Orebro Race Day

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Sports & AdventureOrebro
DatesDates TBA · Usually AugustCheck locally before booking
DurationSummerEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCompetition, enduranceOrebro Race Day was initiated by Jimmy Fuhr
Language["sv"]Currency: SEK
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

Orebro Race Day in Orebro

Orebro Race Day is a public motorsport street festival held in central Orebro, where racing cars run exhibition passes on closed-off Rudbecksgatan with spectators standing close to the action. Launched in 2014, it is a display event rather than a competitive race, drawing thousands of visitors into the city center each year.

For 26 years, no Formula 1 car had turned a wheel on Swedish soil, a long gap for a country that had produced genuine Formula 1 talent, including Ronnie Peterson, one of the sport's most admired drivers of the 1970s.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Orebro Race Day was initiated by Jimmy Fuhr together with motorsport figure Eje Elgh and is arranged by Orebrokompaniet, and its premiere in 2014 drew around 12,000 spectators for a genuinely historic moment: the first time in 26 years that a Formula 1 car had been driven on Swedish soil, with Swedish driver Marcus Ericsson behind the wheel

02

The mystery stays covered

The 2016 edition drew an even larger crowd of around 15,000 and featured Ronnie Peterson's own Lotus Formula 1 car running on Rudbecksgatan, with cars reaching speeds up to around 200 km/h through the closed streets

03

The city starts moving

Unlike a competitive race, the event is structured as a public exhibition, with cars running back and forth along the closed street rather than racing each other, emphasizing proximity and spectacle over competition

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The event carries a genuine motorsport-heritage dimension through its association with Swedish racing figures: its debut featured the first Formula 1 car driven in Sweden in 26 years

Water and renewal

Living ritual

and a later edition featured Ronnie Peterson's own historic Lotus

The sacred route

Living ritual

tying the modern street event to Sweden's Formula 1 history

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually August

Getting around

For Orebro Race Day, plan transport around the exact Orebro venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual outdoor clothing appropriate for standing on city streets for an extended period; hearing protection is worth considering given the proximity to high-performance engines.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Orebro Race Day, stay near the part of Orebro you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["sv"] · SEK

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map59.27 N, 15.21 EOpen in Google Maps

Orebro, Orebro County, Sweden

Nearest airportVST — Stockholm Västerås
TransportFor Orebro Race Day, plan transport around the exact Orebro venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Orebro Race Day, stay near the part of Orebro you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Orebro via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Orebro, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for August.Compare faresFestival gearCasual outdoor clothing appropriate for standing on city streets for an extended period; hearing protection is worth considering given the proximity to high-performance engines.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Sweden and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Orebro Race Day?

Orebro Race Day is listed for August · Summer. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Orebro Race Day take place?

The festival is listed in Orebro, Sweden. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Summer is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Orebro, Orebro County, Sweden

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLorebroraceday.se
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually August
Source statusOfficial source linked
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