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**Headline:** The 2025 DTM Season Heats Up at the Norisring: A Thrilling Motorsport Weekend Awaits
Get ready for an electrifying motorsport experience as the Norisring in Nuremberg, Germany, prepares to host the fourth round of the 2025 DTM season on the first weekend of July. Known as the "Franconian Monaco," the Norisring is a street circuit steeped in history since 1947 and renowned for its high-speed layout.
The DTM weekend promises a star-studded driver lineup, with established champions and ambitious newcomers set to take on the unique 2.162-kilometer track, which boasts four corners and two additional slight direction changes.
**Highlights of the Event**
The Norisring event is more than just a racing spectacle. It's a celebration of motorsport in a historic city setting. The racing program features two DTM races, with additional racing series to complement the action. The NXT Gen Cup, ADAC GT4 Germany, Prototype Cup Germany, Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland, and MotoGP demonstrations by KTM factory rider Pol Espargaró are all part of the supporting program.
The NXT Gen Cup, featuring fully electric racing cars, will provide thrilling motorsport action, while the ADAC GT4 Germany will boast a strong starting field. The Porsche Sixt Carrera Cup Germany will consist of two sprints per race weekend, each lasting slightly over 30 minutes. The Prototype Cup Germany will join the DTM for four races, using LMP3 prototypes with a V8 naturally aspirated engine.
**Tickets and Atmosphere**
Tickets for the event start from €74 if purchased online before July 3, with ADAC members receiving a 10% discount when buying via the official DTM Ticketshop. Children under 16 can attend for free when accompanied by a paying adult. Tickets include free public transport to and from the circuit on valid days.
The event will transform Nuremberg into a vibrant racing metropolis, promising an unforgettable motorsport weekend.
**Notable Drivers**
Among the notable drivers competing at the Norisring are Nicki Thiim, who won his first DTM race at the track last year, and Marco Wittmann, a two-time DTM champion and local hero. Timo Glock, a former Formula 1 driver, is returning to the DTM this season, while René Rast, triple DTM champion, and defending champion Mirko Bortolotti will also be in action.
The Norisring races will mark the seventh and eighth of the season's sixteen races, adding another layer of excitement to this major highlight of the 2025 DTM calendar. Don't miss out on the emotional peak of the season at the traditional Norisring in Nuremberg from July 4th to 6th.
Prepare for an adrenaline-pumping sports weekend as the NXT Gen Cup, featuring fully electric racing cars, adds a modern twist to the DTM's motorsport racing, embracing the electrifying atmosphere of the Norisring event. The DTM racing weekend offers more than just high-speed racing; it's a blend of traditional racing and contemporary sports, with racing series like the ADAC GT4 Germany, Prototype Cup Germany, Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland, and even KTM factory rider Pol Espargaró's MotoGP demonstrations.
