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Note: In that profiles, “Last Rally” means their last event in regular competition
Massimo “Miki” BIASION
PROFILE
Born: 7th of January 1958 – ITALY
First Rally: 1979 (Opel Kadett GT/E)
Last Rally: 1995 San Remo Rallye (Subaru Impreza 555)
Co-Drivers: Tiziano SIVIERO
Cars: Opel Kadett GT/E, Opel Ascona 400, Lancia Rally 037, Lancia Delta S4, Lancia Delta HF 4WD / Integrale, Ford Sierra RS Cosworth 4×4, Ford Escort RS Cosworth
Main Successes: World Rally Champion (1988 & 1989), European Rally Champion (1983), Italian Rally Champion (1983), 17 wins in WRC (1986 – 1993)
Biography:
Pierre-César BARONI
PROFILE
Born: 13th of March 1953 – FRANCE
First Rally: 1973 (Renault 8 Gordini)
Last Rally: 2002 Rallye d`Antibes (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo6)
Co-Drivers: Jean-Marc ANDRIE, Dominique SAVIGNONI, Michel BATHELOT, Didier BRETON, Denis GIRAUDET, Philippe DAVID, Michel ROUSSEAU, Andreé TABET, Roger BAUD etc
Cars: Ford Escort RS2000 & 1800, Ford Escort RS Turbo, Ford Sierra RS Cosworth, Alfa Romeo 75 Turbo, Lancia Delta HF Evo, Ford Escort RS Cosworth, Toyota Celica GT-four, Ford Escort Maxi Kit Car, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo
Main Successes: European Rally Champion (1993), 3rd Place ERC (1992), 3rd Place in French Rally Championship (1988, 1989, 1992), 6-times Winner Rallye d´Antibes (1990 – 1995), Winner Rallye Zlatni / BG (1993)
Biography:
Enrico BERTONE
PROFILE
Born: 24th of September 1958 – ITALY
First Rally: 1984 (Ferrari 308 GTB)
Last Rally: 2002 Rallye Il Ciocchetto (Toyota Corolla WRCar)
Co-Drivers: Massimo CHIAPPONI, Michal KOCI, Mirsoslav HOUST, Flavio ZANELLA, Gianfranco IMERITO, Paolo ARDIZZOIA, etc
Cars: Lancia Rally 037, B.M.W. M 3, Lancia Delta HF Integrale, Toyota Celica GT 4WD, Ford Escort RS Cosworth & WRCar, Renault Megane Maxi, Peugeot 306 Maxi, Toyota Corolla WRCar
Main Successes: European Rally Champion (1995 & 1999), Czech Rally Champion (1995), Slovak Rally Champion (1998), Winner Rallye Cataluna (2L WRC 1994), Winner of 11 events counting for ERC
Biography:
Carlo CAPONE
PROFILE
Born: 12th of April 1957 – ITALY
First Rally: 1977 (Autobianchi A112 Abarth)
Last Rally: 1984 Rallye d´Antibes (Lancia Rally 037)
Co-Drivers: Sergio CRESTO, Luigi PIROLLO, Luigi MARAN, Arturo DI NOTO, etc
Cars: Autobianchi A112 Abarth, Fiat Ritmo 75 Abarth, Lancia Rally 037
Main Successes: European Rally Champion (1984), Winner of ERC events: Rally Zlatni, Costa Blanca, Antibes and Halkidiki 1984
Biography: It is the biography of a rally driver, who was different from those before him and those who came after him. An European Rally Champion, the one from 1984, who was considered one of Italy's greatest talents, fearless and willing to take risks.
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Dario CERRATO
PROFILE
Born: 28th of September 1951 – ITALY
First Rally: 1973 (Fiat 124)
Last Rally: 1994 Rallye Salento (Ford Escort RS Cosworth)
Co-Drivers: Giuseppe CERRI, Luciano GUIZZARDI, Carlo CASSINA, Pierluigi CERRATO, etc
Cars: Opel Kadett GT/E, Opel Ascona 400, Fiat 131 Abarth, Lancia Rally 037, Lancia Delta S4, Lancia Delta HF 4WD / Integrale / 16V / Evo, Ford Escort RS Cosworth
Main Successes: European Rally Champion (1985 & 1987), 2nd ERC (1990), Italian Rally Champion (1986, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991), Winner of 22 ERC Events (1985 – 1991)
Biography:
Robert DROOGMANS
PROFILE
Born: 5th of September 1954 – BELGIUM
First Rally: 1973 (Volvo 142)
Last Rally: 1994 Rallye RTS (Ford Escort RS Cosworth)
Co-Drivers: Ronny JOOSTEN, André MALAIS, etc
Cars: Volvo 142/144, Ford Escort RS2000 / RS1800, Porsche 911 SC RS, Ford RS 200, Ford Sierra RS Cosworth, Lancia Delta HF Int. 16V, Ford Sierra RS Cosworth 4×4, Ford Escort RS Cosworth
Main Successes: European Rally Champion (1990), 2nd Place ERC (1989), 3rd Place ERC (1993), Belgium Rally Champion (1986, 1987, 1992), Winner of 27 ERC Events (Ypres, Polski, Deutschland, Skoda, Valais …)
Biography:
“Tony” Antonio FASSINA
PROFILE
Born: 26th of July 1945 – ITALY
First Rally: 1969 (Alfa Romeo)
Last Rally: 1984 Rally 4 Regioni (Lancia Rally 037)
Co-Drivers: “RUDY” Roberto DALPOZZO, Emilio RADAELLI, Mauro MANNINI, Massimo SGHEDONI, Marco VERDELLI, Bruno SCABINI, Antonio DE MARCO, etc
Cars: Renault Alpine A110 1600 & 1800, Lancia Stratos HF, Fiat 131 Abarth, Opel Ascona 400, Ferrari 308 GTB, Lancia Rally 037
Main Successes: European Rally Champion (1982), Winner 1979 San Remo Rally (WRC), Italian Rally Champion (1976, 1979, 1981), Winner of 8 ERC Events (1979 – 1984)
Biography:
Krzysztof HOLOWCZYC
PROFILE
Born: 4th of June 1962 – POLAND
First Rally: 1984 (Polski Fiat)
Last Rally: 2015 Rajd Polski (Ford Fiesta R5)
Co-Drivers: Maciej WISLAWSKI, Jean-Marc FORTIN, Robert ZIEMSKI, Robert BURCHARD, Miroslaw SZULC, Marek OMELANCZUK, etc
Cars: Polski Fiat 125p, FSO Polonez 1500, Mazda 323 Turbo 4WD, Toyota Celica GT 4WD, Ford Escort RS Cosworth, Subaru Impreza 555 & WRCar, Peugeot 206 WRCar
Main Successes: European Rally Champion (1997), 2nd Place ERC 1995, Polish Rally Champion (1995, 1996, 1999), Winner of 10 ERC Events (1996 – 2005)
Biography:
Piero LIATTI
PROFILE
Born: 7th of May 1962 – ITALY
First Rally: 1985 (Fiat Uno 70S)
Last Rally: 2004 Rallye du Valais (Peugeot 206 S1600)
Co-Drivers: Carlo CASSINA, Fabrizia PONS, Alessandro ALESSANDRINI, Luigi PIROLLO, Luciano TEDESCHINI, Maurizio IMERITO, Vanda GENINATTI, etc
Cars: Fiat Uno 70S, Lancia Rally 037, Lancia Delta HF 4WD / Integrale / 16V / Evo, Subaru Legacy RS, Subaru Impreza 555 & WRCar, SEAT Cordoba WRCar, Ford Focus WRCar, Hyundai Accent WRCar, Peugeot 206 S1600
Main Successes: European Rally Champion (1991), 3rd Place ERC 1995, Winner Rallye San Remo 1995 (2L WRC), Winner Rallye Monte Carlo 1997 (WRC), Winner of 13 ERC Events (1990 – 2000)
Biography:
Yves LOUBET
PROFILE
Born: 31st of October 1958 – FRANCE (Corse)
First Rally: 1976 (Opel Kadett GT/E)
Last Rally: 2001 Rallye du Var (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo6)
Co-Drivers: Jean-Marc ANDRIE, Bruno BRISSART, Didier BRETON, Michal KOCI, Michel ROISSARD, Jean Paul CHIARONI, Jean-Bernard VIEU, “Toutàfond” René ALEMANY, etc
