Honestly, I had no idea what to expect since this was my first time at Ultrace. But one thing is certain: it far exceeded my expectations. Late Thursday night, I set off from the Netherlands, heading towards Wrocław, Poland, the home of Ultrace since its inception. After a nine-hour drive, I arrived on Friday, and, unable to check into my hotel just yet, I went straight to the event at the Tarczyński Arena Wrocław.
Finding a parking spot, I headed to the press registration center. Luckily, the good folks from Revworks were there to guide me in the right direction. With my press pass and camera in hand, I stepped onto the grounds, and what I saw blew me away. I was literally overwhelmed, spending the first hour just gaping at everything that was already in place.
Friday is the day when the last cars are positioned, and the organizers put the finishing touches on everything. The event officially opens at noon on Saturday, so Friday offered a perfect opportunity to acclimate, especially with temperatures soaring above 30 degrees Celsius.
By noon on Saturday, the queue for ticket holders was immense, and it hardly diminished throughout the day. Only as evening approached did the line finally start to shorten. The same could be said for the Ultrace merchandise stand, where people waited up to three hours for a shirt or a poster.
But ultimately, it’s all about the cars, and there were plenty. What makes Ultrace unique is not just the volume of cars but their quality. I’ve never seen anything on this scale at any other event. Every car on the grounds was of an exceptionally high standard, whether you personally liked the style or not. In this article, I’ve highlighted a few standout vehicles, with more spotlights to come.
Enjoy!
