2025 NLS6 49th ADAC Ruhr-Pokal-Rennen Official Entry List Overview

The 49th ADAC Ruhr-Pokal-Rennen, held on 15–16 August 2025, confirmed a 108-car grid. As a six-hour endurance race, the event showcases the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie’s (NLS) mid-season strength with balanced GT3, Porsche Endurance Trophy, GT4, BMW Cups, and touring car participation.

SP9 – GT3 FIA (7 Entries)

The top GT3 category featured 7 cars, including:

• Falken Motorsports with two Porsche 911 GT3 R entries (drivers: Klaus Bachler, Sven Müller, Dennis Marschall, Nico Menzel).
• Haupt Racing Team with a Ford Mustang GT3 driven by Vincent Kolb, Frank Stippler, and Patrick Assenheimer.
• JUTA Racing with an Audi R8 LMS GT3.
• BLACK FALCON Team EAE with a Porsche 911 GT3 R.
• équipe vitesse with an Audi R8 LMS GT3.
• Renazzo Motorsport with a Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo II.

SP7 and SP8T – GT4 & Cup Machinery

• SP7 (4 entries): Porsche Cayman GT4 RS and Porsche 991 Cup cars entered by BLACK FALCON Team ZIMMERMANN, RPM Racing, and independents.
• SP8T (7 entries): Aston Martin Vantage GT4 (PROsport Racing), BMW M4 GT4 (Team Bilstein by BLACK FALCON, Plusline Motorsport, FK Performance, Hofor Racing), and Toyota Supra GT4 (Toyo Tires with Ring Racing).

SP10 – GT4 SRO (5 Entries)

GT4 SRO featured a competitive mix of BMW, Porsche, and Aston Martin:

• AV Racing by BLACK FALCON (BMW M4 GT4 Evo).
• W&S Motorsport and AVIA W&S Motorsport (Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS).
• PROsport Racing and Walkenhorst Motorsport (Aston Martin Vantage GT4).

Porsche Endurance Trophy

• CUP2 (12 entries): Porsche 911 GT3 Cup entries from BLACK FALCON Team ZIMMERMANN, SRS Team Sorg Rennsport, Mühlner Motorsport, Krämer Racing, Smyrlis Racing, and LOSCH Motorsport by BLACK FALCON.
• CUP3 (17 entries): Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport cars from Adrenalin Motorsport, SRS Team Sorg Rennsport, W&S Motorsport, Mühlner Motorsport, and independents such as Lionspeed GP.

BMW One-Make Cups

• BMW 325i Challenge (8 entries): Teams included Keeevin Sports and Racing, MSC Adenau, TEAM JSCompetition, and independents.
• BMW M240i Racing Cup (7 entries): Strong participation from Adrenalin Motorsport, WS Racing, GITI Tire Motorsport, and international entries.

Touring Car and TCR

• SP3/SP3T (4 entries): Toyota GT86, Porsche 982 Turbo, and Audi RS3 TCR from Schmickler Performance and Stanco Racing.
• VT2-FWD/RWD (21 entries total): Hyundai i30 N, Cupra Leon, VW Golf GTI, Audi S3, BMW 330i, and Toyota Supra from teams including Walkenhorst Motorsport, Auto Thomas by Jung Motorsport, Adrenalin Motorsport, Sorg Rennsport, and STENLE Marketing by Mertens Motorsport.
• TCR (2 entries): Audi RS3 LMS (Goroyan RT by Sharky-Racing) and Seat Cupra TCR (independent).

Alternative Fuel and Special Classes

• AT3 (3 entries): Max Kruse Racing (Audi RS3), Four Motors Bioconcept-Car (Porsche Cayman GT4 CS), and GITI Tire Motorsport with an all-female BMW M4 GT4 lineup.
• H2/H4 (2 entries): Honda Civic Type R and BMW M3 E46 CSL.
• SP-PRO (1 entry): Porsche 991 GT3 Cup from Toyo Tires with Ring Racing.

Summary

The Ruhr-Pokal-Rennen 2025 featured a 108-car field, anchored by 7 GT3 entries, strong Porsche Endurance Trophy grids (29 cars), consistent GT4 competition across SP8T and SP10, and diverse BMW Cup entries. Touring classes and alternative fuel vehicles further underlined the multi-layered character of the NLS.