Philippe Bugalski

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Philippe Bugalski

World Rally Championship record
Nationality Flag of France French
Active years 1984–2004
Teams Citroen, Renault
World rallies 40
Championships 0
Wins 2
Podium finishes 4
Stage wins n/a
Points 37
First world rally 1984 Monte-Carlo
First win 1999 Rallye Catalunya
Last win 1999 Tour de Corse
Last world rally 2003 Rallye Catalunya

Philippe Bugalski (born June 12, 1963) is a former French rally driver who was famous for his lightning performances on tarmac rallies. By the mid 90s he was a regular top-choice tarmac specialist for Citroen along with team mate Jesús Puras . However, as the Citroën Total World Rally Team became a big name for Group A employing such drivers as Sébastien Loeb he was frequently entered as Citroen's 3rd driver for tarmac rallies. His top performances have been on home soil on the Tour De Corse, but he has also shown great potential in the San Remo Rally, Monte-Carlo Rally, and Catalunya Rally. Since his breakthrough to the Group A category, he has struggled to secure a firm place in Citroen's World Rally Championship team; he has always been a solid reserve driver. As of 2003, he has stopped rallying professionally.


[edit] WRC victories

 #  Event Season Co-driver Car
1 Flag of Spain 35º Rallye Catalunya-Costa Brava 1999 Jean-Paul Chiaroni Citroën Xsara Kit Car
2 Flag of France 43ème Tour de Corse - Rallye de France 1999 Jean-Paul Chiaroni Citroën Xsara Kit Car
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