From October 8 to 11, 2026, San Marino will once again become the gathering place for the international historic rally scene. This year’s 24th edition of Rallylegend will focus on a very special anniversary: 40 years of Group B.

Ihle Motorsport will be participating in this highlight with the legendary Audi S1 E2, bringing the king of this extraordinary rally era back to life.

In addition to various Audi quattro models, the grand Group B tribute will also feature the Lancia Delta S4, Lancia Rally 037, and Peugeot 205 T16, among others. Rally legends such as Stig Blomqvist, Markku Alén, and Miki Biasion will further elevate this anniversary into a special gathering in motorsport history.

With a total of around 170 vehicles, numerous special stages, and the return of the legendary Memorial Bettega, Rallylegend 2026 promises to be a special weekend for rally fans.

We look forward to being there in San Marino with our Audi S1 E2!

From July 23–25, 2026, Ihle Motorsport’s next highlight on the historic rally calendar is on the docket: the Eifel Rallye Festival around Daun. The event is considered one of Europe’s largest “rolling rally museums” and brings together over 160 historic rally cars and thousands of motorsports fans in the Vulkaneifel region year after year.

Representing Ihle Motorsport at the start will be Wolf-Dieter Ihle and Sven Belz, who will bring the fascinating era of Group B cars back to life with the legendary Opel Manta 400 “Vatanen” to bring the fascinating era of Group B cars back to life.

The Opel Manta 400 is one of the most famous rally cars of the early 1980s. Developed as a homologation model for international rally racing, it impressed with its powerful 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, rear-wheel drive, and distinctive appearance. The Manta 400 remains particularly unforgettable thanks to the races driven by rally legend Ari Vatanen, whose spectacular driving style turned the car into a true icon of rally racing.

The Eifel Rally Festival offers spectators three days of historic rally cars in action—from technical inspections and vehicle presentations in the Rally Mile to demonstration runs on the legendary routes of the Vulkaneifel. The focus is not on competition, but rather on the fascination of historic rally cars and the shared experience of drivers, teams, and fans.

Ihle Motorsport is looking forward to a special weekend featuring numerous classic rally cars, a unique atmosphere, and many enthusiastic motorsports fans in the Eifel.

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From July 8 to 11, 2026, Ihle Motorsport will once again participate in the quattrolegende at Lake Wolfgang. Joining them this time is the legendary Audi 200 quattro Rally Gr. A.

The Audi 200 quattro was entered by Audi Sport in the World Rally Championship in 1987 following the end of Group B. Despite its size, the all-wheel-drive sedan quickly became a true crowd favorite. Its victory at the 1987 Safari Rally in particular made the Audi 200 quattro Rally world-famous. A total of only twelve original vehicles of this type were produced.

For many years, the quattrolegende has been one of the most important gathering places for Audi and rally enthusiasts. In addition to vehicle presentations around Lake Wolfgang, the program features demonstration runs, regularity runs, and numerous historic rally cars.

We look forward to a weekend full of motorsport history, legendary vehicles, and genuine quattro passion.