Audi centenary

[Toto89]

Dear Friends,

As being a huge Audi fan, i plan to visit Ingolstadt due to 100th anniversary of the brand on 16th July. Though i don't know what kind of events will be held in the factory in this time. I would like to be there if there will be any interesting events in the summer. I wanted to have a visit there last year, but the Family wished to go somewhere else... So can you explain me when does it worth to be there or what events will be?

Thank You,

Regards,
Tom

[Audiphile]

<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top width=170>"100 Years of Audi" Celebration: 2009 Calendar for Audi Tradition

Audi Tradition Displays the Family Silver

Feb 15, 2009

source: Audi Tradition

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\nAudi Tradition’s annual programme for 2009 is centred on the Audi centenary. More than 50 events have been planned. Two dates are especially significant: on 16 July 2009, exactly 100 years after the company was established, Audi is inviting guests to a commemorative ceremony in Ingolstadt; Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel has already agreed to attend. Not to be missed by every enthusiast and friend of the Audi brand: the largest historic motor sport event in the world – the Goodwood Festival of Speed in England, where Audi will be putting in a special appearance as ‘featured marque’.
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\nWhen Lord March invites guests to his country estate in East Sussex from 3 to 5 July, Audi Tradition will bring along just about every car built by Audi that has played a significant role on the world’s racetracks during the past 100 years. This is the first occasion on which even the company’s ‘family silver’ will be brought out from the Audi museum mobile: the Auto Union Type C Streamline, a unique, authentic replica of the car in which Bernd Rosemeyer attempted to break the world speed record in 1937, reaching over 400 km/h on an ordinary road. Also on static display at Goodwood will be the first-ever Audi competition car, the Audi Type C Alpine Cup winner dating from 1919. Vehicles in action on the circuit will be Auto Union Type C (1936) and Type D (1938) Silver Arrows, the legendary Audi Pikes Peak (1987) and IMSA GTO (1989) cars, the R8 and R10 sports cars that were victorious in Le Mans and various STC and GTM championship contenders.
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\nIn 2009, Audi Tradition will also be entering classic European historic-car rallies such as the Mille Miglia (13 to 17 May), the Silvretta Classic (2 to 5 July), the Ennstal Classic (15 to 18 July) and the Gran Premio Nuvolari (18 to 20 September). A very special highlight awaits visitors to the historic Grand Prix in Berne, which takes place from 21 to 23 August. For the first time after more than 70 years, an Auto Union Type C racing car will be seen on the former Swiss racing circuit. Audi Tradition is principal sponsor of the Danube Classic in Ingolstadt (18 to 20 June), the Heidelberg Historic (9 to 11 July), the Audi Eastoric in Hungary (27 to 30 August) and the Eifel Classic Rally held at the Nürburg Ring (1 to 3 October). And of course the AUDI AG department responsible for historical matters will also be attending the world’s largest classic-car fair, the Techno Classica in Essen (2 to 5 April), which this year features the Audi brand as its main topic.
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\n‘100 years of Audi’ – the brand’s centenary has naturally influenced the special exhibitions organised at the Audi museum mobile in Ingolstadt. There will be three of these, starting on 12 March with the earliest Audi vehicles still in existence. Visitors will be able to see no fewer than twelve of these Audi models dating from the company’s early years, including the only surviving Type A – the very first Audi model – built in 1910 and loaned to Audi Tradition by the National Technical Museum in Prague. From the end of July to the end of November 2009, there will be a ‘family meeting’ of legendary rally cars from the memorable Group B period in the 1980s. This stationary display will be the first encounter between the world-champion Audi quattro vehicles and their rivals since that time.
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\nLast but not least, a special exhibition entitled ‘Family Silver – the Era of the Silver Arrow Grand Prix Cars’ will be staged from the end of November 2009 to the end of February 2010. It celebrates yet another highlight: the 75th anniversary of the Silver Arrows. As a result, these priceless racing cars will not only be on display at Audi Tradition events but will also be given a show of their own at the Audi museum mobile. Six Auto Union Silver Arrows will be seen together – more than at any time since the 1930s. They will be accompanied by their former ‘brothers and sisters’ from that great era when supercharged cars raced against one another. Audi Tradition is looking forward to welcoming historic racing cars entered by its then rivals, Mercedes-Benz and Alfa Romeo.
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\nAbout Audi Tradition
