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Düsseldorf Racing Calendar Shifts and Highlights in 2024
The prestigious racing calendar of Düsseldorf will commence and conclude a week earlier in 2024, owing to the early movable holidays. This adjustment marks significant changes in the schedule, including the shift of the Henkel-Stutenpreis from a Saturday to a Sunday on May 5.
According to DRRV President Dr. Alexander Bethke-Jaenicke, the early schedule reflects optimism for the future, bolstered by new projects, partnerships, and events. He also emphasized that despite challenges and an uncertain past year, the racing community remains resilient.
The Henkel-Stutenpreis serves as one of the key preparatory races for the Düsseldorf racing calendar's two major highlights: the Wempe 1000 Guineas on June 25 and the Henkel-Preis der Diana on August 4. The Gottfried Schultz-Renntag on June 22 will return to a Saturday after a trial run as an After Work Friday. In addition, the Düsseldorf cover band "Porno al Forno" will perform an after-race concert.
Off-track, the racetrack will host various events, such as the "Landpartie Grafenberg" lifestyle fair from April 27 to May 1, the "QuerFeldRhein" cycling event in early October, the "Regenbogenland experience" family event on May 4, and the Classic Days event on June 8, which showcases remarkable collector cars with rich histories.
It should be noted that all dates and events remain subject to change. For the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding the Düsseldorf racing calendar, it is advised to consult city tourism sites, official sports event calendars, or racing event organizers’ pages dedicated to Düsseldorf.
Though this year's racing calendar details were not explicitly available in the provided data, general racing events in Germany typically include marathons, triathlons, and motorbike races. Düsseldorf has historically hosted numerous racing and sporting events, such as city runs, cycling races, and motorsport events. However, for the precise 2024 calendar with all major events and accompanying activities, it is essential to consult local official sources.
The first highlight of the revised Düsseldorf racing calendar in 2024 will now take place a week earlier, with the Henkel-Stutenpreis being moved to May 5. In addition, the sporting events in Düsseldorf are not limited to horse-racing, as the city has historically hosted a variety of sports, including motorbike races and marathons.
