RACE ENTRY
Next meeting: September 19-20-21, 2025
Registration begins May 19th
Closing at the end of June on June 24th
Answers on June 30th
At the Normandy Beach Race we want to maximise 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 soon on the beach.
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 types are allowed: USA, Europe, 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.
- Vintage running outfits are welcome and appreciated. Sneakers and newer outfits are prohibited on the beach.
- The consumption of alcohol, narcotics or anything that may impair the drivers' driving abilities 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.
- 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 pallet tires.
- 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 requested from the participant for Saturday, 130€ for Saturday and Sunday and 70€ for Sunday only, a document will be sent to you with all the details and the agenda of the day.
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 for 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.
In the event of irresponsible or dangerous driving during the event, the vehicle and its driver will be immediately asked to leave the event.
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 validated in the NBR, please fill out the “Race Entry” form with 4 photos of your vehicle (2 sides, engine zoom and front) as well as a description of the vehicle.
