Dutch racing team JW Raceservice launches a remarkable iniative: the team of Jochem van de Wiel is heading to the Nürburgring Nordschleife with the aim of creating a platform for Dutch racing drivers who want to obtain their Nordschleife Permit A.

The admission requirements for racing on the iconic Nürburgring Nordschleife are strict. Every driver wishing to compete in an official race on The Green Hell must have a so-called Permit — essentially a ‘special’ driver’s license. There are several levels, with Permit A being the highest achievable license. Once in possession of this racing license, a driver is allowed to compete at the very highest level.

JW Raceservice has BMW M2 Racing prepared

Several Dutch drivers have approached JW Raceservice to express their frustration with the process. Many see little benefit in turning to German teams, simply lack sufficient knowledge to properly assess financial proposals, or struggle with the foreign language and complex regulations.

JW now provides the solution: a fully prepared BMW M2 Racing (2026), entered in the new M2 Cup class. Drivers only need to register with JW Raceservice, after which a date is scheduled for the driver to complete his or her course and race(s).

The first drivers to make use of this new opportunity are GT4 driver Bas Visser and his Rensportschool Zandvoort (RSZ) instructor colleague Ralf Jaspers. The duo will make their debut during NLS2 (March 21), appearing for the first time — fully in RSZ and JW colors — on the Nordschleife. A third driver will soon be added to the lineup.

Photo: JW Raceservice / Anne van Santen