History 1970s

1970 Tour de Corse (France)

Overview

Event Name: 1970 Internationale Österreichische Alpenfahrt

Date: November 7–8, 1970

Start & Finish Location: Mönichkirchen, Austria

Total Starters: 54 crews

Total Finishers: 20 crews

Round 5 of the 1970 International Championship for Manufacturers, the Austrian Alpine Rally featured punishing gravel mountain passes and minimal service over two legs totalling 2251km.


Route

Gravel Mountain Passes: Abrasive surfaces caused frequent punctures.
High Altitude: Thin air and rapid weather shifts tested engines.
Minimal Service: Long legs between service parks demanded robust preparation.

Competitors tackled 12 special stages totalling 211km on rough gravel roads around Mönichkirchen, within a 2251km overall route including liaison sections.

The combination of distance and terrain made this one of the championship’s toughest rounds.


🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Björn Waldegård & Lars Nyström · Porsche 911 S
2nd Place
Håkan Lindberg · Saab 96 V4
3rd Place
Jean-François Piot · Ford Escort Twin Cam

Waldegård’s reliability in his Porsche earned the win over the punishing Alpine course.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Rocky Corridors: Sharp stones and ruts threatened suspension.
  • Weather Swings: Sun, rain, and fog at altitude forced rapid tyre decisions.
  • Endurance Legs: Long transfers exhausted crews and machines alike.

The 1970 Austrian Alpine Rally remains a benchmark for toughness in ‘70s championship competition.

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