Since 1992, the "Battle of the Dwarves" has been one of the most exciting racing series in Europe. With lovingly restored small cars and thrilling action on the race track, it thrills drivers and spectators alike. At the Nürburgring Classic, it is almost traditionally the opening event - with the first qualifying session on Friday morning, a second on Friday afternoon and the highlights: the races on Saturday evening and Sunday morning.
Germany's largest racing series for small vehicles
What makes the "Battle of the Dwarves" so unique is the enormous diversity on the grid. Densely packed starting fields with charming small and micro cars from past decades engage in fair but tough battles for positions and racing lines. The paddock is just as colourful as the vehicles - characterised by community spirit, passion and an atmosphere that promises pure motorsport.
British Car Trophy - The Mini as a racing legend
At the centre of the British Car Trophy is a British icon: the Mini Cooper. This compact classic has not only written motorsport history, but still provides spectacular racing today. With its unmistakable design and manoeuvrable driving style, it is a crowd favourite and a serious competitor on the track. The Trophy celebrates the legacy of the Mini - with heart, history and high speed.
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NSU TT Trophy & 1300 Histo-Cup - Nostalgia with racing DNA
Two further highlights in the dwarf field: the NSU TT Trophy and the 1300 Histo Cup. In the NSU TT Trophy, the iconic NSU TTs - once stars in slalom and hill climb races, today cult vehicles on the circuit - compete against each other.
The 1300 Histo-Cup brings additional diversity to the field: Fiat 128, Simca Rallye or Renault Gordini - small touring cars up to a maximum of 1300 cc built before 1974. They impressively demonstrate how much motorsport can be packed into a small engine capacity - loud, passionate and absolutely adorable.
Abarth Coppa Mille - Cult powerhouses with character
One of the most popular classes in the "battle of the midgets" is the Abarth Coppa Mille. Small racing cars such as the Fiat Abarth 1000 TC, the Autobianchi A112 or the Fiat 127 dominate here - all with an engine capacity of around one litre but enormous power. Most of the vehicles date from the 1960s and 70s and prove that great motorsport also works on a small scale - technically impressive, emotionally stirring and affordable for many.
