Driving in the paradise of the Alps - the clear air of the three thousand meter peaks - the murmur of the mountain streams - the chamois in the steep rock faces - the scent of the forests - the sound of the waterfalls - bends, serpentines and the relentlessly ticking stopwatch in the special stages - pure adrenaline in a rally with friends. All this is the Saalbach Classic, which is taking place for the 4th time in the Austrian Alps from August 17 to 21, 2016.
The secret of the Saalbach Classic
Who could define the secret of the Saalbach Classic better than Walter Röhrl? The rally world champion is characterized by a deep humility towards nature. The combination of classic cars and magnificent Alpine passes is something like Röhrl's ideal case. Legendary cars designed by great engineers: "It was an incredible pioneering spirit that inspired people back then".
There is also great interest from the many winter guests in Saalbach-Hinterglemm. So far, entries have been received from Germany, Italy, Switzerland and Austria. After three editions, the Saalbach-Classic has thus established itself as a very international event.
The most important stages of the Saalbach-Classic 2016
- Thursday, August 18: Prologue from Saalbach/Centre to the AlpenOase Sonnhof
- Friday, August 19: Saalbach - Maishofen - Zeller See/Ostufer - Fusch - Grossglockner - Heiligenblut - Oberdrauburg - Innerkrems - Obertauern - Wagrain - Lend - Maria Alm - Maishofen - Saalbach
- Saturday, August 20: Saalbach - Maria Alm - Golling - St. Koloman - Wiestal - Salzburg - Hellbrunn - Kaltenhausen - Hallein - Berchtesgaden - Ramsau - Lofer - ÖAMTC/Brandlhof - Saalbach
Many highlights
The Grossglockner remains the demanding highlight of the 4th edition of the Saalbach Classic In addition to the Glockner and the wildly romantic Thomatal, a completely new, attractive variant of the Salzburg/Bavaria route via Maria Alm, Golling, Hellbrunn, the Rossfeld and Berchtesgaden awaits on Saturday.
Röhrl as host and his team prove that driving in the paradise of the Alps and culinary delights at a high level make a perfect mix.
660 relaxed rally kilometers over three days, more than 30 special stages, plus good steaks and fine wine - there was praise and applause last year.
Participants from all over Europe
Participants from all over Europe are expected - automotive rarities from Bentley, Bugatti, Cisitalia, Riley, Invicta, Alvis, MG Mille Miglia, Fiat, Veritas RS, Lancia Lambda, Ferrari, Porsche, Jaguar and more will roll over the starting ramp in Saalbach in August 2016.
And the celebrities don't stay on the sidelines either. Olympic ski champion and world champion Annemarie Moser-Pröll discovered her enthusiasm for classic cars at the Saalbach Classic. As in previous years, she will be driving a factory Porsche 356 Roadster 1958, while TV commentator and ex-racing driver Hans Knauss will also be coming to the Saalbach Classic as a car enthusiast alongside Hans Enn.
The starting field will be determined in a selection process.
More information about the event can be found here.
