Gaisbergrennen 2026: 4 June – 6 June 2026
Gaisbergrennen 2026
Thursday, 4 June 2026
From 4 June to 6 June 2026, the 22nd ‘Gaisberg Race for Historic Cars’ will take place. The event will be evaluated according to the regularity mode. We look forward to welcoming you on 4 June 2026 for scrutineering at Hellbrunn Palace.
08.00 – 12.00
Scrutineering & registration
HELLBRUNN PALACE LUSTSCHLOSS ZU SALZBURG
from 13.30
Vehicle presentation at Salzburg Historic City Centre
Residenzplatz
15.00
Start of the ´Salzburg City Grand Prix´
approx. 1.8 km closed route in the historic city centre; each participant completes 5 laps
The tasks will be announced in the implementation regulations.
19.00
Opening Night ZISTELALM
Friday, June 5, 2026
Gaisberg Hill Climb
Track length: 8,652 meters
Elevation gain: 672 meters
The ‘Gaisberg Wertungsfahrt Rally´
The special stage will be conducted as a regularity rally and will cover a distance of approximately 120 km, including a break. The route for 2026 will follow.
08.30 – 12.00
Two classification Hillclimb runs up the Gaisberg (Group 2)
Division of the starting grid
2nd group at Gaisberg Hillclimb
08.30 – 12.00
Start of Gaisberg Wertungsfahrt Rally (Group 1)
Division of the starting grid
1st Group at Gaisberg Wertungsfahrt Rally (roadgoing cars only)
approx. 09.50 – 11.00
Visit Museum Fahr(T)raum
12.00 – 14.00
Lunch Break
RESTAURANT & ROMANTIK HOTEL DIE
GERSBERG ALM
14.00 – 18.00
Two classification Hillclimb runs up the Gaisberg (Group 1)
Division of the starting grid
1st group at Gaisberg Hillclimb
14.00 – 18.00
Start of Gaisberg Wertungsfahrt Rally (Group 2)
Division of the starting grid
2nd Group at Gaisberg Wertungsfahrt Rally (roadgoing cars only)
approx. 15.20 – 16.30
Visit Museum Fahr(T)raum
20.00
Evening event ´Lust & Genuss´ at SCHLOSS HELLBRUNN PALACE
Saturday, 6 June 2026
08.30–12.00
runs at Salzburgring Racetrack
Special Timing stage at Salzburgring Paddock
12.00 – 14.00
Lunch
RESTAURANT & ROMANTIKHOTEL DIE GERSBERGALM
14.00 – 17.00
3rd Gaisberg run for all participants followed by overall winner award ceremony
19.30
Award Ceremony
Closing Evening at HANGAR-7
Track length: 4255 metres
6 right-hand and 6 left-hand corners
Start/Finish straight: 750 metres
The details will be announced in the implementing provisions.
Venue Overview
Event Description
The Event Includes the Following Classifications:
– City Grand Prix – one classification
– Salzburgring – two classifications
– Gaisberg Hill Climb – three classifications
– Gaisberg Wertungsfahrt Rally– one classification
At Salzburgring Racetrack, participants can drive at any speed – a reference lap is recorded.
At Gaisberg Hillclimb, a set average speed of 50 km/h must not be undercut.
The regulations for the City Grand Prix and the Gaisberg Wertungsfahrt Rally will be provided together with the event execution guidelines.
Winners are determined by the sum of all classification runs. The smallest time deviation determines the winner.
Eligibility Requirements
All historically significant vehicles are permitted:
open or closed
one- or two-seaters
Touring cars, sports cars, and racing cars built before December 31, 1979
Racing cars do not require street approval, but this must be reported to the organizer!
Vehicle Classes
Touring Cars
Class 1: up to December 31, 1945
Class 2: January 1, 1946 to December 31, 1979
Sports / GT Cars
Class 1: up to December 31, 1945
Class 2: January 1, 1946 to December 31, 1979
Race Cars
Class 1: up to December 31, 1945
Class 2: January 1, 1946 to December 31, 1979
Formula cars and prototypes: up to December 31, 1979
Junge Gipfelstürmer: for drivers and co-drivers up to 35 years old, 1st to 3rd place
Award Ceremony, Prizes & Trophies
The award ceremony takes place on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 19:30 (entry from 19:00) at HANGAR-7.
