Days of Thunder — the Börde Trembles
Festival of East German Motorsport History at the Motorsport Arena Oschersleben
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East German Motorsport in the Melting Pot
The Motorsport Arena Oschersleben — a 3.696 km long race track in the Börde district (AGS 15083, State of Saxony-Anhalt) — is one of the most important motorsport locations in eastern Germany. It hosts DTM races, ADAC GT Masters, and 24-hour races. In 2026, the arena is launching a new format: Days of Thunder — the Börde Trembles, a festival entirely dedicated to East German motorsport history.
GDR Motorsport — The Renaissance
Trabant, Wartburg, MZ, EMW, AWE — the brands of GDR motorsport live on in an active vintage car and racing scene. Clubs, private collectors, and factory restorations today maintain vehicles built between 1949 and 1990 in Saxony, Thuringia, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and the Börde region. "Days of Thunder" brings this world together for the first time as a cohesive festival on the big race track. Main program highlight: the ADAC Historic Cup Ost, a racing series for historic GDR touring cars, will hold a round in Oschersleben — on the same track where DTM races today.
Three Days of Program
The program runs from Friday to Sunday: demo laps with GDR racing classics, paddock tours, pit lane with historic racing technology exhibitions, fan mile, live music in the paddock area, model building, and a lecture program. A must-attend for collectors, and an unusual journey into German motorsport history for families. Tickets available through the Motorsport Arena.
Days of Thunder — edition 2026
The 2026 premiere of "Days of Thunder" brings the GDR motorsport scene to the big race track of the Motorsport Arena Oschersleben for the first time. Three days of program with race demonstrations, pit lane showcases, paddock tours, and live music. The complete schedule will be published in the weeks leading up to the event.
Programme Days of Thunder 2026
Day 1 — Friday, August 14, 2026
- Arrival and setup in the paddock
- Practice and free driving of historic vehicles
- Evening — Opening night with live music in the paddock
Day 2 — Saturday, August 15, 2026
- Morning — Qualification ADAC Historic Cup Ost
- Demo laps of GDR racing classics (Trabi, Wartburg, MZ, EMW)
- Pit lane open to visitors
- Afternoon — First race of ADAC Historic Cup Ost
- Evening — Concert in the paddock
Day 3 — Sunday, August 16, 2026
- Morning — Warm-up and demo laps
- Midday — Main race of ADAC Historic Cup Ost
- Afternoon — Award ceremony and closing
The complete racing and accompanying program will be published in the weeks before the event on motorsportarena.com.
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Practical information — Days of Thunder
Getting There
By car: A2 (Berlin–Hannover), exit Eilsleben or A14 (Magdeburg–Halle), exit Wolmirsleben, then B246a to Oschersleben. Approx. 40 mins from Magdeburg. By train: Oschersleben (Bode) station, then shuttle or taxi to the arena (approx. 3 km).
Admission
Ticket sales via the Motorsport Arena Oschersleben, with tiered pricing for day tickets / weekend passes. Exact prices on motorsportarena.com.
On Site
Catering in the paddock, snack stands along the pit lane, fan merchandise. Large parking lot next to the track. Accommodation at the nearby Hotel Wittekind or guesthouses in Oschersleben.
Tip
Pit lane walks are permitted during breaks — a good opportunity to chat with drivers and mechanics.
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Motorsport Arena Oschersleben
Motorsport Arena Oschersleben, Am Quellberg 1, 39387 Oschersleben