Cars: Opel Kadett GT/E, Porsche 911 SC, Ford Escort RS1800, Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV6, Alfa Romeo 75 V6, Lancia Delta HF 4WD / Integrale / 16V, Alfa Romeo 75 Turbo, Citroen AX GTi, Toyota Celica GT 4WD, Ford Sierra RS Cosworth 4×4, Opel Astra GSi 16V, Ford Escort RS Cosworth & WRCar, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo
Main Successes: European Rally Champion (1989), 2nd Place French Rally Championship (1985, 1991), 3-times Podium at WRC Rallye Tour de Corse (1986-1988), Winner of 6 ERC Events (1989 – 1992)
Biography:
Andrea NAVARRA
PROFILE
Born: 25th of February 1971 – ITALY
First Rally: 1990 (Opel Corsa)
Last Rally: 2011 Rally Adriatico (Mini Cooper S2000)
Co-Drivers: Simona FEDELI, Renzo CASAZZA, Guido D`AMORE, Massimiliano CERRAI, etc
Cars: Opel Corsa, Fiat Uno Turbo, Lancia Delta HF Integrale, Subaru Legacy RS, Toyota Celica GT-four, Subaru Impreza 555 & WRCar, Ford Escort WRCar, Fiat Punto Kit Car, Fiat Abarth Grande Punto S2000, Subaru Impreza STi, Ford Fiesta S2000
Main Successes: European Rally Champion (1998), Italian Rally Champion (2004), 3rd Place IRC 2007, 3-times Italian Champion TRT (Trofeo Rally Terra) 2002 – 2004, Winner of 5 ERC Events (1994 – 2003)
Biography:
Armin SCHWARZ
PROFILE
Born: 16th of July 1963 – GERMANY
First Rally: 1983 (Fiat 131)
Last Rally: 2005 Rallye Australia (Skoda Fabia WRCar)
Co-Drivers: Klaus WICHA, Manfred HIEMER, Denis GIRAUDET, Nicky GRIST, Arne HERTZ, Hans-Joachim HÖSCH, Jürgen SCHREINER, etc
Cars: Fiat 131, Audi 80 Quattro, Audi Quattro Coupé & 200 Quattro, Toyota Celica GT 4WD, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo, Toyota Celica GT-four, Ford Escort WRCar, Skoda Octavia WRCar, Hyundai Accent WRCar, Skoda Fabia WRCar
Main Successes: European Rally Champion (1996), German Rally Champion (1987 & 1988), Winner Rally Cataluna-Vosta Brava 1991 (WRC), Winner RAC Rally 1996 (2L WRC), WRC Factory Driver from 1990 – 2005 (Toyota, Mitsubishi, Ford, Skoda, Hyundai), Winner of 7 ERC Events (1988 – 2000)
Biography:
Patrick SNIJERS
PROFILE
Born: 29th of January 1958 – BELGIUM
First Rally: 1976 (Toyota Corolla)
Last Rally: still rallying …
Co-Drivers: Dany COLEBUNDERS, Jean-Paul KLINKERS, Willie McKEE, etc
Cars: Opel Kadett GT/E, Ford Escort RS1800, Porsche 911 SC, Lancia Rally 037, Lancia Delta HF 4WD, B.M.W. M 3, Toyota Celica GT 4WD, Ford Sierra RS Cosworth 4×4, Ford Escort RS Cosworth & WRCar, Subaru Impreza WRCar …
Main Successes: European Rally Champion (1994), 2nd Place ERC (1986, 1987, 1988, 1993), Belgium Rally Champion (1983, 1984, 1985, 1988, 1991, 1993, 1994) Dutch Rally Champion (1992), Winner of 43 ERC Events (1981 – 2000)
Biography:
Fabrizio TABATON
PROFILE
Born: 16th of May 1955 – ITALY
First Rally: 1974 (Lancia Fulvia HF)
Last Rally: 2009 Rally Ronde Valtiberina (Toyota Corolla S2000)
Co-Drivers: Luciano TEDESCHINI, Maurizio IMERITO, Nicola GULLINO, Loris ROGGIA, Emilia RADAELLI, Marco ROGANO, Gianni VACCHETTO, Raffaele CALIRO, Gisella ROVEGNO, etc
Cars: Lancia Fulvia HF, Lancia Stratos HF, Autobianchi A112 Abarth, Fiat 131 Abarth, Lancia Rally 037, Lancia Delta S4, Lancia Delta HF 4WD / Integrale / 16V / Evo, Toyota Celica GT 4WD & GT-four, Toyota Corolla WRCar, Peugeot 206 WRCar, Fiat Punto S1600
Main Successes: European Rally Champion (1986 & 1988), 2nd Place ERC (1985, 1991), 3rd Place ERC (1990), Italian Rally Champion (1985 & 1987), Winner of 15 ERC Events (1982 – 1991)
Biography:
Adartico VUDAFIERI
PROFILE
Born: 11th of October 1950 – ITALY
First Rally: 1973 (Simca Rallye)
Last Rally: 1984 Rally San Marino (Lancia Rally 037)
Co-Drivers: Luigi PIROLLO, Maurizio PERISSINOT, Arnaldo BERNACCHINI, Fabio PENARIOL, Mario MANNUCCI, Mauro MANNINI, Stefano BONAGA, etc
Cars: Simca Rallye, Porsche 911 Carrera RS, Lancia Stratos HF, Fiat 131 Abarth, Lancia Rally 037
Main Successes: European Rally Champion (1981), Italian Rally Champion (1978 & 1980), Winner of 17 ERC Events (1978 – 1984)
Biography:
Erwin WEBER
PROFILE
Born: 12th of June 1959 – GERMANY
First Rally: 1979 (Opel Kadett C)
Last Rally: 1997 Drei Städte Rallye (SEAT Ibiza Kit Car)
Co-Drivers: Manfred HIEMER, Matthias FELTZ, Gunter WANGER, Mathias BERG, Wilfried ÖCHSNER, Wolfgang WAGNER, etc
Cars: Opel Ascona i2000 & 400, Opel Manta 400, Toyota Celica Twincam Turbo, VW Golf GTi 16V, B.M.W. M 3, VW Golf Rallye G60, Mitsubishi Galant VR-4, SEAT Ibiza GTi & Kit Car
Main Successes: European Rally Champion (1992), German Rally Champion (1983 & 1991), Winner of 14 ERC Events (1983 – 1993)
Biography:
Antonio ZANINI
PROFILE
Born: 9th of February 1948 – SPAIN
First Rally: 1971 (Simca)
Last Rally: 1992 Spain Gravel (Citroen AX 4×4 Proto)
Co-Drivers: Jordi SABATER, Josep AUTET, Victor SABATER, Pedro GARCIA SANCHEZ, Juan José PETISCO, Eduardo MARTINEZ, “Tico” Alberto CHOLIZ COMPS, etc
Cars: Simca GT Berlina, SEAT 1430 / 124, Fiat 131 Abarth, Porsche 911 SC, Talbot Sunbeam Lotus, Ferrari 308 GTB, Peugeot 205 Turbo16, Ford RS 200, Citroen Visa 4×4, Citroen AX 4×4 Proto, Porsche 911 Proto 4×4, Citroen ZX Proto 4×4
Main Successes: European Rally Champion (1980), 2nd Place ERC (1976 & 1979), 3rd Place ERC (1983), Spanish Rally Champion (1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1980, 1982, 1984), Winner of 18 ERC Events (1974 – 1983)
Biography:
Andrea AGHINI
PROFILE
Born: 29th of December 1963 – ITALY
First Rally: 1983 (Autobianchi A112 Abarth)
Last Rally: 2011 Rally di San Crispino (Peugeot 207 S2000)
Co-Drivers: Loris ROGGIA, Sauro FARNOCCHIA, Massimiliano CERRAI, Dario D´ESPOSITO
Cars: Peugeot 205 GTi, Renault 5 GT Turbo, Peugeot 309 GTi, Peugeot 405 Mi16, Lancia Delta HF Integrale / 16V / Evo, Toyota Celica GT 4WD & GT-four, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo, Toyota Corolla WRCar, Subaru Impreza WRCar, Peugeot 206 WRCar, Peugeot 206 S1600, Subaru Impreza STi, Peugeot 207 S2000
Main Successes: 2nd Place Overall European Rally Championship 1998; Italian Rally Champion 1998 & 1999; Winner of San Remo Rally 1992 (WRC); Winner of 12 Events counting for ERC
Biography:
Paolo ALESSANDRINI
PROFILE
Born: 11th of November 1950 – ITALY (died on 6th of April 2012)
First Rally: 1982 (Porsche 911 SC)
Last Rally: 1996 Rally Targa Florio (Subaru Impreza 555)
Co-Drivers: Alessandro ALESSANDRINI
Cars: Porsche 911 SC, Lancia Rally 037, Peugeot 205 T16, Lancia Delta S4, Audi Quattro Coupé, Lancia Delta HF 4WD / Integrale / 16V
Main Successes: 3rd Place Overall Rali Vinho da Madeira 1986; 3rd Place Overall Rally Bohemia 1989; 5th Place Overall Olympus Rally 1987 (WRC)
