Top Fuel – Callin narrowly leads Jones
After her victory at Tierp Arena, Susanne Callin leads the FIA European Top Fuel standings with a narrow two-point advantage over Liam Jones. The two RF Motorsport teammates have been closely matched all season, and the fight is expected to continue at Hockenheim. Adding even more excitement, reigning FIA European champion Jndia Erbacher returns to the track in front of her favourite crowd. Once again, the Top Fuel competition at the NitrOlympX is set to be one of the highlights of the weekend.

Top Methanol – four-way battle
Top Methanol remains wide open, with several contenders still in the hunt for the title. Tina Høst Nedregård leads the standings thanks to her strong performances earlier in the year, holding a 46-point advantage over Sweden’s Tony Bryntesson but her accident after the finish of the Final in Sweden caused such damage to her Dragster that she is forced to withdraw for the event. Bryntesson has shown impressive pace and consistency, making him a strong favourite for victory in Germany. Just behind him, Belgium’s Sandro Bellio and reigning champion Jonny Lagg are within striking distance, sitting only a handful of points adrift. With such a competitive field, every qualifying session and elimination round will be crucial in shaping the title fight.

Pro Stock – Norén vs Ålund
Pro Stock continues to offer one of the closest rivalries of the season, as Robin Norén and Jimmy Ålund prepare for another head-to-head battle. Norén has combined sharp driving with a strong car setup to claim the championship lead, while Ålund, a 13-time FIA European Pro Stock champion, remains just 19 points behind. Ålund’s experience and consistency mean he is always a threat, while Norén has proved capable of delivering under pressure. The NitrOlympX could be decisive in determining momentum before the final stretch of the season. Stefan Ernryd currently holds third place in the standings. Facing a significant gap to the leaders, the German round is the opportunity to catch-up before the season finale.

Pro Modified – Rantaniemi and Harteveld separated by one point
Pro Modified once again promises to deliver the largest and most international field of the weekend, with a 16-car elimination ladder at Hockenheim. Jere Rantaniemi, reigning FIA European champion, leads the standings after his victory at Tierp Arena. Hot on his heels is Dutchman Marck Harteveld, just one point behind, ensuring another chapter in their close-fought rivalry. Behind them, Andres Arnover sits third, while Dutch competitors Michel Tooren and David Vegter, complete the top five. With the trio separated by only five points, the fight for the podium places is guaranteed to be intense.

A 3-day permanent show
The NitrOlympX at the HockenheimRing is always a highlight of the FIA European Drag Racing Championship season, drawing huge crowds and delivering unforgettable moments. With four FIA categories finely poised and margins razor-thin, the 2025 edition promises another spectacular weekend of close, high-speed duels. As usual, various national categories, including Juniors, as well as the FIM Europe Drag Bike series motorcycle competitions complete the event's line-up, with another highlight being the Night Show scheduled for Saturday evening.

Qualifying begins Friday, August 29, continuing Saturday, with eliminations on Sunday, August 31.