ROLAND GUMPERT
ROLAND GUMPERT · 12–13 SEPTEMBER 2026
Meet the engineering and rally legend in person — former head of Audi Sport during the Group B era, one of the key figures behind Quattro and creator of the Gumpert Apollo hypercar. Expect an exclusive discussion, autograph session and photo opportunity with Roland Gumpert.
It is a tremendous honour for Double Red Cars Museum and for Slovakia as a whole. If you love uncompromising speed and motorsport history, this visionary needs little introduction. He stands behind some of the most important milestones in international motorsport.
Who is Roland Gumpert and what did he achieve?
Architect of the Audi Quattro legend: As head of Audi Sport, he was there at the birth of the revolutionary Quattro all-wheel-drive system that fundamentally changed the world of rallying.
King of the Group B era: Under his leadership, Audi achieved 25 World Rally Championship victories and secured four world titles during the most brutal era in rally history. His success also extended to the legendary Paris–Dakar Rally.
Father of the uncompromising Gumpert Apollo hypercar: In 2004, he founded his own car company with the goal of creating a race car that was legal for public roads. The result was the brutal Apollo with a turbocharged V8, which recorded a 7:11.57 lap of the Nürburgring Nordschleife and topped the Top Gear leaderboard for two years.
Meet him live and see his masterpiece
The iconic Gumpert Apollo created by Roland Gumpert is on display at our Double Red Cars Museum. During the festival, you will not only see the car — you will also meet the man who brought it to life.
What can you experience at the festival?
- An exclusive live moderated discussion where Roland Gumpert will share behind-the-scenes stories from the development of Quattro and the Group B era.
- An official autograph session with a unique opportunity for personal photos.
- A meeting point for the automotive enthusiast community from across Europe.
Do not miss the chance to meet a man who changed the world of motorsport. Tickets and the complete schedule are available on the official Slovak Car Festival website. See you in Brezno.