Biography:
Paolo ANDREUCCI
PROFILE
Born: 21st of April 1965 – ITALY
First Rally: 1987 (Renault 5 GT Turbo)
Last Rally: still rallying
Co-Drivers: Carlo CASSINA, Paolo AMATI, Simona FEDELI, Giovanni BERNACCHINI, Anna ANDREUSSI, Alessandro GIUSTI
Cars: Renault 5 GT Turbo, Fiat Uno Turbo, Lancia Delta HF Integrale / 16V, Peugeot 309 GTi, Peugeot 106 XSi, Renault Clio Williams, Peugeot 306 16V, Renault Megane Maxi, Subaru Impreza 555 & WRCar, Ford Focus WRCar, Fiat Punto S1600, Fiat Abarth Grande Punto S2000, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo, Peugeot 207 S2000, Peugeot 208 T16, Skoda Fabia Rally2
Main Successes: 3rd Overall European Rally Championship 1999; Italian Rally Champion 2001, 2003, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2017 & 2018; Winner of 10 Events counting for ERC
Biography:
Jean-Claude ANDRUET
PROFILE
Born: 13th of August 1940 – FRANCE
First Rally: 1965 (Renault 8 Gordini)
Last Rally: 1987 Rallye Alsace-Vosges (Ford Sierra RS Cosworth)
Co-Drivers: “BICHE”, Denise EMMANUELLI, Martine RICK-PLACE, Annick PEUVERGNE
Cars: Renault 8 Gordini, Renault Alpine A110 1300S / 1600 / 1800, Lancia Stratos HF, Alfa Romeo Alfetta, Fiat 131 Abarth, Ferrari 308 GTB, Lancia Rally 037, Citroen Visa Mille Pistes & BX4TC
Main Successes: 1970 European Rally Champion; 2nd Place Overall European Rally Championship 1981; French Rally Champion 1968 & 1970; Winner of 3 WRC events (Monte Carlo 1973, Tour de Corse 1974 & San Remo 1977); Winner of 14 Events counting for ERC (Polski 1970, Ypres 1981, 4Regioni 1981, Garrigues 1984 etc)
Biography:
Fabio ARLETTI
PROFILE
Born: 10th of May 1964 – ITALY
First Rally: 1984 (Autobianchi A112 Abarth)
Last Rally: 1991 Rallye Vinho da Madeira (Lancia Delta HF Int 16V)
Co-Drivers: Leonardo JULLI, Antonio VENTURELLI
Cars: Autobianchi, Peugeot 205 GTi, Lancia Delta HF 4WD / Integrale
Main Successes: Winner Rally Zlatni 1988, 3rd Place ERC 1988 & 1989
Biography:
Nejat AVCI
PROFILE
Born: 23rd of September 1959 – TURKEY
First Rally: 1983
Last Rally: 2007 Istanbul Rally (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX)
Co-Drivers: Erkan BODUR, Levent GÜR, Berker SOHTORIK, Hürkal ÖZER, Ozden YILMAZ
Cars: Ford Escort, Peugeot 205 GTi, Renault 11 Turbo, Renault 19 16V, Renault Megane Maxi, Citroen Saxo Kit Car, Fiat Palio S1600, Ford Focus WRCar, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo
Main Successes: F2-European Rally Champion 1997, 1st Place F.I.A. Balcan Rally Cup 1998, 2nd Place F2-ERC 1995 & 1998
Biography:
Sergey BALDYKOV
PROFILE
Born: 20th of October 1964 – RUSSIA (died on 18th of November 2022)
First Rally: 1990 (Lada Samara 21083)
Last Rally: 2004 Rally Novorossiysk (Opel Corsa)
Co-Drivers: Anton ZINOVYEV
Cars: Lada Samara 21083, Opel Astra GSi 16V, Ford Escort RS Cosworth, Subaru Impreza 555 & WRCar
Main Successes: 6th Place Overall in European Rally Championship 1997, 8th Place Overall in ERC 1998, 2nd Place Overall Rally ELPA 1997, 3rd Place Overall Rally Zlatni & Polski 1998
Biography:
Piergiorgio BEDINI
PROFILE
Born: 14th of March 1960 – ITALY
First Rally: 1979 (Simca Rallye 2)
Last Rally: still rallying
Co-Drivers: Luca BONVICINI, Raffaele CALIRO, Luciano TEDESCHINI, Massimo MERLINO
Cars: Fiat 131 Abarth, Lancia Delta HF Integrale & 16V, Ford Sierra RS Cosworth, Ford Escort RS Cosworth, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo
Main Successes: 1st Place Group N European Rally Championship 1995; 2nd Place Overall Rally Sliven 1998; 3rd Place Overall Zlatni Rally 1995; 5th Place Overall Rajd Polski 1994 & Rally ELPA 1995
Biography:
Bernard BEGUIN
PROFILE
Born: 24th of September 1947 – FRANCE
First Rally: 1973 (Alfa Romeo 2000 GTV)
Last Rally: 1996 Rallye Monte Carlo (Subaru Impreza 555)
Co-Drivers: Jean-Paul CHIARONI, Jean-Marc ANDRIE, Philippe OZOUX, Jean-Bernard VIEU, Jean-Jaques LENNE, “TILBER”, Jacques DELAVAL
Cars: Alfa Romeo GTV, Opel Kadett GT/E, Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0, Fiat 131 Abarth, B.M.W. M1, Porsche 911 SC RS, B.M.W. M3, Ford Sierra RS Cosworth 4×4, Ford Escort RS Cosworth, Citroen ZX 16V, Peugeot 306 Maxi, Subaru Impreza 555
Main Successes: 2nd Place in ERC 1980, French Rally Champion 1979, 1991, 1992 & 1993, Winner Rallye Tour de Corse 1987 (WRC), Winner of 19 Events counting for ERC (Rally Ypres 1979, 6 x Rally d´Antibes)
Biography:
John BOSCH
PROFILE
Born: 1st of April 1964 – NETHERLANDS
First Rally: 1985 (Audi Quattro A2)
Last Rally: 1993 Golden Tulip Rally (Ford Escort RS Cosworth)
Co-Drivers: Kevin GORMLEY, Steve BOND, Ruud OSTERBAAN
Cars: Audi Quattro A2, VW Golf GTi 16V, B.M.W. M3, Nissan Pulsar GTi-R, Ford Escort RS Cosworth
Main Successes: 4th Place in ERC 1990 & 1991, Dutch Rally Champion (1989), 3rd Place Overall Rajd Polski (1990) and Rali Vinho da Madeira (1991)
Biography:
Marian BUBLEWICZ
PROFILE
Born: 25th of August 1950 – POLAND (died on 20th of February 1993)
First Rally: 1974 (Opel)
Last Rally: 1993 Rajd Dolnoslaski (Ford Sierra RS Cosworth 4×4)
Co-Drivers: Grzegorz GAC, Ryszard ZYSZKOWSKI, Jacek WYPYCH, Marek PAWLOWSKI, Wieslaw GRABARCZYC
Cars: Polski Fiat 125p, Opel Kadett GT/E, FSO Polonez, Mazda 323 Turbo 4WD, Ford Sierra RS Cosworth & Cosworth 4×4
Main Successes: 2nd in European Rally Championship (1992), Polish Rally Champion (1983, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992), 3rd Place Overall at the 1992 Zlatni Rally, Polski, ELPA & Cyprus
Biography:
Philippe BUGALSKI
PROFILE
Born: 12th of June 1963 – FRANCE (died on 10th of August 2012)
First Rally: 1982 (VW Golf GTi)
Last Rally: 2003 Rally Cataluna-Costa Brava (Citroen Xsara WRCar)
Co-Drivers: Jean-Paul CHIARONI, Thierry RENAUD, Denis GIRAUDET, Jean-Marc ANDRIE
Cars: VW Golf GTi, Renault 5 GT Turbo, Renault 21 Turbo, Renault Clio 16V, Lancia Delta HF Evo, Renault Clio Williams & Maxi, Renault Megane Maxi, Citroen Xsara Kit Car, Citroen Xsara WRCar
Main Successes: 3rd Place Overall European Rally Championship 1998, Winner 1999 Rally Cataluna (WRC), Winner 1996 Rally Tour de Corse (2L-WRC), French Rally Champion 1998, 1999 & 2000, Winner of 10 Events counting for ERC (Deutschland Rallye 2001, Rallye Antibes 1998 & 1999, Günaydin Rally 1990)
Biography:
Nikolai BURKART
PROFILE
Born: 2nd of April 1961 – GERMANY
First Rally: 1983 (Talbot Samba)
