History 1960

1965 RACE Rallye de España

Overview Route Results Cars Challenges

Overview

The 13th RACE Rallye de España traversed northern Spain’s fast tarmac roads, blending endurance with precision in urban and rural settings.

Event Name: 1965 RACE Rallye de España

Date: April 1–4, 1965

Start/Finish Location: Madrid, Spain

Total Distance: Approximately 1,200 km

Participating Teams: Over 80 crews

Burgos–Valladolid: Fast highway sections with gentle curves.

Salamanca–Ávila: Winding secondary roads through hill country.

Madrid Autódromo: Speed trials and braking tests on a dedicated circuit.

Competitors faced varied asphalt stages:

Car setup balanced top-end speed with responsive braking in urban sprints.

Overall Winner

Juan Fernández García · Porsche 904 Carrera GTS

2nd Place

Estanislao Reverter & José Marquez · Fiat Abarth 1000 TC

3rd Place

José-María Juncadella & Álex Soler-Roig · Mini Cooper S

Fernández’s mastery of the Porsche’s power and handling earned a decisive victory.

Crews contended with:

Variable Grip: Smooth asphalt in the mountains versus rough urban roads.
Circuit Tests: Acceleration and braking challenges demanded precise car setup.
Spectator Management: Tight street sections around Madrid increased safety considerations.

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