ERC Historic

[Andre Oliveira]

2021 ERC Historic calendar:




11-13 March 2021
Spain
69 Rally Costa Brava


09-11 April 2021
Italy
36° Sanremo Rallye Storico


05-07 May 2021
Czech Republic
30. Historic Vltava Rallye


27-29 May 2021
Spain
Rallye de Asturias Histórico


24-26 June 2021
Hungary
54. Mecsek Rallye


15-17 July 2021
Austria
Rallye Weiz


13-14 August 2021
Finland
Lahti Historic Rally


23-25 September 2021
Italy
33. Rally Elba Storico


21-23 October 2021
Switzerland
Rallye International du Valais

[Andre Oliveira]

In Portugal we have Period Z to -99 cars. Any news about FIA add more "recent" cars to ERC Historic?

[m-ast]

In Portugal we have Period Z to -99 cars. Any news about FIA add more "recent" cars to ERC Historic?

When period J2 cars (Until december 1990) where included some years ago it was clearly stated by FIA that the age wouldn't move for at least 10 years, and I personally think it shouldn't be moved, we will start losing the old cars, actually there are few category 1 competitors (until 1970) in last years and this is a shame.

Otherwise I hope next year the calendar could run as planned, as this year it was really sad the cancellation of Costa Brava when we were heading there already.

[m-ast]

First round postponed to 19-20 November

[Andre Oliveira]

A landmark moment for historic motor sport


Today’s World Council meeting saw the approval of a rare and significant update to the regulations governing the eligibility of historic cars to take part in motor sport competitions.

These changes to Appendix K of the International Sporting Code mean that, from 2025, racing cars built between the years 1991 and 2000 will be able to carry the Historic Technical Passports that allow them to compete in FIA championships and international motor sport events.

This update will bring many of the world’s most iconic race and rally cars back into the crucible of motor sport, allowing fans and enthusiasts to enjoy the sights and sounds of what was a remarkable decade of technological advancement.

...

The change for historic rally sees a wide range of new cars become eligible, including some of the most iconic categories in recent memory.

The classic Group A period of the mid 90's included cars like the Group A Subaru Impreza, synonymous with the late Colin McRae. The Mitsubishi Lancer and Ford Escort Cosworth were also hugely successful in this era, together with cars from Toyota and Lancia.

As the 90's decade came to an end, the World Rally Car format was introduced in 1997. These turbo 4WD cars were at the cutting edge of transmission technology, braking and performance. The Toyota Corolla WRC, Subaru Impreza WRC, Ford Focus WRC and the Peugeot 206 WRC remain some of the most popular and alluring rally cars to this day.

The move to year 2000 opens up an unprecedented variety of new rally cars from the humble Nissan Micra through to the iconic legendary cars of the sport above.

The FIA will make further announcements and conduct workshops in early 2025 to help the owners of the newly-eligible historic cars apply for their Historic Technical Passports and get the cars racing again.

https://www.fia.com/sites/default/files/styles/image_50__wide/public/wmsc5_1_0.png?itok=EVUmRrPu

https://www.fia.com/news/future-regulations-across-multiple-categories-confirmed-during-world-motor-sport-council

[Andre Oliveira]

Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT

Exciting news for 2025: Jari-Matti Latvala enters the EHRC with this Toyota Celica ST185!

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GdPJL6hWUAA397F?format=jpg&name=medium

https://x.com/tgr_wrc/status/1861049975318466709?s=46&t=b4dPGn0iXvpuOEgKCIh4hg

[HKSjbg]

It’s weird seeing it in modern GR colours

[AndyRAC]

I would love to see a UK round of the EHRC, but the historic community in the UK won't like 4WD on the entry lists. Anything post 1982 is modern to them.

[HKSjbg]

I would love to see a UK round of the EHRC, but the historic community in the UK won't like 4WD on the entry lists. Anything post 1982 is modern to them.

