The monster off-roaders of the Icelandic Formula Off-Road come to the town of Blönduós in North Iceland on Saturday 11 July.
Formula Off-Road is a form of off-road racing 4×4 motorsport (see video below), created in Iceland, by Icelanders. There is an official national championship with several races scheduled during the summer months.
All activity takes place within an especially designated competition area. During the competition the drivers scale almost vertical hills, and sometimes or see who can skim furthest if a wetland is part of the area.
This year marks a 50-year anniversary of the sport in Iceland.
Blönduós town is located 240 km (149.1 mi) to the north of Reykjavík on Route 1 (the Ring Road),
Engines will be roaring at 13 (1pm) on Saturday. 18 drivers will negotiate six tracks. Tickets are 1.500 ISK (10EUR/11USD).
Here are some highlights from the championship round outside Hella town this spring.
The monster off-roaders of the Icelandic Formula Off-Road come to the town of Blönduós in North Iceland on Saturday 11 July.
Formula Off-Road is a form of off-road racing 4×4 motorsport (see video below), created in Iceland, by Icelanders. There is an official national championship with several races scheduled during the summer months.
All activity takes place within an especially designated competition area. During the competition the drivers scale almost vertical hills, and sometimes or see who can skim furthest if a wetland is part of the area.
This year marks a 50-year anniversary of the sport in Iceland.
Blönduós town is located 240 km (149.1 mi) to the north of Reykjavík on Route 1 (the Ring Road),
Engines will be roaring at 13 (1pm) on Saturday. 18 drivers will negotiate six tracks. Tickets are 1.500 ISK (10EUR/11USD).
Here are some highlights from the championship round outside Hella town this spring.
