ADAC Nordrhein is launching its own ADAC 24 Hours Nurburgring Series for 2027, setting a fresh 24‑hour race that will adopt the exact regulations of the long‑standing classic.
2027 Calendar Overview
The schedule builds on six races within five event blocks, all staged on the full 25.378‑km Nordschleife layout.
- 24 h Nurburgring Prologue – Friday (2 April) to Saturday (3 April)
- 24 h Nurburgring Qualifiers – Friday (30 April) to Sunday (2 May)
- 24 h Nurburgring – Thursday (27 May) to Sunday (30 May)
- Eifelrennen – Friday (30 July) to Sunday (1 August)
- 1000 km Rennen – Friday (10 September) to Sunday (12 September)
Both Eifelrennen and the 1000 km Rennen will be embedded in historic rounds of the Deutsche Historische Langstrecken‑Meisterschaft.
Strategic Timing and Calendar Control
The new venture appears designed to pre‑empt rivals by securing a roster of premium dates, preventing a future promoter from eclipsing ADAC’s flagship on the Nordschleife.
Should a competitor mount a 24‑hour challenge, the current legal framework could compel ADAC to rotate its main event, potentially reducing its frequency to every two or three years.
Legal Underpinnings of the Move
The backdrop is the 2023 clash in which VLN, the rights holder for the Nürburgring Langstrecken‑Serie (NLS), disputed NR Holding’s treatment of circuit access.
A January 2024 court ruling required non‑discriminatory access for all organisers, leading to a split 2024 calendar that included the brief Nurburgring Endurance Serie (NES). The NES collapsed before launching, exposing the fragility of calendaring arrangements.
Repercussions for the NLS and Nurburgring Motorsport
ADAC’s withdrawal from the previous NLS rescue consortium—alongside Mittelrhein and Westfalen—signals a newly hostile dynamics for the 2027 season.
While the NLS still collaborates on technical rules, the absence of a strong ally may jeopardise funds and invitations for future grid entries, contravening the sport’s stability on the Nordschleife.
What Comes Next for Nurburgring Racing
With ADAC now lining up exclusive time slots, the 24‑hour race is positioned to attract entries that previously struggled to secure a place on the historic circuit, giving it an edge ahead of its competitors.
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