Last Rally: 1997 Golden Tulip Rally (Renault Menage Maxi)
Co-Drivers: Regine RAUSCH, Stefan BURKART
Cars: Talbot Samba Rallye, Opel Corsa & Astra GSi 16V, Nissan Sunny GTi, Renault Megane Maxi
Main Successes: F2-European Rally Champion 1996, 2nd Place F2-ERC (1997), 2nd Place Overall at the 1997 Hebros Rally
Biography:
Francois CHATRIOT
PROFILE
Born: 1st of January 1952 – FRANCE
First Rally: 1977 (Renault 5 Alpine)
Last Rally: 1996 Rallye Tour de Corse (Peugeot 306 Maxi)
Co-Drivers: Denis GIRAUDET, Michel PERIN, Jean Francois LIENERE, Annick PEUVERGNE
Cars: VW Golf GTi, Renault 5 Turbo & Maxi Turbo, Renault 11 Turbo, B.M.W. M3, Subaru Legacy RS, Nissan Pulsar GTi-R, Toyota Celica Turbo 4WD, Peugeot 306 Maxi
Main Successes: 3rd Place Overall European Rally Championship 1986; French Rally Champion (1989 & 1990); Winner of 16 Events counting for ERC (Garrigues 1986, 1988 & 1990 etc)
Biography:
Bert DE JONG
PROFILE
Born: 3rd of November 1956 – NETHERLANDS (died on 13th of August 2013)
First Rally: 1986 (Opel Manta)
Last Rally: 2012 Veka Eurol Auto Altena Rally (Mitsubishi Lancer WRCar)
Co-Drivers: Ton HILLEN, Björn DEGANDT, Michel SMEETS, Theo BADENBERG
Cars: Opel Manta GSi, Lancia Delta HF Integrale 16V, Ford Sierra RS Cosworth 4×4, Ford Escort RS Cosworth, Subaru Impreza WRCar, Mitsubishi Lancer WRCar
Main Successes: 6th Place Overall European Rally Championship 1994; Dutch Rally Champion (1995 & 1996); 2nd Placer Overall Deutschland Rally 1995, 3rd Place Overall Deutschland Rally 1994 and Rajd Polski 1995; Winner of 4 Events counting for ERC
Biography:
Paola DE MARTINI
PROFILE
Born: 9th of November 19xx – ITALY
First Rally: 1984 (Autobianchi A112 Abarth)
Last Rally: 1993 Rally Aviano (Lancia Delta HF Evo)
Co-Drivers: Umberta GIBELLINI, Luisa ZUMELLI, Marina MANDRILE
Cars: Autobianchi A112 Abarth, Ford Escort RS Turbo, VW Golf GTi 16V, Audi 80 Quattro & Quattro Coupé, Audi 90 Quattro, Lancia Delta HF Integrale 16V & Evo, Toyota Corolla WRCar (2008, Rallye Elba Ronde)
Main Successes: 6th Place Overall European Rally Championship 1988; Winner 1988 Rally San Marino; 4th Place Overall Rally Cataluna-Costa Brava & Rally Zlatni 1988
Biography:
Harald DEMUTH
PROFILE
Born: 2nd of July 1950 – GERMANY
First Rally: 1972 (B.M.W. 2002 Tii)
Last Rally: 1995 Drei Städte Rallye (Mercedes 190E 2.3 16V)
Co-Drivers: Manfred HIEMER, Peter DIEKMANN, Christian FELLINGER, Emilio RADAELLI, Willy LUX, Arwed FISCHER
Cars: B.M.W. 2002 Tii, Toyota Celica 1600 & 2000GT, Audi 80 GLE & Coupé, Audi Quattro A1 & A2, Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3 16V, Mitsubishi Galant VR-4
Main Successes: 3rd Place Overall European Rally Championship 1984; German Rally Champion (1982 & 1984); Winner of 11 Events counting for ERC; 2nd Place Overall Deutschland Rally 1990, 3rdd Place Overall Rally Garrigues 1985
Dieter DEPPING
PROFILE
Born: 7th of August 1966 – GERMANY
First Rally: 1985 (Ford Escort RS Turbo)
Last Rally: 2006 ADAC Pegasus Rallye (VW Golf 3 Kit Car)
Co-Drivers: Dieter HAWRANKE, Armin HOLZ, Fred BERSSEN, Janina HÖPPNER, Peter THUL, Klaus WENDEL
Cars: Ford Escort RS Turbo, VW Golf GTi 16V, Ford Sierra RS Cosworth 4×4, Ford Escort RS Cosworth, Audi Quattro Coupé S2, VW Golf 3 Kit Car
Main Successes: 2nd Place Overall European Rally Championship 1994; 4th Place Overall ERC 1993 & 1996; German Rally Champion (1992, 1993, 1994), Dutch Rally Champion (1993 & 1994); Winner of 11 Events counting for ERC
Biography:
Christoph DIRTL
PROFILE
Born: 25th of December 1963 – AUSTRIA
First Rally: 1984 (Ford Escort XR3i)
Last Rally: 1992 Rallye d´Antibes (Lancia Delta HF Evo)
Co-Drivers: Jörg PATTERMANN, Matthias FELTZ, Peter UNTERAUER, Ruben ZELTNER
Cars: Ford Escort XR3i & RS Turbo, Renault 5 GT Turbo, Lancia Delta HF Integrale & 16V (N), Lancia Delta HF Integrale & Evo
Main Successes: Austrian Rally Champion 1991, Austrian group N Rally Champion (1989 & 1990), 2nd Place Zlatni Rally 1992, Winner Saturnus Rally 1991 (ERC)
Biography:
Marc DUEZ
PROFILE
Born: 18th of April 1957 – BELGIUM
First Rally: 1978 (Toyota Celica)
Last Rally: still rallying
Co-Drivers: Ronny JOOSTEN, Willy LUX, Georges BIAR, Pierre THIMONIER, Yves BOZET, Alain LOPES, Klaus WICHA, Daniel GRATALOUP, Luc MANSET, Philippe DROEVEN, …
Cars: Ford Escort RS1800 MKII, Porsche 911 SC, Audi Quattro A1/A2, MG Metro 6R4, B.M.W. M3, Ford Sierra RS Cosworth & 4×4, Toyota Celica GT4 ST165, Ford Escort RS Cosworth, SEAT Ibiza Kit CAR & Cordobe WRCar, …
Main Successes: 5th Place Overall 1982 ERC, 7th Place Overall 1983 & 1990 ERC, Belgium Rally Champion (1982, 1989, 1990), Winner of 9 events counting for ERC (Ypres 1982, Hunsrück 1986, …), 2nd Place Overall 1990 Rajd Polski, 4th Place Overall 1982 Rallye Zlatni Piassatzi
Biography:
Attila FERJANCZ
PROFILE
Born: 12th of July 1946 – HUNGARY (died on 23rd of April 2016)
First Rally: 1965 (Wartburg)
Last Rally: 1997 MOL-Mescek Rally (Renault Megane Maxi)
Co-Drivers: Dr. Janos TANDARI, Csaba Gábor TOTH, Ferenc IRICZFALVI
Cars: Renault 8 Gordini, Renault 12 Gordini, Renault Alpine A110 1800, Renault 17 Gordini, Renault 5 Alpine, Renault 5 Turbo, Audi Quattro A2, Audi Quattro Coupé, Lancia Delta HF Integrale, Ford Escort RS Cosworth, Renault Megane Maxi
Main Successes: Hungarian National Record Champion, 3rd Place European Rally Championship in 1981, 4th Place in ERC 1986, 5th Place in ERC 1987, Winner of 22 ERC events (1974 – 1989)
Biography:
Benigno “Beny” FERNANDEZ
PROFILE
Born: 4th of January 1950 – SPAIN
First Rally: 1969 (SEAT 850)
Last Rally: 1989 Rallye ORENSE (Opel Kadett GSi 16V)
Co-Drivers: José Luis SALA, Miguel BRASA, Antonio DOURAL, José Luis FORMOSO, Jordi SABATER, “ENRIQUE”, José LOPEZ, …
Cars: SEAT 1430, B.M.W. 2002 Tii, Ford Escort RS1800 MKII, Fiat 131 Abarth, Opel Ascona B 2.0SR, Porsche 911 SC, Opel Manta 400, Opel Kadett GSi 16V
Main Successes: 4th Place European Rally Championship in 1977, 5th Place in ERC 1986, Winner ERC 1986 Rallye Zlatni Piassatzi & Rallye Costa Brava 1977, 4th Place Overall 1986 Hunsrück Rallye & Rallye Halkidiki
Biography:
Maurizio FERRECCHI
PROFILE
Born: 29th of November 1961 – ITALY
First Rally: 1985 (Fiat Ritmo 130)
Last Rally: 2014 Rally Ronde della Val d´Orca (Ford Focus WRCar)
Co-Drivers: Gianfranco IMERITO, Andrea DELLACHA, Mauro ARMELLINO, Fulvio FLOREAN
