Zellhofer comeback: 20 years after the last rally adventure!

Zellhofer comeback: 20 years after the last rally adventure!

On April 5, 2025, Martin Zellhofer prepares for his comeback at the Lavanttal Rallye. After a 20 -year break, the experienced rally driver and his brother Christoph will take part in this prestigious event, which takes place on April 11 and 12, 2025. The Lavanttal rally is considered the hardest and most difficult rally in Austria, which only increases the anticipation for the challenge. Zellhofer describes the route as one of the most demanding, especially because of the changing soil conditions.

Zellhofer has a strong vehicle for the event. He will compete in a Ford Fiesta Rally2 after reaching fifth place in 2005 with a Mitsubishi Evo VI. For him, returning to this rally is not only a sporting challenge, but also the desire to live out his passion for motorsport.

rally challenges and tradition

The Lavanttal rally has earned a reputation as an extremely demanding event over the years. Zellhofer's comments on the special challenges suggest that in addition to the speed, technical skill and dealing with the vehicles will also be decisive. This presents the drivers with special requirements, especially under the changeable conditions that are typical of these rally.

The event attracts many leading of the Austrian rally sports scene over the years. In recent years, numerous drivers, including multiple state champion Raimund Baumschlager, who drove to victory in 2017 together with Thomas Zeltner on a VW Polo R WRC. In the previous years he dominated with various vehicles such as the Skoda Fabia S2000 from 2010 and the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX.

insights into the history

The list of previous state champions in recent years shows the championship as a highly competitive terrain where every title has to be fought hard. The statistics demonstrate the dominance of certain drivers and vehicles, such as the success of Baumschlager and Zeltner or Neubauer and Ettel in the Ford Fiesta Wrc RS. These successes underline the quality and competitive spirit, which is typical of the Austrian rally scene.

The return from Zellhofer to the Lavanttal rally is a significant moment in his career. The anticipation for the upcoming two rallying days, combined with the hard competition and the demanding route, promises an exciting competition weekend. Both athletes and fans are looking forward to a spectacular comeback and the race for the valuable points on the way to the Austrian Rally Championship.

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