# European vintage car rallies

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/european-vintage-car-rallies
> Updated: 2026-09-13T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Various automotive rallies featuring vintage or unconventional vehicles have taken place across Europe.

In Romania, the Carbage Run, described as Europe’s largest rally for old cars, saw over 400 vehicles stop at the Bistrița airfield. The event is a point-based competition where participants travel long distances in vehicles valued between 500 and 1,000 euros, focusing on adventure and self-reliance rather than speed.

In Germany, the inaugural ‘Red Bull Rennpappe’ rally featured 50 Trabant cars traveling a 115-kilometer route through Saxony. The event included skill challenges and a collective presentation lap at the Sachsenring circuit during a DTM racing weekend. Notable participants included actress Claudia Schmutzler, who drove one of the original cars from the film ‘Go Trabi Go’ and served as a jury member.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-13: Sachsenring hosts inaugural Red Bull Trabant rally

The first ‘Red Bull Rennpappe’ rally saw 50 Trabant cars complete a 115km route in Saxony, culminating in a parade at the Sachsenring featuring actress Claudia Schmutzler and various professional athletes.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sachsenring-hosts-inaugural-red-bull-trabant-rally

### 2026-08-31: Carbage Run rally stops in Bistrița

The Carbage Run, a massive European old-car rally, saw over 400 decorated vintage vehicles stop at the Bistrița airfield before continuing their journey toward Moldova.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carbage-run-rally-stops-in-bistria

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