Rallycross to Welcome 145 Drivers from Four Countries
Orechová Potôň, October 13, 2026 – Side-by-side battles, asphalt and gravel, and eight Slovak drivers. SLOVAKIA RING will host the OMV MAXXMOTION FIA CEZ RALLYCROSS on 17–18 October 2026. The main entry list features 91 entries from Slovakia, Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Austria. Tickets are still available online and will also be available for purchase at the venue.
Orechová Potôň will once again become the venue for an international rallycross weekend. Alongside the FIA Central European Zone (FIA CEZ) Championships, SLOVAKIA RING will also host the Slovak, Czech and Hungarian championships, as well as the Czech Historic Vehicle Trophy – the Jiří Kadlec Memorial. The event gets underway on Friday, 16 October, with the Czech Rallycross Cup, which has attracted 54 drivers.
Hungary has the largest representation on the main entry list, with 54 drivers. A further 21 competitors are entered from the Czech Republic, eight from Austria and eight from Slovakia. The diverse field includes the SuperCars, S1600 and Super Touring Cars categories, historic vehicles, and numerous Hungarian cup classes.
Rallycross offers short, intense races in which drivers battle for position from the shared start to the finish line. The track at SLOVAKIA RING is 1,400 metres long and combines 65% asphalt with 35% unpaved surface. The action will also feature an alternative section of the track known as the joker lap, adding a tactical dimension to the racing.
Eight Slovaks and a Strong Home Presence in SuperCars
Local fans will have plenty of drivers to cheer on. In the SuperCars category, five Slovak competitors make up the majority of the eight entries. Bruno Beckert, Norbert Beckert and Ján Beckert of the Beckert Technology team will compete in Citroën cars. They will be joined by Pavol Zlatoš in a Mitsubishi and Marián Gajdoš in a Ford.
The Beckert family are coming off a successful outing in Słomczyn, Poland, in September. In the SuperCars final of the Slovak Championship, Bruno took victory ahead of Norbert and Ján, while Pavol Zlatoš finished fourth. According to the latest published FIA CEZ championship standings, Bruno is also the highest-ranked Slovak driver in SuperCars, sitting in sixth place. Ján is eighth, while Norbert holds ninth.
Slovak representation also extends to the Super Touring Cars categories. Vladimír Marko of MARKOmotorsport is entered in a Volkswagen in the STC class for cars up to 2,000 cc, while Miroslav Pospíchal of POSPICHAL TEAM will compete in a Seat in the class for cars over 2,000 cc.
The Weekend Culminates in Sunday's Finals
Friday's Rallycross Cup will begin with free practice at 8:30 a.m. The heats are scheduled for 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., followed by the semi-finals and finals at 2:30 p.m.
Saturday's main programme will begin with free practice sessions from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. Heats for the FIA CEZ and national championship categories will follow from 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. On Sunday, the heats will start at 8:00 a.m., followed by the decisive semi-finals and finals. The awards ceremony is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. The organisers reserve the right to change the programme.
One Ticket for the Entire Weekend, Including the Paddock
Tickets are still available through the SLOVAKIA RING website for €12. Tickets purchased at the venue will cost €15. The main ticket office, located next to Grandstand A and beside the RING restaurant, will be open on both days of the weekend.
The ticket is valid for both Saturday and Sunday and includes access to Grandstands A and B, as well as the paddock. Children under 10, pensioners and people with disabilities are entitled to free admission upon presentation of the relevant proof of eligibility.
Families can also combine their visit to the races with a go-karting experience at Slovak Karting Center, a visit to Malkia Park or a trip to the military museum.
Come and support the Slovak drivers and experience a rallycross weekend packed with thrilling battles at SLOVAKIA RING!
