Nürburgring VLN

The VLN configuration (now officially designated NLS - Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie) represents a combined layout integrating a shortened section of the modern Grand Prix Strecke with the complete 20-kilometer Nordschleife, creating an endurance racing circuit measuring approximately 25.360 kilometers total length. This combination layout begins on a portion of the GP circuit before transitioning onto the legendary North Loop, enabling organizers to conduct endurance racing that utilizes both the technical modern circuit section with its contemporary safety infrastructure and the historic challenging Nordschleife in a single continuous lap. The VLN/NLS championship features remarkable diversity in competitor classes, with fields regularly exceeding 113 cars per race ranging from amateur enthusiasts campaigning small road-legal vehicles equipped with basic safety equipment including roll cages and harnesses, to professional factory-supported teams fielding state-of-the-art GT3 machinery representing manufacturer motorsport programs. The series' accessibility combined with the legendary circuit creates a unique motorsport environment where privateer racers can share the same track with works teams, all circulating the Green Hell simultaneously across multiple speed differentials requiring exceptional awareness and racecraft. The VLN configuration preserves the Nordschleife's character while incorporating modern pit facilities and safety equipment from the GP circuit section, balancing tradition with contemporary racing requirements for successful endurance competition.