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From 31 July to 2 August 2026, we will once again welcome a wide array of vintage and classic cars to Rittergut Birkhof \u2013 from unique exhibition pieces to fully drivable participant vehicles on the circuit, as well as numerous classic car clubs showcasing their vehicles.<\/p>\n

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Friday, 31 July 2026 (Check-In Day)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Ticket Office Opening<\/strong><\/td>\nAll ticket offices<\/td>\nfrom 8:30\u202fam to 6:00\u202fpm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Event Time<\/td>\n

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Start<\/td>\n10:00 am<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nDemo Track Racing Legends<\/td>\napprox. 2:00 pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nEnd<\/td>\napprox. 6:00 pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Saturday, 1 August 2026<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Ticket Office Opening<\/strong><\/td>\nall ticket offices<\/td>\nfrom 7:00 am to 6:00 pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Event Time<\/strong><\/td>\nStart<\/td>\n9:00 am<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nEnd<\/td>\napprox. 6:00 pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Sunday, 2 August 2026<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Ticket Office Opening<\/strong><\/td>\nall ticket offices<\/td>\nfrom 7:00 am to 5:00 pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Event Time<\/strong><\/td>\nStart<\/td>\n9:00 am<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nEnd<\/td>\napprox. 5:00 pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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