World Champions, European Champions, and Polish Icons Head to the 3rd Polish Rally of Legends 2026

The 3rd Polish Rally of Legends will bring together one of the most impressive driver lineups in Polish motorsport history. Taking place from August 27 to 29, 2026, in the Kłodzko Valley, the event will feature world champions, European champions, multiple Polish champions, and fan favourites across several generations of rallying.

Marcus Grönholm, Kajetan Kajetanowicz, Bruno Thiry, Armin Schwarz, Frank Kelly, Leszek Kuzaj, Sebastian Frycz, and Patrick Snijers are all confirmed. The event is not a static display. Fans will see legendary cars on real special stages throughout the Kłodzko Valley region.

Marcus Grönholm: Two-Time World Rally Champion

Marcus Grönholm headlines the international star power. The Finnish driver claimed two WRC world titles, in 2000 and 2002, and scored 30 victories in World Rally Championship rounds. He is closely associated with the Peugeot 206 WRC and one of the most spectacular eras in rallying.

Grönholm will appear exclusively during Friday's prologue in Kłodzko, where he will take part in a demonstration run. Polish fans will remember his appearance at the previous edition in Polanica-Zdrój.

Kajetan Kajetanowicz in a Citroën C3 WRC

Kajetan Kajetanowicz is the entry that Polish fans will be watching most closely. A three-time European Rally Champion and four-time Polish champion, Kajetanowicz will compete in a Citroën C3 WRC with co-driver Maciej Szczepaniak. The crew is listed as entry number one on the official start list.

Bruno Thiry Returns to Kłodzko After 22 Years

Belgian driver Bruno Thiry won the European Rally Championship title in 2003 and was a prominent factory driver throughout the 1990s. His return to Kłodzko carries particular significance as it comes 22 years after his last appearance on these roads. Thiry will drive a Subaru Impreza, with Louka Louis in the co-driver's seat.

Armin Schwarz: Factory Driver for Four Major Manufacturers

Armin Schwarz represented factory teams at Toyota, Mitsubishi, Ford, and Škoda during his WRC career. The German driver won the Rally of Catalonia in 1991 and also played a key role in the early stages of Hyundai's rally programme. His presence connects the event to an era when factory team battles drew hundreds of thousands of spectators to special stages.

Frank Kelly: Ford Escort Mk2 Internet Sensation

Frank Kelly has built a global following without a world championship to his name. The Irishman is one of the most recognised drivers of historic Ford Escort Mk2s, with his sideways driving style and spectacular stage footage accumulating millions of views online. Kelly will make his first appearance in Poland, with his daughter Lauren alongside him as co-driver.

Leszek Kuzaj: Four-Time Polish Rally Champion

Leszek Kuzaj is one of the defining names of Polish rallying at the turn of the millennium. He won the Polish Rally Championship four times, taking titles in 2002, 2004, 2005, and 2006. His name is inseparable from the era of Subaru Imprezas and intense domestic competition.

Sebastian Frycz: Back After Seven Years

Sebastian Frycz returns to competitive action after a seven-year absence. He will drive a Renault Clio S1600, with Maciej Wodniak as co-driver. The crew carries entry number seven. The Clio S1600 recalls the era of high-revving, lightweight front-wheel-drive cars that produced spectacular stages despite the absence of four-wheel drive.

Patrick Snijers: European Champion and Two-Time Rally Poland Winner

Patrick Snijers claimed the European Rally Championship title in 1994 and won the Rally of Poland twice, in 1994 and 1997. The Belgian's return is more than a guest appearance. It is a reunion with fans and stages where he achieved some of the most significant results of his career.

A Full Programme Across the Kłodzko Valley

The 3rd Polish Rally of Legends will be based in Polanica-Zdrój. The competitive programme covers 12 special stages and 68.90 kilometres against the clock. Friday's action includes stages in Radków and Kłodzko, while Saturday's route takes in Polanica-Zdrój, Spalona, and the Duszniki-Zieleniec road.

The entry list features a wide range of machinery spanning several decades, including Subaru Imprezas, Mitsubishi Lancers, a Peugeot 306 Maxi, Toyota Celica, Ford Escort RS Cosworth, and Mitsubishi Lancer WRC. The last weekend of August 2026 in the Kłodzko Valley looks set to be a landmark occasion for rally fans across Poland.