From July 19–22, 2023, the Enns Valley once again belongs to classic cars and their fans. For the 31st edition of Austria’s most renowned classic car rally, the organizers are revolutionizing the event with some innovations.
The oldest car, a 1924 Bentley 3/4.5 Litre Speed Model driven by Teddy and Joseph Jöbstl, carries start number 1. 35 cars are pre-war, and 100 from 1960 onward.
Brand diversity
40 car brands participate, led by Porsche, highlighting the Ennstal-Classic during its 75th anniversary celebrations.
But not only Porsches have reason to celebrate at the Ennstal-Classic. Ahead of the Porsche Design Grand Prix in Gröbming, an “Aston Martin Tribute” showcases pre-war to Le Mans DB 3 S cars. Ferrari joins with 11 cars, from 330 America to Dino 246 GTS, and also partners the participants’ evening.
The route
In 2023, the route for the first time includes a special stage to Trieben Airfield, then over Triebener Tauern to Taggenbrunn for lunch. Via the Nockalm and Mauterndorf it’s back to the Enns Valley. After a passport control in Aich, the participants will be duly welcomed at the finish line at Schladming’s main square from 06:45pm.
The marathon on Friday starts already at 07:00 am in Gröbming. The route includes controls in Pürgg, Mattsee, and Fischlham, a Salzburgring stage, and a first-time lunch stop in Wels before Steyr. Further SSs await at Steyr Automotive, at the Pyhrnpass and at Niederöblarn airfield. Arrival at the finish in Gröbming from 6:45pm.
The timekeeping
A major innovation: GPS-supported timekeeping by Kart-Data from Obertrum debuts this year. The measurement in the cut tests will be done via GPS measuring points. Absolutely reliable and accurate to the tenth. In mountain stages, the circuit, and the Gröbming Grand Prix, timing to the hundredth of a second still applies. This increases the number of special stages to 47 over three days.
Regular Ennstal guests include Wolfgang Porsche, racing legends, chef Toni Mörwald, Jo Ramirez, David Brabham, actors, Prince Leopold, and Aksel Lund Svindal.
Classic car festivals like the Ennstal-Classic also attract younger fans, as shown by the “Vredestein Youngster Trophy.” Fourteen under-30 teams, including past winners and Instagram star Jonas Lach, will compete – the “Junge Wilden” promise excitement.
Official Timing Partner
Watch partner Porsche Design presents with the “CHRONOGRAPH 1 – ENNSTAL-CLASSIC 2023 EDITION an exclusive watch for the competition, the edition is limited to 23 pieces and sold out long ago.
Roadbook
ROADBOOK – the magazine of the Ennstal-Classic” is now published for the third time, with copies steadily increasing. The magazine has 120 pages with exciting insights and stories from the world of dedicated automobility.