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From July 16 to 19, Palanga became the speed and adrenaline capital of the Baltic States – with racing teams, their families, and the biggest motorsport fans gathering for the annual endurance race.

The one thousand km race in Palanga was held for the first time in 2000 and has taken place without interruption for twenty-six years now.

The 2025 race weekend was marked by frequent rain and intense competition on the track.

In addition to the “Aurum 1006 km powered by Hankook” race, the weekend program included the “Women’s Challenge” supported by “Olybet”, “A.R.S.A. Group Drag” drag races, the ...

The 26th edition of the Aurum 1006 km powered by Hankook endurance race has officially concluded in Palanga. From the very first laps, the competition for podium positions was fierce and continued right up to the finish. In fact, changes in the top three occurred even after the checkered flag due to time penalties.

The winners of this year’s race were the Bio-Circle & HSG by SWAG team, who had already demonstrated strong performance in the qualifying rounds. The team completed the 373 laps (a total of 1006 kilometers) in 8 hours, 14 minutes, and 53.201 seconds. Team manager Mindaugas Valiūnas ...

While Aurum 1006 km powered by Hankook is known for high-speed racing, there’s another kind of competition taking place where cars don’t even need to move – the Pioneer 1006km dB Drag, organized for the sixth consecutive year by the Audio Freakz Lietuva team.

This year, over 40 participants with highly tuned car audio systems competed for the title of loudest vehicle. The contest featured three disciplines: SPL (Sound Pressure Level), which measures the peak sound level; Bass Race, measuring the average sound over a 30-second music track; and Street Sound, which focuses on speaker output from ...

Lenktynes užklupus didelei liūčiai nepavyko išvengti žalos. Prieš septintą valandą vakaro virš lenktynių miestelio Palangoje užslinkus didžiulei vėtrai ir prapliupus liūčiai, per trumpą laiką iškrito per 150 milimetrų lietaus į kvadratinį metrą, palydėto itin stiprių vėjo gūsių.

Žalos išvengti nepavyko ir komandoms, nukentėjo ir lenktynių infrastruktūra. Krentant vienai iš konstrukcijų sužeistas žmogus iš aptarnaujančio personalo, kuris buvo skubiai išvežtas greitosios medicinos pagalbos automobiliu į ligoninę. Apie jo sveikatos būklę lenktynių organizatorius informuos medikai.

The Aurum 1006 km powered by Hankook race on Saturday began and continued for most of the time in excellent weather – the track was dry, the air was warm, and the drivers enjoyed nearly perfect grip conditions. However, everything changed dramatically with 54 laps to go, when a massive raincloud swept over the circuit, instantly covering the track and its surroundings with a layer of water.

The pace of the race inevitably slowed down, and the officials declared a Code 60, which has now been in effect for over ten laps. Fortunately, no major incidents occurred after the rain started.

Before the...

At the 26th edition of the “Aurum 1006 km powered by Hankook” endurance race, competitors have now covered more than half of the total distance, and the battle for the lead remains fierce. The “RIMO & LKU by EQUPAY.CH” and “Bio-Circle & HSG by SWAG” teams continue to race just seconds apart.

Nearly five hours into the race, there have been no major incidents on track, and the leaderboard has seen no significant surprises. However, one of the frontrunners, “Stokex Circle K Miles Plus,” was forced to retire after completing 93 laps.

Following what seemed to be a minor contact with the “RIMO & LK...

As part of the 26th edition of the “Aurum 1006 km powered by Hankook” race weekend, the “Memel Motor Fest” exclusive car exhibition has once again taken place in the race village. This year, the event gathered 79 different models, including a 1938 Opel Olympia, a three-wheeled Polaris roadster, and many other rare vehicles not often seen on the streets.

The first “Memel Motor Fest” was held in Klaipėda ten years ago, and it has now become a tradition at the “Aurum 1006 km powered by Hankook” event for the fifth consecutive year.

The event’s organizer, Edmundas Dargis, says the idea came from t...

For the second day in a row, the “Technitis” slalom competition is taking place next to the main “Aurum 1006 km powered by Hankook” race track, where anyone can participate with their own car. The slalom is unique in that it requires no special driving skills – it’s a great opportunity to experience a small part of what real racers feel on the main track nearby. Even those without a suitable vehicle can rent one on site from the event partner.

In the direction of Klaipėda, next to the main race track, an 800-meter-long slalom course has been set up – so far, the fastest participant has complet...

The 26th edition of the “Aurum 1006 km powered by Hankook” race kicked off smoothly – all cars started successfully and completed the opening laps, with drivers diving into day-long battles immediately after crossing the start line. Spectators are enjoying the sunshine in Palanga and steadily warming weather.

This year’s grid is especially powerful and colorful, and the relatively small number of participants on the 2,682-meter-long track brings advantages – drivers are likely to get in some “clean” laps, increasing the chances of breaking the lap record, which was last improved in 2023.

Some ...

On Saturday, July 19th, sports cars lined up at the starting line in Palanga for the 26th consecutive year – at 12:00 noon, the ceremonial start of the “Aurum 1006 km powered by Hankook” race was given.

The Lithuanian national anthem was performed by young singer Aistė Gedvilaitė, and the legendary phrase “Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines” was announced by Palanga Mayor Šarūnas Vaitkus.

Starting from pole position was the “Bio-Circle & HSG by SWAG” team with Karolis Jovaiša behind the wheel. Second to cross the starting line was “Stokex Circle K Miles Plus”, with Domas Raudonis driving...