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Cersanit Rally Team

Cersanit Rally Team was founded by Michał Sołowow in 2003. The team - created from the very basis - became in a short period of time one of the best and professional rally teams in Poland and Europe. In years 2004-2005 the team twice won the title of 2-nd vice-champion of Poland. In 2007 the crew finished 4-th in ERC. In 2008 Michal Solowow and Maciek Baran won the title of the Vice-champions in the European Rally Championship! They repeated that success in 2009.

Cersanit Rally Team with the driver Michał Sołowow and co-drivers: Krzysztof Oborski, Dariusz Burkat, Krzysztof Geborys, Emil Hornack and Maciej Baran has started in the following cars so far: Mitsubishi Lancer Evo V, VI, VII, VIII and IX (all N-group); Subaru Impreza WRX STI (N-group), FIAT Punto S1600 and Renault Clio S1600 (A-6), Subaru Impreza WRC MY6 , Abarth Grande Punto S2000 , Peugeot 207 S2000 and Ford Fiesta S2000 nowadays.



Michał Sołowow - Driver
born: 11th July 1962, Kielce, Poland
place of living: Kielce, Poland
Married

Rally debuts:
Polish Rally Championship (RSMP) - the Krakow Rally 2001
European Rally Championship (ERC) - the Poland Rally 2001
World Rally Championship (WRC) - the Sweden Rally 2003

Best results:
2002: 4th position in N group - Polish Rally Championship (RSMP)
2003: 4th position in N group (RSMP)
2004: 4th position in general classification (ERC)
2004: 2nd Vice-Champion of Poland in general classification of RSMP
2005: 2nd Vice-Champion of Poland in general classification of RSMP
2006: V-ce Champion of Poland in general classification of the Polish Rally Championship (RSMP)
           3rd position in general classification of the European Rally Championship
2007: 4th place in the overall classification of the European Rally Championship
           6th position in the overall classification of the Polish Rally Championship (RSMP)
2008: V-ce Champion of Europe
2009: V-ce Champion of Europe
2010: V-ce Champion of Poland (The Polish Rally Championship)
           3rd position in general classification of the European Rally Championship

Cars:
Mitsubishi Lancer evo VI, VII, VIII MR, IX (gr. N); Subaru Impreza WRC; Subaru Impreza STI (gr. N); Fiat Punto S1600, Renault Clio S1600; Abarth Grande Punto S2000, Peugeot 207 S2000, Ford Fiesta S2000.

Favourite dish: good meals from practically all over the world
Favourite drink: mineral water, wine
Favourite sport: tennis, football, skiing

A rally driver from the very beginning -in the age of 17 he started in KJS (contests for rally rookies) and he performed quite well. Unfortunately, he could not afford buying the professional rally car those days. However, the fascination remained and in 2000 he purchased a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VI and he started as in a "tourist" class in the Zubry Rally (Rajd Żubrów). He began serious rallying in the 2001 season, starting in PZM Cup - the competition league for the Rally Championship of Poland. During following years he earned experience by perfecting his rally driving technique in rallies in Poland and abroad. Since 2003 Michal has been made the very fortunate tandem with the experienced co-driver Maciek Baran from Krakow.

Since the very origins of the Cersanit Rally Team Michał has been always involved in the organization team, the service and technical development of cars which he uses in rallies. All this has been reflected in subsequent successes of Cersanit Rally Team - in 2004 Michal celebrated his victory in the Warszawski Rally, in 2005 and 2006 he was the best at the Rzeszowski Rally. He succeeded as 2nd Vice-Champion in the Polish Rally Championship (RSMP) in 2004 and 2005. In 2006 he won Vice-Champion title in RSMP and finished 3-rd in the European Rally Championship (ERC). In 2008 and 2009 Michal Solowow won the title of Vice-Champion of Europe in the European Rally Championship. In 2010 he collected also a Vice-Champion title in the Polish Rally Championship (RSMP)..

