ENNSTAL-CLASSIC 2023 – The countdown is on – one week to go.
In one week it will start: On 19 July the Ennstal-Classic 2023 will start. Besides some technical innovations, the organisers are working up to the last minute to equip the 31st edition of the classic rally with uniqueness.
Alongside well-known classics like the 1924 Bentley 3/4.5 Litre and the Ferrari 246SP, once driven by legends such as von Trips, Ginther, or Hill, there will be a last-minute surprise appearance:
At the Porsche Design Grand Prix in Gröbming, the legendary Porsche 356 Roadster No. 1 will start, personally driven by Wolfgang Porsche. This restored first vehicle launched Porsche’s success story in 1948. And: the car will run carbon-neutrally for this occasion—powered by eFuel.
Climate-Friendly Technology and Legends Behind the Wheel
The topic of eco-friendly fuel is being positively highlighted at the Ennstal-Classic. For example, the legendary BMW 3.0 CSL of the Royal Bobsleigh Automobile Club will participate, also powered by synthetic fuel. The BMW 3.0 CSL is driven by Christian Geistdörfer, multiple Ennstal-Classic participant and legendary co-driver of Walter Röhrl. In rallying jargon, his famous line from Röhrl has long become iconic whenever the next stage got intense. “Geistdörfer, schnoi di au!”
Also in the field: A tribute to 75 years of Porsche with 37 cars from 1952 onward. At Saturday’s Porsche Design Grand Prix, two-time Olympic champion Aksel Lund Svindal will drive one of the Porsches. Peter Kraus will also be there on Saturday! The grid features racing legends such as Strietzel Stuck, Richard Lietz, Dieter Quester, celebrity chef Toni Mörwald (for the first time), Jo Ramirez, David Brabham, Sigi Wolf, and Hans Peter Spak. Making his debut this year: entertainer and petrolhead Mat Schuh.
Young Talent and Celebrity Guests Bring Variety
Classic car events like the Ennstal-Classic attract more than older fans, as shown by the Vredestein Youngster Trophy. Last year’s runners-up, surprise winners Florian Pachleitner and Christopher Wischenbart, and Instagram star Jonas “Jonnys Garage” Lach are competing again. In total, 15 teams meet the Trophy’s “under-30 rule,” making it exciting to watch how the “young guns” perform
Watch partner Porsche Design will present the “CHRONOGRAPH 1 – ENNSTAL-CLASSIC 2023 EDITION”, an exclusive watch for the competition, the edition is limited to 23 pieces.
We are looking forward to welcoming all classic car enthusiasts to the beautiful Ennstal valley, it will start in one week!