Considered five times the “Best Portuguese” in Portugal’s premier rally event. Rui Madeira’s sporting career is not limited to the title he won in 1995, his two National Rally Championship titles in 1993 and 1994 (Group N), his absolute victory in the 1996 Rally of Portugal, or even the five times he was the “Best Portuguese” in Portugal’s premier rally event. Over the years, the driver from Almada has added many other successes to his track record, reaffi rming his status as one of the most successful Portuguese drivers of all time. His achievements have helped consolidate the rich and vast history that some national drivers have built beyond their borders.