The Eurol Hellendoorn Rally 2025 once again proved why it’s a jewel in the Dutch rally calendar. Over two action-packed days, drivers battled across more than 150 kilometers of stages, mixing fast asphalt blasts with tricky gravel sections. Fans flocked to the Overijssel forests, where the smell of petrol, the snap of gravel, and the thunder of turbocharged engines created an atmosphere only Hellendoorn can deliver.
At the end of the weekend, it was Bernhard ten Brinke, partnered by Tom Woodburn, who celebrated on the top step of the podium after a clinical display in their Škoda Fabia RS Rally2.
Overall Results – Škoda Dominates
From the opening stages, ten Brinke stamped his authority. His pace was relentless yet calculated, setting a rhythm few could follow. By rally’s end, his winning time of 1:21:44.4 secured victory with a margin of over a minute.
Kevin van Deijne / Hein Verschuuren chased hard in another Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 but settled for second, +1:14.9 behind.
Completing the podium were Yannick Vrielink / Harm van Koppen in the older-spec Fabia Rally2 evo, finishing +2:04.0 down.
The top ten painted a familiar picture: Škoda Rally2 machinery continuing its dominance, though Hyundai, Subaru, Mitsubishi, and Renault all featured with strong class performances.
Top 10 Overall:
- ten Brinke / Woodburn – Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 – 1:21:44.4
- van Deijne / Verschuuren – Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 – +1:14.9
- Vrielink / van Koppen – Škoda Fabia Rally2 evo – +2:04.0
- Pex / Christiaens – Škoda Fabia Rally2 evo – +4:33.8
- Andervang / Hakkesteeg – Hyundai i20 N Rally2 – +5:40.2
- Rexhausen / Reith – Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 – +7:12.0
- Klein Kromhof / Dockx – Renault Clio Rally3 – +8:16.0
- Morée / Meijs – Škoda Fabia R5 – +9:40.1
- Webbink / Müller – Subaru Impreza WRX STi – +10:12.5
- Wils / Stupers – Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VII – +10:58.3
National Heroes – Domestic Classes Shine
While the Rally2 titans battled for overall honors, the national entries delivered their own brand of drama. For many fans, these classes are the heart of Hellendoorn — local heroes in beloved machines, fighting tooth and nail for pride and silverware.
NC2 Glory: The Subaru Impreza WRX STi of Webbink / Müller and the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VII of Wils / Stupers thrilled the crowds, bringing the unmistakable growl of turbo classics back to the sharp end of national competition. Webbink emerged as the top NC2 finisher, showcasing speed and grit against modern rivals.
RC5 Breakthrough: In the smaller-capacity ranks, Fabian Kamermans / Stefan Müller made waves in their Renault Clio Rally5. Consistency and clean driving carried them to the top of RC5, proving that precision can triumph over power.
RC4 & RC3 Battlegrounds: The Renault Clio Rally3 of Klein Kromhof / Dockx was a standout, finishing seventh overall while dominating its class. Their performance underlined just how competitive the mid-tier categories have become.
Historic Class – A Trip Back in Time
Adding to the spectacle was the Historic Class, a fan favourite that brought rallying’s golden years roaring back to life. The sound of screaming Ford Escorts, Opel Kadetts, and Porsche 911s turned every stage into a rolling time capsule.
Crowds cheered as the historic entries slid through gravel bends with tail-happy flair, showing that style matters just as much as outright speed. These drivers weren’t chasing overall times against modern Rally2 monsters; instead, they were here to celebrate heritage, skill, and the raw joy of motorsport.
Among the standouts were the Ford Escort RS crews, who demonstrated why the model remains a legend of rallying lore. Classic machinery might lack today’s technology, but in the hands of experienced drivers, they delivered unforgettable moments of sideways brilliance.
The Historic Class was less about who won on the stopwatch and more about honoring tradition — and reminding everyone that rallying is as much about passion as progress.
