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SUMMARY:Winter Trial 2027
DESCRIPTION:The Winter Trial 2027\nCelebrating 25 Editions of pure winter rally heritage\nIn the winter of 2027\, history will be written once more.\nFrom 31 January to 5 February 2027\, we proudly present the 25th edition of The Winter Trial\, a landmark anniversary of Europe’s most iconic winter rally for classic cars. A celebration of endurance\, precision\, friendship\, and an unbreakable passion for driving in the most demanding of conditions.\nFor twenty-five editions\, The Winter Trial has challenged crews to master snow covered mountain passes\, frozen valleys\, and breathtaking alpine scenery. This jubilee edition will bring together everything that has defined the rally for a quarter of a century and elevate it even further.\nA legendary route through the heart of winter\nThe 2027 route leads through the spectacular winter landscapes of the Czech Republic\, Austria\, Croatia and Slovenia combining technical regularities and unforgettable views and roads of the past editions with new territory. The rally will conclude at a new location for our event (which we will keep a secret for now)\, where we will celebrate this exceptional anniversary edition in true Winter Trial style. \nWhat is the Winter Trial?\nThe Winter Trial is a six-day regularity rally for classic cars\, held in the depths of winter. Success is not about speed\, but about precision\, consistency\, and teamwork\, maintaining exact average speeds on snow and ice while navigating challenging terrain.\nEach day covers approximately 350 kilometres. Crews competing in the Trial Class will take on an even greater challenge\, with two additional evening loops of around 150 kilometres each. \nKey dates – Winter Trial 2027\n• Scrutineering & signing On: January 30\, 2027 | Czech Republic | 10:00 – 15:00\n• Leg 0 – Practice regularities: January 30\, 2027\n• Official start: January 31\, 2027 | 08:30\n• Finish & celebration| Austria: February 5\, 2027 \nEvent overview\n• Eligible cars: Classic cars of a type built before December 31\, 1985\n• Total distance: Approx. 2\,500 km\n• Navigation: Map reading\n• Competition format: Regularities and driving tests \n25 Years of Winter Trial history\nSince its first edition in 2001\, The Winter Trial has grown into one of the most prestigious classic winter rallies in Europe. Alpine passes\, remote valleys\, icy roads\, and unforgettable nights. Each edition has added a new chapter to a story shared by hundreds of crews.\nIn 2027\, we celebrate: 25 editions of adventure\, competition\, camaraderie\, and unforgettable winter memories.\nWill you be part of this historic milestone? \nWhat’s new in 2027: The Nations Cup\nTo mark this jubilee edition\, we proudly introduce a major new competition element: The Nations Cup\nFor the first time in Winter Trial history\, teams will not only compete as individual crews\, but also as nations.\nHow it works:\n• Each national team consists of five cars\n• The best performing teams will compete for national glory\n• Only the top teams will have the honor of lifting the Nations Cup Trophy\nBring together the strongest five crews from your country and defend your national pride on Europe’s ultimate winter rally stage. \nWho can enter?\nParticipation requires just a few essentials:\n• A valid driving license\n• A classic car\n• A true sense of adventure\n• And a good sense of humor \nEligible cars\nAll classic cars of a type produced before 31 December 1985\, provided they are:\n• Reliable and safe\n• Equipped with an accurate trip meter\n• Capable of a minimum fuel range of 300 km\n(See the regulations for full technical requirements.) \nChoose your class\n• Club Class\nLower average speeds\, fewer regularities\, and no evening loops. Ideal for newcomers or less experienced crews.\n• Challenge Class\nThe full daytime route without evening loops\, perfectly balanced between competition and comfort.\n• Trial Class\nThe ultimate challenge\, including two demanding evening loops of approximately three hours each. A skilled navigator is strongly recommended. \nWhat’s included in the entry fee?\n• Six days of unforgettable rally driving\n• Roadbook and map book (provided the day before the start)\n• Accommodation and all meals\, from welcome dinner to prize giving dinner\n• Finisher’s awards and trophies for class winners\n• Rally plates\, number roundels\, and sponsor decals\n• Full support from our experienced team of marshals and mechanics \nNot Included\n• Fuel\n• Bar bills\n• Vehicle insurance\n• Transport of your car to and from the event \nEntry fees (unchanged)\n• Deposit: €2\,500 to secure your entry\n• Balance before July 1\, 2026: €4\,750\n(Total entry fee: €7\,250)\n• Balance after July 1\, 2026: €5\,000\n(Total entry fee: €7\,500) \nJoin the legend – join the Winter Trial 2027\nThe 25th edition of The Winter Trial promises to be one for the history books:\na legendary route\, a jubilee celebration\, and the debut of the Nations Cup.\nFor further information\, please contact the Rally Office.\nBy submitting your entry form\, you agree to the terms and conditions outlined in the event regulations.\nSee you on the snow covered roads of The Winter Trial 2027. \nToggle NavigationHomeWinter Trial 2027Entryform 2027Entrylist 2027
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