RTG1 - Flipbook - Page 2
29 Sept to 13 Oct 2024
Pre start & scrutineering
Aigen im Ennstal
29 September 2024
Text & photos: gerardbrown.co.uk
Design: K-Design
The days are getting shorter and the shadows are
lengthening as we draw into autumn, but there’s
still some endurance rallying fun to be had.
In the magnificent Schloss Pichlarn, beneath the massive
bulk of Grimming, the highest free-standing mountain in
the alps, we’ve assembled a stellar group of 22 cars and
crews. Stationed above aigen im Ennstal they’re about to
begin a two-week Challenge from the austrian alps to the
aegean and the ancient city of athens.
This landmark rally is the 21st Rally the Globe event,
and truly marks our coming of age. Devised by anthony
Preston, Deputy clerk of the course, it’s a demanding route
of 4,112km liberally sprinkled with gravel and tarmac and
rising from sea level to almost 2000m. 44 Regularities, 16
Tests, and 80 Timing Points - the most we’ve ever set - will
give the Results Team something to work on and the crews
something to aim for every day.
Mercedes and ford have fielded the biggest contingents,
with five cars each from the 1930s to the 1970s. But, as
usual, a fantastic snapshot of transatlantic motoring
www.rallytheglobe.com
