Series vehicles (S): 6 classes, with additional provision for series hybrid and series electric.
Improved vehicles (W): 5 classes, additionally provided for Improved Hybrid and Improved Electric.
A further 9 classes, namely GT3, GT4, TCR, AT, development and performance vehicles incl. GT2, 2 classes Group H, BMW M240i and BMW M2 CS (if NES receives the OK from BMW to host these two classes) as well as Porsche Cup 2 and Cup 3 (if Porsche/Manthey wants to host the PETN in NES).

Yes, in the NES annual classification, titles are awarded in the overall classification, in the divisional classifications and in the class classifications.

A decision will be made shortly.

The NES will ensure that the races run smoothly and safely. In addition to the marshals and helper groups already active on the Nordschleife, further marshals and helper groups have been and will be approached and recruited.

The classification table/point table for the class classification in a 4h race of the NES:

Place 01: 1 starter = 1; 2 starters = 2; 3 starters = 3; 4 starters = 4; 5 starters = 6; 6 starters = 9, 7 starters = 12; from 8 starters = 16
Place 02: 2 starters = 1; 3 starters = 2; 4 starters = 3; 5 starters = 4; 6 starters = 6, 7 starters = 9; from 8 starters = 12
3rd place 03: 3 starters = 1; 4 starters = 2; 5 starters = 3; 6 starters = 4, 7 starters = 6; from 8 starters = 9
Place 04: 4 starters = 1; 5 starters = 2; 6 starters = 3, 7 starters = 4; from 8 starters = 6
Place 05: 5 starters = 1; 6 starters = 2, 7 starters = 3; from 8 starters = 4
Place 06: 6 starters = 1, 7 starters = 2; from 8 starters = 3
Place 07: 7 starters = 1; from 8 starters = 2
from place 08: from 8 starters = 1

The classification table/point table for the class classification at a 6h race of the NES:

Place 01: 1 starter = 2; 2 starters = 4; 3 starters = 5; 4 starters = 7; 5 starters = 10; 6 starters = 13, 7 starters = 17; from 8 starters = 22
Place 02: 2 starters = 2; 3 starters = 4; 4 starters = 5; 5 starters = 7; 6 starters = 10, 7 starters = 13; from 8 starters = 17
Place 03: 3 starters = 2; 4 starters = 4; 5 starters = 5; 6 starters = 7, 7 starters = 10; from 8 starters = 13
Place 04: 4 starters = 2; 5 starters = 4; 6 starters = 5, 7 starters = 7; from 8 starters = 10
Place 05: 5 starters = 2; 6 starters = 4, 7 starters = 5; from 8 starters = 7
Place 06: 6 starters = 2, 7 starters = 4; from 8 starters = 5
Place 07: 7 starters = 2; from 8 starters = 4
from place 08: from 8 starters = 2

The scoring table/point table for the additional points in the overall standings and the divisional standings of the NES:

Place 01-05: 20
Place 06-10: 19
Place 11-15: 18
Place 16-20: 17
Place 21-25: 16
Place 26-30: 15
Place 31-35: 14
Place 36-40: 13
Seat 41-45: 12
Place 46-50: 11
Place 51-55: 10
Place 56-60: 9
Place 61-65: 8
Place 66-70: 7
Seat 71-75: 6
Rank 76-80: 5
Rank 81-85: 4
Rank 86-90: 3
Place 91-95: 2
Place 96-100: 1

The classification is part of the regulations, so the publication is made with the regulations. In detail, the classification is as follows:
Division 1 (racing cars) = starting group 1 (red): GT3, GT4, H4 (former racing cars), TCR, development and performance cars (incl. GT2)
Division 2 (improved vehicles) = starting group 2 (black): W1, W2, W3, WA1, WA2, W Hybrid, W Electric, improved AT, H2, H4 (former production vehicles), BMW M240i, BMW M2 CS
Division 3 (production vehicles) = starting group 3 (blue): S1, S2, S3, SA1, SA2, SA3, S Hybrid, S Electric, AT production vehicles

The decision on the appointment of the race director for the NES races has not yet been finalized, but this should be made shortly.

The NES published its calendar of events on January 26. Click here for the calendar.

For the live stream of NES races, there will be both a German and an English-language commentary.

The technical regulations and technical provisions of the NES are simpler and less comprehensive than in comparable series and races on the Nordschleife.
Anyone who has set up a vehicle in accordance with the current technical regulations for comparable series and races on the Nordschleife should be able to participate in the NES without technical modifications to the vehicle.
Anyone who builds a vehicle according to NES regulations may have to retrofit or make changes in some areas to the current technical regulations of comparable series and races on the Nordschleife.

