The 2025 FIM Enduro Vintage (EVT) Trophy officially got underway with Team Germany winning the opening day’s acceleration test in Piekoszów, Poland.

After the opening ceremony for the ninth edition of the FIM Enduro Vintage Trophy in Poland, day one saw over 200 competitors from 15 nations completed the time-honoured first acceleration test.

Riders eased into the event with a 40km loop out into the surrounding countryside ahead of the acceleration test: a short, high-speed dash from point A to B.

Day one win for Germany in Vintage Veteran Trophy

In the prestigious Vintage Veteran Trophy competition, it was Germany who claimed an early lead in the classification by winning day one. Led by Bert Von Zitzewitz, they will aim to build on this performance in the coming days.

In close contention, the United States followed them home in second. Enjoying a great start to their FIM EVT, France ended day one in third, with Austria finishing fourth and Portugal fifth. As the defending champions aiming for their fourth consecutive victory, Italy finished sixth and will look to gain ground on their rivals tomorrow.

Enjoying his start to the FIM EVT on his 1975 KTM 250, Austria’s Peter Permusch is looking forward to the coming days ahead. “Today was a lovely day of riding,” said Permusch at the end of the acceleration test. “It was fairly simple, but always a nice way to get started. I really enjoy this race, seeing friends from all over the world is like a reunion.

“Tomorrow will be a tougher day for sure. I’m almost seventy and my bike is almost fifty years old, so together we are quite old, but we will be ok, we will have fun!”

Close racing in Vintage Silver Vase class

In the Vintage Silver Vase category, Team Kramer set the benchmark on day one, with Pantera 1 and Moto Club Scuderia Norelli finishing second and third, respectively. MC Bergamo MX Line Team edged out Team Ruhla to secure fourth on the acceleration test. In total, 27 teams are contesting the Vintage Silver Vase category.

The Vintage Club class saw Moto Club Scuderia Norelli 2 lead home the 19 teams entered on the opening day of racing. As early leaders, they will aim to maintain their advantage over Czech Classic Enduro Team Club 1 and Germany Club 4 in second and third, respectively.

Tomorrow’s day two marks the first major test with 130kms of riding and six special tests.

Trophy class results:

Individual scratch times (top 45):

For event information and live results go to www.ktmnovi.com plus the event’s official Instagram account @fim_enduro_vintage for daily event coverage.