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Chile

Biggest Winners

Drivers: Jose Celsi

Cars: Subaru and Toyota

Models: Toyota Corolla

With little information (relating to the 20th century) in the Rallymemory archive, it is difficult to carry out a more in-depth analysis of rallies in the country.

The first event (according to the Rallymemory archive) held in the country was the Gran Premio Arica-Santiago, won by Lorenzo Varoli in a Ford, in 1948.

The national championship began in 2002, and in 2019, then in 2023 and 2024, the country had its main event - the Rally Chile (created specifically to integrate the WRC) - included in the world championship.

Drivers? I would initially highlight the pioneering work of José Celsi (also the country's greatest winner of events) for his pArcticipation in the WRC (Argentina) and the South American championship. Other important names are Jorge Martinez, Luis Rosselot and Rolando Bienzobas.

Events? Of course, why not? In addition to the Chile rally, other important events are the Concepcion, La Serena, Pacífico and Puerto Montt rallies, regulars in the South American championship.

Total number of races in the Rallymemory archive: 24

Com pouca informação (relativa ao séc. XX) no arquivo Rallymemory, fica dificil uma analise mais aprofundada dos rallys no país.

A primeira prova (de acordo com o arquivo Rallymemory) disputada no país foi o Gran Premio Arica-Santiago, vencida por Lorenzo Varoli em Ford.

O campeonato nacional começou a ser disputado em 2002, e em 2019, depois 2023 e 2024 o país teve a sua prova principal -O Rally Chile (criado especificamente para integrar o WRC) incluído no campeonato mundial.

Pilotos? Destacaria inicialmente o pioneirismo de José Celsi (tambem o maior vencedor de provas no país) por suas pArcticipações no WRC (Argentina) e campeonato sulamericano. Outros nomes importantes são Jorge Martinez, Luis Rosselot e Rolando Bienzobas.

Provas? Claro, como não? Além do rally de Chile, outras provas importantes são os rallys de Concepcion, La Serena, Pacífico e Puerto Montt, ‘habitués’ no campeonato sulamericano.

Total de provas no arquivo Rallymemory: 24

Results

1985

Chillán: Jose Celsi-Elvio Olave Subaru 1.8

Concepcion: Jose Celsi-Elvio Olave Subaru 1.8

Coronacion: Eliseo Salazar-Manuel Jaurena Toyota Celica

Curacavi: Cristobal Eyger-Beheme Renault 18 GTX

Pirque: Cristobal Eyger-Beheme Renault 18 GTX

Puerto Montt: Jose Celsi-Elvio Olave Subaru 1.8

Rengo: Alejandro Schmauk-Felipe Horta Alfa Romeo Sprint

Viña del Mar: Eliseo Salazar-Manuel Jaurena Toyota Celica

1986

Belmonte: Cristobal Eyger-Cea Renault

Concepcion: Jose Celsi-Olave Subaru RX Turbo

Coronacion: Jose Celsi-Olave Subaru RX Turbo

La Serena: Cristobal Eyger-Cea Chi Renault

Osorno: Cristobal Eyger-Cea Chi Renault

Pacifico: Jose Celsi-Elvio Olave Chi Subaru 2000

1987

Concepcion: Claudio Israel-Jaurena Toyota Corolla

La Serena: Cláudio Israel-Jaurena Toyota Corolla

Pacifico: Luis Etchegoyen-Luis Borralo Uru Vw

Puerto Monti: Claudio Israel-Jaurena Toyota Corolla

1988

Austral: Ernesto Soto-Rojas Arg Renault

Ciudad de Ovalle: Claudio Israel-Jaurena Toyota Corolla

Cordilleras: Claudio Israel-Jaurena Toyota Corolla

Pacifico: Claudio Israel-Jaurena Toyota Corolla

2000

Puerto Monti: Marcos Ligato-R Garcia Subaru Imp WRX

Viña del Mar: Jose Celsi Subaru Impreza WRX

Colombia

Biggest Winners

Drivers: Gustavo Yacaman and Oscar Hernan Gomez

Cars: Chevrolet

Models: Chevrolet Luv

With little information in the Rallymemory archive, the country's greatest contribution to the history of world rallies is the trajectories of two of the country's greatest winners: Gustavo Yacaman and Oscar Hernan Gomez in their national careers.

