife. Five years since the manufacturer’s last victory, the no. 25 BMW M3 GT2 claimed BMW’s 19th victory at this endurance classic on Sunday.

The winning car, with Jörg Müller (DE), Augusto Farfus (BR), Uwe Alzen (D... Read More >>

* Aston Martin takes double class podium at Nürburgring 24-hour race 2010
* Near production standard four-door Rapide takes second place in class in first ever competitive outing amongst field of race homologated cars
* V12 Vantage with new aerodynamic enhancements runs into problems after 17 faultless hours, but makes dramatic recovery to ta... Read More >>

* Three Audi customer teams bank on mid-engine sports car
* Audi R8 GT leads formation lap
* quattro GmbH provides official vehicles

More than 200 vehicles will contest the Nürburgring 24 Hours this weekend – including seven Audi R8 LMS cars entered by the Audi customer teams ABT Sportsline, Black Falcon and Phoenix ... Read More >>

The stage is set for a thrilling 24-hour race at the Nürburgring (DE): Team BMW Motorsport kicks off the weekend on Thursday.

After an intensive phase of preparations, the two BMW M3 GT2 cars – one driven by Jörg Müller (DE), Augusto Farfus (BR), Uwe Alzen (DE) and Pedro Lamy (PT), and the other by Dirk Werner (DE), Di... Read More >>

Aston Martin will be widely represented in the first qualifying sessions ahead of the Nürburgring 24-hour race – one of the most renowned endurance tests in motorsport – spearheaded by a race prepared version of the British marque’s new four-door sports car; Rapide and a V12 Vantage with aerodynamic enhancements based on the hugely succes... Read More >>

I received a short note this month from Ken Harris of Nurburg Motorsport to let me know that he's now got a total of three Lotus cars available for hire and tuition on the Nordschleife.

Here are a couple of shots of his newest addition to the stable, a gorgeous road registered 2-11 with the steering wheel on the correct side of the car....

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* 24h race plays key role in final development as LFA moves to production
* Gazoo Racing team personnel gain valuable experience in ultra-competitive, highly emotional racing environment
* Collective learning will benefit future Toyota and Lexus products

Playing a key role in helping to finalise the development of the LFA before it ente... Read More >>

Porsche contests the 38th edition of the Nürburgring 24 hour race on 15/16 May with the largest line-up in many years. Porsche AG as well as several customer teams tackle Germany’s greatest motorsport event with a total of 33 vehicles featuring the characteristic six-cylinder boxer engine.

The title defenders from Manthey Racing ... Read More >>

The Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid has passed its most unusual task by now with flying colours in preparation for the Nürburgring 24 hour race on 15/16 May: AT&T Williams Formula 1 pilot Nico Hülkenberg tested the orange and white liveried racing 911 on the Nürburgring Nordschleife in the lead up to the third round of the VLN Long Distance Champion... Read More >>

Experiencing the physical limits of driving with the new gullwing

At selected events of the AMG Driving Academy, participants can experience two new Mercedes dream cars - the SLS AMG and the E 63 AMG. The programme of events of the AMG Driving Academy, which was founded in 2007, is divided into five different skill levels: EMOTION, BASIC, AD... Read More >>

The programme preparing for the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring (DE) is entering its crucial phase: this weekend, Team BMW Motorsport will use the third race of the VLN Endurance Championship to fine tune the two BMW M3 GT2 racing car’s for the endurance classic on 15th and 16th May 2010.

Seven drivers will be on duty for the 52nd... Read More >>

If you've never been there before, 1 or 2 laps of the Nordschleife is never enough to get anywhere near learning which way the track goes let alone learning the lines, or your car.

At EUR 22 per lap, if you could lap consistently in 10 minutes, an hour of solid driving would cost you EUR 132. 6 Hours of practice via the normal Touristf... Read More >>

In the second round of the VLN Endurance Championship, the no. 743 BMW M3 GT2 of Team BMW Motorsport finished 48th overall.

Starting driver Andy Priaulx had to pit at the Nürburgring’s Nordschleife on lap 4, due to a broken driveshaft. Following a 30-minute repair stop the GT sports car rejoined the race, way outside... Read More >>

Aston Martin will return to the starting grid of the legendary Nordschleife circuit for the fifth consecutive year at the 38th ADAC Nürburgring  24-hour race on 15/16 May 2010 with the marque’s new four-door sports car; the Rapide. 

