The Classic Sprint visits Nuremberg for 2023

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In 2006, Germany hosted the first Altmühltal Classic Sprint, and its popularity and renown has grown and grown since then. Spaces are restricted to around 120 cars and the event is always fully subscribed, so make sure you get your entries in early.

The date for this year is 23rd to 25th June 2023. The rally will start and finish in Nuremberg, with participants gathering on Friday 23rd June in the historic district below the famous Kaiserburg, a mediæval imperial castle. Sadly, more recent historical atrocities mean that Nuremberg's splendid pre-20th century history often gets overlooked. The city was infamously the scene of Nazi rallies during the 1930s, but also hosted the Allied trials which saw many war criminals punished. Today, this provides the visitor with much to study and reflect upon. The former Nazi rally grounds, which include the enormous Congress Hall modelled on Rome's Colosseum, are preserved as a sobering reminder of the terrible régime. Post-war, some of the neighbouring streets have been put to good use as the Norisring, a motorcycle and motor-car race circuit since 1947.

The Classic Sprint takes in the fantastic Altmühltal, one of the most beautiful areas in Franconia, a region of Bavaria with its own unique culture and superb roads. The rest stops and hospitality will let participants absorb the history and atmosphere, before such landmarks as the Ellingen Residence, a magnificent Baroque palace, and the KunstSchranne, an historic market building in Weissenburg which now hosts art exhibitions.

The rally is a traditional regularity event, with time-keeping via pressure hoses, but the focus is on the atmosphere and the enjoyment. You may be as relaxed or competitive as you please.

The Altmühltal Classic Sprint is keen to encourage young enthusiasts, and young drivers regularly participate in vehicles from their grandfathers' time for the European Youngster Cup, open to participants aged up to 25.

Notifications and all information about the routes may be found at www.classic-sprint.de

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