Cars: Fiat Uno 70 S / Turbo, Lancia Delta HF Integrale, Toyota Celica GT-four, Toyota Corolla WRCar, Peugeot 306 Maxi, Peugeot 206 WRCar, Subaru Impreza WRCar, Ford Focus WRCar, Citroen C4 WRCar
Main Successes: 1st Place Group N European Rally Championship 1989; 2nd Place Overall Rally Acores 1993; 3rd Place Overall Rallye El Corte Ingles 1989
Biography:
Alex FIORIO
PROFILE
Born: 10th of March 1965 – ITALY
First Rally: 1985 (Fiat Uno 70S)
Last Rally: 2005 Rallye di Cagliari (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo8)
Co-Drivers: Vittorio BRAMBILLA, Nadia MAZZON, Luigi PIROLLO, Mario FERFOGLIO, Enrico CANTONI
Cars: Fiat Uno Turbo, Lancia Delta HF 4WD / Integrale / 16V / Evo), Ford Sierra RS Cosworth 4×4, Ford Escort RS Cosworth & WRCar, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo, Subaru Impreza STi
Main Successes: Group N World Cup Winner 1987, 2nd Overall in WRC 1989, 3rd Overall in WRC 1988, Winner of 7 events in ERC (Cyprus 1992, 1993 & 1994)
Biography:
Guy FREQUELIN
PROFILE
Born: 2nd of April 1945 – FRANCE
First Rally: 1967 (Renault 8 Gordini)
Last Rally: 1988 Rallye du Var (Peugeot 309 GTi)
Co-Drivers: “TILBER”, Jean-Francoise FAUCHILLE, Jean TODT, Jacques DELAVAL
Cars: Renault 8 Gordini, Alfa Romeo 2000 GTV, Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.0, Renault Alpine A310 1800 / V6, Renault 5 Alpine, Talbot Sunbeam Lotus, Opel Ascona 400 & Manta 400, Opel Kadett GSi, Peugeot 309 GTi
Main Successes: 2nd Place Overall European Rally Championship 1983; 2nd Place World Rally Championship 1981; French Rally Champion 1977, 1983 & 1985; Winner of 6 events counting for ERC (Garrigues 1983 & 1985, Tour de France 1983 etc)
Biography:
Carlo GALLI
PROFILE
Born: 24th of January 1959 – ITALY
First Rally: 1984 (Opel Ascona 2000)
Last Rally: 2022 (Skoda Fabia Rally2)
Co-Drivers: Aurelio CORBELLINI, Giuseppina SORMANI, Pierluigi ADAMOLI, Paolo VINZIOLI
Cars: Opel Ascona 2000, Fiat Ritmo 130 TC, Opel Manta GT/E, Alfa Romeo 75 Turbo, Lancia Delta HF 4WD & Integrale, Ford Sierra RS Cosworth & 4×4, Renault Clio Williams, Subaru Impreza 555 & WRCar, Toyota Corolla WRCar, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX, Citroen C3 R5, Skoda Fabia Rally2
Main Successes: 1st Place Group N European Rally Championship 1991; 2nd Place Hebros Rally 1990; 2nd Place INA Delta Rally 1992; 3rd Place Rally San Marino 1995
Biography:
Kurt GÖTTLICHER
PROFILE
Born: 28th of September 1953 – AUSTRIA
First Rally: 1975 (Ford Escort)
Last Rally: 1997 Finland Rally (Mitsubishi Lancer)
Co-Drivers: Josef POINTINGER, Otto SCHÖNLECHNER, Michael MOSER, Otto ZWANZIGLEITNER, Christian BÖHM, Leopold SPILLER, etc
Cars: Ford Escort RS2000 & RS1800, Mazda 323 Turbo 4WD, Ford Sierra RS Cosworth & 4×4, Ford Escort RS Cosworth, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo3
Main Successes: 2nd Place in European Rally Championship 1996, Austrian Rally Champion (1994), Winner of 2 events counting for ERC
Biography:
Ronald HOLZER
PROFILE
Born: 23rd of January 1960 – GERMANY
First Rally: 1980 (Opel Kadett)
Last Rally: 1992 Hunsrück Rally (Lancia Delta HF Int. 16V)
Co-Drivers: Günther HOLZER, Klaus WENDEL, Bernd SEITER
Cars: Opel D Kadett, Opel Manta GT/E & 200, Lancia Delta HF 4WD, Lancia Delta HF Integrale & 16V, Mitsubishi Galant VR-4
Main Successes: 8th Place Overall European Rally Championship 1989; German Rally Champion (1990); 2nd Place Deutschland Rallye 1989; 3rd Place Rallye Costa Smeralda 1989; Winner of 6 events counting for ERC (Hunsrück Rallye 1987, 1988 & 1990)
Volkan ISIK
PROFILE
Born: 11th of September 1967 – TURKEY
First Rally: 1989 (Opel Manta)
Last Rally: 2012 Hitit Rally (Skoda Fabia S2000)
Co-Drivers: Erkan BODUR, Ilhan DÖKÜMCÜ, Levent GÜR, Erkan GÜLEREN, Guray KARACAR, Kaan ÖZSENLER
Cars: Renault 11 Turbo, Lancia Delta HF Integrale, Ford Escort RS Cosworth & WRCar, Toyota Celica GT-four, Toyota Corolla WRCar, Subaru Impreza WRCar, Fiat Punto Kit Car, Fiat Abarth Grande Punto S2000, Peugeot 207 S2000, Skoda Fabia S2000
Main Successes: 2nd European Rally Championship 2007, Turkish Rally Champion (1995, 2003), Winner of 4 events counting for ERC (1997: Turkey, Sliven, Yugoslavia; 1999: Turkey)
Biography:
Terry KABY
PROFILE
Born: 10th of February 1951 – GREAT BRITAIN
First Rally: 1974 (Morris Mini Cooper S)
Last Rally: 1990 Lombard RAC Rally (Daihatsu Charade GTti)
Co-Drivers: Kevin GORMLEY, Rob ARTHUR, Mike NICHOLSON, Brian RAINBOW
Cars: Morris Mini Cooper S, Triumph Dolomite Sprint & TR7 V8, Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS/R, Nissan 240RS, Peugeot 205 GTi, Citroen AX Sport, Daihatsu Charade GTti
Main Successes: 10th Overall in ERC 1985; 1980 UK National Champion; Winner Rally El Corte Ingles 1984; 2nd Place Overall: Rally Antibes 1982, Rally Zlatni 1985, Cyprus Rally 1985
Biography:
Ercan KAZAZ
PROFILE
Born: 17th of December 1967 – TURKEY
First Rally: 1986 (Renault 5 Turbo)
Last Rally: 2015 Kocaeli Rally (Peugeot 208 T16)
Co-Drivers: Cem BAKANCOCUKLARI, Cengiz YILDIZ, Roger FREEMAN
Cars: Renault 5 Turbo, Opel Manta 200, Mitsubishi Starion Turbo, Ford Sierra RS Cosworth 4×4, Lancia Delta HF Integrale, Nissan Sunny GTi & Almera Kit Car, Subaru Impreza WRCar, Citroen Saxo S1600, Renault Clio S1600, Subaru Impreza STi, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX & X, Skoda Fabia S2000
Main Successes: 5th Overall in F2-ERC 1998; 5th Place Overall ERC 2000; Turkish Rally Champion (1999, 2002, 2006 & 2007); Winner Rally of Turkey 1994, Yugoslavia Rally 1999, Sliven Rally 2000; 4th Place Overall ELPA Rally 1998
Biography:
Stoyan KOLEV
PROFILE
Born: 27th of March 1944 – BULGARIA (died on 7th of June 2010)
First Rally: 1970 (Opel Ascona)
Last Rally: 1998 Yugoslavia Rally (Ford Escort RS Cosworth)
Co-Drivers: Rumen MANOLOV, Boyko IGNATOV, Tsvetan STOYANOV, Nikolay KAMBUROV
Cars: Renault Alpine A110, B.M.W. 2002, Renault 12 & 17 Gordini, Porsche 911 SC, Renault 5 Alpine, Renault 11 Turbo, Audi Quattro Coupße, Ford Sierra RS Cosworth & 4×4, Ford Escort RS Cosworth
Main Successes: 10th Overall in ERC 1987, Bulgarian Rally Champion (1990), Winner of 3 events counting for ERC (Hebros 1993, Sliven 1998, YU 1998), 2nd Place Overall Rally Zlatni 1987, 3rd Place Overall Rally Zlatni 1988 and Rajd Polski 1987 & 1988
Biography:
Andrzej KOPER
PROFILE
Born: 9th of May 1953 – POLAND
First Rally: 1974 (Polski Fiat)
Last Rally: 2013 Rally Dolnoslaski (Subaru Impreza R4)