Further underlining the sporting credentials of Aston Martin’s latest model, the R... Read More >>

Nurburgmotorsport is calling upon drivers to assess their own driving skills and temperament as loss of control of a vehicle is the main factor in most incidents at the Nürburgring.

The new Nürburgring refers to the GP circuit. The Nordschleife (Northern Loop) excludes the GP circuit and can be classed as a normal road in Germany, or a p... Read More >>

* Two production Lexus LFA supercars to compete in Nürburgring 24 Hours endurance race in May
* Race-prepared machines entered by Gazoo racing
* Lexus also to defend championship titles with SC 430 and IS 350 in Japanese Super GT series

Lexus is heading back to the legendary Nürburgring this spring to challenge for gl... Read More >>

Preparations for the racing comeback of Walter Röhrl (63) at the Nürburgring 24 hour race are at full revs. During a seat fitting at the Weissach Motorsport Centre, the double WRC champion met the teammates with which he will share the cockpit of the standard Porsche 911 GT3 RS on 15th and 16th May.

Former DTM pilot R... Read More >>

Experience the legendary Nurburgring 24hr race with an E36 BMW 325i with Jaco's Paddock Motorsport. Their race proven 325i is a mature and reliable answer to competing and completing this awesome race on the fearsome Nordschleife.

Jaco's will provide the complete package for this truly great event - before, during and after the race. Drivers... Read More >>

The racing at the Nürburgring, will always play the lead role... Read More >>

The thrill of Valentine's Day is now on its way. What are you presenting to your partner as a gift this year?

While we all are familiar with Valentine Day gifts, a single red rose, bunch of flowers or maybe a box of chocolates, a nice romantic meal but is there a unique gift idea to mark such a romantic day for the start of the new decade ... Read More >>

Porsche ambassador and test driver Walter Röhrl (62) will contest the Nürburgring 24 hour race on 15th and 16th May 2010. The double world rally champion pilots a standard Porsche 911 GT3 RS. This marks the first time since 1993 that Röhrl competes in Germany’s largest automobile race.

Since 1993, Röhrl has conducte... Read More >>

Six months in, the New Nurburgring shows positive results

Approximately six months after the opening of the new Nurburgring, CEO Hans-Joachim Koch looks back over this eventful period for the 'ring and looks forward to a successful 2010.

Around half a year face the new Nürburgring offers now the Rights of audience and organi... Read More >>

The Lindner Congress Hotel & Motorsport at the Nurburgring wins best Newcomer HolidayCheck award in front of 81,000 others

The annual HolidayCheck Award determines the 99 most popular new hotels worldwide. In addition, 22 hotels with special rates are awarded for excellence in specific categories. Referencing over 300,000 guest reviews the awa... Read More >>

Nurburgring: motorsport is paramount

Plans are underway to move the majority of the State Owned holding in the Nürburgring to a private operator under the direction of the Lindner Group of Companies which currently, among other things operates two hotels and the resort village at the Nurburgring.  A memorandum of understa... Read More >>

• Long awaited Nissan GT-R SpecV goes on sale
• Only 40 available across Europe – priced at £124,900
• Order before 14 December for delivery in April or up to 22 January for May delivery
• On sale at Middlehurst Motorsport GT-R, Merseyside

Nissan in Europe w... Read More >>

While visiting Cologne in Germany for the Professional Motorsport World Circuits Forum in early November, despite the inclement weather I couldn't resist a visit to the Nurburgring as it is less than 70 miles away - about an hours drive down the Autobahn.

Surely I could head down there early, pop a couple of laps in, tour round the museum and be ba... Read More >>

For the third and last time this season, on Saturday, 31 October 2009, in the Eifel barn the winners of the BF Goodrich Langstreckenmeistershaft Nürburgring (Long Distance Masters) - or VLN Series for short - will be honoured.

Two highlights in one day and place - VLN awards ceremony and the Rockland Radio Höllowee... Read More >>

Winter action at the Nurburgring has lured thousands of visitors to the Eifel over the past 4 years, and from 5th December 2009 until 3rd January 2010 the green hell at the Nurburgring is the winter action destination for the whole family!

The weather-proof ring°boulevard offers the perfect location for indoor winter fun in a Christmas atmosph... Read More >>

As part of the successful road safety campaign, "Do you have the size? Driving with responsibility" of the German Transport Safety Council (DVR), supported the Nürburgring is a competition among schools with an adventure as the main prize.

On Monday, 6 October 2009 the winners certificate was presented at the N&u... Read More >>

The 2010 ADAC Zurich 24h Race at the Nürburgring will be held on the weekend of 13 to 16th May.

