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Based on current 2026 regulations

My Racing Path

What opens up as you get older. Only categories backed by a current official regulation are shown. Future seasons may change these thresholds; RingPass re-checks the rules every year.

  1. 14 years

    Now

    DMSB Nationale Lizenz Stufe A · no road licence

    ADAC Tourenwagen Junior Cup / Nxt Gen Cup

    GP-Strecke

    Circuit racing from the 14th birthday. Under 16 you need a DMSB-approved licence course first.

    Still needed: DMSB-approved licence course (under 16) · Season enrolment

    Regulation sources (3)

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    Last checked: 17.09.2026, 15:30

  2. 15 years

    31 July 2027 · in 11 months

    Newly available by age

    BMW M2 Cup / DMV Polo Cup

    Various

    DMSB circuit series with a minimum age of 15.

    Still needed: DMSB-approved licence course (under 16) · Licence grade per series regulations · Series entry conditions

    Regulation sources (1)

    Sources

    Last checked: 17.09.2026, 15:30

    • DMSB — DMSB-Handbuch 2026 – Grüner Teil: DMSB-Rundstrecken-Reglement

      DMSB regulationArt. 1.1 Nr. 4Page 3Season 2026Stand 16 December 2025checked 17.09.2026, 15:30

      Mindestalter 15 Jahre: Für Teilnehmer des BMW M2 Cup und DMV Polo Cup gilt das Mindestalter 15 Jahre (Stichtagsregelung). Alle weiteren Serien/Veranstaltungen: identisches Leistungsgewicht, mind. 9 kg/kW, max. 2000 ccm, max. 125 kW (Elektro: mind. 8 kg/kW, max. 140 kW).

    Formula 4 (FIA-certified national championships)

    Various

    Minimum age 15 regardless of power-to-weight ratio.

    Still needed: Licence grade per championship regulations

    Regulation sources (1)

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    Last checked: 17.09.2026, 15:30

  3. 16 years

    31 July 2028 · in 23 months

    Newly available by age

    DMSB circuit competitions, status National A

    Various

    The general minimum age for National A circuit competitions. Series may add conditions.

    Age and licence requirements met. Check the individual event.

    Regulation sources (1)

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    Last checked: 17.09.2026, 15:30

    • DMSB — DMSB-Handbuch 2026 – Grüner Teil: DMSB-Rundstrecken-Reglement

      DMSB regulationArt. 1.1 Nr. 2Page 2Season 2026Stand 16 December 2025checked 17.09.2026, 15:30

      Für die Teilnahme an einem Rundstrecken-Wettbewerb mit dem Status National A ist mindestens eine Nationale Lizenz der Stufe A des DMSB […] erforderlich. Das Mindestalter der Teilnehmer liegt bei 16 Jahren (Stichtagsregelung).

    DMSB Permit Nordschleife – Markenpokal (application)

    Nordschleife

    Permit for manufacturer one-make cups on the Nordschleife.

    Still needed: Accepted motorsport licence · Manufacturer DPN driver course · DPN e-learning (DMSB Academy)

    Regulation sources (1)

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    Last checked: 17.09.2026, 15:30

  4. 17 years

    31 July 2029 · in 35 months

    Newly available by age

    RCN Gleichmäßigkeitsprüfung (GLP)

    Nordschleife

    Regularity tests on the Nordschleife from 17 with the BF17 accompanied-driving certificate.

    Still needed: Road licence (BF17 or class B)

    Regulation sources (2)

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    Last checked: 17.09.2026, 15:30

  5. 18 years

    31 July 2030 · in 47 months

    Newly available by age

    Touristenfahrten Nordschleife & GP-Strecke

    Nürburgring

    Public track access with your own road-legal car.

    Still needed: Road driving licence class B

    Regulation sources (1)

    Sources

    Last checked: 17.09.2026, 15:30

    RCN Rundstrecken Challenge (Leistungsprüfung)

    Nordschleife

    Nordschleife performance tests. No DPN needed for the Leistungsprüfung.

    Age and licence requirements met. Check the individual event.

    Regulation sources (2)

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    Last checked: 17.09.2026, 15:30

    DMSB Permit Nordschleife Stufe C (application)

    Nordschleife

    Needed for the RCN race 'Schwedenkreuz', Youngtimer Trophy and FHR series.

    Still needed: DPN e-learning · 2 RCN Leistungsprüfungen, or 3 GLP + 1 RCN, or DPN course C

    Regulation sources (1)

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    Last checked: 17.09.2026, 15:30

    NLS, 24h Qualifiers & 24h Nürburgring

    Nordschleife

    Nordschleife competitions requiring DPN A or B.

    Still needed: DMSB Permit Nordschleife (Stufe B or higher) · DPN B: e.g. 3 RCN events, or DPN C + 2 Youngtimer/FHR/RCN races

    Regulation sources (2)

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    Last checked: 17.09.2026, 15:30