Total number of races in the Rallymemory archive: 24

Com poucas informações no arquivo Rallymemory, o país apresenta como grande contribuição a história dos rallys mundiais as trajetórias de dois dos maiores vencedores de provas no país: Gustavo Yacaman e Oscar Hernan Gomez em suas carreiras a nível nacional.

Total de provas no arquivo Rallymemory: 24

1984

Antioquia: Jairo Cifuentes-Romero Fiat 147

Los Topos: Gustavo Yacaman-Amaya Fiat 147

Occidente 1: Gustavo Yacaman-Amaya Fiat 147

Occidente 2: Oscar Hernan Gomez-Montoya Chevrolet Luv

Orugas: Oscar Hernan Gomez-Montoya Chevrolet Luv

Quindio: Oscar Hernan Gomez-Montoya Chevrolet Luv

T & A Club 1: Jairo Cifuentes-Romero Renault 12

1986

Correcaminos: Oscar Hernan Gomez-Montoya Chevrolet Luv

Correcaminos Topos: Oscar Hernan Gómez-Montoya Chevrolet Luv

Escuderia Manizales: Ivan Bravo-Montero Renault

1987

Club Tortugas: Gustavo Yacaman-Romero Renault

Escuderia Los Topos: Gustavo Yacaman-Romero Renault

Escuderia Manizales: German Lopez-Meija Mazda

1988

FCAD: Gustavo Yacaman-Romero Renault

1990

Caimanes: Gustavo Yacaman-Romero Chevrolet Monza

Correcaminos S: F Sudarsky-Amaya Chevrolet Trooper

Esc Pronautica: Gustavo Yacaman-Romero Chevrolet Monza

Esc Los Topos: Cesar Holguin-Bliss Mitsubishi Montero

Esc Manizales: Oscar Gomez-Soto Chevrolet Monza

Los Tortugas: Oscar Gomez-Soto Chevrolet Monza

1998

Antioquia: Mauricio de la Torre-Garcia Renault 9

Caimanes: Mauricio de la Torre-Garcia Renault 9

FCAD: Oscar Henao-Gonzales Daewoo Ciello

Manizales: Oscar Henao-Gonzales Daewoo Ciello

Congo

Biggest Winners

Drivers: Eduardo Argazzi

Cars: Peugeot

Models: Toyota Corolla GT

1979

Zaire Safari: Jean F Vincens-F Giallolacci Mitsubishi Lancer

1980

Zaire Safari: Alain Ambrosino-D le Saux Peugeot 504 Coupé V6

1981

Zaire Safari: A Ambrosino-C Delferrier Peugeot 504 Coupé V6

1982

Zaire Safari: Alain Ambrosino-Daniel le Saux Ci Peugeot 505 V6

1983

Zaire Safari: 'Rawdji'-'Ladhe' Mitsubishi Lancer 2000 Turbo

1984

Zaire Safari: Sita N'Gimbi-Landu N'Gimbi Range Rover

1985

Zaire Safari: Elefter Mitraros-S Evrard Peugeot 504 Pick up

1986

Marathon Route: Eduardo and R Argazzi Toyota Corolla GT

Zaire Safari: Alain Ambrosino-Daniel le Saux F Nissan 240 RS

1987

Marathon Route: Eduardo Argazzi-R Argazzi Toyota Corolla GT

Mbanza Ngungu: Alain Manfredini-Gijsenmas Datsun

Mini Safari du Zaire: Alain Manfredini-Vukovich Nissan

Terre Inzal: Yves Kerroch Zai Talbot Sunbeam Lotus

Yong: Jean Pierre van der Kerkhove-Carlier Peugeot 504

Zaire Safari: Guy Colsoul-Geert Gijsenmans Opel Manta 400

1988

Zaire Safari: Jean M van der Kerkhove-Carlier Peugeot 504

1989

Mbanza Ngungu: Eduardo and R Argazzi Toyota Corolla GT

Mini Safari du Zaire: Eduardo and R Argazzi Toyota Corolla GT

1990

Terre Inzal: Eduardo-Ricardo Argazzi Audi Coupe Quattro

Zaire Safari: Eduardo-Ricardo Argazzi Audi Coupé Quattro

1991

Safari du Zaire: Billy Rautenbach-J Mitchell Toyota Supra Turbo

Total races in Rallymemory file: 21

