The 1st Auto Miran Trans Dan Rally began in Bolesławiec on Saturday. The event was organized by Automobilklub Dolnośląski. The honorary patronage over the Bolesławiec part of the rally was provided by the city’s mayor. The cars started from Piłsudskiego Square, while the “Super Stage” (a timed drive) took place in the parking lot next to Tesco.
The rally was the 9th round of the Polish Cup for Automobilklubs and Clubs. On the second day, the rally route ran almost entirely along the roads and off-road tracks of Gromadka Municipality. The co-organizer and honorary starter of the rally was Halina Gniewek, a councillor of the Bolesławiec County Council, also representing Gromadka Municipality.
The rally’s four special stages were held on gravel surfaces and so-called dirty concrete. The organizers prepared the grounds of the Legnica Special Economic Zone in Krzywa for this purpose. Two special stages took place on the premises of the former Cast Iron Foundry in Gromadka.
Overall rally standings:
- Place: Artur Szafraniec with co-driver Sebastian Markowicz of Automobilklub Tomaszowski, Audi Quattro
- Place: Adrian Grodzki with co-driver Sławomir Koszut of Automobilklub Szczeciński, Honda CRX
- Place: Janusz Szafraniec with co-driver Łukasz Wawrzyńczyk of Automobilklub Tomaszowski, Mitsubishi Evo VIII
The weather was favorable. Spectators had no shortage of excitement. Despite clouds of dust, roaring engines and the smell of exhaust fumes, the rally attracted a sizeable crowd of fans. Among the cars taking part, professional rally cars such as the Subaru Impreza could be seen. There were also trusty “Fiats 126p,” given only minor tuning.
(information and photos by T. Matyjewicz/MZ)