Trackday Location
Hockenheimring
Grand Prix circuit · Baden-Württemberg · 4.574 km · 17 corners
The Grand Prix circuit
Tilke's 2002 calling card. With the Motodrom.
4.574 kilometres of Grand Prix circuit. Hermann Tilke carved it out of the old high-speed track in 2002 — shorter, more technical, with stadium atmosphere. The hairpin after the Parabolika is one of the most famous braking points in Formula 1 history.
The Motodrom gets you every time you come into it: a tight sequence of corners, ringed by grandstands, built for the show. At our trackdays you drive on exactly that stage. You are allowed to imagine you are Schumi. We won't tell.
Circuit profile
Hockenheimring
Today's layout came out of the drastic shortening of the old 6.815 km forest circuit in 2002. Tilke optimised it for maximum overtaking and stadium atmosphere — and you feel that on every lap.
4.574 km
Track length
17
Corners
2002
Layout since
H. Tilke
Architect
FIA Grade 1
Licence
What to expect
What comes as standard with us.
Limited field sizes, clear rules, a relaxed atmosphere — and the certainty that everything is in place on the day. Which format we run for a given date is stated with the date itself.
- Maximum track time
- We plan our days so that as much time as possible stays on track. The schedule and track time are stated with every date.
- Limited field size
- Deliberately smaller than at many other organisers. More track time, less queuing in the corners. The field size for each date is stated with the date.
- Passengers & co-drivers included
- You can take passengers along and share the car with a second driver — at no extra cost. Share the trackday, double the experience.
- 1:1 instructor coaching
- Bookable on site if you want it. First laps or fine-tuning your times — our coaches meet you where you are.
- Photos included
- Professional photos of your laps are included in the price. Moving footage on request.
- 98 dB noise limit
- Rarely an issue with road-legal production cars. With modifications, check with us beforehand.
No car of your own
Rent a sports car at the Hockenheimring.
No track car of your own? No problem: for our trackdays on the Hockenheimring Grand Prix circuit you can rent a ready-to-race car from our fleet – for example the BMW M2 Competition by 24/7 Performance with race suspension, limited-slip differential and technical support right at the track.
Want to try it first? Then book laps in the BMW 325i or M3 E92: you drive yourself, an instructor sits beside you. From €199 for two laps – we set the date together after booking.
Parc Fermé
To finish: barbecue in the paddock.
When the last car comes off track, the day is not over. The cars stand side by side in the paddock, the engines cooling — and we let the day wind down together over a barbecue and cold drinks.
Not a networking event with standing-table choreography — but the circle where the best stories get told: about the corner that finally came together today, and the one braking zone that still needs work.
Included for drivers. Companions are welcome — for a voluntary contribution to our charity collection.
“First the Motodrom. Then the circle in the paddock.”
Getting there & on site
Between Mannheim and Heidelberg.
The Hockenheimring is in 68766 Hockenheim in the Rhine-Neckar region of Baden-Württemberg. Easily reached via the A6 and A5 — and by ICE train through Mannheim even without a car.
- Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden airport: approx. 60 km (~45 min)
- Frankfurt airport: approx. 90 km (~50 min)
- Mannheim ICE station: approx. 25 km (~20 min)
- Stuttgart airport: approx. 120 km (~1:15 h)
We are happy to send you hotel recommendations for the region after booking.
Frequently asked
Everything about the Hockenheimring
Which format do we run at the Hockenheimring?
We set that per date. Track time, group split and which cars are admitted are stated with each event in the shop. If in doubt, get in touch — we will tell you exactly what to expect on your date.
Is the Hockenheimring suitable for trackday beginners?
Yes. In 2002 Tilke optimised the circuit for safety and overtaking among other things: generous run-off areas, clear braking points, FIA Grade 1. For ambitious trackday beginners, Hockenheim is one of the best first circuits in Germany. 1:1 coaching is bookable on request — a good idea especially the first time.
Which car may I drive?
The basic requirement is a technically sound car. Whether slicks and a full race setup are allowed depends on the format of the particular date and is stated with the event. We recommend fresh brake fluid (DOT 4 or better) and enough tyre left before you travel.
Can I rent a car at the Hockenheimring?
Yes. For our trackdays on the Hockenheimring Grand Prix circuit you can rent a sports car from our fleet, for example the BMW M2 Competition – ready to race, with technical support at the track. All cars and prices are listed under rental cars.
To get started there are laps in the BMW 325i or in the BMW M3 E92: you drive yourself, an instructor sits beside you.
How does the day work on site?
You arrive, check in and receive your start number. Before the first session there is the drivers' briefing — marshals, flags, entry and exit. Then it is out on track. We send you the exact schedule for your date before the event.
Can I take passengers along?
Yes — and this is one of the things that sets us apart from many competitors: passengers and a second driver in the same car are included at no extra cost. So you can share the trackday, show someone what it is like, or simply take turns.
What does the 98 dB noise limit mean for my car?
With road-legal production cars the limit is rarely an issue — most OEM exhaust systems are well below it. With aftermarket sports exhausts or older performance models, a quick check before you travel is worthwhile. If in doubt, contact us beforehand and we will help. You will find more in our knowledge section.
What about insurance — what if I crash?
Your regular motor liability and comprehensive cover generally does not apply on a racetrack. Since 2025 a separate participant liability cover under §5d PflVG has been mandatory. Day comprehensive cover (damage to your own car) is optional but strongly recommended. We are happy to put you in touch with a suitable insurer.
What happens in bad weather?
Trackdays go ahead in any weather as a matter of principle. Rain can be one of the best learning experiences, because you have to feel braking, line and weight transfer more precisely. Only in extreme conditions do we postpone — in which case you get a transfer to another date or a full refund.
2027 season
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