(02.09.2018) Mini John Cooper Works Rally driver Jakub Przygonski won Baja Poland for the first time in his career today. Another X-Raid Mini driver – Krzysztof Holowczyc took the second place. Five-time Baja Poland winner reached the finish in Szczecin 3 minutes and 34 seconds behind rally winner. Meanwhile Vladimir Vasiliev in Overdrive-built Toyota Hilux secured podium finish losing nearly 17 minutes to Przygonski.

Thanks to this victory Jakub Przygonski scored a maximum number of 30 points and increased his advantage in the FIA World Cup overall standings. Meanwhile Orlen Team driver’s biggest rival – Vladimir Vasiliev – added 16 points to his account.

Two rounds before season ends Przygonski has as many as 288 points. Second-placed Vasiliev managed to score total number of 217 points. Czech driver Martin Prokop - fourth in Columna Medica Baja Poland - is third with 198 points. There are 90 points left to score in two remaining FIA World Cup events. This means that Przygonski needs 19 points to clinch the title.

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