Let someone else say that all spectacular races are gradually being banned. In beautiful Zell am See in the middle of the Austrian Alps, an old GP is experiencing a revival this year.
The Zell am See ice race, which at the time bore the unwieldy name "Prof. h.c. Ferdinand Porsche Memorial Race", was held between 1937 and 1974 and attracted numerous spectators from the surrounding countries.
Now, after a 45-year break, it will take place again from 19 to 20 January 2019, as great-grandson Ferdinand Porsche and Vinzenz Greger have now organized a contemporary new edition.
Program:
Prominent drivers such as Mark Webber, Timo Bernhard, Richard Lietz and Walter Röhrl will be holding show drives, competitions of modern racing and rally cars will be on display, as well as demo drives of historic motorsport cars such as the "Fetzenflieger" and traditional skijoring.
In skijoring, skiers are pulled across the ice by racing cars, which sounds a bit unusual at first, but will certainly be exciting to watch.
The most prominent vehicle is the "Fetzenflieger"
The prestigious vehicle, built in 1952 and designed by Otto Mathé, won the ice race several times in the 1950s and will be competing again this year. The car will be driven by "Prototyp" Museum co-founder Oliver Schmidt, where the vehicle is also on display.
Incidentally, the name of the most successful Austrian racing car of the fifties came about as a result of pieces of textile covering the engine compartment cover catching fire and flying across the road in shreds. Misfiring was to blame.
Tickets and further information about the event can be found on the event website.
