Fifty nine were the competitors that were present at the checkup of the 61. st edition of the Rally Vinho da Madeira. Of those enrolled only one competing team, Pedro Nascimento/ Igor Velosa, number 62, did not show up at Praça CR7. Pedro Nascimento would drive a Renault Clio RS. As for this race's tradition, many were the enthusiasts who did not miss the chance to see their idols from up close, as well as to feel the roar of their vehicle's engines. They also did not miss the opportunity to see, from a distance, the open car hood of the competitor's vehicles.