Total de provas no arquivo Rallymemory: 21

Cote d’Ivoire

Biggest Winners

Drivers: Samir Assef

Cars: Mitsubishi

Models: Mitsubishi Gal VR-4

Land of the legendary Bandama rally, which since its first edition (1969) has caught the attention of the entire rally world due to its difficulty (it is still one of the most difficult rallies in the world, if not the most difficult) which caused a great impact, especially the 1972 edition, when no pArcticipant reached the end, leading to the event being held in the WRC from 1977 to 1992, with the main factory teams and the best drivers in the world committed to overcoming the difficult obstacles of the Ivorian event.

The records in the Rallymemory archive point to the 1969 edition of the Bandama rally as the first rally held in the country and the implementation of its championship in 1982.

In relation to the national championship of the thirteen editions held between 1982 and 1998, eight championships were won by drivers from other countries (Lebanon - Samir Assef and Vietnam - Patrick Tauziac) and the other 5 were won by a Franco-Ivorian driver (Alain Ambrosino).

In addition to the drivers already mentioned, it is important to mention that local names such as Gary Chaines, Moriféré Soumaoro, Bakary Fane and Patrice and his son Christophe Servant are names of relevance both at national and continental level.

In relation to the rallies held in the country, in addition to the Bandama, events such as the Boucle du Cacao and Pentecote rallies are known (and recommended) as classic events on the African continent.

Total races in the Rallymemory file: 77

Terra do lendário rally Bandama, que desde a sua primeira edição (1969) chamou a atenção de todo o mundo dos rallys em virtude da sua dificuldade (ainda é um dos rallys mais dificeis do mundo, senão o mais dificil) que causou grande impacto, principalmente a edição de 1972, quando não houve nenhum pArcticipante chegando ao final, levando a prova ao WRC de 1977 a 1992, com as principais equipes de fábrica e os melhores pilotos do mundo empenhados em vencer os dificeis obstáculos da prova marfinense.

Os registros do arquivo Rallymemory apontam justamente a edição de 1969 do rally Bandama como o primeiro rally disputado no país e a implantação de seu campeonato no ano de 1982.

Em relação ao campeonato nacional da treze edições realizadas entre 1982 a 1998, oito campeonatos foram vencidos por pilotos de outros países (Líbano -Samir Assef e Vietnam -Patrick Tauziac) e os outros 5 foram vencidos por um piloto franco-marfinense (Alain Ambrosino).

Além dos pilotos já citados, é importante mencionar que nomes locais como Gary Chaines, Moriféré Soumaoro, Bakary Fane e Patrice e seu filho Christophe Servant são nomes de relevância tanto a nivel nacional quanto continental.

Em relação aos rallys disputados no país, além do Bandama, provas como os rallys Boucle du Cacao e Pentecote são conhecidas (e recomendadas) como provas clássicas no continente africano.

