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ADAC seeks best motorhome driver: regional rounds start on May 8

17.06.2026 05:12 1 min 2 sources
Radio Antenne Westerwald. Die Wäller Welle! DEU + 1 more
ADAC seeks best motorhome driver: regional rounds start on May 8
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In Brief

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.

ADAC is holding the 'Camper des Jahres 2026' competition for motorhome drivers. Regional qualifying rounds will take place on May 8. According to one source, the competition will be held at the Nürburgring; according to another, in Thuringia. Participants must be over 18 and drive a vehicle weighing up to 4.5 tons.

At the Nürburgring round, ten participants will compete in motorhome handling, performing safety and precision tasks. Winners of the regional rounds will advance to the final, which will take place on September 6 (according to one source) or September 5 (according to another) in Düsseldorf at the Caravan Salon. The main prize is a trip to North America.

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ADAC Seeks the Camper of the Year

02.05.2026 Radio Antenne Westerwald. Die Wäller Welle! DEU Original source

ADAC Seeks Germany's Best Motorhome Driver

19.03.2026 Rhönkanal | Schafe Videos Online | DEU Original source

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