Mitropa Rally Cup
The Mitropa Rally Cup is an international annual car racing event termed the "European Championship for Non-Professional Drivers”. Established in 1965, drivers participate in races in several countries collecting points to determine the cup winner. The series is organised by the Deutscher Motor Sport Bund and takes place in countries all across Europe. The point score system is loaded so that drivers have the potential to score more points in rallies held in nations more distant from their home country making them able to score more points in rallies they are less likely to be familiar with it. The championship is frequently held over six to eight events.
| Category | Super 2000 Group N |
|---|---|
| Country | Europe |
| Inaugural season | 1965 |
| Drivers' champion |  |
| Official website | mitropa-rally-cup.com |
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The series has been dominated by German and Italian drivers. The most successful driver in the series history is German driver Hermann Gassner Sr. who has won the title six times between 2001 and 2015, all while driving Mitsubishi Lancers. Another German driver, Matthias Moosleitner won the title six times between 1984 and 2000.
The event is not to be confused with the Mitropa Cup, a soccer competition.
Champions
Sourced in part from:[1]
| Year | Driver | Car |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 |  |
Austin Cooper |
| 1966 |  |
Alfa Romeo GTA |
| 1967 | |
Renault 8 Gordini |
| 1968 |  |
Porsche 911 T |
| 1969 | |
BMW 2002 ti |
| 1970 | |
Porsche 911 S |
| 1971 | |
Lancia Fulvia 1.6 Coupé HF |
| 1972 | |
Fiat 124 Spider |
| 1973 | |
Porsche 911 S |
| 1974 | |
Porsche 911 Carrera RS |
| 1975 | |
Fiat 124 Abarth |
| 1976 | |
Opel Kadett GT/E BMW 2002 ti |
| 1977 | |
Opel Kadett GT/E |
| 1978 | |
Fiat 131 Abarth |
| 1979 | |
Fiat 131 Abarth |
| 1980 | |
Opel Ascona i2000 |
| 1981 | |
Fiat 131 Abarth |
| 1982 | |
Fiat 131 Abarth |
| 1983 | |
Fiat 131 Abarth |
| 1984 | |
Opel Manta 400 |
| 1985 | |
Opel Manta 400 |
| 1986 | |
Audi 80 Quattro MG Metro 6R4 |
| 1987 |  |
Škoda 130 LR |
| 1988 | |
BMW E30 M3 |
| 1989 | |
BMW E30 M3 |
| 1990 | |
BMW E30 M3 |
| 1991 | |
BMW E30 M3 |
| 1992 | |
BMW E30 M3 |
| 1993 | |
Nissan Sunny GTI-R |
| 1994 | |
Ford Escort RS Cosworth |
| 1995 | |
Ford Escort RS Cosworth |
| 1996 | |
Subaru Impreza 555 |
| 1997 | |
Ford Escort RS Cosworth |
| 1998 | |
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VI |
| 1999 | |
Lancia Delta HF Integrale |
| 2000 | |
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VI |
| 2001 | |
Proton Pert Mitsubishi Carisma GT |
| 2002 | |
Toyota Corolla WRC Lancia Delta HF Integrale |
| 2003 | |
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VI Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VII |
| 2004 | |
Peugeot 206 WRC Subaru Impreza STi N10 |
| 2005 | |
Subaru Impreza STi N10 Peugeot 206 WRC Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII |
| 2006 | |
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VII Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII |
| 2007 | |
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX |
| 2008 | |
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X |
| 2009 | |
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX |
| 2010 | |
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX |
| 2011 |  |
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX |
| 2012 | |
Renault Clio S1600 |
| 2013 | |
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X |
| 2014 | |
Subaru Impreza STi |
| 2015 | |
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X |
| 2016 | |
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX |
| 2017 | |
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX Ford Fiesta R5 Škoda Fabia R5 |
| 2018 |  |
Peugeot 208 T16 |
| 2019 | |
Toyota GT86 Hyundai i20 R5 |