About Us - Baja Troia Turkey | Official International Cross-Country Rally

Historical Heritage & Passion

WHERE ANCIENT HISTORY MEETS MODERN HORSEPOWER

Baja Troia Turkey is an elite international cross-country rally raid event founded in 2017 by the prestigious İstanbul Off-Road Kulübü (İSOFF). Held annually in the historic province of Çanakkale, Turkey, the rally pays homage to the legendary lands of Troy, Homer’s Iliad, and the heroic battlefields that have shaped civilizations for thousands of years.

Established as an official round of the renowned East European Tout Terrain Series (EETTS) and sanctioned under the sporting guidelines of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and the Turkish Automobile Sports Federation (TOSFED), Baja Troia has evolved into one of Southern Europe and Eurasia’s premier off-road competitions.

Every autumn, professional rally teams, world champions, factory drivers, and independent privateers from across Turkey, Greece, Italy, Romania, Bulgaria, Poland, France, and beyond gather at the historic shores of the Dardanelles Strait to conquer more than 800 kilometers of unforgiving, diverse terrain.

                             Founded by İSOFF
                            Organized by Turkey's oldest & most experienced off-road club (est. 1993).
                        

                             FIA & EETTS Standards
                            Strict compliance with international rally safety and timing protocols.
                        

                             800+ KM Tough Tracks
                            Challenging forestry paths, rocky mountain trails, and high-speed plains.
                        

                             Eco-Responsible
                            Committed to preserving the delicate natural flora of Kaz Dağları.
                        

Core Principles

OUR PILLARS OF EXCELLENCE

Baja Troia Turkey is driven by rigorous international motorsport governance, environmental consciousness, and an unwavering commitment to competitor safety.

Sporting Integrity

Governed by strict FIA sporting technical regulations and certified timekeeping protocols using high-accuracy transponder checkpoints and satellite live stage tracking.

Zero-Compromise Safety

Equipped with a comprehensive emergency action plan including UMKE (National Medical Rescue), rapid-response off-road extrication vehicles, and medevac standby units.

Environmental Stewardship

Operating under our Environmental Code: mandatory oil containment tarpaulins in service parks, zero litter policies, and active trail rehabilitation following each race stage.

Technical Variety

Meticulously mapped roadbooks alternating between technical mountain switchbacks in Mount Ida (Kaz Dağları), dusty gravel corridors, and tactical navigation sectors.

Civic & Tourism Impact

Organized in direct coordination with Çanakkale Governorship, Çanakkale Municipality, and Truva Tourism to promote the region’s rich cultural heritage to global sports audiences.

The İSOFF Legacy

Backed by more than 30 years of institution building by İstanbul Off-Road Kulübü, fostering grassroots motorsport talent and international goodwill.

Classes of Competition

VEHICLE CLASSIFICATIONS

Baja Troia welcomes diverse machinery designed to conquer the harshest conditions, split into FIA-homologated and open invitational categories.

Cross-Country 4x4

CAR / T1 & T2

Custom prototype 4x4 racing machines (T1) and production-based off-road vehicles (T2) built to withstand punishing shocks and high-velocity trail blasts.

Lightweight Buggies

SSV / T3 & T4

Side-by-Side Vehicles and lightweight turbocharged prototypes (Can-Am Maverick, Polaris RZR) delivering lightning-fast agility across tight forestry turns.

Solo Adventure

MOTO & QUAD

Two-wheel enduro and all-terrain quad pilots competing in physical endurance battles requiring solo navigation via rally tower roadbooks.

Regularity & Discovery

RAID CATEGORY

A non-speed navigation challenge for off-road enthusiasts seeking to experience the legendary Troia tracks without full roll-cage race modifications.

Our Journey

THE BAJA TROIA CHRONICLES

A decade of speed, dust, and unforgettable battles across the historic trails of Çanakkale.

2017

The Genesis in Çanakkale

İSOFF officially launches Baja Troia Turkey. International crews from Greece and Italy join Turkish teams for the inaugural blast across the Trojan plains.

2019

EETTS Championship Caliber

Baja Troia solidifies its position on the East European Tout Terrain Series calendar, attracting over 45 international vehicles and widespread live media broadcasts.

2021

Post-Pandemic Triumphant Return

A masterclass in resilience: introducing high-precision satellite telemetry, contactless time controls, and expanded spectator prologue stages.

2023

Centennial Edition Celebration

Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Republic of Turkey with an unprecedented 4-day endurance marathon featuring entries from 12 European nations.

2025 - 2026

The Modern Digital Era

Integration of the official Sportity app digital noticeboard, enhanced FIA safety compliance, and continuing the timeless legacy as Turkey's flagship Baja.

Leadership & Governance

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

The dedicated officials, race stewards, and directors whose expertise ensures the sporting excellence of Baja Troia Turkey.

Ali Aykut Boz

Event Director

Can Tahincioğlu

Clerk of the Course

Selahattin Toper

Deputy Clerk of the Course

Hakan Betir

Chief Safety Officer

Barbaros Arıoğul

Deputy Chief Safety Officer

Sinan Arıoğul

Environmental Officer

Mikail Çakmak