Race 61 — Roadrunner's Paradise Season Opening
1/8-mile acceleration races for vintage and youngtimer vehicles up to model year 1976 at the Finowfurt Aviation Museum
About Race 61 Finowfurt
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Old-School Motorsport in the Schorfheide
The Finowfurt Aviation Museum in the Schorfheide, north of Berlin, is a former GDR-era military airfield. One of its runways is now used as an event venue — and once a year, it transforms into an open race track for classic vehicles.
May 9, 2026 — The Season Opening
The Race 61 Season Opening takes place on Saturday, May 9, 2026. It opens the season in Roadrunner's Paradise, the event universe centered around classic motorcycles and hot rods.
The Race — 1/8 Mile, Model Year ≤1976
On a 1/8 mile (approx. 201 meters) acceleration strip, only vehicles up to model year 1976 compete against each other:
- Hot Rods and Customs
- Classic Muscle Cars
- Bobbers, Choppers, Café Racers
- Sleepers from the 1950s to 70s
Party Hangar — Rockabilly, Punk, Stoner, Rock'n'Roll
Parallel to the race track, the Party Hangar hosts a packed live music program:
- Rockabilly and Rock'n'Roll
- Punk
- Stoner Rock and Doom
- DJs between live acts
European Audience
The Race 61 events are among the most important European meeting points for lovers of classic motorsport culture. Participants and visitors come from all over Europe — from Scandinavia and Great Britain to Southern Europe.
Race 61 Finowfurt — edition 2026
One-day old-school motorsport event as the season opener. Race track on a runway of the historic military airfield. Live program in parallel in the Party Hangar.
Programme Race 61 Finowfurt 2026
Areas
- 1/8-mile acceleration races
- Show area with Hot Rods, Customs, Bobbers, Café Racers
- Party Hangar with Rockabilly, Rock'n'Roll, Punk, Stoner
- International meeting of the custom bike scene
Highlights Race 61 Finowfurt 2026
- Track on a historic aircraft runway
- Vehicles ≤1976 exclusively
- European audience
- Live music in the Party Hangar
Prices Race 61 Finowfurt 2026
Practical information — Race 61 Finowfurt
Getting There
You can reach Finowfurt by taking the RB60 train from Eberswalde, arriving in about 15 minutes at Finowfurt station; the Aviation Museum is located about 2 km north. By car, take the A11 motorway.
Admission
Day tickets available on-site and in advance at race61-finowfurt.de.
Organizer
Race 61 / Finowfurt Aviation Museum. Roadrunner's Paradise as the event brand.
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Where it takes place Race 61 Finowfurt
Luftfahrtmuseum Finowfurt
Luftfahrtmuseum Finowfurt, Schorfheide, 16244 Schorfheide