History 1960s

1960 Rajd Polski (Polish Rally)

Overview

Event Name: 1960 Rajd Polski (Polish Rally)

Date: September 8–12, 1960

Start Location: Zakopane, Poland

Finish Location: Zakopane, Poland

Total Starters: 75 crews

Total Finishers: 42 crews

Round 10 of the 1960 European Rally Championship, the Polish Rally challenged crews on mixed asphalt and gravel stages around the Tatra Mountains, combining twisty mountain passes with long liaison sections.


Route

Competitors tackled 100 km of special stages on asphalt and gravel around Zakopane and the High Tatra foothills, linked by around 2 400 km of liaison transfers.


🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Walter Schock & Rolf Moll · Mercedes-Benz 220 SE
2nd Place
Eugen Böhringer & Hans Müller · Mercedes-Benz 220 SE
3rd Place
Sobiesław Zasada · Porsche 356

Schock’s smooth driving and Moll’s pace notes secured a commanding one-two finish for Mercedes-Benz, while Zasada impressed with a determined drive in the nimble Porsche 356.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Surface Changes: Quick swaps between asphalt and gravel demanded adaptive driving.
  • Mountain Weather: Rain and fog in the Tatras altered grip rapidly.
  • Liaison Length: Extended transfers tested crew endurance and reliability.

The 1960 Polish Rally remains notable for its scenic mountain tests and demanding endurance format.

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