NLS

ADAC Nordrhein has postponed the Nürburgring 24 Hours to 2028 after the ILN team association threatened to pull more than 70 vehicles from a 2027 schedule. Stakeholder reactions The decision followed an open warning from ILN that a 2027 championship would trigger a mass boycott, creating pressure on the organising body. Walter Hornung, the 24‑hour […]

ADAC Nordrhein’s announcement of a new endurance series has thrown the Nürburgring racing ecosystem into a state of high‑stakes uncertainty. Stakeholder Fallout Sets the Stage The move has alienated key actors across the circuit’s paddock, including regional clubs Mittelrhein and Westfalen, which invest heavily in the Nordschleife endurance series (NLS). Main ADAC headquarters in Munich […]

ADAC NLS has withdrawn its bid for a 10‑year exclusive 24‑hour contract at Nürburgring after a court ruling mandates open access for all organisers. Re‑branding and Sponsor Shake‑Up In 2024, the three regional ADAC branches—Nordrhein, Mittelrhein and Westfalen—united as title sponsors, renaming the endurance championship the ADAC NLS. The alliance collapsed when ADAC Nordrhein could […]

The ADAC Nordrhein’s announcement on 27 July 2026 of a rival Nordschleife series threatens the long‑standing VLN‑promoted Nurburgring Langstrecken‑Serie (NLS) and the 24‑hour marquee race. VLN’s Structure and Recent Shake‑Ups VLN Sport GmbH & Co. KG is owned by eight motoring clubs, each holding a 12.5 % stake. The clubs include ADAC Westfalen, ADAC Mittelrhein, and ADAC Nordrhein […]

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 […]