\nIn 2009 the Audi company, established by August Horch on 16 July 1909, will celebrate its hundredth anniversary. The four rings of the Audi badge symbolise the brands Audi, DKW, Horch and Wanderer, which were combined under the umbrella of Auto Union in 1932. Auto Union and NSU, which merged in 1969, made many significant contributions towards the development of the car. AUDI AG was formed from Audi NSU Auto Union AG in 1985. Together with the two traditional companies Auto Union GmbH and NSU GmbH, Audi Tradition nurtures and presents the deep and diverse history of Audi. The Audi museum mobile at the Audi Forum Ingolstadt is open daily from Monday to Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The August Horch Museum in Zwickau is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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\n<table width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="1" bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> <tr> <td bgcolor="#D4D4D4">2009 EVENT CALENDAR: AUDI TRADITION (Version 02.09, Subject to Change)</td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#E5E5E5"><font size="1">Meeting of Generations - Efficiency through the Changes of Time Exhibition at the Audi Museum Mobile
\n01.26.2009-02.28.2009
\nIngolstadt, GERMANY
\n
\nFrom Horch to Audi - The History of Perfection Has a New Name Exhibition at the Audi Museum Mobile
\n03.12.2009-07.18.2009
\nIngolstadt, GERMANY
\n
\nTechno Classica Essen - "100 Years of Audi" at the World\'s Largest Vintage Car Fair
\n04.02.2009-04.05.2009
\nEssen, GERMANY
\n
\nMille Miglia - Vintage Car Rally with Audi Tradition Participation
\n05.14.2009-05.16.2009
\nBrescia, ITALY
\n
\nDresden Veteran Car Run - Vintage Car Rally with Audi Tradition Participation and Sponsorship
\n06.11.2009-06.14.2009
\nDresden, GERMANY
\n
\nDonau Classic - Vintage Car Rally with Audi Tradition Participation and Sponsorship
\n06.18.2009-06.20.2009
\nIngolstadt, GERMANY
\n
\nBernd Rosemeyer Classic - Vintage Rally with Audi Tradition Participation
\n06.26.2009-06.28.2009
\nLingen, GERMANY
\n
\nAlthoff Classic - Historic Drive with Audi Tradition Participation
\n06.26.2009-06.28.2009
\nTegernsee, GERMANY
\n
\nRapid Delivery Van Meeting - Meeting of DKW Rapid Delivery Vans, "60 Years of Car Manufacturing in Ingolstadt"
\n06.26.2009-06.28.2009
\nIngolstadt, GERMANY
\n
\nFestival of Speed - World\'s Largest Historic Motorsport Event with Audi Tradition Participation, Audi is Featured Marque
\n07.03.2009-07.05.2009
\nGoodwood, GREAT BRITAIN
\n
\nHeidelberg Historic - Vintage Rally with Audi Tradition Participation
\n07.09.2009-07.11.2009
\nSinsheim, GERMANY
\n
\n100 Years of Audi Commemorative Event - Commemorative Event
\n07.16.2009
\nIngolstadt, GERMANY
\n
\nEnnstal Classic - Vintage Rally with Audi Tradition Participation
\n07.15.2009-07.18.2009
\nGrobming, AUSTRIA
\n
\n100 Years of Audi Anniversary Celebration - Opening of Special Exhibition and Anniversary Celebration with City of Zwickau
\n07.25.2009
\nZwickau, GERMANY
\n
\nSachsen Classic - Vintage Rally with Audi Tradition Participation
\n08.13.2009-08.15.2009
\nZwickau, Dresden, GERMANY
\n
\nHamburg-Berlin - Vintage Rally with Audi Tradition Participation
\n08.20.2009-08.22.2009
\nHamburg, GERMANY
\n
\nGrand Prix Bern - Vintage Motor Racing Event with Audi Tradition Participation
\n08.21.2009-08.23.2009
\nBern, SWITZERLAND
\n
\nAudi Eastoric - Vintage Rally with Audi Tradition Participation
\n08.27.2009-08.30.2009
\nGyor, HUNGARY
\n
\nHamburg Stadtpark Race - Vintage Motor Racing Event with Audi Tradition Participation
\n09.05.2009-09.06.2009
\nHamburg, GERMANY
\n
\nChronoswiss Classic - Vintage Rally with Audi Tradition Participation
\n09.11.2009-09.13.2009
\nLake Starnberg, GERMANY
\n
\nGrand Premio Nuvolari - Vintage Rally with Audi Tradition Participation
\n09.18.2009-09.20.2009
\nMantova, ITALY
\n
\nBengberg Castle Concours d\'Elegance - Concours d\'Elegance with Audi Tradition Participation
\n09.25.2009-09.27.2009
\nBergisch Gladbach, GERMANY
\n
\nRiedenburg Classic - Vintage Hill Climb with Audi Tradition Participation
\n09.25.2009-09.27.2009
\nRiedenburg, GERMANY
\n
\nEifel Classic Rally - Vintage Rally with Audi Tradition Participation and Sponsorship
\n10.01.2009-10.03.2009
\nEifel, GERMANY
\n
\n11th Model Car Exchange - Audi Scale Model Car Sale and Exchange at Audi Forum Neckarsulm
\n08.11.2009
\nNeckarsulm, GERMANY
\n
\nSilver Arrows Grand Prix Racing Cars - Exhibition at the Audi Museum Mobile
\nMid Nov 2009 - End of Feb 2010
\nIngolstadt, GERMANY
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\n16th Model Car Exchange - Audi Scale Model Car Sale and Exchange at Audi Forum Ingolstadt
\n11.29.2009
\nIngolstadt, GERMANY
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• Audi is the principal sponsor of the Goodwood Festival of Speed
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Audi Tradition’s annual programme for 2009 is centred on the Audi centenary. More than 50 events have been planned. Two dates are especially significant: on 16 July 2009, exactly 100 years after the company was established, Audi is inviting guests to a commemorative ceremony in Ingolstadt; Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel has already agreed to attend. Not to be missed by every enthusiast and friend of the Audi brand: the largest historic motor sport event in the world – the Goodwood Festival of Speed in England, where Audi will be putting in a special appearance as ‘featured marque’.

