History 1970s

1971 Rallye Polski (Poland)

Overview

Event Name: 1971 Rallye Polski

Date: June 1971

Host Country: Poland

Surface: Gravel

Total Distance: N/A

Total Starters: eighty-seven crews

Total Finishers: fifty-one crews

The 1971 Rallye Polski, one of Eastern Europe’s oldest and most prestigious rallies, featured a punishing layout of fast, rutted gravel roads. Based in southern and southeastern Poland, the rally required exceptional car control and durability, with long stages designed to wear down both driver and machine.


Route

Carpathian Foothills: Rolling gravel roads with frequent jumps, dips, and loose surfaces.
Farmland Trails: Long, flowing straights bordered by fields and occasional deep ruts.
Forest Stages: Narrow and shaded, with damp patches and high tree density requiring precise braking points.

The rally’s route spanned Poland’s southeastern regions, with stages often running through forest paths, agricultural land, and remote valleys.

Dust and visibility were recurring concerns, and average stage speeds were among the highest of any gravel rally in Europe.


🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Sobiesław Zasada & Andrzej Zembrzuski · Porsche 911 S
2nd Place
Simo Lampinen & John Davenport · Saab 96 V4
3rd Place
Rudi Stohl & Peter Diekmann · Opel Kadett Rallye

Zasada’s expert pace and local experience, paired with the Porsche’s raw speed and durability, led to a decisive win and one of the most memorable moments of Polish rally history.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Rutted Gravel: Deep channels and washboard sections punished poor suspension setups and aggressive driving lines.
  • Dust Trails: Long stages meant that even minor gaps turned into major visibility issues for following cars.
  • Flat-Out Commitment: Stages rewarded brave, high-speed driving with few technical resets—making co-driver confidence key.

The 1971 Rallye Polski was a fast and unforgiving gravel classic, with Zasada’s Porsche delivering both national pride and another chapter in the car’s storied rally legacy.

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