Jakub Przygonski (Mini John Cooper Works Rally) won the first stage of FIA World Cup counter held in Szczecin. Polish driver who tops the cup leaderboard was 1,1 sececonds faster than Martin Prokop (Ford Raptor RS Cross Country). Vladimir Vasiliev (Toyota Hilux Overdrive), who is currently second in series standings, was 11,4 seconds slower that Orlen Team representative.
Krzysztof Holowczyc (Mini John Cooper Works Rally), who makes his one-event comeback, finished in fourth position. Another Czech driver – experienced Miroslav Zapletal (Ford F150 Evo) completed the top five.
Polish Cross-Country Rally Championship leader – Michał Małuszynski (Mini John Cooper Works Rally) managed to score sixth result.
On Saturday (1st of September) the high-speed off-road battle will continue at military range. There are 220 kilometres to cover on the longest stage of Columna Medica Baja Poland – Drawsko Pomorskie test, which will run twice.
Online results: http://wyniki.pzm.pl/2018/BajaPoland/WC/results/OS%201