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Overview

The 25th Rajd Polski (Polish Rally) in 1965 was a grueling test of reliability, navigation, and pace through the forests, hills, and towns of northern and central Poland. As one of the oldest rallies in Europe, it retained its focus on regularity and mechanical consistency over raw speed. Competing crews faced long liaison sections, unpredictable weather, and a strict penalty-based timing system.

Event Name: 1965 Rajd Polski

Date: August 4–8, 1965

Start/Finish Location: Warsaw, Poland

Total Distance: Approximately 1,200 kilometers

Participating Teams: Over 100 crews

Route

Masurian Forest Roads: Fast, gravel-based stages with flowing bends and occasional water crossings.

Urban Sections: Navigation-heavy sections through towns required strict adherence to average speeds.

Technical Climb Tests: Hill sections around Piaseczno challenged both torque and braking stability.

The rally spanned diverse Polish terrain, combining long transit legs with select timed sections:

The balance between endurance, navigation, and mechanical preservation was critical for success.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner

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2nd Place

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3rd Place

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Navigation & Challenges

The rally prioritized co-driver precision and mechanical strategy:

Time Control Penalties: Arriving even seconds early or late could incur heavy time losses.
Mixed Surfaces: Shifting from asphalt to forest gravel tested tire choices and suspension setups.
Weather Variation: Rain and mud made certain stages treacherous for lightweight vehicles.

The 1965 Rajd Polski exemplified strategic endurance rallying—where discipline, route reading, and robust engineering proved more valuable than outright speed.

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