RACE ENTRY
Next Meeting: September 19-20-21, 2025
At the Normandy Beach Race we want to maximize the enjoyment of a memorable event during the race, but not at the expense of safety.
Drivers and their vehicles must combine safety, appearance and performance.
Run for fun… We invite you to live a unique experience and store up plenty of unforgettable memories forever. You will be the actors in a life-size fresco featuring your vehicles in a legendary location.
Like the heroes of yesteryear, go down in history on Sword Beach.
Registration form
Hope to see you on the beach next time.
RULES OF ENGAGEMENT
For all vehicles, here are the race entry conditions:
CARS AND MOTORCYCLES:
-All cars must be pre-1949, and motorcycles must be pre-1947.
All makes and models are permitted: USA, Europe, and others.
- The general appearance of the vehicles as well as the appearance of the drivers must be “Racing” and “period correct”.
- Racing specific equipment must also be “period correct”.
DRIVERS MUST HAVE:
- Safety equipment: suitable vintage helmet, gloves, safety glasses, sturdy boots.
- Look: All drivers (cars and motorcycles) must wear ``period-correct`` clothing (clothes may not be original, quality reproductions are sufficient). This specifically applies to pants, jerseys, and jackets.
- Vintage running gear is welcome and appreciated.
Sneakers and newer clothing are prohibited on the beach.
- The consumption of alcohol, narcotics or anything that may impair the driving abilities of drivers is strictly prohibited.
- Driving and behavior behind the wheel/handlebar of vehicles are subject to current French regulations.
ENGINE :
- The engine must match the chassis and frame by being Pre-47 for motorcycles or Pre-49 for cars.
- For American cars, newer ``Flatheads`` are accepted (pre-1953).
- No ‘Y block’ and Overhead.
- No bodywork, part or component on the vehicle or in the engine compartment and cockpit must be loose. Everything must be secure.
- Vehicles must run on gasoline only (no nitro or racing gasoline above 98 octane).
- The fuel hoses must be up to standard and correctly attached, as well as the entire electrical harness.
- No fluid leaks are allowed except for small oil leaks on older vehicles (provide something to protect the beach for your vehicle parked in the paddock).
- Car cooling radiators must contain water (not coolant).
EXTERIOR OF VEHICLES:
- NBR is a beach race, so all vehicles must have a racing look and feel. No fenders on Hot Rods.
- Race numbers must be visible and painted manually (on a metal plate for motorcycles or on the bodywork for cars).
- Race numbers will be submitted by the drivers in the 'Race Entry' and validated. In the event of a duplicate, the Normandy Beach Race may propose changes.
- Vehicles must be in good working order, especially with regard to brakes. Only drum brakes are accepted. No disc brakes.
- The seats must be securely attached to the chassis and frame.
- Even if at the origin and date of the vehicles seat belts did not exist, for the NBR seat belts will be permitted as well as protection bars.
- The chassis and frames will be inspected (no cracks or bad welds).
- On cars, a fire extinguisher within reach is mandatory.
- The headlights must be removed or the glass protected with tape.
- The fuel tank must be secure and properly closed with a cap.
- Hubcaps must be secure.
- The steering column must be checked and secured.
- For tires, no white walls, nor cross tires or tractor-style pallets.
- All wheels will be checked and secured.
Vehicle selection will be made via the registration form and according to the process below:
Cars and motorcycles will be pre-validated based on your photos and description.
Once validated a payment of 85 € will be asked to participant and a formal entry package will be sent to you with all details and agenda of the NBR, as well as indications on how we will all have fun together.
Reimbursement of registration will only be possible if the cancellation is the responsibility of the organiser or linked to an obligation to cancel the event by the competent authorities.
Our selection will balance the participants over the 2 days because the capacity per day is limited.
A mandatory vehicle inspection will take place on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in front of Ouistreham Town Hall for drivers registered for Saturday or both days.
For those registered for Sunday only, the inspection will take place early that morning. The vehicle inspection will be carried out by our teams in the presence of the driver.
Non-compliant vehicles will be refused entry.
No accredited participant may promote a brand or company independently during the race without first consulting the organisers.
In the event of irresponsible or dangerous driving during the event, the vehicle and its driver will be immediately asked to leave the event.
No accredited participant may promote a brand or company alone within the framework of the event without first contacting the organisers.
Only the race organization and the sponsors will be able to use any image or video of the race and event for commercial purposes. Only private usage of pictures and videos will be authorized.
To have your vehicle registered with the NBR, please complete the ``Race Entry`` form with four photos of your vehicle (two sides, a zoomed-in view of the engine and the front) and a description of the vehicle.
If you would like to download the rules of engagement, click here
