Nürburg, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany2026-07-10 to 2026-07-12
About This Event
Germany's round of the FIA European Truck Racing Championship, held at the Nürburgring since 1986 — four flat-out races across the Grand Prix circuit's 5.1km layout with its elevation changes and Caracciola-Karussell. The event combines championship racing with Europe's largest commercial vehicle trade fair and a festival programme, attracting over 130,000 visitors.
What to Expect
Four championship races across the weekend with live broadcasting
Separate Titan and Chrome class winners in each race
Commercial vehicle trade fair and festival atmosphere in Müllenbachschleife
Three-stage qualifying format for Races 1 and 3
Reverse-grid top eight for Races 2 and 4
Free paddock access to teams and drivers
Best Way to Experience It
Shortened Grand Prix circuit hosts the championship racing
Müllenbachschleife hosts music festival with country and party acts
Good to Know
Children up to age 17 admitted free when accompanied by adult
Parking reservations available when purchasing event tickets online
Shuttle bus service operates to main circuit points during event weekend
Mid-July Eifel weather typically warm; bring sun protection and layers
Is This Event Right For You?
Best fit if you enjoy multi-event festivals — combines FIA European Truck Racing Championship rounds with Europe's largest commercial vehicle trade fair plus Friday-Saturday country-party music concerts, 134,000 attendees across three-day weekend.
Best fit if you value motorsport heritage — 40th anniversary edition of Germany's championship truck racing round since 1986, four flat-out sprint races on Nürburgring's 5.148km Grand Prix circuit with separate Titan/Chrome category titles.
Best fit if you like family-friendly atmosphere — children under 12 enter free, day tickets from €16 reduced/€32 adult, weekend passes from €29/€53, accessible pricing designed for truckers and families enjoying motorsport-trade fair-festival combination.
Not ideal if you prefer prototype or GT racing — 5,300kg+ race trucks produce different handling characteristics than lightweight sportscars, focus on durability and torque rather than cornering speed, series production tractor units modified for championship competition.
