1. The Event

The oldest rally for touring cars, the „Herkomer-Konkurrenz“, was held in the years 1905 through 1907. It had been initiated by Sir Hubert von Herkomer who was born in Waal near Landsberg am Lech. In commemoration of the 100th anniversary the City of Landsberg am Lech in co-operation with the Bayerische Automobilclub (BAC) in the AvD and under the patronage of

His Royal Highness, Luitpold Prince of Bavaria

organises the third Herkomer Jubilee Konkurrenz from July 26 through 29, 2007. This event is published internationally for motor cars in accordance with the FIVA Categories A-C (up to the year of manufacture of 1930).

In 1907 not only that year’s winner was determined, but the overall winner of all Herkomer-Konkurrenzen of the years 1905 through 1907. In 1906 Dr. Rudolf Stoess, piloting the Horch 18/20 car of Director August Horch, was the overall winner who also came in first on the course in the Forstenrieder Park. In 1907 Director August Horch himself could celebrate his coming in as one of the ten leading cars. The overall winner, however, was Edgar Ladenburg, steering his Benz to victory in 1905, as did his driver Fritz Erle with his Mercedes in 1907.

In commemoration of this hundredth anniversary we again invite the participants to attend an event on the eve of the Herkomer-Konkurrenz at the „museum mobile“ in Ingolstadt, e.g. on July 25, 2007. This will be followed by a historico-cultural touristic leg of 120 kilometres from Ingolstadt to Landsberg am Lech on July, 26. The core event of the Herkomer-Konkurrenz will be two touristic legs of approx. 100 kilometres each on July 27th and July 28th, respectively. An additional highlight of this event will be the attendance at a biplane air-show where a limited number of participants have the chance to fly as passengers.

For a rating a few questions and tasks will be slipped in. Start and Finish are in Landsberg am Lech. At critical sections en route there will be service cars for towing those veteran cars with insufficient motor or braking power.

2. Event Regulations

Eligible to participate are three- and four-wheel motor cars of the categories A, B, and C (up to and including the year of manufacture of 1930), whereof the vehicles up to the year of manufacture of 1918 and those of category C will enjoy preference whose engine performance does not differ significantly from those of the „Brass Category“. All vehicles have to comply with the technical standard regarding authenticity, restoration and safety. The number of entrants is limited to one hundred.

By submitting the registration form, every participant acknowledges that
2.1. he/she holds a driving license valid for driving on German roads;
2.2. the vehicle is insured for a minimum of 1 Million Euro;
2.3. the vehicle is appropriately licensed for driving on German roads.
German red license plates are admitted if an insurance cover note is presented.

3. Entry Fee

The entry fee is forfeited in case of non-participation. It amounts to € 520,— per vehicle holding two passengers. For every additional passenger the amount of € 250,— will be charged, both amounts including 19% VAT. The entry fee can either be paid by cheque or by remittance to Account # 8308066, Bank Code Number 700 520 60, with the Sparkasse Landsberg-Diessen (IBAN: DE40700520600008308066; BIC: BYLADEM1LLD). Entries not accompanied by a proof of payment are not being processed. Cheques will only be cashed upon acceptance of the entry.

4. Registration

Please submit the completed registration form herewith attached to

Organising Office Herkomer-Konkurrenz 2007
c/o Illia & Co. GmbH
Greifenberger Str. 5
D-82279 Eching am Ammersee
Tel. +49(0) 8143 992 866, Fax: +49(0) 8143 997 889

Please make sure that the following documents accompany your completed entry form:

4.1. Floppy Disk or CD-ROM with two photographs of the vehicle, alternatively two photos black/white or
coloured, suitable for reproduction.
Photos may also be sent by e-mail to illia@oldtimer-rehberger.de. In this case please do not forget to
mention the name of the participant.

4.2. Entrance fee as cheque or proof of remittance.

FIVA International Identity Card or other documents are not required.

Please note:

For those who consider the distances driven at the Herkomer Konurrenz too short, there is a possibility to participate in a joint trip to Ingolstadt or Landsberg, preceding the main event. Information are available at the organiser’s.

Entry closing date is April 15, 2007.

 5. Entry fee includes the following amenities

 · Rally documents with rally programme, road-book, two rally plates, and a rally badge (fashioned after the original badge from 1907 in limited edition)

 · Visit of the „museum mobile“ of the Audi AG on Wednesday, July 25, 2007

 · Evening programme in or at the „museum mobile“ (depending upon weather)

 · Transfer of trailers and towing vehicles from Ingolstadt to Landsberg; alternatively transfer of the participants by bus from Landsberg to Ingolstadt on July 29, 2007 to pick up the trailers and tow vehicles

