Rajdowe Samochodowe Mistrzostwa Polski

Rajdowe Samochodowe Mistrzostwa Polski (RSMP) - the annual series of Polish Rally Championship existing from 1928. Consisting of several rounds on different surfaces throughout Poland. The organizer and owner of the cycle is PZM. In 2008 the main sponsor of the series is Orlen oil company and its full name is Platinium Rajdowe Samochodowe Mistrzostwa Polski (Platinum Car Rally Championship Polish).

A prerequisite for the start to RSMP is to have a rally license degree "R" or "R co-driver only" (entitles you to take off only as a co-driver). As of 2007, foriegn drivers have been allowed to gain points.

History

Rallies in Poland almost always were at a high level of security and organisation ence have moved foreigners. II World War stopped high advancement of rallies. After the war Polish Rallies had problems. Just in 60s RSMP launched in high level. Great Polish drivers went to the conquest of Europe and Sobiesław Zasada has proved to be the best, he won three European Rally Championship titles (now World Rally Championship). He imported the latest sports cars, so he dominate of RSMP. In 1975 won title young driver Marian Bublewicz in Polski Fiat 125p from Olsztyn. Since then RSMP won different drivers: Tomasz Ciecierzyński, Włodzimierz Groblewski, Jerzy Landsberg, Błażej Krupa, Maciej Stawowiak, Tomasz Ciecierzyński.

In 80s for a title fight Marian Bublewicz and Andrzej Koper. They imported Japanese sports cars and Renault. Only in 1987 "Bubel" won championship in Polonez 2000. so it was amazing. In 1989-1992 Bublewicz had no equal. In 1993 he purchased Ford Escort Cosworth for next title, but new car was not ready for the first in season Zimowy Rajd Dolnośląski. He started in hired Ford Sierra. For unknown reasons, he lost car and hit in tree. Marian Bublewicz died in hospital. Polish fans and PZM were shocked. Bublewicz's fatal crash caused work on security.

In 90s for title going Paweł Przybylski, Krzysztof Hołowczyc, Robert Gryczyński and Janusz Kulig. All the leading drivers have top cars from World Rally Championship and rivalry was very hard.

This year

General classification

Polish Rally Champions

After 1966
*1967: Sobiesław Zasada - Porsche 912 and Lancia Fulvia 1.3 Coupé HF
*1968: Sobiesław Zasada - Porsche 911
*1969: Ryszard Nowicki - Renault 8 Gordini
*1970: Adam Masłowiec - FSO Syrena 104
*1971: Włodzimierz Markowski - Polski Fiat 125p
*1972: Krystian Bielowski Polski Fiat 125p
*1973: Sobiesław Zasada - Porsche Carrera RS
*1974: Błażej Krupa - Renault 12 Gordini
*1975: Marian Bublewicz - Polski Fiat 125p
*1976: Tomasz Ciecierzyński - Polski Fiat 125p
*1977: Włodzimierz Groblewski - Polski Fiat 125p
*1978: Jerzy Landsberg - Opel Kadett GT/E
*1979: Błażej Krupa - Renault 5 Alpine
*1980: Maciej Stawowiak - Polonez 2000
*1981: Tomasz Ciecierzyński - Polonez 2000
*1982: Andrzej Koper - Renault 5 Alpine
*1983: Marian Bublewicz - Opel Kadett GT/E
*1984: Andrzej Koper - Renault 5 Alpine
*1985: Andrzej Koper - Renault 5 Alpine and Renault 11 Turbo
*1986: Mariusz Kostrzak - Toyota Corolla
*1987: Marian Bublewicz - Polonez 2000
*1988: Andrzej Koper - Renault 11 Turbo
*1989: Marian Bublewicz - Mazda 323 4WD
*1990: Marian Bublewicz - Mazda 323 4WD
*1991: Marian Bublewicz - Ford Sierra RS Cosworth
*1992: Marian Bublewicz - Ford Sierra RS Cosworth 4x4
*1993: Paweł Przybylski - Toyota Celica GT-4 (ST165)
*1994: Paweł Przybylski - Toyota Celica GT-4 (ST165)
*1995: Krzysztof Hołowczyc - Toyota Celica Turbo 4WD (ST185)
*1996: Krzysztof Hołowczyc - Toyota Celica Turbo 4WD (ST185)
*1997: Janusz Kulig - Renault Mégane Maxi
*1998: Robert Gryczyński - Toyota Celica GT-Four (ST205) and Toyota Corolla WRC
*1999: Krzysztof Hołowczyc - Subaru Impreza WRC
*2000: Janusz Kulig - Ford Focus WRC
*2001: Janusz Kulig - Ford Focus WRC
*2002: Leszek Kuzaj - Toyota Corolla WRC and Peugeot 206 WRC
*2003: Tomasz Czopik - Subaru Impreza WRC and Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VII
*2004: Leszek Kuzaj - Subaru Impreza N10
*2005: Leszek Kuzaj - Subaru Impreza N11
*2006: Leszek Kuzaj - Subaru Impreza N11 and Subaru Impreza N12
*2007: Bryan Bouffier - Peugeot 207 S2000