Event: France

Andros Trophy: Lans-en-Vercors

When:	11 - 12 Jan 2008 (annual)
Where:	Lans-en-Vercors
Costs:	Free

France's exciting ice-racing series stages its fifth event of the season at Lans-en-Vercors.

A glamorous and spectacular event, the Andros Trophy has been running since 1990. Attracting big-name drivers and manufacturers, it consists 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 are 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.