On September 8, 1929, a hill climb on the Gaisberg took place for the first time. At the start were people like Robert Richter from Munich in a Bugatti, Werner Billwiller from Geneva in a Mercedes-Benz and Emil Frankl from Vienna in a Steyr. Hans v. Stuck from Beuerberg also started in an Austro-Daimler and Rudolf Caracciola from Berlin in a Mercedes-Benz. The touring cars ranged from a Dixi to a Graef & Stift, from a Tatra to a Fiat 509, and motorcycles also took on the nine-kilometre hill climb.
Always a challenge
The fast Gaisberg road, characterized by two hairpin bends, is also the highlight of the 17th edition of the historic Gaisberg race.
It can be run three times by each event participant. Of course, best times are no longer required these days, consistency is the order of the day and minimum times are specified.
The same applies to the City Grand Prix in Salzburg, which, as every year, is held on Thursday in front of thousands of spectators in the center of the city of Mozart. On Saturday morning, the race takes place on the Salzburgring, where there are no restrictions on full throttle, although a steady pace is also the order of the day on the circuit.
Culinary delights
As every year, the opening dinner is held at the Zistelalm, the gala evening at Hellbrunn Palace is just as much a tradition as the impressive closing ceremony in Hangar 7 at the Salzburg airfield. And the lunches also leave nothing to be desired.
You can stay overnight according to your own preferences, and Schloss Fuschl will certainly spoil even the most discerning natures - after all, this castle already played an important role in the Sissi films.
For cars built up to 1969 (1979)
Cars with and without road registration up to the year 1969 are permitted; for historically significant vehicles, the age limit is extended to ten years.
You must register by March 10, 2019, and entry confirmations will be sent out from March 18, 2019.
Further information can be found on the event website.