Co-Drivers: Krzysztof GEBORYS, Jakub MROCZKOWSKI, Maciej WISLAWSKI, Jacek LEWANDOWSKI
Cars: Fiat Polski 126p, Zastava 1100p, Fiat 128 Sport Coupe, Renault 5 Alpine, Renault 11 Turbo, Lancia Delta HF Integrale, VW Golf GTi 16V, Renault Clio Williams, Subaru Impreza WRX & R4
Main Successes: 6th Overall in ERC 1987, Polish Rally Champion (1982, 1984, 1985, 1988), Winner of 1987 Saturnus Rallye (YU), 2nd Place Overall Rajd Polski 1986 & 1987, 3rd Place Overall Rajd Polski 1984 and Rally Zlatni 1987
Biography:
Blazej KRUPA
PROFILE
Born: 3rd of February 1946 – POLAND
First Rally: 1967 (VW 1300)
Last Rally: 1988 Rajd Barborka (Renault 21 Turbo)
Co-Drivers: Piotr MYSTKOWSKI, Jerzy LANDSBERG, Anna POROWSKA
Cars: VW 1300, Fiat 124 Coupé, Renault 12 Gordini, Renault 17 Gordini, Renault 5 Alpine & Turbo, Renault 11 Turbo, Renault 5 GT Turbo, Renault 21 Turbo
Main Successes: 6th Overall in ERC 1981; Polish Rally Champion 1979; ERC: Winner Yugoslavia Rally 1981; 2nd Place Overall: Raid Polski 1974, YU Rallye 1980, Rally Zlatni 1980 & Rallye Danube 1981; 3rd Place Overall: Skoda Rally 1981, Rally Halkidiki 1981, Rally Zlatni 1982, Hebros Rally 1982 & 1986
Biography:
Branislav KÜZMIC
PROFILE
Born: 5th of August 1948 – SLOVENIA
First Rally: 1977 (B.M.W. 1602)
Last Rally: 1992 Rally Acapulco (Renault Clio 16V)
Co-Drivers: Rudi SALI, Janez BANIC, Marjan RAMOVZ, Dusan BASTAR, Marjan RAVNIKAR, Albert CERNIGOJ
Cars: B.M.W. 1602 & 2002 Tii, Renault 5 Alpine, Renault 5 Turbo, Renault 5 GT Turbo, Renault Clio 16V
Main Successes: 11th Overall in ERC 1985 & 12th Overall in ERC 1986; Yugoslavian Rally Champion (1978, 1979, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1990); 1983 Alpe Adria Rally Cup Winner; 3rd Place Overall Rally Zlatni 1985 & 1986; Winner of 6 events counting for ERC
Biography:
David LLEWELLIN
PROFILE
Born: 3rd of May 1960 – GREAT BRITAIN
First Rally: 1981 (Ford Escort)
Last Rally: 1995 Manx International Rally (Vauxhall Astra GSi 16V)
Co-Drivers: Ian GRINDROD, Phil SHORT, Peter DIEKMANN, Martin JAMES
Cars: Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII, Opel Ascona 400, Nissan 240RS, Audi Quattro A2, MG Metro 6R4, Audi Quattro Coupé, Audi 200 Quattro, Toyota Celica GT 4WD, Nissan Pulsar GTi-R, Vauxhall Astra GSi 16V
Main Successes: 3rd Overall in ERC 1987; British Rally Champion 1990; Winner of 1987 Rally Cyprus; Winner of 6 Events counting for ERC
Biography:
Piero LONGHI
PROFILE
Born: 12th of December 1965 – ITALY
First Rally: 1986 (Opel Kadett GSi)
Last Rally: 2013 Rally di Adria (Subaru Impreza WRCar)
Co-Drivers: Luigi PIROLLO, Maurizio IMERITO, Flavio ZANELLA, Fabrizia PONS, Lucio BAGGIO, Danilo FAPPANI, Pietro Raffaele CARRARO
Cars: Renault 5 GT Turbo, Fiat Uno Turbo, Lancia Delta HF Integrale / 16V / Evo, Toyota Celica GT 4WD, Ford Escort RS Cosworth, Renault Megane Maxi, Toyota Celica GT-four, Toyota Corolla WRCar, Renault Clio S1600, Subaru Impreza STi & WRCar, Skoda Fabia S2000, Peugeot 207 S2000, Mini Cooper WRCar, Ford Fiesta WRCar
Main Successes: 6th Overall in ERC 1993; Italian Rally Champion (2000, 2005); Slovenian Rally Champion (2011); Winner of 1993 Rally Piancavallo; 2nd Place Overall Rally Vinho da Madeira 1992, 3rd Place Overall Rally Halkidiki 1991; Winner of 12 Events counting for ERC
Biography:
Antonella MANDELLI
PROFILE
Born: 10th of May – ITALY
First Rally: 1977 (Opel Kadett GT/E)
Last Rally: 1985 Rali Vinho da Madeira (Lancia Rally 037)
Co-Drivers: Tiziana BORGHI, Fiorella MAGGI, Luisa BOSCO, Daniela BIANCO, Giulia PERNICE, Paola BOGGIO
Cars: Opel Kadett GT/E, Fiat 131 Abarth, Alfa Romeo Giulietta, Lancia Rally 037
Main Successes: 1981 European Ladies Rally Champion; 2nd Place Overall Rali Vinho da Madeira 1981; 3rd Place Overall Rali Vinho da Madeira 1983 & 1984; 5th Place Overall Rallye Catalunya 1984
Biography:
Jimmy McRAE
PROFILE
Born: 28th of October 1943 – GREAT BRITAIN
First Rally: 1974 (Ford Escort)
Last Rally: 1994 Rally of Indonesia (Opel Calibra)
Co-Drivers: Rob ARTHUR, Ian GRINDROD, Mike NICHOLSON, David BROWN
Cars: Vauxhall Magnum Coupé, Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS, Opel Ascona 400, Opel Manta 400, Nissan 240 RS, MG Metro 6R4, Ford Sierra RS Cosworth & 4×4, Audi 90 Quattro, Opel Calibra Turbo 4×4
Main Successes: 2nd Overall in ERC 1982; British Rally Champion (1981, 1984, 1987 & 1988); Winner of 1982 Rally Halkidiki, 1983 Rally Cyprus, 1987 Rally Ypres & Manx Int. Rally (1982, 1984 & 1987); Winner of 17 Events counting for ERC
Biography:
Mario PANONTIN
PROFILE
Born: 1st of April 1961 – ITALY
First Rally: 1984 (Autobianchi A112 Abarth)
Last Rally: 1994 Rally Piancavallo (Lancia Delta HF Evo)
Co-Drivers: Flavio ZANELLA, Mario FERFOGLIA, Marco DI MARCO, Maurizio STELLA
Cars: Autobianchi A112 Abarth, Fiat Uno, Lancia Rally 037, Lancia Delta HF 4WD / Integrale, Ford Sierra RS Cosworth, Toyota Celica GT4WD ST165 / ST 185, Lancia Delta HF Evo
Main Successes: 1st Place European Group B Trophy 1987; 2nd Place European Group N Rally Championship 1988; Group N Winner Rally Halkidiki 1988; 4th Place Overall Rallye RACE Costa Blanca 1986; 4th Place Overall Rally Piancavallo 1994
Biography:
Vanio PASQUALI
PROFILE
Born: 8th of February – ITALY
First Rally: 1987 (Renault 5 Turbo)
Last Rally: 2018 Rally della Valpolicella (Ford Fiesta R5)
Co-Drivers: Luciano TEDESCHINI, Lucio BAGGIO, Francesco MION
Cars: Lancia Rally 037, Ford Sierra RS Cosworth, Toyota Celica GT 4WD, Lancia Delta HF Integrale 16V & Evo, Ford Escort RS Cosworth, Subaru Impreza 555, Toyota Celica GT-four, Subaru Impreza WRCar, Skoda Fabia S2000 / R5
Main Successes: 3rd Place Overall in European Rally Championship 1994, Winner Rally E.L.P.A. 1993, 2nd Place Overall Rally Zlatni & Polski 1994, 3rd Place Overall Rally d´Antibes 1994
Biography:
Georgi PETROV
PROFILE
Born: 18th of February 1944 – BULGARIA (died on 5th of March 2024)
First Rally: 1972 (Polski Fiat 125p)
Last Rally: 1996 Rally Yugoslavia (Ford Escort RS Cosworth)
Co-Drivers: Ivan TONEV, Atanas YORDANOV, Ivan GOSPODINOV
Cars: Renault Alpine A110, Lada 1600 & VAZ 2011, Renault 5 Alpine, Lada 2105 VFTS, VW Golf GTi 16V, Ford Escort RS Cosworth
Main Successes: 4th Place Overall in European Rally Championship 1995; Bulgarian Rally Champion 1981, 1985, 1986, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 & 1996; 2nd Place Overall Rally Zlatni 1993 & 1995; Winner of 8 Events counting for ERC
