Jerzy Jankowski

[1] In 1953, he ended his career as a motorcycle racer due to a serious leg injury sustained on the Sześciodniówka.

[3] During this period, Jankowski developed the first Polish racing car built from scratch, designated Rak 650.

[6] In 1963 he co-initiated the Cup of Peace and Friendship, which was held until 1990, in which drivers from socialist countries competed[7][8] After the international regulations changed from Formula Junior to Formula 3 after 1963, Jankowski began developing a car to that specification.

[9]  The result was the Rak 64, with which Jankowski won the Polish championship title in 1964 and the inaugural Cup of Peace and Friendship.

[12] In total, Jankowski was the author of 23 racing motorcycle and car designs and 19 patents.

Jankowski (in the lead) in Rak Junior II during the Bernau 1962 competition
The grave of Jerzy Jankowski at the Bródnowski Cemetery (right).