GT3 and GT4 vehicles race in Division I, racing cars.

No, there is basically no limit to the tires. The GT3, development and performance car classes, including GT2, for which the DMSB tire procedure applies, analogous to comparable series and races on the Nordschleife, are excluded.

We submitted the complete NES 2024 regulations to the DMSB this week. The date originally scheduled for last week was postponed due to illness. At the moment, final agreements are being made with the DMSB, which will then be incorporated into the regulations accordingly. Unfortunately, we cannot give a specific date for the release. This is not solely in our hands. However, we can assure you that this will be as soon as possible.

Yes! The NES is supported by 3 to 5 AvD and DMV clubs. In addition, NES relies on the uniform filling of numerous positions at all events in order to ensure a consistently high level of execution.

No special ticket is required for access to the arcade and lounges. A valid additional ticket for the paddock is sufficient. Guest tickets allow access to the open grandstands, paddock, starting grid, pergola and pit roof, as well as the Brünnchen and Pflanzgarten sections of the circuit, which are subject to a charge.

The teams will receive eight free tickets per vehicle. One exception is the GT3 class with twelve tickets. These quotas do not include tickets for the above-mentioned drivers, which are issued free of charge.

Due to the infrastructural conditions in the paddock (plot plan), the usual 60 square meters for the first car and 30 square meters for each additional vehicle mentioned remain as a free quota.

The entry fees are at the familiar level with a price adjustment of around two percent and therefore well below the inflation rate.

Discussions with sponsors have been ongoing for some time and some are close to being concluded.

Yes, own catering and/or hospitality are permitted in the paddock, but must be requested in advance and do not count towards the free quota.

The AvD and BS Motorsport GmbH are currently the sole shareholders of Nürburgring Endurance GmbH. In the meantime, talks have taken place with the Nürburgring.

The provisional schedule provides for a 90-minute qualifying session and the start of the race at 12:00 noon.

NES relies on people with extensive experience. That is in the foreground. The criticism is obviously being deliberately spread in order to discredit the NES and individuals and to discredit their performance during their time in the VLN/NLS. All those involved are open to objective criticism at all times.

Requests to speak with so many participants are not practicable. We regret that the unforeseeable delays have led to the late confirmation of dates for the NES. We will get in touch with teams and/or team groups and listen to their suggestions. This will be done in small working groups.

The kick-off meeting was the first information event for representatives of teams, industry and sponsors. We were delighted with the great interest shown by almost 90 people. For us, this was the start of an open dialog. This means that questions are allowed at the following meetings, but rather that the topics can also be discussed. We will hold such meetings whenever topics need to be discussed.

The NES is fully financed. This applies in particular to the start-up costs associated with a new series.

There are maximum access options in the usual form. NES will pay special attention to the spectators in order to emphasize the event character.

We are initially planning with four vehicles. If necessary, we will make individual decisions if, for example, more vehicles need to be in a box for technical, personnel, cooperation or similar reasons and there is no alternative.

The paddock can be occupied from 18:00 on the Thursday before each NES event. When it comes to procedures, our focus is on simplification, easing the burden and reducing logistical hurdles on all sides.

The NES.Office Frankfurt is responsible for the regulations, registrations and entries, the NES.Office Nürburgring for the paddock, pit plan, sponsoring and partnerships as well as accounting.

By organizing the kick-off meeting as a video conference, we have given all interested parties the opportunity to follow this information event from almost anywhere in the world via PC or smartphone. Zoom is not only in motorsport but one of the leading suppliers worldwide.

All spectator areas around the Nordschleife will be accessible free of charge, with two exceptions: The Brünnchen and Pflanzgarten areas are subject to a charge.

No! Digital entry and document approval is a free service for all NES participants, which is implemented by our partner onGRID.

Carina Dillmann is the contact person for teams, partners and the industry, for ticketing, for set-up runs and for service providers as well as for driver information during events, and is also responsible for entries for the set-up runs.
Lars Nachtsheim is the contact person for sponsors, partners and sales, and is also responsible for paddock, hospitality and pit planning.
Susanne Kiesewalter is responsible for the general accounting and the cash register for the set-up runs.

The NES technology department creates the BoP.

A final decision has not yet been made regarding the appointment of the position of Chief Technical Officer at NES, but this is expected to be made shortly.