Hans-Joachim Stuck is coming
to the Grand Meeting 2026
“Strietzel” will be attending the Grand Meeting 2026 as a guest of honour and will be at the festival from 31 July to 2 August 2026.
The 1947 ALAMAGNY microcar prototype is coming
Who has ever heard of the unique ‘Alamagny’ car? A vehicle from 1947, it was an aluminium prototype that embodied an innovative vision of the future…
Our “Nostalgic Journeys” are fully booked
The enthusiasm for travel from days gone by lives on: our historic campsite, “Nostalgic Journeys”, is fully booked for 2026.
Eckhard “Ecki” Schimpf
to attend the Grand Meeting 2026
Eckhard “Ecki” Schimpf … racing legend, team boss, creative mind and guardian of a great racing legacy – the “72 Stagpower” racing history of the…
Lovely Heroes 2026 is fully booked
The ‘Wirtschaftswunder’ section (‘Economic Miracle’) at the Grand Meeting 2026 is now full: all spaces for the colourful favourites of the 1950s and…
50 Years of World Champion James Hunt
Freddie Hunt to attend the 2026 Festival
In 1976, an unconventional racing driver, a daredevil and Formula 1’s first ‘pop star’, won the World Championship in the premier class: James……
Giacomo “Ago” Agostini
15-time world champion to be our guest
When the roar of engines and the buzz of the paddock can once again be heard at Rittergut Birkhof from 31 July to 2 August, the Grand Meeting will…
Grand Meeting at Retro Classics Essen
Retro Classics from 8–12 April 2026! You’re all very, very welcome! Please share and spread the word – we’ll be there. Grand Meeting.
Vanina Ickx – at the Grand Meeting
“Iron Dame” – in 2026
The major festival “Grand Meeting” showcases the next generation. We are proud to present Vanina Ickx, a racing heroine of the present day, from 31…










