Ice Princess Katarina Witt impresses at the Sachsen Classic Rally!

Ice Princess Katarina Witt impresses at the Sachsen Classic Rally!

The Sachsen Classic Rally 2025 caused a lot of excitement in Elsterwerda on August 15th. The main attraction of the event was the famous figure skating legend Katarina Witt, who not only amazed the vintage car collectors with her charming appearance in a VW Golf, but also thrilled the numerous onlookers. Over 130 classic cars, whose total value amounted to more than 10 million euros, were present that day and promised the spectators first-class motorsport.

For the drivers, the event was not just a competition, but also a special challenge. The heat took its toll on both the drivers and the vehicles. During a timed test they had to drive slowly or even stop, which added extra excitement to the game. Many visitors, equipped with parasols and cameras, didn't miss the sight of the chic oldies. A Mercedes with gullwing doors even drove through the crowd with the roof open and at a maximum speed of 50 km/h, which increased the joy of the spectators.

A warm welcome

The figure skating icon Katarina Witt received a particularly special welcome in Hohenleipisch. The innkeeper Heinz Krausch welcomed them with a large sign. Mayor Anja Heinrich didn't miss out and distributed cold drinks and advertising material to the crews of the classic cars. The moderator of the event introduced all the drivers and their fascinating vehicles, which was always rewarded with thunderous applause from the spectators.

Katarina Witt, who not only achieves top athletic performance on the ice but also shines in public, proved that she also cuts a good figure behind the wheel. Her appearance in Elsterwerda shows once again that she is not only a legend on the ice, but also an inspiring personality.

Classic cars take center stage

• Anzahl der Oldtimer: 130 Fahrzeuge
• Gesamtwert der Oldtimer: über 10 Millionen Euro
• Gesamtleistung der Fahrzeuge: 30.000 PS
• Zuschauer: zahlreiche Schaulustige mit Sonnenschirmen und Kameras

The Sachsen Classic Rally 2025 cemented itself as a highlight in Elsterwerda's event calendar and offered both participants and spectators an unforgettable experience. At a time when the nostalgic flair of classic cars and the appeal of stars like Katarina Witt go hand in hand, it's no wonder that this event is very popular.

Katarina Witt shows that she has a good hand not only in figure skating, but also in motorsport. Your appearance today and the associated enthusiasm are a real reason for joy in the region.