GT Challenge - 24h Nürburgring

The 24h Nürburgring race stands as one of the world's most challenging endurance competitions, now featuring as part of the prestigious intercontinental-gt-challenge series. This legendary event takes place on the combined Nordschleife and GP-Strecke circuit, creating a demanding 25.378 km track with 73 corners that tests both machines and drivers to their limits.

Competitors at the 24h Nürburgring face the famous "Green Hell" - a nickname that perfectly captures the circuit's demanding nature. The race attracts up to 150 cars across various classes, with GT3 vehicles in the SP9 class often battling for overall victory. Teams field 3-4 drivers per car, each handling multiple stints throughout the 24-hour challenge.

The Intercontinental GT Challenge connection adds global significance to this German motorsport tradition. Manufacturers earn points based on their top two finishers, while drivers collect points for top-10 IGTC placements. This format brings international attention to an event already famous for its unique character.

Technical aspects make the 24h Nürburgring particularly special. Instead of safety cars, the race uses Code 60 zones during incidents due to the track's length. The unpredictable Eifel weather often creates varying conditions across different parts of the circuit, adding strategy complexity as teams adapt to changing grip levels.

Since its 1970 debut, the race has grown from a fair-like atmosphere to a major motorsport event attracting over 200,000 spectators. BMW leads with 20 overall victories, while Manthey Racing holds seven wins as the most successful team. The 2023 race marked Ferrari's first victory at this prestigious event.

The 24h Nürburgring combines elite racing with festival atmosphere as fans camp trackside to witness this extraordinary test of endurance, skill and technology. This race delivers pure motorsport challenge with its combination of day and night driving, changing weather, and the most demanding circuit configuration in racing.