When Lord March invites guests to his country estate in East Sussex from 3 to 5 July, Audi Tradition will bring along just about every car built by Audi that has played a significant role on the world’s racetracks during the past 100 years. This is the first occasion on which even the company’s ‘family silver’ will be brought out from the Audi museum mobile: the Auto Union Type C Streamline, a unique, authentic replica of the car in which Bernd Rosemeyer attempted to break the world speed record in 1937, reaching over 400 km/h on an ordinary road. Also on static display at Goodwood will be the first-ever Audi competition car, the Audi Type C Alpine Cup winner dating from 1919. Vehicles in action on the circuit will be Auto Union Type C (1936) and Type D (1938) Silver Arrows, the legendary Audi Pikes Peak (1987) and IMSA GTO (1989) cars, the R8 and R10 sports cars that were victorious in Le Mans and various STC and GTM championship contenders.

In 2009, Audi Tradition will also be entering classic European historic-car rallies such as the Mille Miglia (13 to 17 May), the Silvretta Classic (2 to 5 July), the Ennstal Classic (15 to 18 July) and the Gran Premio Nuvolari (18 to 20 September). A very special highlight awaits visitors to the historic Grand Prix in Berne, which takes place from 21 to 23 August. For the first time after more than 70 years, an Auto Union Type C racing car will be seen on the former Swiss racing circuit. Audi Tradition is principal sponsor of the Danube Classic in Ingolstadt (18 to 20 June), the Heidelberg Historic (9 to 11 July), the Audi Eastoric in Hungary (27 to 30 August) and the Eifel Classic Rally held at the Nürburg Ring (1 to 3 October). And of course the AUDI AG department responsible for historical matters will also be attending the world’s largest classic-car fair, the Techno Classica in Essen (2 to 5 April), which this year features the Audi brand as its main topic.

‘100 years of Audi’ – the brand’s centenary has naturally influenced the special exhibitions organised at the Audi museum mobile in Ingolstadt. There will be three of these, starting on 12 March with the earliest Audi vehicles still in existence. Visitors will be able to see no fewer than twelve of these Audi models dating from the company’s early years, including the only surviving Type A – the very first Audi model – built in 1910 and loaned to Audi Tradition by the National Technical Museum in Prague. From the end of July to the end of November 2009, there will be a ‘family meeting’ of legendary rally cars from the memorable Group B period in the 1980s. This stationary display will be the first encounter between the world-champion Audi quattro vehicles and their rivals since that time.

