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Commemorations of Eliška and Čeněk Junková

Overview

Events in the Czech Republic have been organized to honor the legacy of racing legend Eliška Junková and her husband, Čeněk Junková.

In Litomyšl, a memorial ride was held featuring approximately 120 historical vehicles manufactured before 1948. Participants from the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, and Austria traveled a 130-kilometer route. The event highlighted rare models, including ten Bugatti vehicles and a Praga Super Piccolo, which is noted as the only surviving model of its kind in the country.

Commemorative activities also moved to Karlova Studánka to celebrate Junková’s racing history on the Praděd circuit. The program included an exhibition and discussion featuring her grandson, Jiří Junek, a parade of vintage automobiles, and a puppet theater production titled ‘Eliška, Queen of Bugatti’ to recreate the atmosphere of historic races.

Entities

Bugatti · Eliška Junková · Veterán klub Česká Ves · Litomyšl · Praga Super Piccolo

Timeline

  1. 17 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Karlova Studánka to host events honoring racing legend Eliška Junková

    Karlova Studánka will host events honoring racing legend Eliška Junková, featuring her grandson Jiří Junek, a vintage car parade, and a puppet theater production.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Litomyšl hosts seventh memorial ride for Eliška and Čeněk Junková

    The seventh Eliška and Čeněk Junková memorial ride in Litomyšl featured 120 vintage vehicles, including ten Bugattis and the only Praga Super Piccolo in the Czech Republic.

Sources

bruntalsky.denik.cz · idobryden.cz · patriotmagazin.cz