The 55th Monte Carlo Rally, the classic...

The 55th Monte Carlo Rally, the classic winter auto sports event, started under sunny skies in Monaco, but fewer than seven miles into the race, snow that has blanketed Southern France was encountered.

Following rally tradition, competitors were able to choose among five points in their six-day run to Monte Carlo. This year’s choices are Lausanne, Switzerland; Barcelona, Spain; Sestriere, Italy; Bad-Homburg, West Germany, or Monte Carlo itself.