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ADAC is holding its competition for the best motorhome driver for the fifth time. Regional qualifying rounds start in May, with the final scheduled for September 5, 2026, at the CARAVAN SALON in Düsseldorf. The winner will receive a trip to North America.
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ADAC is holding its competition for the best motorhome driver for the fifth time. Regional qualifying rounds start in May, with the final scheduled fo...
ADAC is holding its competition for the best motorhome driver for the fifth time. Regional qualifying rounds start in May, with the final scheduled for September 5, 2026, at the CARAVAN SALON in Düsseldorf. The winner will receive a trip to North America.
Updated: 13.06.2026
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The 'ADAC Camper des Jahres 2026' competition will find Germany's best motorhome driver. Regional qualifying rounds take place on May 8 at the Nürburgring and in Thuringia, with the final in September at the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf.
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