 · Luggage shuttle from Ingolstadt to Landsberg am Lech

 · Beverage service during the driving days

 · Visit of the Herkomer Museum

 · Greeting by the Lord Mayor of Landsberg am Lech in the historic Town Hall

 · Lunches on Thursday, Friday and Saturday

 · Biplane air-show with coffee-break on Friday afternoon

 · Dinner on Friday evening

 · Gala dinner with entertainment programme and prize-giving on Saturday

 · Veteran car gathering on Saturday afternoon at the Main Square of Landsberg am Lech

 · Breakfast (white sausages – voluntary participation) on Sunday

 · Overnight safeguarding of vehicles in covered and guarded halls

 · Parking of trailers and towing vehicles at fenced-in parking lots

 · Service vehicles and tow trucks

 6. Behaviour behind the Wheel

All participants must comply with the provisions of the German Road Traffic Act under all circumstances. They drive at their own risk and assume full responsibility for the roadworthiness of their vehicles. Any case of negligence may result in disqualification.

To avoid obstruction of traffic, participants’ own service vehicles have to maintain a distance of minimum 100 meters to any participant. For service personnel eligible to the same amenities as the participants (meals etc.) the same fee as for additional passengers is applicable, e.g. € 250,00.

7. Prize Giving

· Trophies will be assigned to the first ten participants in the overall ranking.

· Various special prizes according to the criteria of the sponsors.

· Prize for the longest journey.

· Prize according to spectator judgement.

8. Protests

As the Herkomer-Konkurrenz is not being organised according to FIVA rules, no protests will be admitted.

9. Disclaimer

The organiser accepts no responsibility for personal injury or damage to property or assets. In case of damages, participants waive any possible right for actions and recourse against the organiser as well as his officials and helpers. By submitting the entry form the participants unconditionally accept the regulations of this event as legally binding. Legally binding information can only be given by official representatives of the organisation. Force majeure and official impositions generally release the organiser from his obligations. The organiser reserves the right to cancel the event for coercive reasons or to modify the route or the schedule, etc.

10. Hotel Reservation

Please book and pay for your hotel rooms yourself. The organiser has blocked hotel capacity in the two leading hotels in Landsberg am Lech and in convenient hotels in Ingolstadt at very favourable rates. Please quote „Herkomer-Konkurrenz“ when booking. You will find the addresses in the advertisements contained in the Regulations as well as in the attached leaflets.

11. Preliminary Time-Table of the Event

Wednesday, July 25, 2007

12:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Arrival of vehicles in Ingolstadt, distribution of rally documents
as of 3:00 p.m. Presentation of the vehicles in front of the „museum mobile“, visit of the museum,
checking-in at hotels
7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Evening event at the Museum Mobile

Thursday, July 26, 2007

as of 9:00 a.m. Prologue: Touristic drive from Ingolstadt to Landsberg
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Arrival of the vehicles in Landsberg at the Mutterturm
visit of the Herkomer Museum
7:00 p.m. Welcome of participants by the Lord Mayor of Landsberg am Lech
in the historic Town Hall
8:00 p.m. Dinner in Landsberg restaurants at leisure

Friday, July 27, 2007

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 1. Leg: The Ammersee Labyrinth with participation at the biplane air-show
7:30 p.m. – 11.00 p.m. Evening event with presentation of historic meals by Landsberg tourist guides

Saturday, July 28, 2007

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 2. Leg: Following the footsteps of the juvenile Hubert von Herkomer
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Presentation of the vehicles to the public at the Main square of Landsberg am Lech
7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Gala Evening

Sunday, July 29, 2007

as of 9:00 a.m. Presentation at the Main Square of Landsberg am Lech of those vehicles that do not depart in
the morning
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. Bavarian breakfast (white sausages) for the participants; thereafter individual departure

Contacts 

Organizer
Veranstaltungsbüro Herkomer-Konkurrenz 2007
c/o Illia & Co. GmbH im Hause Oldtimer Rehberger
Greifenberger Straße 5
D-82279 Eching am Ammersee
Telefon: +49 (0) 81 43 / 99 78 88
Telefax: +49 (0) 81 43 / 99 78 89
E-mail: illia@oldtimer-rehberger.de
Internet: www.herkomer-konkurrenz.de

Host City:

Stadt Landsberg am Lech
Katharinenstraße 1, 86899 Landsberg am Lech
Postfach 10 16 53, 86886 Landsberg am Lech
Internet: www.landsberg.de
www.herkomer-konkurrenz.de
www.herkomer-konkurrenz.com
Dpt. Management, Consulting & Coaching
Stadt Landsberg am Lech
Referat Veranstaltungsservice,
Raimund J. Stolz
Telefon: (0 81 91) 1 28-2 60,
Telefax: (0 81 91) 1 28-3 38,
E-Mail: veranstaltungsservice@landsberg.de
Tourist-Info Landsberg
Kultur- und Fremdenverkehrsamt,
Telefon: (0 81 91) 1 28-2 46,
Telefax: (0 81 91) 1 28-1 60, -1 80
E-Mail: fremdenverkehrsamt@landsberg.de