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1960 Rajd Dolnośląski (Poland)

Overview Route Results Cars Challenges

Overview

Event Name: 1960 Rajd Dolnośląski (Poland)

Date: July 8–10, 1960

Start Location: Wrocław, Poland

Finish Location: Kłodzko, Poland (loop through Lower Silesia)

Total Distance: ~1,200 km (total route), ~450 km (competitive)

Surface: Mixed asphalt, gravel, and forest roads

The 1960 Rajd Dolnośląski took competitors through the scenic yet punishing terrain of southwestern Poland. With a route snaking through the Sudetes and dense woodland trails, the rally balanced speed with survival. National crews battled rough surfaces, unpredictable weather, and technical corners in one of Poland’s most revered regional events.

Route

Sobótka and Owl Mountains: Tight, winding mountain roads with elevation changes and blind crests.
Kłodzko Valley: Fast gravel sections along riverbeds and rural farmland.
Stołowe Mountains: Narrow, tree-lined stages on loose rock and compacted dirt.
Return sectors: Twisting asphalt leading back toward Wrocław through towns and checkpoint zones.

The route looped across the varied landscape of Lower Silesia, including:

Navigational accuracy and mechanical endurance were vital, especially in forested sectors where route markers were sparse and radio contact nonexistent.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Sobiesław Zasada & Jerzy Dobrzański · Porsche 356A
2nd Place
Stanisław Mierzejewski & Mieczysław Sochacki · FSO Warszawa 200
3rd Place
Zbigniew Dobrzański & Stefan Rassmus · Škoda Octavia TS

Zasada, who would go on to become one of Poland’s most legendary drivers, used the Porsche’s superior handling and braking to carve up the mountainous terrain with unmatched confidence.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Forest Stage Traps: Poor signage and overgrowth made navigation a genuine challenge in the wooded sectors.
  • Variable Weather: Sudden rain turned gravel roads to mud and tested driver skill in rapidly shifting traction zones.
  • Altitude and Engine Strain: The climbs through the Sudetes tested carburation and cooling systems on all entries.

The 1960 Rajd Dolnośląski was a defining event for Polish rallying, setting the stage for the country’s future presence in international competition and showcasing the grit of Eastern European rally culture.

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