Get closer to CHGP
Copenhagen Historic Grand Prix is the flagship of Danish motorsport. CHGP is a race in Bellahøj, Copenhagen - action, drama, speed and entertainment for the whole family.
Copenhagen historic grand prix
The story behind
The Copenhagen Historic Grand Prix (CHGP) is an annual historic motorsports event that takes place the first weekend in August at Bellahøj. The racetrack is 2.4 km long with six corners and a 700-meter straight.
The event attracts professional racing drivers such as Tom Kristensen and Jan Magnussen and combines racing with charity through Race for the Kingdom , which has raised over DKK 6.5 million for Rigshospitalet's Children and Youth Program. HRH Prince Joachim is the patron in 2025.
The participating classes
Over the years, a lot of different motorsports classes have visited the race.
65 classes
The 65 class features cars from the period 1961 to 1965, and they are therefore relatively technologically equal! Cars like the Ford Falcon, Lotus Elan, Mini Cooper and many more participate in this class.
71 classes
Roaring Ford Escorts, angry Cortinas and Porsche 911s guarantee even competition in the 71 class.
TCR Denmark
TCR Denmark features modern standard cars driven by racing drivers such as Nicolai Sylvest, Mike Halder and Kasper H. Jensen. CHGP is just one of several races in their national championship series.
90 class
Opel Kadett Cs, Porsche 911s and Ford Escorts are just some of the many iconic cars participating in this class.
Pro/Am
Professionals and amateurs compete together in this unique class. HRH Prince Joachim and Tom Kristensen have met Michelle Gatting and Oscar Siesby in intense races, among others.
Youngtimer
Youngtimers are “the youngest of the oldest.” There are close races in standard cars such as the BMW M3, Audi A3 Turbo, Porsche 944, Toyota Supra and many more!
Touring car Legend
The Tourenwagen Legenden 2023 featured iconic cars such as the Audi V8 DTM, BMW M3 and Mercedes 190 E 2.5-16 EVO, competing closely in this action-packed class.
OK Mobil 1 Legends Car Cup
Nonstop action in this class! Motorcycle-engined, rear-wheel-drive cars are built for one purpose only: to race from start to finish.
Pure ETCR
Formula Junior
Formula Junior from the 1950s provided a budget-friendly route to Formula 1. The single-seater cars from the period ensure entertainment as drivers compete on the CHGP's iconic city circuit.
Green initiatives
CHGP in the future
Recognized by FIA for environmental efforts
In 2022, Copenhagen Historic Grand Prix (CHGP) received the first star in the FIA's Environmental Accreditation Programme, which recognizes fundamental environmental practices.
In 2023, CHGP achieved the second of three possible stars, reflecting the organization's commitment to sustainability and reduced environmental impact.
Fossil-free fuel from 2025
Starting with CHGP 2025, all participating cars in the race will run on fossil-free fuel to significantly minimize our CO2 emissions. The goal is to set standards for sustainable events and inspire similar events to follow suit.
Focus on sustainable alternatives
Since 2023, CHGP has measured the organization's carbon emissions, increased the use of carbon-neutral fuel, and implemented food waste strategies, including the distribution of surplus food.
In 2024, additional initiatives, such as waste sorting on site, were introduced to promote sustainability.
Vision for a greener motorsport
CHGP's Green City is an area dedicated to the exhibition and communication of future green mobility technologies. Previously, students from DTU, SDU and AAU have presented electric racing cars they have built themselves.
In the future, Green City will serve as a platform for technologies in green transportation, carbon capture and storage, biofuel production and other sustainable solutions.
