Event: France

Andros Trophy: Alpe d'Huez

When:	21 - 22 Dec 2007 (annual)
Where:	Alpe d'Huez
Opening Hours:	Sat 7pm-12pm; Sun 7pm-11pm

France's most prestigious ice-racing series stages its third race of the season at the French ski resort of Alpe d'Huez.

A glamorous and spectacular event, the Andros Trophy has been running since 1990. Attracting big name drivers and manufacturers, it is made up of seven races in mountain resorts, with a grand finale pitting the leaders against each other.

The ice track on which the race is run is prepared weeks in advance, being ritually sprayed with water to ensure an even and stable coating of ice. However, the often capricious weather conditions make for exciting viewing when ice melts or forms.

The race itself is fought in two categories, Elite and Promotion, each of which is split into two heats. Driver and co-pilot teams are divided into two groups for both heats and finals, guaranteeing more races for onlookers. The winning team is the one with the most points after the finals.