The Historic Championship '65 brings one of the most traditional racing series back to the Nürburgring. As part of the Nürburgring Classic 2025, visitors can expect a spectacular journey back in time to the golden era of motorsport. Rare and legendary vehicles such as the Mercedes 300SL, Ferrari Testarossa, Jaguar C- and E-Type, Austin Healey, Porsche 356 and 550, Lotus, Cobra, Maserati, Alfa Romeo and many more will be brought back to life in the Eifel.
Sprint race with legends of the 50s and 60s
The series is aimed at GTs and racing sports cars built between 1947 and 1965 and is divided into classes according to brake type (drum or disc) and engine capacity, where technological diversity meets sporting passion. What characterises this era is the spirit of new beginnings: racing drivers who drove their cars to the track themselves, small workshops that challenged large teams - all of this becomes tangible again in the Historic Championship '65.
Constructions with character - competition with style
This series pits concepts against each other that could hardly be more different. Mercedes impressed with its gullwing cars and their racing versions, Jaguar revolutionised racing with disc brakes, while Lotus focused on lightweight construction with small, agile engines. Today, as in the past, this diversity ensures thrilling races at the highest level.
Tickets for the 2025 race event
Race weekend with many highlights in the schedule
The Historic Championship '65 is an integral part of the Nürburgring Classic weekend from 13 to 15 June 2025, with qualifying for the sprint races taking place on Friday morning and Friday afternoon, 13 June. The actual races will follow on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, guaranteeing visitors a thrilling spectacle of sound, speed and style from motorsport days gone by.
More than motorsport - an experience for all the senses
The Historic Championship '65 has long been more than just a racing format - it is living racing history. Authentic vehicles, true-to-original technology and a lovingly maintained starting field make this series an experience for fans of all generations. If you don't just want to see motorsport, but feel it, this is the right place for you.
The Nürburgring Classic 2025 promises an early summer festival of historic motorsport. From 13 to 15 June, the Eifel will be transformed into a Mecca for car enthusiasts. Tickets are available in advance at discounted prices - so get your diary out, pack your weekender and off you go to the Nürburgring Classic!