History of participation in rallies: download .pdf file



Maciej Baran - Co-Driver
born: 23rd November 1974, Krakow, Poland
place of living: Krakow, Poland

Rally debuts:
Car Rally Championship of Poland (RSMP) - The Wisla Rally 1995 - driver Damian Gielata
Europe Rally Championship (ERC) - The Poland Rally 1996 - driver Damian Gielata
World Rally Championship (WRC) - Monte Carlo Rally 1998 - driver Leszek Kuzaj

Best results:
1995: 3rd position in Fiat CC Abarth Cup (RSMP) - driver Damian Gielata
1999: 5th Vice-Champion of Poland in F2000 category (RSMP) - driver Damian Gielata
2000: 5th Vice-Champion of Poland in F2000 category - driver Damian Gielata
2002: 3rd position in N group (RSMP) - driver Zbigniew Gabryś
2003: 4th position in N group (RSMP) - driver Michal Sołowow
2004: 4th position in general classification - European Rally Championship (ERC)
2004: 2nd Vice-Champion of Poland in general classification of RSMP - driver M. Sołowow
2005: Vice-Champion of Poland in general classification of RSMP - driver M. Sołowow
2006: V-ce Champion of Poland in general classification of RSMP (Polish Rally Championship) - driver M. Sołowow
           3rd position in general classification of the European Rally Championship - driver M. Sołowow
2007: 4th place in the overall classification of the European Rally Championship - driver M. Solowow
           6th position in the overall classification of the Polish Rally Championship - driver M. Solowow
2008: V-ce Champion of Europe
2009: V-ce Champion of Europe
2010: V-ce Champion of Poland (The Polish Rally Championship) - driver M. Sołowow
           3rd position in general classification of the European Rally Championship - driver M. Sołowow

Cars:
FSO Polonez Gr.A, Fiat CC Abarth, Skoda Felicja 1300 Gr.A, Peugeot 106 Rally,Skoda Felicja KitCar Opel Astra Gr.N, Honda Civic gr A, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo III, IV, VI, VII, VIII MR, IX, Toyota Corolla Gr.N Seat Ibiza KitCar, Skoda Oktavia KitCar, Toyota Corolla WRC, Subaru Impreza, Fiat Punto S1600, Renault Clio S1600, Subaru Impreza WRC MY06, Abarth Grande Punto S2000, Peugeot 207 S2000, Ford Fiesta S2000.

Favourite dish: home-made Polish-style ravioli (so called "pierogi")
Favourite drink: mineral water, beer
Favourite sport: skiing, diving

He started his career in rallies in 1994 as Maciek Wodniak's co-driver (FSO Polonez gr. A). Since 1995 he has been regularly participating in the Polish Rally Championship (RSMP): he has piloted such well-known Polish drivers as: Damian Gielata, Michal Uliarczyk, Zbigniew Gabrys, Leszek Kuzaj. He has become a member of Cersanit Rally Team and Michal Solowow's co-driver since 2003. Maciek has won double titles of Vice-Champion of Europe (ERC) in 2008 and 2009 and in 2010 the Vice-Champion title in the Polish Rally Championship (RSMP).

History of participation in rallies: download .pdf file



Kajetan Bartosik - President of Cersanit Rally Team




    
Tomasz Kwiecień - Logistics
Logistics, hotel reservations, organisation of trips, contact with the media, press information.




Krzysztof Oborski - Head of the Team
One of the founders of Cersanit Rally Team, being a member of the team from the very beginning. He was the first co-driver of Michal Solowow. His specialization is the engine, as well as the engine and power transmission electronic systems.



Jacek "Foka" Pięta - Technical Manager
Responsible for all issues related to prepare rally cars.




Andrzej "Andzia" Batóg - Mechanic, Team Assistant
Responsible for tyres and refuelling the car in refuelling zone during rallies. He also deals with the transport of the travelling vehicle
and assists the team during travelling the route.



Grzegorz "Dziadek" Dulewicz - Mechanic
Specialisation: differentials. Responsible for the left front of the rally car.




Paweł "Młody" Piotrowski - Mechanic
Right front. The strongest man in the team, expert on unusual tasks.




Przemysław Kowalczyk - Mechanic
He joind the Team january 2011. So far he learns rally car :)




Piotr "Kosa" Kosyl - Mechanic
Specialisation: welding and careful analysys.




Grzegorz Kwiecień - Mechanic
The youngest member of the Team. Specialisation: front left suspension.




Daniel Kozioł - The Chief Cook of the Team
He specializes in the Polish, French and Italian cuisine which the crew, team members and quests like the best of all.