Biography:
Sergio PIANEZZOLA
PROFILE
Born: 28th of July 1970 – ITALY
First Rally: 1990 (Fiat Uno Turbo)
Last Rally: 2006 Rally della Marca (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX)
Co-Drivers: Lucio BAGGIO, Dino ZANATTA
Cars: Fiat Uno Turbo, Lancia Delta HF Integrale 16V / Evo, Nissan Sunny GTi, Toyota Celica GT 4WD, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo
Main Successes: 4th Place Overall in European Rally Championship 1994; Winner ELPA Rally 1994, 3rd Place Overall Rally Zlatni 1994
Biography:
Jasen POPOV
PROFILE
Born: 30th of November 1965 – BULGARIA
First Rally: 1990 (Lada VAZ 2105)
Last Rally: 2011 Rally Stari Stolici (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX R4)
Co-Drivers: Dilian POPOV, Nikola POPOV, Boiko BLAGOEV, Iordan SEKULOV
Cars: Lada VAZ 21074, Ford Sierra RS Cosworth 4×4, Ford Escort RS Cosworth & WRCar, Subaru Impreza 555, Toyota Celica GT-four, Hyundai Accent WRCar, Skoda Octavia WRCar, Citroen Saxo S1600
Main Successes: Bulgarian Rally Champion (1998, 2005); Winner F.I.A. Balkan Rally Cup 1998; 2nd Place Overall Rally Albena 2003, 3rd Overall Rally Albena 2000; Winner of 4 Events counting for ERC
Biography:
Mauro PREGLIASCO
PROFILE
Born: 11th of December 1944 – ITALY
First Rally: 1970 (Fiat 128)
Last Rally: 1987 Rally Citta di Sassari (Lancia Delta HF 4WD)
Co-Drivers: Daniele CIANCI, Massimo SGHEDONI, Alessandro CAVALLERI, Ergy BARTOLICH, Mauro MANNINI, Nicolo IMPERIO, Vittorio REISOLI, Angelo GARZOGLIO
Cars: Lancia Fulvia HF, Lancia Beta Coupé, Lancia Stratos HF, Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV & Turbodelta, Ferrari 308 GTB, Ford Escort XR3i & Escort RS1600i, Lancia Rally 037, Lancia Delta HF 4WD
Main Successes: 4th Place Overall European Rally Championship 1979 & 1985, 5th Place Overall ERC 1980; Italian Rally Champion 1977; Winner Cyprus Rally 1985; 2nd Place Rally RACE Costa Blanca 1986; 2nd Place Rally 4Regioni 1981; 2nd Place Rally Cataluna 1980; 2nd Place Rally Halkidiki 1979; Winner of 3 events counting for ERC
Biography:
Jean RAGNOTTI
PROFILE
Born: 29th of August 1945 – FRANCE
First Rally: 1969 (Renault 8 Gordini)
Last Rally: 1996 Critérium des Cévennes (Renault Megane Maxi)
Co-Drivers: Pierre THIMONIER, Jacques JAUBERT, Jean-Marc ANDRIE, Gilles THIMONIER
Cars: Opel Kadett Rallye, Opel Manta 1900SR, Opel Ascona 1.9, Renault Alpine A310, Renault 5 Alpine, Renault 5 Turbo & Maxi Turbo, Renault 11 Turbo, Renault 5 GT Turbo, Renault Clio 16V & Williams, Renault Clio Maxi, Renault Megane Maxi
Main Successes: French Rally Champion (1980 & 1984), WRC Winner Rallye Monte Carlo (1981) & Tour de Corse (1982 & 1985), 5th Place Overall European Rally Championship 1970, 6th Place Overall ERC 1980, 8th Place Overall ERC 1984, Winner ERC Ypres Rallye 1985, 2nd Place ERC Rajd Polski 1980; ERC Winner: Rally Alpin-Behra 1984, Tour de France Automobile 1984 & 1985, Rallye Grasse 1991, Rallye du Var 1992, 2nd Plave Rallye du Valais 1981, 5th Place Rallye Halkidiki 1985
Biography:
Laszlo RANGA sr.
PROFILE
Born: 7th of July 1957 – HUNGARY (died on 16th of June 2001)
First Rally: 1982 (Lada VAZ 21011)
Last Rally: 1997 Semperit Rally (Subaru Impreza 555)
Co-Drivers: Ernó BÜKI, Mihály DUDAS, Arpád KURCZ
Cars: Lada VAZ 21011, Lada 2105 VFTS, Audi Quattro Coupé, Lancia Delta HF Integrale / 16V / Evo, Ford Escort RS Cosworth, Subaru Impreza 555
Main Successes: Hungarian Rally Champion (1987, 1988, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994), ERC Winner Rally Romania 1995 & 1996 and Rally Kosice (SK) 1997, 3rd Place Overall at San Marino Rally 1994, 4th Place Overall Rallye Zlatni 1992
Biography:
Michele RAYNERI
PROFILE
Born: 27th of June 1955 – ITALY
First Rally: 1980 (Talbot Sunbeam Ti)
Last Rally: 1990 Rally Australia (Lancia Delta HF Integrale)
Co-Drivers: Loris ROGGIA, Carlo CASSINA, Luigi PIROLLO, Isabella BIGNARDI, Aldo CIGALA, Ergy BARTOLICH
Cars: Opel Kadett GT/E, Fiat Ritmo Abarth 125/130TC, Fiat Uno Turbo, Lancia Rally 037, VW Golf GTi 16V, Audi Quattro Coupé, Lancia Delta HF Integrale
Main Successes: 5th Place Overall European Rally Championship 1988; Winner Halkidiki Rally 1990; 2nd Place Rally Zlatni 1988; 3rd Place Rally Cataluna-Costa Brava 1988
Biography:
Vasyl ROSTOTSKYI
PROFILE
Born: 23rd of August 1959 – UKRAINE
First Rally: 1990 (Lada Samara 21083)
Last Rally: 2004 Rally Karpaty (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VII)
Co-Drivers: Oleg RYBAK, Michael ORR, Viktor BALIN, Borys DONSKO
Cars: Lada Samara 21083, Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 & Lancer Evo, Ford Escort WRCar
Main Successes: Ukraine Rally Champion (1997, 1998 & 1999), Participant ERC 1999 (Bulgaria, Poland, Germany, Greece)
Biography:
Salvador SERVIA
PROFILE
Born: 29th of June 1944 – SPAIN
First Rally: 1970 (SEAT 600)
Last Rally: 1990 Rally Cataluna-Costa Brava (Lancia Delta HF Integrale)
Co-Drivers: Jordi SABATER, Alex BRUSTENGA, Montserrat IMBERS
Cars: SEAT, Fiat 131 Abarth, Ford Fiesta MKI 1600S & RS1600i, Opel Manta 400, Lancia Rally 037, VW Golf GTi 16V, Lancia Delta HF 4WD & Integrale
Main Successes: 3rd Place Overall European Rally Championship 1985; 4th Place Overall ERC 1984; 1985 & 1986 Spanish Rally Champion; Winner of 7 events counting for ERC (Cataluna 1984, Madeira 1985, RACE-Costa Blanca 1986, Costa Brava 1987 …)
Biography:
Pavel SIBERA
PROFILE
Born: 18th of November 1962 – CZECH REPUBLIC
First Rally: 1984 (Skoda 120)
Last Rally: 2001 Rally Horacka Trebic (Skoda Octavia WRCar)
Co-Drivers: Petr GROSS, Jiri KLIMA, Karel JIRATKO
Cars: Skoda 130L / LR, Skoda Favorit 136L, Skoda Felicia Kit Car, Skoda Octavia Kit Car, Skoda Octavia WRCar
Main Successes: 2nd Place Overall European Rally Championship 1999; Czech Rally Champion (1990); 2nd Place Overall Rally Albena 1999, 3rd Place Overall ELPA Rally & Rally d`Antibes 1999
Biography:
Marc SOULET
PROFILE
Born: 19th of July 1955 – BELGIUM (died on 28th of April 2023)
First Rally: 1984 (Ford Escort RS2000)
Last Rally: 1994 Rally du Condroz (Ford Escort RS Cosworth)
Co-Drivers: Jean-Marc FORTIN, Philippe WILLEM, Bruno BRISSART
Cars: Porsche 911 SC, Ford Sierra RS Cosworth, B.M.W. M3, Ford Sierra RS Cosworth 4×4
Main Successes: 6th Place Overall European Rally Championship 1991; Winner Rajd Polski 1988 and Bohemia Rally 1992; 3rd Place Overall Rajd Polski 1989 & 1991
