Why ADAC Nordrhein’s new Nurburgring-based racing series is a high-risk game
The announcement of ADAC Nordrhein’s new endurance series last month was a bombshell the fallout from which is still settling. But one thing is abundantly clear from the move: the stakes are enormous for everyone involved. NLS once again finds itself in a fight for survival. That is hardly uncharted territory by now, so the NLS organiser VLN is taking things remarkably calmly. Like NES ... Keep…
The emergence of ADAC Nordrhein's new endurance series at the Nurburgring has brought about significant risk and uncertainty for all involved. The stakes are immense, as the Nurburgring owner NR Holding has not been a particularly loyal ally of ADAC Nordrhein. The new series could potentially alienate key stakeholders, including regional clubs Mittelrhein and Westfalen, as well as NR Holding and the ILN team association.
If ADAC Nordrhein were to push the VLN to the brink, it could inadvertently create an alliance with its adversaries, leading to a situation where ADAC Nordrhein faces competition from its own project for the prestigious 24-Hour race. The vision of ADAC Nordrhein includes a shift towards commercializing the Nurburgring 24 Hours, but this ambitious plan is hindered by unresolved court proceedings between the VLN and NR Holding.
If the court intervenes and forces the Nurburgring to allocate circuit slots on a strictly non-discriminatory basis, ADAC Nordrhein could be forced to relinquish its exclusive contract for the 24-Hour race, potentially putting the future of the event in jeopardy.
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