The Ypres Historic Regularity will take place on 5-7 December 2025, and registration will open on Friday August 1st at noon! There has been much interest in the new features that Club SuperStage and JBREvents are introducing at this year’s event. The new features include:
The introduction of coefficients
To ensure sporting balance, a favourable coefficient will be applied in the final classification for all cars built before 1969 or with a cylinder capacity of less than 1300cc. The coefficient is intended to ensure that drivers do not need high-powered machinery to compete for victory or a podium place!
Pre-2000 category
A new “pre-2000 category” will be added to this year’s event. Undoubtedly, it will open the event up to new entrants as cars built between 1993 and 31/12/2000 will be eligible. The performance of these vehicles can be slightly higher, so a coefficient will be applied to this category.
A balanced route
Although, for now, the route is a closely guarded secret, a few details can be revealed. The route will remain entirely in the Westhoek region on both Friday and Saturday! Several “regroups” are planned at locations that have contributed to the rich history of the Ypres Rally. On Sunday, the crews must prepare themselves for an unprecedented route. It will guarantee excitement until the last kilometre, and teams with “terrain knowledge” will not have an advantage. In total, there will be five Closed Road Stages and around 25 regularity tests. The long connection to complete the Hainaut regularity tests will be avoided this year, resulting in more competitive kilometres in the same compact schedule. It is crucial to adhere to the 50 km/h maximum average speed, even during Closed Road Stages.
Early Bird registration fee
The registration fee will remain unchanged from previous editions. The registration fee includes all catering facilities, safety measures during the Closed Road Stages, marshals at each start of a regularity test and plenty of competition in a compact schedule. One can relax at the Ypres Regularity Winter Bar during the event. The “Early Bird” registration fee is valid until 1 October.
Foreign Crew Entry Deal
With 30% of competitors coming from abroad last year, the Ypres Historic Regularity has cemented itself as a key event on the list of European regularity trials. This year, the organisers are introducing the “Foreign Crew Entry Deal”. Foreign participants can receive a special registration package and discount. Those who are interested can contact the “rally office” for more information.
Ypres Revival
The Ypres Revival, a non-competitive tour, will take place once again this year on Saturday, 6 December. Ypres Revival participants will also enjoy the facilities in the centre of Ypres, such as the car park and a passage over the podium. The route includes one demo passage on a Closed Road Stage! There are a maximum of 60 starting places available.
