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Final results are ready

The final results are now available for all classes

Solberg no sore loser

Professional race driver Henning Solberg came to win, but ended far from the top in the EVS Viking Rally 2009. But still he is all smiles.

Tesla delivers in the end

The Ferdinand Motors Team with driver Gunnar Birkenfeldt and co-driver Andreas Handeland won the electric class of the EVS Viking Rally 2009 with their Tesla Roadster.

Engan sisters win hydrogen class

Driver Marlene Engan and co-driver Veronica Engan of the NAF Team won the hydrogen class of the EVS Viking Rally 2009 with their Quantum Prius.

End of day 2: Citroën proves it's not all about the looks

It may not look like much, the Citroën Saxo EL, but in the hands of Svein Teistedal of the Alternative Energi Team, it has so far proven to be supreme in the track.

Impressive display by Solberg in auto slalom

While still trailing behind in the over all results, professional rally driver Henning Solberg proved his skills in the auto slalom contests in Kristansand and Lyngdal.

Tesla teams ace hill climb

Two Teslas occupied the two top spots on the result list from the challenging Korketrekkern hill climb. Henning Solberg in his Ford Focus secures best time for hydrogen vehicles.

Crown Prince drives first leg

WRC driver Henning Solberg is not used to being in the passanger seat. But on the first leg of the EVS Viking Rally he had to give up his usual seat for H.R.H. Crown Prince Haakon of Norway.

Hydrogen highway opens in Norway

The HyNor Partnership and StatoilHydro are pleased to announce the official opening of the Norwegian hydrogen highway, HyNor, on 11 May 2009 at StatoilHydro's new hydrogen station at Økern in Oslo. HyNor was opened by Norway's Minister of Transport and Communications, Liv Signe Navarsete. H.R.H. Crown Prince Haakon of Norway joined the first stage of the EVS Viking Rally, from Oslo to Lier, together with internationally renowned race car driver Henning Solberg. The governing mayor of Oslo, Erling Lae, opened StatoilHydro's new hydrogen service station at Økern, and Navarsete opened the hydrogen station at StatoilHydro's service station in Lier.

Practical information

Practical information about the rally, fillingstations, rules and accomodation.

Eco racer to drive in Viking Rally

Race car driver and environmental activist Leilani Münter is headed to Norway to participate in the EVS Viking Rally 2009.

Crown Prince Haakon participates in Viking Rally

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of Norway and international rally driver Henning Solberg will both be on the starting line of EVS Viking Rally 2009. The competition is a road rally from Oslo to Stavanger for zero emission vehicles only, and takes place on May 11-13.

Supplementary Regulations

The supplementary regulations are now available. They can be downloaded here.

Competition filling up quickly!

We are very happy that we already have many great teams registered for the EVS Viking Rally. Unfortunately, however, we are getting close to our participant limit, meaning that registration may close early. If you are not registered yet, you should do it now!