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Flying Pole returns to Argentina
96-year-old rally legend Sobiesław Zasada competes in Argentina's historic rally 59 years after his 1967 victory.
In brief
96-year-old rally legend Sobiesław Zasada competes in Argentina's historic rally 59 years after his 1967 victory. Sobiesław Zasada, 96, returns to Argentina to co-drive a Porsche 911 Dakar in the XXIII Gran Premio Argentino Histórico, 59 years after his 1967 victory. Originally reported by Porsche Newsroom.
Zasada returns to Argentina
Sobiesław Zasada returns to Argentina 59 years after his 1967 victory at the Gran Premio Internacional de Turismo.
Zasada co-drives Porsche 911 Dakar
The 96-year-old participates in this year's XXIII Gran Premio Argentino Histórico as co-driver in a Porsche 911 Dakar.
Zasada's 1967 victory
Zasada won the Gran Premio Internacional de Turismo in a Porsche 911 called 'Porschito' with registration 25-15-KR.
Zasada's career
Zasada won 148 rallies across five continents, competed in 40+ countries, and drove nearly three million kilometers.
Zasada's 1967 race
Zasada drove 3,000 kilometers across mountains, deserts and flooded plains against 400 competitors.
Porsche tribute
A replica of Zasada's 'Porschito' with original race number 405 is displayed at the event.
The big picture
Sobiesław Zasada, 96, returns to Argentina to co-drive a Porsche 911 Dakar in the XXIII Gran Premio Argentino Histórico, 59 years after his 1967 victory.
