Columna Medica Baja Poland 2025 — Where the Pines Tremble and the Throttle Stays Down

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Four days of world-class cross-country rallying in West Pomerania, a stacked international field, and free fan access to the action.

What, Where & When
From August 28–31, the rugged landscapes of Poland’s West Pomeranian region welcome Europe’s leading cross-country rally teams — cars, quads, and motorcycles — for the 17th Columna Medica Baja Poland, a round of the FIA European Cup for Cross-Country Bajas.
Based in Szczecin at the multifunctional Netto Arena, the route covers 637.14 km with 350.7 km of competitive distance across five special stages: a 9 km prologue, two punishing 144.6 km loops on the Drawsko Pomorskie Military Training Ground, and two 30.75 km Sunday blasts.

International Status & A Deep Field

In 2025, Columna Medica Baja Poland is part of eleven series, headlined by Round 7/9 of the FIA European Cup for Cross-Country Bajas. It also counts toward:

• FIA Central European Zone (CEZ) Championship — Round 5
• Polish Cross-Country Championship (RMPST) — Round 5
• Czech Cross-Country Championship (MMČR) — Round 3
• Polish Cross-Country Cup (PCC) — Round 5

The program includes Round 4 of the Can-Am Baja Promo, created by the Baja Poland Foundation to give non-licensed amateurs a professionally organized, fully secured rally environment.

For motorcycle and quad competitors, Baja Poland hosts Round 5 of the Polish Baja Rally Championship (MPRB) and the Polish Baja Rally Cup (PPRB) — alongside the Baja Promo ATV and Can-Am Cross Country series for amateurs.

Fan HQ: Netto Arena

Netto Arena is the heartbeat of the event — home to the ceremonial start, finish celebrations, and press conference. The adjacent service park is open to spectators, offering a rare, up-close look at crews at work and the perfect chance for autographs and photos.

Entry List & Big Names

The official entry list will be revealed Monday, August 25. Expect plenty of firepower: record holder Krzysztof Hołowczyc (nine-time winner) returns with Łukasz Kurzeja. FIA European Cup leaders Bartłomiej Wajzer / Ernest Górecki (after six rounds) are expected, as well as standouts Michał Małuszyński, Benediktas Vanagas, Martin Kaczmarski, and Włodzimierz Grajek in formidable T1/T1+ machinery.
The field will span T1/T1+ prototypes, production-based T2, SSVs (e.g., Can-Am Maverick), rally trucks, quads, motorcycles, and unique custom-built off-road specials.

Three Days of Action & Attractions

• Friday, August 29 opens with shakedown (09:00–13:00) northwest of Szczecin, finishing in Wołczkowo — the last chance to dial in setups.
  The 9 km prologue fires at 16:45 near the service park, featuring the spectacular jump that wowed fans in 2024. The ceremonial start follows at 19:30 at Netto Arena, with a press conference and start order draw for priority crews.
• Saturday, August 30 moves to the vast Drawsko Military Training Ground for two monster passes of 144.6 km (09:00 and 13:30), split by a 45-minute remote service.
• Sunday, August 31 returns to the Szczecin area for two runs of 30.75 km between Sławoszewo and Wołczkowo (09:10 and 12:10). Champions will be crowned at 14:00 back at Netto Arena.

Spectator access to all special stages and the service park is free of charge.

Event Programme — Columna Medica Baja Poland 2025

Total route: 637.14 km • Special stages: 5 • Competitive distance: 350.7 km

Friday, August 29

• 09:00–13:00 — Shakedown (Wołczkowo)
• from 16:45 — SS1: Prologue (Szafera Street, Szczecin — 9 km)
• from 19:30 — Start Ceremony, Press Conference, and Start Order Draw (Netto Arena)

Saturday, August 30

• 09:00 — SS2: Drawsko Military Training Ground (144.6 km)
• 12:15 — Service A — 45 min (Bucierz Tactical Training Area)
• 13:30 — SS3: Drawsko Military Training Ground (144.6 km)
• 16:05 — Service B — 45 min (Bucierz Tactical Training Area)

Sunday, August 31

• 09:10 — SS4: Sławoszewo → Wołczkowo (30.75 km)
• 10:45 — Service C — 30 min (Szafera Street, Szczecin)
• 12:10 — SS5: Sławoszewo → Wołczkowo (30.75 km)
• 14:00 — Finish Ceremony (Netto Arena, Szczecin)

See you at the fence line.

Engines, dust, and heart-in-mouth speed — Columna Medica Baja Poland 2025 is ready to deliver. Bring your voice, your camera, and your passion. The stages are free to attend, the service park is open, and West Pomerania is primed for an unforgettable long weekend of rally action.

Rally-Raid Network
Original text: Columna Medica Baja Poland

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