The last of its kind: Walldürrn airfield race with the Odenwald Klassik

Airfield races used to be the order of the day in motorsport. Speyer, Kassel, Aalen Elchingen or Zweibrücken. The route was marked with bales of straw and pilons. In the meantime, such events have become rare. But you can find one in the Odenwald this coming weekend.

It will only be a few days before the motorbike racers take to the airfield in Walldürn. The Odenwald Classic, the Walldürn airfield race, will take place again on the weekend of 19 to 21 June 2026. The last remaining airfield race in Germany. The event and the party surrounding it have already achieved cult status.

A touch of nostalgia, just like in the old days, is what makes the event so appealing. The direct proximity of the visitors to the riders, the many spectators around the two-kilometre course and the colourful hustle and bustle attract the riders and teams every year. The origins of the event date back indirectly to the 1950s. Motorbike races were held on the closed roads of the neighbouring municipality of Buchen on the Odenwaldring. However, the increase in car traffic soon put an end to racing.

MV collection on the road

55 years after the end of the last event, the resurrection took place at the airfield in Walldürn in 2008. The event was revived at the instigation of a few motorsport enthusiasts. Within a few years, the event had become an insider tip among motorsport fans. There were special reasons for this: "It is the unique atmosphere with the direct proximity to the visitors, away from the anonymity of the Motodroms," the drivers report unanimously.

Special highlights are the presentation runs of the legendary MV Agusta factory racing motorbikes from Bernd Wagner's collection. Furthermore, the riders of the SoS class, the Sound of Singles, will meet and present themselves 38 years after their debut. The performances of the superbikes from past decades are always interesting, as are the current Twins and Supersport classes. The sidecar classes are particularly popular with spectators

Further information, such as the list of participants, timetable, etc. will be published on the homepage at www.klassik-motorsport.com.