This was announced by the ‘ADAC Nordrhein’, the organisers of the rich in tradition Nordschleife event. And again the fans may look forward to a top-class motor-racing weekend.

In addition to the 24h race itself, there will be a support ... Read More >>

The Green Hell is the Birthplace of countless legends and motorsport personalities through its 82 year history. And these are found not only behind the wheel of a racing car. Through his exciting reports secured the radio and television reporter Fritz Danco has since the late fifties won a place in the hearts of many Ring-Fans. On 27th September it was his turn for... Read More >>

The name changes - the highlight remains: from the Recaro Days are Green Hell Tuning Days.
Since 2007 the Nürburgring has laid on for enthusiastic fans of Chrome and Flames, wide tires and elaborately styled vehicles a tuning festival of superlatives. And next year, it's that time again, as the festival will be shared with partners and exhibitors who h... Read More >>

The Nordschleife is a tough challenge in any car, and it's not often that a modern F1 car goes around it since Niki Lauda's terrifying accident there in 1976. Nick Heidfeld made this demonstration run - not quite at full pace - and recorded some awesome on board footage of the "Green Hell".

Alot is written these days about how fast the latest supercar will lap the Nordschleife, as manufacturers have taken to developing their new models there, such is the challenge of the long circuit. Perhaps it is time to remind ourselves of what a properly quick lap looks like.

Widely regarded as the fastest lap of the 'ring was by Stefan Bellof, in 6 m... Read More >>

The Nurburgring could easily be described as the worlds greatest circuit, with not only a Grand Prix circuit but of course the fearsome 13.8 mile Nordschleife (Northern Loop) upon which members of the public can drive all year round. They've recently invested a huge amount of time and money in adding to the attractions while you... Read More >>

Unique opportunity to lap the Nürburgring or journey through Namibia

Customers and prospective buyers of BMW are to be given a unique opportunity to experience some of the marque’s most popular products as part of the BMW Ultimate Drive Weekend. By visiting any of the 147 BMW showrooms in the UK, customers will have the chance to drive p... Read More >>

Sand, mud and plenty of off-road vehicles - from 11th to the 13th September the best off road drivers in Germany will fight on a 2.5-kilometer purpose built off road circuit at the Nurburgring for the DMV Rally Raid Championship 2009. Anyone with an all-terrain vehicle with a roll bar can enter.

Off-Road Park Nurburgring will host t... Read More >>

Tuning enthusiasts can expect a top program at the Green Hell Tuning Day with decibel check, highly modified cars and a Show & Shine contest. Too many Kids' activities, cool prizes and a Drift Challenge, plus an all day party in the village square - at night the party carries on in the Eifel barn.

From 3pm in the square, many modified cars... Read More >>

After a five week break, the Hannspree World Superbike Championship returns with round eleven of the fourteen round series as it heads for the iconic Nurburgring in Germany this forthcoming weekend (September 4/6).

Whilst many of the teams have been relaxing since the previous round at Brno in July, the Paul Bird Motorsport Team has been doing anyt... Read More >>

Aston Martin Racing claimed a sensational first, second and third at the ADAC 1000km of Nürburgring, 50 years on from Aston Martin’s 1959 win in the classic German endurance race with the DBR1.

The 007 Gulf liveried LMP1 car of Jan Charouz (CZ), Tomáš Enge (CZ) and Stefan Mücke (DE) finished first, recording their seco... Read More >>

Aston Martin Racing will enter three Gulf liveried LMP1 challengers in the penultimate round of the Le Mans Series, the ADAC 1000km of Nürburgring on the 23 August 2009.

The ADAC 1000km of Nürburgring was established in 1953 and Aston Martin has a rich history in the race having triumphed at the prestigious endurance classic for three yea... Read More >>

Against the backdrop of the DTM race on 15 August 2009, the ring°werk's doors opened to its audience. With many attractions for all ages, it is equally enthusiastic dedicated motorsport fans and adventure-oriented families, who take a trip to the new business Nurburgring.

With a ceremonial cutting of a red band opened Dr. Walter Kafitz, genera... Read More >>

• One-two lead for Audi in the DTM
• First victory for Rasmus Marthen
 
Scoring an impressive 1-2-3-4 victory at the Nürburgring, Audi re-captured the overall lead in the DTM this weekend, and Timo Scheider and Mattias Ekström now top of the standings in the championship. The dominant driver in ... Read More >>

The classic long-haul of the European LeMans Series.