Total de provas no arquivo Rallymemory: 77

Champions

1982 Alain Ambrosino Peugeot 505 V6

1983 Samir Assef (Lib) Toyota Celica 2000 GT

1984 Alain Ambrosino Opel Manta 400

1985 Alain Ambrosino Nissan 240 RS

1986 Samir Assef (Lib) Opel Manta 400

1987 Patrick Tauziac (Vn) Mitsubishi Starion Turbo

1988 Patrick Tauziac (Vn) Mitsubishi Starion Turbo

1989 Patrick Tauziac (Vn) Mitsubishi Starion Turbo

1990 Patrick Tauziac (Vn) Mitsubishi Galant VR-4

1991 Patrick Tauziac (Vn) Mitsubishi Galant VR-4

1992 Patrick Tauziac (Vn) Mitsubishi Galant VR-4

1997 Alain Ambrosino Mitsubishi Lancer Evo III

1998 Alain Ambrosino Peugeot 106 S16

Results

1969

Bandama: Marc and Helene Gerenthon Renault 8 Gordini

1970

Bandama: Hans Schuller-Grassiot D/F Datsun 1600 SSS

1971

Bandama: Bob Neyret-Jacques Terramorsi Peugeot 504 Ti

1973

Bandama: Edgar Hermann-Hans Schuller Datsun 1800 SSS

1974

Bandama: Timo Makinen-Henry Liddon Peugeot 504

1975

Bandama: Bernard Consten-Gerard Flocon Peugeot 504

1976

Bandama: Timo Makinen-H Liddon Peugeot 504 Coupé V6

1977

Bandama: Andrew Cowan-J Syer Mitsubishi Colt Lancer

1978

Bandama: JP Nicolas-Michel Gamet Peugeot 504 Coupé V6

1979

Bandama: Hannu Mikkola-A Hertz Mercedes 450 SLC 5.0

1980

Bandama: B Waldegaard-H Thorszelius Mercedes 500 SLC

1981

Bandama: Timo Salonen-Seppo Harjanne Datsun Violet GT

1982

3A: Samir Assef-Gerard Lallement Toyota Celica 2000 GT

Cacao: Samir Assef-G Lallement Toyota Celica 2000 GT

Bandama: Walter Rohrl-C Geistdorfer Opel Ascona 400

Pentecote: Samir Assef-G Lallement Toyota Celica 2000 GT

1983

3A: Samir Assef-Solange Barrault Toyota Celica 2000 GT

Agboville: Samir Assef-S Barrault Toyota Celica 2000 GT

Bandama: B Waldegaard-H Thorszelius Toyota Celica Turbo

Boucle Cacao: S Assef-S Barrault Toyota Celica 2000 GT

Pentecote: Samir Assef-S Barrault Toyota Celica 2000 GT

1984

Bandama: Stig Blomqvist-B Cedeberg Audi Quattro A2

Bouake: S Assef-P Tastet Mitsubishi Lancer 2000 Turbo

Boucle Cacao: S Assef-S Barrault Mitsubishi Lancer 2000 T

Mé: Alain Ambrosino-Loic Dieval Opel Manta 400

Pentecote: A Ambrosino-D le Saux Mitsubishi Lan 2000 T

1985

3A: Alain Ambrosino-Daniel Le Saux Nissan 240 RS

Aventure: Samir Assef-P Tastet Toyota Celica 2000 GT

Bandama: Juha Kankkunen-F Gallagher Toyota Celica TC T

Bouaké: Samir Assef Mitsubishi Lancer 2000 Turbo

Boucle Cacao: Alain Ambrosino-D le Saux Nissan 240 RS

Pentecote: Samir Assef-C Boy Toyota Celica 2000 GT

1986

Boucle du Cacao: Alain Ambrosino-Daniel le Saux Nissan 240 RS

Cote d'Ivoire: B Waldegard-F Gallagher Toyota Cel TC Turbo

L’ Aventure: Samir Assef- Christian Boy Opel Manta 400

Pentecote: Samir Assef- Christian Boy Opel Manta 400

1987

Bandama: Kenneth Eriksson-P Diekman Vw Golf GTi 16V

Boucle Cacao: Patrick Copetti-Dionneau Toyota Corolla

Marlboro: Samir Assef-C Boy Opel Manta 400

1988

Bandama: Alain Ambrosino-Daniel le Saux Nissan 200 SX

