DRIVING IN THE LAST
Paradise

Ennstal-Classic… WELCOME TO THE FAMILY

The Ennstal-Classic 2026 will take place from July 22 to 25 and offers an abundance of joy and emotion – experiences that are becoming increasingly rare these days – namely, the joy of driving in the last paradise!

What began in 1993 as an idea to celebrate “motorsport as it was back in the days,” with just over 30 participants, quickly evolved into one of the most important rallies in Europe. Stars such as Stirling Moss, Niki Lauda, Derek Bell, David Coulthard, Nigel Mansell, and many more have contributed to shaping the event’s legendary status over the years.

The Ennstal-Classic perfectly combines sporting challenge with the celebration of classic motorsport culture. Over 1,000 kilometers and countless meters of elevation in three days, participants traverse endless, empty roads through the scenic Alpine landscape, reliving the rally spirit of a bygone era. The event is run entirely in analog, using traditional stopwatches and odometers, preserving the authentic feel of historic rallies. Highlights such as the Stoderzinken, the former Formula 1 circuit at the Red Bull Ring, and other iconic passages make every stage a unique experience.

The weekend is rounded off with top-level gastronomy, unique settings, and social gatherings, sharing a beer and meeting old and new friends, blending the atmosphere of historic rallies with modern passion. For drivers and enthusiasts alike, the Ennstal-Classic is a celebration that unites motorsport history, breathtaking scenery, and lifestyle in an incomparable way.

HARD FACTS:

• 4 days (check-in day + 3 driving days)
• Cars up to model year 1972 (limited to 200 participants)
• Approx. 1,000 km
• 40+ special stages
• Formula 1 circuit Red Bull Ring
• Closed-road hill climbs
• Endless empty roads – “Driving in the last Paradise”
• Historic city Grand Prix
• 4 all-inclusive evening events

Dates: 22nd – 25th July, 2026
Registration deadline: March 31, 2026
Take advantage now: Book the Planai-Classic 2026 and Ennstal-Classic 2026 as a combo package and save €400 – total entry fee only €5,900 instead of €6,300!

ENNSTAL-CLASSIC 2026 | Official spot

Planai-Classic … one of the last true winter adventures

The snow gets deeper, visibility worse, the Dachstein road steeper – and slipperier. Snowdrifts narrow the road, the stopwatch is ticking. Gusts of wind from the Dachstein almost blow the vintage cars off the road, windshields freeze over.

The Planai-Classic lives up to its reputation: three days of winter adventure with cars built up to 1976. Winter at the Niederöblarn alpine airfield, winter in the side valleys of the Ennstal, winter on the Gröbming trotting track – and as the grand finale, winter on the perfectly prepared Planai road.

All of it without all-wheel drive and without electronic aids. This is driving stripped down to its essence – a return ticket to one’s youth. Whoever takes part experiences one of the last true adventures in classic metal.

Dates: January 14–16, 2027
Registration deadline: November 15, 2026

PLANAI-CLASSIC 2026 | Aftermovie