2025 NLS2 ADAC Ruhrpott Trophy 2025 Official Entry List Overview

The ADAC Ruhrpott Trophy, held from 25–26 April 2025, has confirmed a record 136-car entry, underlining the continued strength of the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS). The event features a wide spectrum of GT3, GT4, Cup, and touring car machinery, representing factory-supported programs, independent teams, and international drivers.

SP9 – GT3 FIA (17 Entries)

The premier GT3 class brings 17 cars from top manufacturers:

• HRT Ford Performance fields two Ford Mustang GT3 entries, with drivers including Dennis Olsen, Frank Stippler, Jusuf Owega, Hubert Haupt, Dennis Fetzer, David Schumacher, Salman Owega, and Patrick Assenheimer.
• Falken Motorsports continues with Porsche 911 GT3 R entries for Dorian Boccolacci, Alessio Picariello, Tim Heinemann, and Dennis Marschall.
• Mercedes-AMG, Lamborghini, Audi, Aston Martin, Ferrari, and BMW are also represented, with factory-aligned efforts such as Walkenhorst Motorsport (Aston Martin Vantage GT3 Evo), ROWE Racing (BMW M4 GT3 with Augusto Farfus, Jesse Krohn, Raffaele Marciello, Kelvin van der Linde), and REALIZE KONDO RACING with Rinaldi (Ferrari 296 GT3 driven by David Perel, Felipe Fernandez Laser, and Thomas Neubauer).

GT4 and SRO Classes

The GT4 field remains strong across SP8T, SP10, and related categories:

• SP8T (9 entries) includes Aston Martin Vantage GT4, BMW M4 GT4, Toyota Supra Evo2 GT4, and international lineups such as Toyota Gazoo Rookie Racing’s all-Japanese driver crew (Naoya Gamou, Tatsuya Kataoka, Takamitsu Matsui, Masahiro Sasaki).
• SP10 (4 entries) highlights Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS, Aston Martin Vantage GT4, Toyota Supra GT4, and BMW M4 GT4.
• SP7 (4 entries) features Porsche Cayman and 911 GT3 Cup models, while SP-Pro (1 entry) brings the Porsche 991 GT3 Cup from Toyo Tires with Ring Racing.

Porsche Endurance Trophy

• CUP2 (14 entries): Porsche 911 GT3 Cup cars from teams such as BLACK FALCON Team ZIMMERMANN, SRS Team Sorg Rennsport, Mühlner Motorsport, and Krämer Racing.
• CUP3 (17 entries): Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport cars, with major representation from Adrenalin Motorsport, W&S Motorsport, Mühlner Motorsport, and Sorg Rennsport.

Touring Cars and TCR

TCR entries expand compared with previous rounds, with 4 cars entered. Teams include Goroyan RT by Sharky-Racing (Audi RS3), Møller Bil Motorsport (Audi RS3 LMS), Hyundai Motorsport (Elantra N TCR), and independent Cupra/Seat competitors.

One-Make BMW Challenges

BMW continues to support the NLS through dedicated single-make cups:

• BMW 325i Challenge: 7 entries.
• BMW M240i Racing Cup: 7 entries, featuring Adrenalin Motorsport, Keeevin Sports and Racing, and GITI Tire Motorsport by WS Racing.
  These categories provide highly competitive, cost-controlled racing and consistently deliver large grids.

Summary

The ADAC Ruhrpott Trophy 2025 entry list emphasizes the diversity and scale of Nürburgring endurance competition, with 136 cars confirmed across GT3, GT4, Cup, and touring classes. Factory teams, international entrants, and grassroots outfits combine to make this one of the standout events of the spring NLS calendar, showcasing both established contenders and new season challengers.