Boucle Cacao: Patrick Tauziac-Claude Papin Mitsubishi

Marlboro: Patrick Copetti-Dionneau Toyota Corolla

1989

Bandama: Alain Oreille-Gilles Thimonier Renault 5 GT Turbo

1990

Abidijan: Samir Assef-Clement Konan Toyota Celica GT-4

Bandama: Patrick Tauziac-C Papin Mitsubishi Galant VR-4

Cacao: Alain Ambrosino-Ambrosino Nissan 200 SX

Pentecôte: Patrick Tauziac-C Papin Mitsubishi Starion T

1991

3A: Patrick Tauziac-Claude Papin Mitsubishi Galant VR-4

Bandama: K Shinozuka-J Meadows Mitsubishi Galant VR4

Bouaké: Samir Assef-Clement Konan Lib Toyota Celica GT-4

Cacao: Patrick Tauziac-Claude Papin Mitsubishi Galant VR-4

Gagnoa: Patrick Tauziac-S Barrault Mitsubishi Galant VR-4

Littoral: Patrice Servant-J Servant Audi 90 Quattro

Pentecote: Patrick Tauziac-C Papin Mitsubishi Galant VR-4

1992

3A Comoé: Patrick Tauziac-Claude Papin Mitsubishi Gal VR-4

Bandama: K Shinozuka-J Meadows Mitsubishi Galant VR4

Cacao: Patrick Tauziac-Claude Papin Mitsubishi Galant VR-4

Pentecote: Patrick Tauziac-Claude Papin Mitsubishi Gal VR-4

1993

Bandama: Patrice Servant-Thierry Brion Audi Coupé S2

1994

Bandama: Patrice Servant-Thierry Brion Audi Coupé S2

1996

3A: Christophe Servant-Philippe Garcia Audi 90 Quattro

Bandama: Alain Ambrosino-D Le Saux Mitsubishi LE III

1997

Gagnoa: Samir Assef-M Touré Lib Toyota Celica GT-4

ASACCI: Patrick Tauziac-C Boy V/Ci Mitsubishi Gal VR-4

3A: Christophe Servant-Philippe Garcia Audi Coupé S2

Bouaké: Nguyen Than Phi-J Cormenier Toyota Corolla

Boucle Cacao: Alain Ambrosino-A Florentin Mitsubishi LE III

Bandama: Alain Ambrosino-A Florentin Mitsubishi LE III

1998

Bandama: Patrice Servant-Thierry Brion Peugeot 106

Bouaké: Alain Ambrosino-A Florentin Mitsubishi LE III

Gagnoa: A Ambrosino-Alain Florentin Mitsubishi LE III

1999

18 Montagnes: M Verdin-JF Desmare Mitsubishi Gal VR-4

Gagnoa: Alain Ambrosino-Alain Florentin Peugeot 106 S16

Yopougon: Marc Molinie-Christian Tribout Toyota Celica GT-4

2000

Bouaké: Alain Ambrosino-Alain Florentin Peugeot 106 S16

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Bandama

1973

Alain Ambrosino-Daniel Le Saux Datsun 240Z

Michel Mitri-Emil Karam Datsun 1600 SSS

1974

Michel Mitri-Emil Karam Datsun 180B

1975

Marc and Helene Gerenthon Toyota Trueno

Michel Mitri-Marcel Copetti Datsun 1800 SSS

1976

Alain Ambrosino-Robert Bureau Datsun 180B

1977

Michel Mitri-Marcel Copetti Datsun 180B

1979

Alain Ambrosino-Robert Schnek Peugeot 504 V6

1980

Alain Ambrosino-Daniel Le Saux Peugeot 504

1982

Alain Ambrosino-Jean F Fauchille Peugeot 505 V6

1983

Alain Ambrosino-Jean F Fauchille Peugeot 505 Sti

1984

Alain Ambrosino-Daniel Le Saux Opel Manta 400

1985

Alain Ambrosino-Daniel Le Saux Nissan 240 RS

1986

Alain Ambrosino-Daniel Le Saux Nissan 240 RS

1987

Alain Ambrosino-Daniel Le Saux Nissan 200 SX

1992

Patrice Servant-Thierry Brion Audi 90 Quattro

1996

Patrice Servant-Thierry Brion Audi Coupé S2

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