History 1960s

1960 Viking Rally

Overview

Event Name: 1960 Viking Rally

Date: September 16–18, 1960

Start Location: Oslo, Norway

Finish Location: Oslo, Norway

Total Starters: ~70-80 crews

Total Finishers: 59 crews

Round 11 of the 1960 European Rally Championship, the Viking Rally featured high-speed gravel stages through the forests of southeastern Norway, combining deep ruts and blind crests at rallying pace.


Route

Forest Tracks: Narrow gravel corridors with loose surface and frequent ruts.
Blind Crests: Crests and jumps at speed challenged suspension and nerves.
Variable Grip: Dust and mud alternated with hardpack depending on weather.

Competitors tackled approximately 200 km of forest gravel stages near Oslo, linked by liaison legs through the Oslofjord region.


🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Carl-Magnus Skogh & Rolf Skogh · Saab 96
2nd Place
Arne Wernersson & Tore Nilsson · Saab 96
3rd Place
Gunnar Andersson & Palle Borch · Volvo PV 544

Skogh’s Saab pairing combined traction and pace to dominate the forest stages.

Navigation & Challenges

  • High Speeds: Sustained pace over rough gravel tested car integrity.
  • Blind Crests: Frequent jumps demanded precise suspension setup.
  • Endurance: Three-day format with minimal service breaks stressed reliability.

The Viking Rally’s forest routes cemented its reputation as one of ERC’s most thrilling gravel rounds.

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