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25–27 September 2026 · Vrådal in Telemark

Straand Car Final

End of season for the car people — all brands, all clubs,
all enthusiasts welcome to this year’s happening in Vrådal.

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Welcome to the car people

Join this year's car final at Straand Hotel

Straand Bilfinale is this year’s happening in Vrådal for car people. We warmly welcome all types of cars, clubs and car enthusiasts to an exciting season finale in Vrådal on 25–27 September 2026.

This weekend you can, among other things, take part in:

From 2022 to present

All
Types of cars
5
Prize categories
200 km/h
On the airstrip — legal
2022
Arranged since
Media coverage

The car finale in the press

TV2 Broom, BilNorge.no and Viaplay Motorpod have all been in place.

TV2 Broom

Driving 200 km/h — completely legal in Norway

Join TV2’s Broom-Mats when testing the Audi RS3 on the airstrip in Fyresdal during the 2025 Car Final.

BilNorge.no

"Like an Oslo Motor Show on tour"

BilNorge made the trip to Vrådal and delivered a comprehensive report from Straand Bilfinale.

Viaplay Motorpod

"We are already looking forward to next year"

The Motorpod gang summarizes the Car Final 2025 with jury chairman Janne Bronndal and host Benny Christensen.

Stories from the car finale

Take a look inside the cars

From Børning actor Trond Halbo to Lego-built Volvos, every car has its own story.

01
With Trond Halbo

Stories from the Car Final 2025

Børning actor Trond Halbo takes us into the cars. We meet, among others, Torjus Kubberud Alten with his Ford Crown Victoria police car from the USA, Kristoffer Strand’s Fast and Furious replica of a Mitsubishi Eclipse, and Odd-Egil Andreassen’s self-rebuilt Volvo Amazon 1968.

02
With Eivind Lindstrand

The hearse from Børning 3

“You have to go to East Berlin and pick up a hearse!” was the message car painter and stunt driver Eivind Lindstrand from Hønefoss received from the producers ahead of the film Børning 3.

03
With Benny Christensen & David Gustafsson

Volvo V70 — in Lego, full size

Benny Christensen from Broom interviews Swedish David Gustafsson about the Lego replica he built of his Volvo V70 — in full size. And yes, it drives.

04
Car Final 2024

Car final in Vrådal — the year before

Clips and highlights from the Straand Car Final 2024 — the year Trond Halbo and Pjokken brought several surprise cars.

05
Car Final 2023

Il Tempo Gigante & Other Stories

“I woke up to the sound of Il Tempo Gigante!” Join a Sunday tour from the Car Final 2023 with Broom-Mats, and see the legendary Pinchcliffe car.

06
Teaser

Join the Car Final

A taste of the atmosphere — cars, sound and people in the square outside the hotel in Vrådal.

See pictures from the Car Final

A selection of the cars

Shelby, Eleanor, Børning replica and much more — photos from the 2025 Car Finale.

Awards

Five prize categories

Cup prizes on Saturday in connection with the car show — with gift cards and car products for the winners.

01

Finest car

02

The jury's favorite

03

Best engine compartment

04

Best paint job

05

Oldest car

The prizes consist of a trophy, gift cards from the hotel and car products from our partners.

Saturday at the airstrip

Flying Start in Fyresdal

Organized driving on a closed track — without the element of competition. Learn to handle your own car better.

Motorsport Norway event

Straand MC hub & Viken Motorsport Club

Time
Saturday 10 am – 2 pm
Departure from the hotel
kl. 09:00
Course fee
NOK 250,-
One-time license
NOK 150,- · Passenger
NOK 100,-

The purpose is to learn how to handle their own car better and further develop the drivers’ driving skills. Planned exercises are Autoslalom and Street-Legal according to regulations from Motorsport Norway. We contribute to the zero vision in injury statistics on Norwegian roads by creating safer and more secure drivers.

The event manager is Eddie Mathisen. Course instructor Vidar Lavoll and his team have experience from similar events. The safety of drivers, participants, officials and spectators is a top priority. Helmets are mandatory for both driver and passenger. All drivers must attend the mandatory driver’s meeting and have a valid driver’s license.

Subject to change — always follow instructions from the instructor. All driving is at your own risk.

Accommodation during the Car Final

Secure your room — the weekend fills up quickly

Breakfast and participation in the Car Final are included. Dinner is also purchased.

Single room

Per night

from NOK 2,110,-

incl. breakfast & participation

Private room including breakfast and participation in the Car Final. Secure parking for show car available.

Double room

Per person, per night

from NOK 1,470,-

incl. breakfast & participation

Double room including breakfast and participation in the Car Final. Best deal if you come second.

Book on straand.no or contact the hotel on 35 06 90 00 · straand@straand.no. Exhibitors, clubs and retailers contact salg@straand.no.

See you in Vrådal — 25–27 September 2026

Set the date, secure your room, and drive wisely. Do you have any questions? Call us on 35 06 90 00 or send an e-mail to straand@straand.no.