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The Kitzbühel Alpine Rallye

June 22, 2016

187 drivers brought their classic cars to take part in the Kitzbühel Alpine Rallye in Austria. An army of 28,344 horsepower assembled at the starting line. Among those participating were some extremely rare models

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An army of 28,344 horsepower assembled at the starting line. There were 31 different brands of car in the race, including some extremely rare models. The contestants came from nine different countries. They had to cover 500 kilometers over three days, ascending to heights of up to 1630 meters. From brilliant sunshine to heavy rain, the drivers had to keep their focus to cope with the changing conditions. The aim at the rallye is always to keep up an even tempo. It's not the fastest but the most consistent who have the best chances of winning...