Porumbeni, a commune in Harghita County, Romania, sometimes called Porumbenii
It hosts objects of special significance to Orthodox culture in Transylvania, including some 500 old Romanian-language books, over 40 Romanian Orthodox icons on wood or glass (including 17th century pieces from Corund and Oar-Vetiş).
Following the 2004 season in which he competed with a Dacia Nova GTI, within Class N1.6, finishing 4th at Brasov Rally, 3rd at Romania Rally and 4th at Harghita Rally, in 2005 he drove a Citroen Saxo VTS, his best event results being Class N1.6 victories at the Maramures Rally and Bucharest Rally.
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In his very first year he scored two class podiums in N1.6 Trophy, at the Harghita Rally and Cluj Rally, announcing himself as a strong candidate for the future seasons.