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From July 15–18, the Aurum 1006 km powered by Hankook race circuit in Palanga will once again echo with the roar of dozens of high-performance racing cars producing thousands of horsepower.

Spectators will be treated not only to breathtaking speed and extreme G-forces on the track but also to a spectacular show in the skies. Before the start of the main race, multiple-time World Aerobatic Champion Jurgis Kairys will take to the air above the temporary race venue, delivering an unforgettable aerial performance for competitors and fans alike.

Over the course of his decades-long career, Kairys ha...

With just over a week remaining until the largest motorsport event in the Baltics, the Aurum 1006 km powered by Hankook race, heavy machinery was at work near the entrance to Palanga.

This year, one of the most important areas of the temporary race village-the paddock-has undergone a significant upgrade. Thanks to a partnership with YIT Lietuva, the surface has been renovated to eliminate puddles and uneven ground after rainfall, providing a more comfortable environment for both participants and spectators.

The paddock is the heart of the event, where all racing teams are based, vehicle servic...

Not long ago, sim racing was seen by many as nothing more than a computer game. Today, however, racing on virtual circuits is increasingly becoming a stepping stone into professional motorsport.

At this year’s “Aurum 1006 km powered by Hankook” race, taking place on July 15–18, 22-year-old German driver Dennis Schöniger will make his debut with Team OVOKO Dream 2 Drive after winning a seat behind the wheel of a Porsche 911 GT3 Cup by triumphing in a Europe-wide sim racing competition.

Nearly a thousand drivers from across Europe competed on virtual tracks for the grand prize – the opportunity ...

From July 15–18, Palanga will once again become Lithuania’s motorsport capital. Alongside the “Aurum 1006 km Powered by Hankook” race, the “A.R.S.A. group Drag 2026” competition will return to the seaside resort, once again serving as one of the highlights of the country’s biggest racing weekend.

Fans of drag racing should act quickly, as competitor registration is now open. Those wishing to test themselves on the track can register online at https://racing.lt/drag.

Drag racing first became part of the “Aurum 1006 km Race” programme in 2006 and quickly established itself as a permanent fixture...

Less than a month remains until the largest motorsport event in the Baltic States – the “Aurum 1006 km Powered by Hankook” race. To mark the occasion, Vilnius’ Gediminas Avenue briefly transformed into a racing village on Saturday, where residents and visitors alike had the opportunity to see this year’s competitors and race cars up close, as well as learn about the latest developments surrounding the event.

The 27th edition of the “Aurum 1006 km Powered by Hankook,” taking place in Palanga from July 15–18, will once again bring together the strongest teams from Lithuania and abroad. Twenty-tw...

As the race weekend in Palanga approaches on July 15–18, more and more teams are submitting their entries. Among the participants are both newcomers and familiar faces that have become well known over the years. One of them is last year’s “Aurum 1006 km powered by Hankook” winning team, which will return with the same "Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVO II" and the same driver lineup as in 2025.

“I won’t lie—after winning last year, I had all kinds of thoughts. Of course, I wanted to race in Palanga again, but I considered whether I really needed to assemble my own team or if I should simply join another car...

In motorsport, the work of officials often remains behind the scenes, yet sometimes it is precisely their decisions that determine not only the course of a race, victory or defeat, but also multi-million expenses for teams. This year, such decisions at Formula 1 rounds are being made by Lithuanian Kipras Aleknavičius, who has received the highest-level FIA official’s licence – the Super Licence. And on 15–18 July, he will bring this experience to Palanga, where he will work at the “Aurum 1006 km powered by Hankook” race.

The first and only Lithuanian to receive the FIA Super Licence

“At first ...

During this year’s “Aurum 1006 km powered by Hankook” race weekend in Palanga, spectators will enjoy even more racing action, as the Mitjet Baltics 2026 series has been added to the event program. From July 15–18, fans will be able to watch practice sessions, qualifying, and two sprint races featuring identical French-built Mitjet 2L race cars.

The Palanga event will serve as the third round of the Mitjet Baltics championship. Prior to that, competitors will race in Riga and Kaunas, while the season finale will take place at the Pärnu circuit in Estonia. The opening round of this year’s champi...

Team-building events today are no longer limited to dinners at restaurants or a few activities in conference rooms. More and more companies are looking for experiences that naturally bring employees closer together – through emotions, shared decisions, and unexpected situations. That is exactly why the “Women’s Challenge” rally, sponsored by “OlyBet” and taking place during the “Aurum 1006 km Race” festival, attracts an increasing number of corporate teams every year.

On July 17, female crews will line up at the starting line in Palanga, with more than 80 teams already registered. Since the nu...

Over more than two decades, the “Aurum 1006 km powered by Hankook” race in Palanga has seen it all – from famous stage celebrities behind the wheel to a race-prepared VW Caddy tackling the endurance marathon.

However, this year spectators and competitors alike will witness something never seen before in the event’s long history.

The entry list now includes the “RTW – Ready to Win” team, where two out of three drivers have mobility impairments. Darius Kliaudaitis, well known from slalom and rally competitions, has a mobility disability, while Vaidas Šipaila walks with a prosthetic leg.

The team...