Classic Cars

Planai-Classic is one of Europe’s most exciting winter classic car rallies, held in the snowy alpine region of Styria, Austria. Over three days, around 50 historic cars built up to the early 1970s take on snowy mountain passes, icy valley roads and the legendary Planai hill climb without four-wheel drive or modern electronic aids, offering a rare glimpse into how driving used to be. The event follows a series of precision driving challenges and hill tests through Gröbming, Schladming, Niederöblarn and the Dachstein area, all set against dramatic winter landscapes. Spectators can enjoy the action up close as these vintage machines drift and navigate tight twists in challenging winter conditions. Planai-Classic is not just a motorsport event but a celebration of automotive heritage, mechanical skill and winter adventure.

Website: https://www.ennstal-classic.at/de/programm-2026/

The Black Forest Winter Challenge will take place from January 22 to 25, 2026, marking the seventh edition of this demanding and entertaining winter rally. Around 60 teams with classic cars will tackle more than 500 kilometers across the Black Forest, climbing up to 1,200 meters in altitude and mastering a series of varied stages.

What makes this rally special is its mix of disciplines: in addition to target and set-time trials, participants must also prove themselves in regularity and skill tests, ensuring constant variety and excitement behind the wheel. The event is designed to be both accessible for motivated newcomers and challenging for experienced rally drivers, demanding precision, focus, and adaptability.

Beyond the sporting aspect, the Black Forest Winter Challenge is also known for its culinary highlights and musical entertainment, which round off each rally day in a convivial and atmospheric setting. This combination of motorsport, gastronomy, and winter landscape makes the event a unique highlight in the classic car calendar.

More information can be found at https://www.schwarzwald-winter-challenge.de

Bad Homburg serves as one of the official start locations for the 28th Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique, taking place from 1 to 7 February 2026. More than 300 eligible historic rally cars (built up to 1986) will depart from six European cities: Bad Homburg, Barcelona, Monte-Carlo, Reims, Turin, and John O’Groats. The cars arrive in Bad Homburg on 31 January for documentation checks and technical inspections at the Central-Garage, offering spectators an early look at the participating vehicles. The ceremonial start takes place on 1 February at 14:00 on the Kurhausplatz podium. From there, all crews head towards Valence for several regularity stages before continuing to Monaco, where the first cars are expected on 7 February. Entries remain open until 3 November 2025 via the ACM website.
Website: https://avd.de/wissensbasis/motorsport/nachrichten/bad-homburg-ist-startort-zur-28-rallye-monte-carlo-historique
Website: https://www.bad-homburg.de/de/erleben/ausgehen/veranstaltungen/rallye-bad-homburg-historic

29 January - 07 February 2026 (28th edition): The Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique is one of the most renowned historic rally events in Europe. It brings together classic vehicles that originally participated in the Monte-Carlo Rally, following traditional routes and regularity stages. Several European cities serve as official start locations, including Bad Homburg, with all crews ultimately heading toward Monaco. The event combines motorsport heritage, scenic mountain roads, and a unique atmosphere that attracts many classic-car enthusiasts each year.
Website: https://acm.mc/en/the-2026-edition-will-be-sold-out/