On June 20, 2026, the Midsommar Classic was organized. In Sweden, Midsummer (midsommar) is the most important holiday after Christmas. It marks the official start of summer, celebrating the summer solstice and the arrival of the longest day of the year. Due to the midnight sun, it barely gets dark in Sweden during this period, and there is a hint of magic in the air. This year, Midsummer is celebrated on Saturday, June 21. The Swedes leave the city and gather in the countryside to decorate the maypole (majstång), make flower wreaths, and prepare a festive feast.
To celebrate this occasion, the Midsommar Classic was scheduled for Midsummer Eve, June 20, 2026—a unique classic car rally, partly because it is driven in the evening. Naturally, several Saabs were at the start, alongside a sizeable delegation of classics from other brands.
The full results of the Midsommar Classic can be found on the Dutch SAAB Classic Rallyteam website, but here are the podium finishes in the Tour and Sport classes.
Sportklasse
- Henk Dinkelberg & Floris Dinkelberg – Saab 900i
- Stef van Dongen & Ayla van Dongen – Saab 99
- Daniel II Godinez Valencia & Pieter van Leusden – Saab 96
Tourklasse
- Bruis van Driel & Casper van Driel – Saab 900 Cabrio
- Richard Steger & Jan-Willem Steger – Volvo Amazone
- Jan Hartog & Noa Maria Hartog – MG B