Last but not least, a special exhibition entitled ‘Family Silver – the Era of the Silver Arrow Grand Prix Cars’ will be staged from the end of November 2009 to the end of February 2010. It celebrates yet another highlight: the 75th anniversary of the Silver Arrows. As a result, these priceless racing cars will not only be on display at Audi Tradition events but will also be given a show of their own at the Audi museum mobile. Six Auto Union Silver Arrows will be seen together – more than at any time since the 1930s. They will be accompanied by their former ‘brothers and sisters’ from that great era when supercharged cars raced against one another. Audi Tradition is looking forward to welcoming historic racing cars entered by its then rivals, Mercedes-Benz and Alfa Romeo.

About Audi Tradition
In 2009 the Audi company, established by August Horch on 16 July 1909, will celebrate its hundredth anniversary. The four rings of the Audi badge symbolise the brands Audi, DKW, Horch and Wanderer, which were combined under the umbrella of Auto Union in 1932. Auto Union and NSU, which merged in 1969, made many significant contributions towards the development of the car. AUDI AG was formed from Audi NSU Auto Union AG in 1985. Together with the two traditional companies Auto Union GmbH and NSU GmbH, Audi Tradition nurtures and presents the deep and diverse history of Audi. The Audi museum mobile at the Audi Forum Ingolstadt is open daily from Monday to Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The August Horch Museum in Zwickau is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

<TABLE cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" bgColor=#ffffff border=0><TBODY><TR><TD bgColor=#d4d4d4>2009 EVENT CALENDAR: AUDI TRADITION (Version 02.09, Subject to Change)</TD></TR><TR><TD bgColor=#e5e5e5>Meeting of Generations - Efficiency through the Changes of Time Exhibition at the Audi Museum Mobile
01.26.2009-02.28.2009
Ingolstadt, GERMANY

From Horch to Audi - The History of Perfection Has a New Name Exhibition at the Audi Museum Mobile
03.12.2009-07.18.2009
Ingolstadt, GERMANY

Techno Classica Essen - "100 Years of Audi" at the World's Largest Vintage Car Fair
04.02.2009-04.05.2009
Essen, GERMANY

Mille Miglia - Vintage Car Rally with Audi Tradition Participation
05.14.2009-05.16.2009
Brescia, ITALY

Dresden Veteran Car Run - Vintage Car Rally with Audi Tradition Participation and Sponsorship
06.11.2009-06.14.2009
Dresden, GERMANY

Donau Classic - Vintage Car Rally with Audi Tradition Participation and Sponsorship
06.18.2009-06.20.2009
Ingolstadt, GERMANY

Bernd Rosemeyer Classic - Vintage Rally with Audi Tradition Participation
06.26.2009-06.28.2009
Lingen, GERMANY

Althoff Classic - Historic Drive with Audi Tradition Participation
06.26.2009-06.28.2009
Tegernsee, GERMANY

Rapid Delivery Van Meeting - Meeting of DKW Rapid Delivery Vans, "60 Years of Car Manufacturing in Ingolstadt"
06.26.2009-06.28.2009
Ingolstadt, GERMANY

Festival of Speed - World's Largest Historic Motorsport Event with Audi Tradition Participation, Audi is Featured Marque
07.03.2009-07.05.2009
Goodwood, GREAT BRITAIN

Heidelberg Historic - Vintage Rally with Audi Tradition Participation
07.09.2009-07.11.2009
Sinsheim, GERMANY

100 Years of Audi Commemorative Event - Commemorative Event
07.16.2009
Ingolstadt, GERMANY

Ennstal Classic - Vintage Rally with Audi Tradition Participation
07.15.2009-07.18.2009
Grobming, AUSTRIA

100 Years of Audi Anniversary Celebration - Opening of Special Exhibition and Anniversary Celebration with City of Zwickau
07.25.2009
Zwickau, GERMANY

Sachsen Classic - Vintage Rally with Audi Tradition Participation
08.13.2009-08.15.2009
Zwickau, Dresden, GERMANY

