Driver seats
You drive. We handle the rest.
Racing the Nordschleife at the highest level, without the burden of running your own team. You step into a competitive, race-ready BMW — we arrange the entry, tyres, fuel, insurance, crew and logistics.
Your package
What's in your arrive & drive seat
Race-ready BMW M240i Racing
Airjacks, GPS, radio and drink system. Prepared and maintained with operating partner Up2Race.
Own race engineer
A dedicated engineer per car guiding you on setup, strategy and tyres.
Video coaching + Stint9 data
Debrief after each stint and objective telemetry analysis — see exactly where to find time.
Hospitality & media
Lounge box with catering for you and your guests, plus professional photos and video of every race.
Tyres & event insurance
Included in the package, so you know upfront exactly what you get.
Trackside support
A professional crew around you the entire weekend — you focus only on the stint.
Where you race
Choose your challenge
Endurance on the Nordschleife
The Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie is the heart of our formula. A weekend runs from Friday training through qualifying to the race — a full stint of around 275 km over the complete Nordschleife, shared with other drivers. Tyres and event insurance included.
- Friday training
- Qualification
- Race stint (~275 km)
- Shared with other drivers
Clubsport to start with
RCN clubsport is the perfect way to get into racing on the Nordschleife. You drive the M240i over around 15 laps per race — solo or as a shared seat — with the same team support, engineer and hospitality. Single race or full season.
- Solo or shared seat
- ~15 laps
- Single race or season
The biggest stage
The 24 Hours of the Nürburgring is the ultimate endurance test: 300,000+ spectators, racing day and night across the GP circuit and Nordschleife. Available on request, with the same fully managed approach.
- Day & night racing
- 300,000+ spectators
- On request
- Ultimate endurance test
How it works
Who it's for & how it works
Our seats are for ambitious drivers and entrepreneurs who want to race at the highest level without managing a team, car and logistics themselves. Whether you're an experienced gentleman driver or taking your first steps via RCN, we build a season around your goal.
Plan a meeting
We get to know each other and your ambition.
Build your plan
Together we set your races and package.
Step in and drive
You take the wheel — our team does the rest.
FAQ
Arrive & drive — your questions
How much does an arrive & drive seat on the Nürburgring cost?
Rates are on request: they depend on the series (RCN, NLS or the 24h), the number of races and your package. Plan a meeting and we'll build a proposal around your goal.
Can I race the Nürburgring without my own team?
Yes — that's exactly what our arrive & drive formula is for. We arrange the entry, tyres, fuel, insurance, crew and logistics. You step into a race-ready BMW M240i Racing and focus only on driving.
Which series can I race with VDS Motorsport?
The NLS (Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie) is the heart of our programme, RCN clubsport is the ideal way in, and the 24 Hours of the Nürburgring is available on request.
I'm new to the Nordschleife — where do I start?
RCN clubsport is the perfect entry: around 15 laps per race, solo or as a shared seat, with the same race engineer, crew and hospitality. From there we build towards the NLS.
What car will I be driving?
A race-ready BMW M240i Racing — built by BMW Motorsport, prepared and maintained with our operating partner Up2Race, with airjacks, GPS, radio and drink system.
Do I share the car with other drivers?
In the NLS you drive a stint of around 275 km and share the car with other drivers. In RCN you drive solo or share a seat — whatever fits your plan and budget.
Plan a meeting
Racing the Nordschleife at the highest level, without the burden of running your own team. You step into a competitive, race-ready BMW — we arrange the entry, tyres, fuel, insurance, crew and logistics.