Invitation to Participate in the 33rd UICR Professional Driver World Championship (PDWC 2026)
Eppelheim by Heidelberg, Germany – 9th to 12th September 2026
Dear Presidents, Secretaries, and Members,
The UICR is proud to announce that the 33rd UICR Professional Driver World Championship (PDWC 2026) will take place in Eppelheim, near Heidelberg, Germany, from 9th to 12th September 2026.
Hosted by Motorsportclub Eppelheim e.V. im ADAC, this world-class event will bring together the most skilled and dedicated professional drivers from every continent to compete in Skill and ECO Driving disciplines across multiple vehicle categories – including Truck (Solo, Articulated, and Drawbar), Bus/Coach, Van, and Young Professional Driver classes.
This Championship represents the pinnacle of professional driving excellence — promoting road safety, driver professionalism, environmental awareness, and international friendship within our great profession.
🌍 Your National Team
We now invite all UICR Member Clubs and National Associations to prepare and register a full national team of professional drivers for the PDWC 2026.
Each team may include competitors in one or more vehicle categories, as well as supporting officials, delegates, and team leaders.
📋 Pre-Registration of Interest
Please confirm your intention to participate and indicate your estimated team size and vehicle categories by emailing the UICR Secretariat at PDWC26@UICR.org by DECEMBER 2026.
Further details on accommodation, regulations, and logistics will follow in due course.
Let us come together once again to celebrate the pride, skill, and unity of the world’s professional drivers — and to honour those who keep our nations moving safely every day.
With professional regards,
Walter Pisarnik
President UICR