Appropriate attire is requested.
Places 1–3 of EACH class will be awarded
Additional awards for Best female driver & Overall Gaisbergrennen Winner
Registration, Entry Form & Deadline
Entry form is online :
A PDF entry form is also available. Please fill it out properly and send it by March 16, 2026 to:
SRC Salzburg Rallye Club OG, Friedensstraße 11, A-5020 Salzburg
After receiving the entry form, you will receive an email with bank details for payment.
Registration is complete only after the entry fee is paid. Participation is by invitation only, according to the eligibility rules. Maximum 130 vehicles – the organizer reserves the right to select participants. If an application is rejected, the entry fee will be refunded. Entry confirmations will be sent out from March 16, 2026.
Cancellation Policy
In the event of cancellation after confirmation of entry, for any reason whatsoever, 50% of the entry fee will be retained until April 19, 2026. For cancellations after April 19, 2026, no entry fee will be refunded. Cancellations must be submitted in writing.
In the event of cancellation due to legal reasons, the entry fee will be refunded in full.
Entry Fees
The entry fee per vehicle with 2 persons: € 3,480 incl. VAT
The entry fee for the class ´Junge Gipfelstürmer´
is € 1,500 incl. VAT. Requirements: Driver and co-driver must be no older than 35 years (cut-off date: 31.12.1991)!
These starting places are limited and will be allocated individually by the organizer on a first-come, first-served basis.
Entry Fee Includes:
– Administrative scrutineering
– Starting Numbers
– 20 litres of E-Fuel (voluntarily)
– Drivers Welcome Brunch at Hellbrunn Lustschloss zu Salzburg
– Vehicle Presentation at Residenzplatz
– Participation in Salzburg City Grand Prix
– Opening Night at Zistelalm
– Participation at Gaisberg Wertungsfahrt Rally
– Roadbook for Gaisberg Wertungsfahrt Rally
– Cake and Coffee break
– Lunch at Gersbergalm
– Gaisberg Hillclimb runs
– Aperitif in the courtyard of Hellbrunn Palace
– “Lust & Genuss” evening at Schloss Hellbrunn
– Drivers Night at the Schlossbar
– Participation in Salzburgring Racetracl runs
– Trophies & Awards
– Closing Evening at HANGAR-7
– Live music by Doro Hanke Band
– Drivers Party @ Red Bull Bar
– Drinks included at all lunch & dinner
– Support for Junge Gipfelstürmer
– Organizer app for participator communication
Safety Regulations
On the Salzburgring, wearing a helmet is mandatory for open vehicles. For safety reasons, helmets are recommended for all participants at the Salzburgring. Children are not allowed to be transported during the event. If a child is registered as a co-driver, Austrian traffic laws apply.
Vehicle Equipment Regulations
Only mechanical analog clocks with hands and dials are allowed. Digital clocks are strictly prohibited. Mechanical and electromechanical odometers are permitted. Radio-controlled clocks, even with analog displays, and all electronic aids are prohibited.
Advertising
Vehicles must be free from any advertising unless approved by the organizer.
Sustainable Fuel, E-Fuel, Fossil-Free Fuels
We are in partnership with P1 Performance Fuels. P1 Fuels are the world’s leading provider of CO₂-neutral fuels. P1 fuels are a direct replacement for conventional fossil fuels and can be used in cars and classic vehicles with internal combustion engines.
Of course, participation is voluntary.
Partner Hotels
We have selected two partner hotels for you. Participants must book accommodations themselves using the keyword “Gaisbergrennen 2026”. No room contingents have been reserved. However, no cancellation fees will apply until confirmation of participation.
Restaurant & Romantikhotel Die Gersbergalm
Gersberg 37, A-5020 Salzburg
Tel.: +43 662 641 257
Fax: +43 662 644 278
Email: office@gersbergalm.at
www.gersbergalm.at
Amadeo Hotel Schaffenrath
Alpenstrasse 115–117, A-5020 Salzburg
Tel. +43 662 639 00-0
Fax +43 662 639 00-5
Email: info@amadeohotel.at,
www.amadeohotel.at
Participants must book accommodations themselves using the keyword “Gaisbergrennen 2026”. No room contingents have been reserved. However, no cancellation fees will apply until confirmation of participation.
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