Maybe if it was anything other than the Roger Albert Clark Rally then the existing 4WD entries would mean there’d be no reason to complain. I’d like to see the Scottish re-invented as an Historic event (still with contemporary entries allowed for the SRC-counting clubman event of course), or maybe Rally North Wales…

[PLuto]

Maybe if it was anything other than the Roger Albert Clark Rally then the existing 4WD entries would mean there’d be no reason to complain. I’d like to see the Scottish re-invented as an Historic event (still with contemporary entries allowed for the SRC-counting clubman event of course), or maybe Rally North Wales…

I dont know exactly, but how much are historic cars in UK suitable with FIA rules? Has this cars valid FIA HTP passports?

[Steve Boyd]

I dont know exactly, but how much are historic cars in UK suitable with FIA rules? Has this cars valid FIA HTP passports?Most are run to UK historic regulations but there are some FIA HTP cars competing in UK. British historic championship events have classes for "Appendix K" cars running to FIA rather than UK regulations.

[Andre Oliveira]

https://scontent.fopo4-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/470226821_122193412124085814_4629162491512708394_n .jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=833d8c&_nc_ohc=1fUlZd4L3Z0Q7kNvgHsMYnv&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.fopo4-2.fna&_nc_gid=AlYYKDxWvVnWFHVW25TPRBJ&oh=00_AYA5OWEIOiw-SvlQO15uUswpYS483KgvYgv-dJVvuhMCnQ&oe=675FB902

[Andre Oliveira]

Finally a portuguese round. I heard about a portuguese driver to do some rounds in a Mitsubishi Lancer.

[Andre Oliveira]

Rui Madeira and Nuno Rodrigues da Silva will do Costa Brava, Asturias and Fafe in their Mitsubishi Lancer Evo III. Could be on two more rounds.

https://vmotores.pt/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/spirit-3-780x470.jpeg

https://vmotores.pt/2025/01/13/rui-madeira-ataca-o-europeu-de-historicos-em-2025/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2DlxrtucVE9sWOgjFZ9Yv2 gtfyMGOXT6nRNubfN4HGkebPLdk2KVXiNgU_aem_EkawSLOtgf CTR-xuKpE0_A

[tbazsi95]

Test Day Rally Costa Brava 2025 | FIA ERC Historic [Passats de canto]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzcDrHBSXr4

[tbazsi95]

FIA EHRC Scrutineering underway at rallycostabravaoficial
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHImU8-tIcS/

[focus206]

Nice to see more interest for the European Historic Championship, but I doubt anybody can challenge Latvala for the title. I'd be happy to see Jari-Matti get a title in his career though :)

[Jarek Z]

I normally don't care much about historic rallying, but this entry list looks interesting indeed. There's even a guy with BMW M1 (#42). I have never seen this car in action!
https://www.ewrc-results.com/entries/90580-kh-7-rally-costa-brava-2025/

[tbazsi95]

Jari-Matti and the Celica ST185 out front on the first full day of the historic season
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHMR447sYJ1/

[tbazsi95]

FIA ERC Historic Rally Costa Brava 2025 | Highlights [Passats de canto]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pthheT_r9c

[Jarek Z]

Latvala won every single stage.

[Andre Oliveira]

Too much dominant.

[focus206]

Latvala is the best driver by far and drives one of the newest cars accepted by the championship - which is AWD vs mostly RWD cars.
Dumas is a good asphalt rally driver but not on Latvala's level, and drives a 70's Porsche. The only other drivers I recognize outside of the Historic championship bubble are Johansson (did few WRC events in the 2005 with private Impreza WRC), Tony Fassina (winner of WRC Sanremo '79 with a private Stratos, he's now 79 years old!).
Then there's Rosenberger and Madeira but they are not eligible because I guess they drive too modern cars (and they were miles behind Latvala anyway).

[dupanton]

There's even a guy with BMW M1 (#42). I have never seen this car in action!
https://www.ewrc-results.com/entries/90580-kh-7-rally-costa-brava-2025/

That guy has a small collection of cars, and he is driving them all (together with his son):
https://breitt-gallery.com/breitt-racing/voitures-de-rallye/
https://breitt-gallery.com/breitt-racing/voitures-de-circuit/
https://breitt-gallery.com/breitt-gallery/show-room/

(not everything is on the website yet)

[tbazsi95]

Jari-Matti Latvala FULL ONBOARD - Toyota Celica Turbo ST185 - Rally Costa Brava 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knBWbKndIyI