Hamburg-Berlin - Vintage Rally with Audi Tradition Participation
08.20.2009-08.22.2009
Hamburg, GERMANY

Grand Prix Bern - Vintage Motor Racing Event with Audi Tradition Participation
08.21.2009-08.23.2009
Bern, SWITZERLAND

Audi Eastoric - Vintage Rally with Audi Tradition Participation
08.27.2009-08.30.2009
Gyor, HUNGARY

Hamburg Stadtpark Race - Vintage Motor Racing Event with Audi Tradition Participation
09.05.2009-09.06.2009
Hamburg, GERMANY

Chronoswiss Classic - Vintage Rally with Audi Tradition Participation
09.11.2009-09.13.2009
Lake Starnberg, GERMANY

Grand Premio Nuvolari - Vintage Rally with Audi Tradition Participation
09.18.2009-09.20.2009
Mantova, ITALY

Bengberg Castle Concours d'Elegance - Concours d'Elegance with Audi Tradition Participation
09.25.2009-09.27.2009
Bergisch Gladbach, GERMANY

Riedenburg Classic - Vintage Hill Climb with Audi Tradition Participation
09.25.2009-09.27.2009
Riedenburg, GERMANY

Eifel Classic Rally - Vintage Rally with Audi Tradition Participation and Sponsorship
10.01.2009-10.03.2009
Eifel, GERMANY

11th Model Car Exchange - Audi Scale Model Car Sale and Exchange at Audi Forum Neckarsulm
08.11.2009
Neckarsulm, GERMANY

Silver Arrows Grand Prix Racing Cars - Exhibition at the Audi Museum Mobile
Mid Nov 2009 - End of Feb 2010
Ingolstadt, GERMANY

16th Model Car Exchange - Audi Scale Model Car Sale and Exchange at Audi Forum Ingolstadt
11.29.2009
Ingolstadt, GERMANY
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[roadrunner]

I'm thinking of going on the 16th july as well. depending of the programm for that day. Am not that much interrested in listening solely to speaches :hahahehe: :incar:

Maybe we can finaly manage the long planned RS6.com get together on that day & weekend? :cheers:
What better date can there be as 100 years of Audi :applause:

[Audiphile]

I'm thinking of going on the 16th july as well. depending of the programm for that day. Am not that much interrested in listening solely to speaches :hahahehe: :incar:

Maybe we can finaly manage the long planned RS6.com get together on that day & weekend? :cheers:
What better date can there be as 100 years of Audi :applause:

Roadrunner, I am planning to be in Germany, specifically Bavaria during this time, to visit relatives in Munich and to specifically attend some the activities in Inglostadt and Zwickau. I would enjoy getting together with some Euro RS6ers while there. It would be a good idea to plan an official meeting and GTG on the 16th in Inglostadt of RS6ers. Greg are you interested in going to Germany during this period as well? I need my fix of Munich cafes and bakeries. (and the beer of course).:applause:

[Toto89]

Now it really seems that i will be in Ingolstadt on 16th July. I would like to know if anyone knows something exact about the programs of the day? Should i do something before leaving? Or is the factory open for public on that day? I had been there twice and know the place but afraid of that day will be hard to get in because of the ceremonies. Could anyone give me some advice what to do and what to see there?:blush:

Thanks,
Tom

[roadrunner]

16th is off for me - as there will be only a closed ceremony for invited guests.

Why was i not invited in the 1st place :vhmmm::hihi:


Still thinking of going on the 18th - Audi will bring out all it's sportscar glory (quattro, sport quattro pikes peak, 200 TransAm , 90 IMSA GTO, DTM, LeMans...) and do some "race" laps around the Donauring.

Did not find the final program for that day yet.

[Trebor]

Oh F.... me - 18th/19th is a weekend I just can't make it

Believe we do need to get a collective meet / trip set up this summer, in central Europe, any suggestions ?

Ennstal Classic - Vintage Rally with Audi Tradition Participation
07.15.2009-07.18.2009
Grobming, AUSTRIA

Audi Eastoric - Vintage Rally with Audi Tradition Participation
08.27.2009-08.30.2009
Gyor, HUNGARY

[f1esp]

Pics, pics, pics and more pics...

http://www.autoblog.it/post/21182/audi-quattro-gallery-per-festeggiare-il-centenario


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