For 6 hours hear the roar of the engines from Le Mans prototypes and GT cars in categories LMP1 and LMP2.
For a full list of entrants, click HERE

Tickets cost up to EUR 28 and... Read More >>

• Timo Scheider pours free beer, Martin Tomczyk distributes Red Bull
• Christina Surer makes demonstration runs in Audi A4 DTM
• DTM stars raise 40,000 euros for charity at kart race
 
The DTM starts from the Nürburgring grid this weekend. Prominent guests including executive board member... Read More >>

Lots of fun and action - with the climbing°challenge on the new Boulevard at the Nürburgring.

The Nürburgring congratulates its partner Veritas RS III Award from the Salon Prive Conccour d'Elegance 2009 "Peoples Choice Best Supercar"

The Nürburgring recently opened a year-round recreation and business center, becoming an attractive, modern leisure destination and event venue around the most fearsome racetrack in the wor... Read More >>

The launch of the ring°racer roller coaster has been delayed as during test runs to ensure the top speed of 135mph is reached safely, a problem occurred just two weeks before the ring°racer was due to be launched to the public on 15th August.

During th... Read More >>

Police at the new Nürburgring are promising to be stricter with all Visitors who flout Germany rules for vehicles, starting this August onwards!

A NEW crackdown has been launched by the RheinlandPfalz Police, in and around the Nürbur... Read More >>

Nurburgmotorsport together with Allianz now can offer extra Visitor Support with the introduction of Nürburgring insurance cover for car drivers & motorbike riders.
On 17th July 2009, German based and British owned company Nurburgmotorsport UG and one of Germany’s largest insurance companies Allianz AG, signed an agreement which will offer ext... Read More >>

Mario Theissen: “It’s good to feel the support.”

The highlight of this year’s one-day event at the Nürburgring for fans and partners of the BMW Sauber F1 Team was the vehicle swap between German Formula One driver Nick Heidfeld and BMW Motorrad Superbike rider Troy Corser of Australia – more than 700 hp on four w... Read More >>

American Rodeo at the Nürburgring: Trucks and wild horses, cowboys and Western fans at the racetrack and in the new ring°arena

Three digit Horse Power figures are usually what runs on the Nürburgring - so prepare yourself for the spectacle of the ADAC Truck Grand Prix on 25 and 26 July, where each driver has more than 1,000 horsepower... Read More >>

Michael Schumacher tried out the new ring°racer roller coaster, as the Nurburgring Circuit opened their fantastic new ring°werk theme park on the weekend of the German Grand Prix.

Claimed to be the fastest roller coaster in the world, ring°racer catapulted Schumacher from 0-135mph in 2.5 seconds, about twice as fast as... Read More >>

German Grand Prix, 12th July 2009

Mark Webber scored his maiden Grand Prix win - the first in 29 years for an Australian since Alan Jones' win in 1980 - in a superb display of driving at the Nurburgring.
Having broken his leg during the off season late last year, Webber did well to recover in time for the beginning of this season, and only... Read More >>

Mark Webber took pole position after an exciting qualifying session that went from dry to wet and back to dry again.

5 drivers had a chance of pole with 3 minutes to go of Q3, Hamilton, Button, Barrichello, Vettel and Webber all dicing for the priveledge of starting first, with Webber taking the honours at the last moment.

The starting order fo... Read More >>

A full program for Formula 1: Prime Minister Kurt Beck opens the new Nürburgring, Felix Sturm boxes and Daniel Schumacher sings the National Anthem

The German Grand Prix at the Nuerburgring gives visitors a weekend of excitement. Starting on Thursday 9 July, the new, year-round leisure and business center that the Nuerburgring has developed is official... Read More >>

Lewis Hamilton was back on top after 2nd practice on Friday, with a 1m 32.149s lap. Still a long way to go before Sunday though...once the race fuel loads are on board we'll see the true performance of his car. Big upgrades have been made to Hamiltons car, but Kovalainen is still languishing at the back of the grid as his car hasn't yet received them. Everyone at B... Read More >>

ring°werk – the motor racing adventure for the whole family!

In the new ring°werk, a 15,000 square metre leisure park where everything revolves
around the legend, motor racing and mobility, you can experience the world of the
Nürburgring with all your senses. Every visitor to the ring°werk feels lik... Read More >>

This year Nürburgring is being expanded into a year-round leisure and business centre in order to provide visitors with better service, more offers and even more possibilities when it comes to motor sport.