Rally History Archive

The 1960 Monte Carlo Rally opened the European season with snowy conditions, technical tarmac, and a dominant 1-2-3 finish by Mercedes-Benz.

A classic Franco-German endurance rally, the 1960 Lyon–Charbonnières–Stuttgart–Solitude connected the cultural heartlands of Europe with a demanding mix of high-speed asphalt, alpine passes, and intricate navigation. The event drew a strong international field and became a cornerstone of early continental rally competition.

The 1960 Rallye Pneumant was East Germany’s premier motorsport event, weaving through the socialist state's rural heartlands and industrial corridors. It served as both a national spectacle and a symbol of Eastern Bloc engineering pride, featuring local marques and ironclad reliability over flair.

The 1960 Geneva Rally was a challenging event that tested the endurance of crews across Switzerland, featuring a mix of tarmac and gravel stages.

The 1960 Tulip Rally attracted international crews to the Netherlands for a precision-focused event blending tight tarmac and scenic countryside stages.

Held across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, the 1960 Safari Rally was one of the toughest motorsport events of the year, famousfor its brutal terrain and unpredictable African weather.

A challenging national-level event in the Polish rally calendar, the 1960 Rajd Dolnośląski carved its way through the rugged roads of Lower Silesia. With a focus on navigation and terrain variety, it highlighted the growing enthusiasm for motorsport in Eastern Europe and served as a proving ground for local talent.

The 1960 Tour de Belgique was Belgium’s crown jewel of endurance rallying, blending smooth tarmac, sudden fog, and relentless pace into a fast-paced trial of concentration and composure. As a tarmac-based event with a reputation for precision, it attracted some of Europe’s top drivers and manufacturers.

The 1960 Österreichische Alpenfahrt was a grueling showcase of alpine precision driving, as competitors faced high-altitude climbs, narrow passes, and the unpredictable wrath of the early summer Alps. The event, steeped in pre-war tradition, remained a vital stop in the European rally calendar.

Held in June on Greece’s rugged gravel roads and mountainous terrain, the Acropolis Rally was a brutal mid-year challenge forman and machine.

Run in early July, the Alpine Rally weaved through the French, Swiss, and Italian Alps, demanding both speed and precision onnarrow mountain passes.

The 1960 Liège–Rome–Liège Rally was a marathon event that tested crews on a grueling loop through Europe, known for its long distances and minimal service breaks.

Taking place in late June, the Polish Rally was a challenging event that tested crews on a mix of gravel and tarmac roads, showcasing the beauty of Poland’s countryside.

Held in early September, the Viking Rally was a test of speed and endurance across the Scandinavian countryside, featuring a mix of gravel and tarmac stages.

Taking place in late September, the Deutschland Rallye was a test of speed and precision on Germany’s winding roads, featuring a mix of tarmac and gravel stages.

Held in late August, Finland’s premier rally featured fast gravel tracks and massive jumps, earning it a reputation as aproving ground for rally legends.

Held on the mountainous island of Madeira, this challenging tarmac rally tested precision and nerve on narrow cliffside roads, helping establish Portugal’s rallying tradition ahead of its WRC debut years later.

Held in November, the RAC Rally was Britain’s top rally event, challenging drivers with wet forestry roads and unpredictableweather.