Biography:
Jindrich STOLFA
PROFILE
Born: 10th of February 1952 – CZECH REPUBLIC
First Rally: 1985 (Skoda 120 LS)
Last Rally: still rallying
Co-Drivers: Miroslav FANTA, Zdenek HAWEL, Radek HAVLICEK, Milos NOVOTNY, Tomas SINGER
Cars: Skoda 120LS / 130L, Skoda Favorit 136L, Skoda Felicia Kit Car, Citroen Saxo Kit Car, Peugeot 306 Maxi, Nissan Almera Kit Car, Rover 220 GTi
Main Successes: 3rd Place Overall F2-European Rally Championship 1995, 4th Place Overall F2-ERC 1996 & 1997, 2nd Placer Overall Rally Bohemia 1996, 3rd Place Overall INA Delta Rally 1995
Biography:
Mikael SUNDSTRÖM
PROFILE
Born: 10th of September 1957 – FINLAND (died on 18th of January 2001)
First Rally: 1977 (Ford Escort 1600)
Last Rally: 1993 Nokia Rally (Mazda 323 GT-R)
Co-Drivers: Juha REPO, Voitto SILANDER, Jakke HONKANEN, Jaakko MARKKULA, Rauno SORJONEN, Jarmo MIKKOLA
Cars: Ford Escort 100 & RS2000 MKII, Opel Ascona, Chrysler Avenger, Fiat Ritmo 75 Abarth, Fiat 131 Abarth, Peugeot 205 GTi & 205 Turbo16, Mazda 323 Turbo 4WD & GTX, Lancia Delta HF Integrale 16V, Mazda 323 GT-R
Main Successes: 9th Place Overall European Rally Championship 1990; Winner Scottish Rally 1986 & Barum Rally 1990; 2nd Place Overall Barum Rally 1991; 5th Place Overall Rajd Polski 1990 & Manx Rally 1991; Winner of 7 events counting for ERC
Biography:
Tim SVANHOLT
PROFILE
Born: 23rd of March 1965 – DANMARK
First Rally: 1987 (VW Käfer)
Last Rally: 2015 Rally Bygholm (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X R4)
Co-Drivers: Knud HANSEN, Hans MARX, Mogens REIDL, Henrik VESTERGAARD, Bruno BRISSART, Per HENRIKSEN
Cars: Lancia Delta HF Integrale, VW Golf GTi 16V, Peugeot 309 GTi, Peugeot 106 Rallye, VW Golf 3 & 4 Kit Car, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX & X
Main Successes: F2-European Rally Champion 1994
Biography:
Bruno THIRY
PROFILE
Born: 8th of October 1962 – BELGIUM
First Rally: 1981 (Simca)
Last Rally: 2017 Rally du Condroz (Citroen DS3 R5)
Co-Drivers: Stéphane PREVOT, Nicolas GILSOUL, Jean-Marc FORTIN, Dany DELVAUX, Edgar PEIFFER
Cars: Datsun 120A, Saab 99 Turbo, Opel Kadett GT/E, Citroen Visa Mille Pistes, VW Golf GTi 16V, Audi 90 Quattro, Ford Sierra RS Cosworth, Opel Kadett GSi 16V, Opal Calibra 16V, Opel Astra GSi 16V, Ford Escort RS Cosworth & WRCar, Subaru Impreza 555 & WRCar, Citroen Xsara Kit Car, Skoda Octavia WRCar, Peugeot 206 WRCar
Main Successes: European Rally Champion 2003; 2nd Place Overall ERC 2000; 3rd Place Overall ERC 1997; 5th Place Overall World Rally Championship 1994; Winner of 14 Events counting for ERC
Biography:
Henri TOIVONEN
PROFILE
Born: 25th of August 1956 – FINLAND (died on 2nd of May 1986)
First Rally: 1975 (Simca Rallye 2)
Last Rally: 1986 Rallye Tour de Corse (Lancia Delta S4)
Co-Drivers: Sergio CRESTO, Juha PIIRONEN, Ian GRINDROD, Fred GALLAGHER, Antero LINDQVIST, Bryan HARRIS, Juha PAAJANEN
Cars: Simca Rallye 2, Chrysler Avenger, Talbot Sunbeam Lotus, Ford Escort RS1800 MKII, Opel Ascona 400 & Manta 400, Porsche 911 SC RS, Lancia Rally 037, Lancia Delta S4
Main Successes: 2nd Place European Rally Championship 1984; Winner WRC: Lombard RAC 1980 & 1985, Rallye Monte Carlo 1986; Winner of 6 Events counting for ERC (Manx 1983, Costa Smeralda 1984 & 1986, Ypres 1984, Madeira 1984 etc)
Biography:
Gustavo TRELLES
PROFILE
Born: 15th of November 1954 – URUGUAY
First Rally: 1974 (Opel)
Last Rally: 2010 Rally del Atlantico (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X)
Co-Drivers: Jorge DEL BUENO, Christie MARTIN, Alex ROMANI, Ricardo IVETICH, Daniel MUZIO
Cars: Fiat 147, Ford Escort 1600, Renault 5 GT Turbo, Lancia Delta HF 4WD / Integrale / Evo, Lancia Delta S4, Subaru Impreza 555, Mitsubishi Lancer
Main Successes: Group N World Cup Winner (1996, 1997, 1998, 1999); Winner Rally El Corte Ingles 1993, 2nd Place Overall Rally Vinho da Madeira 1995; Spain gravel Rally Champion (1988, 1989, 1990, 1992)
Biography:
Emil TRINER
PROFILE
Born: 15th of March 1961 – CZECH REPUBLIC
First Rally: 1982 (Skoda 120 LS)
Last Rally: 2015 Rally Cesky Krumlov (Peugeot 208 R2)
Co-Drivers: Milos HULKA, Karel JIRATKO, Pavel STANC, Katerina ACHSOVA, Jan PICHA, Jiri KLIMA, Jiri BRABEC
Cars: Skoda 120LS & 130L, Skoda Favorit 136L, Audi Quattro Coupé S2, Skoda Felicia Kit Car, Skoda Octavia Kit Car, Skoda Octavia WRCar, Nissan Pulsar GTi-R, SEAT Cordoba WRCar, Subaru Impreza STi, Skoda Fabia R2
Main Successes: F2-European Rally Champion 1998, Winner Rally Bohemia 1999, 2nd Place Overall Rally Cyprus 1998
Biography:
Evgeniy VASIN
PROFILE
Born: 25th of February 1957 – RUSSIA
First Rally: 1984 (Lada)
Last Rally: 2003 Rally ELPA (Peugeot 206 WRCar)
Co-Drivers: Alexey SHCHUKIN, Yevgeniy KALACHEV, Vladimir KORDEV
Cars: Lada VAZ, Lada Samara 21083, Opel Corsa GSi, Opel Astra GSi 16V, Subaru Impreza WRCar, Peugeot 206 WRCar
Main Successes: F2-European Rally Champion 1995, 3rd Place Overall Rally Cyprus 1995
Biography:
Andrea ZANUSSI
PROFILE
Born: 9th of January 1961 – ITALY
First Rally: 1980 (Ford Escort RS2000 MKII)
Last Rally: 1989 Rally Due Valli (Peugeot 405 Mi16)
Co-Drivers: Paolo AMATI, Sergio CRESTO, Arnaldo BERNACCHINI, Luigi PIROLLO
Cars: Ford Escort RS2000, Fiat 131 Abarth, Porsche 911 SC, Lancia Rally 037, Peugeot 205 T16 & Evo2, Nissan 200SX, Peugeot 309 GTi, B.M.W. M3, Peugeot 405 Mi16
Main Successes: 3rd Place Overall in European Rally Championship 1982; 5th Place Overall ERC 1985; 1986 & 1988 Italian Rally Champion; Overall Winner: Rallye Zlatni 1982, Sol RACE 1982 & Antibes 1985; 2nd Place Overall: Madeira 1985, Halkidiki 1985, Cataluna 1985 & Costa Smeralda 1986; 3rd Place Overall: Zlatni 1981, Costa Brava 1982 & Halkidiki 1983; Winner of 6 events counting for ERC
Biography:
Gianmarino ZENERE
PROFILE
Born: 31st of January 1955 – ITALY (died on 14 of July 2015)
First Rally: 1977 (Simca Rallye2)
Last Rally: 1998 Rally d´Antibes (Ford Escort RS Cosworth)
Co-Drivers: Sauro FARNOCCHIA, Max SGHEDONI, Daniele CIANCI, Guido MONIS
Cars: Talbot Sunbeam TI, Opel Ascona i2000, Lancia Rally 037, Ford Sierra RS Cosworth & 4×4, B.M.W. M3, Ford Escort RS Cosworth, Renault Megane Maxi, Subaru Impreza 555
Main Successes: 2nd Place Overall in European Rally Championship 1997, 2nd Place F2-ERC 1996, Winner Mitropa Rally Cup 1994, Winner Hebros Rally 1997, 2nd Place Overall Rally Zlatni 1997
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