Andorra's CAAM hillclimb returns after 20-year hiatus

The ACA Club described the return of the Campionat d’Andorra d’Automobilisme de Muntanya (CAAM) after more than 20 years as a success. Joel Capdevila, technical head of the organisation’s sporting commission, said the outcome was “very positive,” noting a high level of competition and an excellent response from both domestic and international drivers.

The four-round series attracted roughly 220 entrants in total, averaging about 40 drivers per event; the Arinsal round drew a larger field because it also counted toward the French championship. Organisers said race conditions were good and the competitive standard across the events was strong.

Joan Gil, driving a Silver Car S3, claimed the overall title and topped the Sport category. Cristian Mayorales won the VHC class and Erik Faura took the Production category.

Looking ahead, ACA intends to consolidate the CAAM and professionalise its administration and sporting framework. The calendar will retain the same four climbs used this season — Arinsal, Arcalís, Beixalís and Peguera — and organisers expect entries per event to rise toward a capped field of about 60 cars next year, prioritising “growth in quality before quantity.”

Planned improvements include adjustments to regulations and categories, administrative simplification and optimisation of schedules to raise the championship’s professional standards. Over the longer term, ACA is exploring a broader, multi-discipline competition within two years that could incorporate events such as the Rally of Andorra while keeping the CAAM as a reference mountain-racing series.