2025 NLS1 70th ADAC Westfalenfahrt Official Entry List Overview

The 70th ADAC Westfalenfahrt, scheduled for 21–22 March 2025, features a confirmed 116-car entry across multiple categories, ranging from top-tier GT3 machinery to dedicated one-make series. The event continues its role as an early-season highlight of the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS), bringing together professional factory drivers, privateer outfits, and international competitors.

SP9 – GT3 FIA (19 Entries)

The headline SP9 class presents 19 cars from leading manufacturers, including Ford, Porsche, Lamborghini, Audi, Mercedes-AMG, Ferrari, McLaren, BMW, and Aston Martin.
Key entries include:

• HRT Ford Performance with two Ford Mustang GT3s, fielding drivers such as Arjun Maini, Nico Bastian, Dennis Olsen, and Frank Stippler.
• Falken Motorsports deploying twin Porsche 911 GT3 R entries for Sven Müller, Morris Schuring, Dorian Boccolacci, and Nico Menzel.
• Mercedes-AMG Team GetSpeed running two cars, with lineups including Maro Engel, Maxime Martin, Luca Stolz, Ralf Aron, Lucas Auer, Adam Christodoulou, and Mikael Grenier.
• Red Bull Team ABT entering a Lamborghini Huracán GT3 for Jordan Pepper, Mirko Bortolotti, and Luca Engstler.
• ROWE Racing with a BMW M4 GT3 shared by Augusto Farfus, Jesse Krohn, Raffaele Marciello, and Kelvin van der Linde.

GT4 and Lower Classes

Strong representation continues in GT4 categories:

• SP10 (GT4 SRO, 6 entries) features Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS, Toyota Supra GT4, Aston Martin Vantage GT4, and BMW M4 GT4 machinery.
• SP8T (8 entries) and SP7/SP-Pro supplement the grid with turbocharged GT4 and Cup-spec entries.
• TCR and Touring Classes add diversity, including Cupra Leon, Hyundai i30 N, and Audi RS3 TCR models.

Porsche Endurance Trophy

The CUP2 (911 GT3 Cup) and CUP3 (718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport) categories remain central to the weekend, with 11 entries in CUP2 and 16 entries in CUP3. Notable teams include Mühlner Motorsport, SRS Team Sorg Rennsport, and BLACK FALCON Team ZIMMERMANN.

BMW Cups

Single-make challenges again provide competitive depth:

• BMW 325i Challenge with 6 cars.
• BMW M240i Racing Cup with 8 cars.
  These classes traditionally deliver large grids and close competition.

Summary

With 116 entries confirmed, the 70th ADAC Westfalenfahrt promises a diverse and competitive field across GT3, GT4, one-make, and touring categories. The presence of manufacturer-supported squads alongside privateer teams underlines the enduring strength of Nürburgring endurance racing. This opening round of the NLS season will serve as both a proving ground for new machinery and a stage for established contenders to showcase early form.