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The mechanics of the “Aurum 1006 km powered by Hankook” race teams had the opportunity to prove that they are not only very fast at changing wheels, changing gearboxes and refuelling. The race traditionally gives them the opportunity to compete in the 1006 metres running race.

Mechanics, who usually do the work of diligence, expertise, and precision, are often the invisible reasons of victory: if it were not for them, the teams would not be able to achieve victory.

The fact that the finish line of the 1006 metres is in the service area gives the mechanics extra motivation, with team drivers an...

"Renaldas Šeinauskas, a “Team by Finansinių sprendimų agentūra” driver, is fighting on two fronts in the “Aurum 1006 km powered by Hankook” race.

Together with his teammates, Renaldas will try to compete for the highest possible place in the hierarchy of ranks in Saturday's race, but also to surprise the spectators with his unusual tricks, which he turns into records.

On Friday, he proposed to the participants and spectators of the “Aurum 1006 km powered by Hankook” Race by letting the car rotate around its axis, 360 degrees. The driver then recorded the car's rotation and climbed onto the ...

As the “Aurum 1006 km powered by Hankook” race weekend approaches, the intrigue is not only about who will be this year's winner. This year, Vitoldas Milius plans to complete 106 laps of the track on a single charge in a “Kia EV6” on the last night before the race starts. The planned 286 kilometres could be officially recorded as the longest distance covered by an electric vehicle on a Lithuanian racetrack.

Technological advances

The record-breaking drive will start on Friday, 15 July, just after the end of training and the sports car demonstrations on the racetrack. On the eve of the “Aurum 1...

The race, which has become a major attraction for women and not only for women, has attracted the interest of the sponsor and has slightly updated its name - the “Olybet 108 km Women's Challenge”.

Tomas Palevičius, the head of the betting company said - "Motorsport has a big fan following and our goal is to be where the fans are and be part of the action. Women's sport is one of our strategic areas of focus, as they are not only professional but also just as exciting, which is what I hope to see at this race."

The excitement was already flowing on Friday at the start line, where 97 women's cre...

As the first practice session of the “Aurum 1006 km powered by Hankook” race, the largest in the Baltic States, kicked off today in Palanga, you could clearly see that Saturday's race would be crazier than ever before.

The best proof of this is the fact that two track records were set in less than an hour.

The first was by Julius Adomavičius of “Circle K - Lesta Racing Team”, who completed one lap of the 2,682-metre track in his “Audi R8 LMS” in 1 minute. 08.039 sec.

Soon after, Ralf Aron, driving the same “Audi”, took back the new record he had just made, raising the track speed bar to 1min. ...

40 drag enthusiasts expressed their desire to compete in Palanga.

"The Ultim8 Drag by Startline” includes such cars as Mantas Brazdeikis' “JaguarF-Type” with a 5-litre engine and 551 HP, Airida Beniušienė's 550 HP “Nissan GT-R”, and Darius Vadopalas' 670 HP “Audi S8”. Robertas Kukta has the most powerful “Mercedes Benz” with 1060 HP. Not far behind are the “Nissan GT-R” of Kęstutis Volbekas (1000 HP), the “Audi R8” of Irmantas Burinskas (900 HP), the “Dodge Durang” of Egidijus Valutis from Klaipėda, and other cars with the same horsepower. The fastest drag pros compete in the “Aurum 1006 km po...

Darius Jonušis, the main organiser of the race festival, is delighted that the spectator slalom race has become a tradition.

In recognition of the importance of the race, the well-known company "Technitis" has become a partner of the spectator slalom.

"Our company motto is professionals for professionals," says Ugnius Noreika, Sales and Marketing Director of Technitis. - We are delighted to be a part of the "Aurum 1006 km powered by Hankook" race and hope that our contribution will be visible, as the categories of quality, speed and team spirit that surround the prestigious motorsport festival...

Immediately after the parade and the opening of the event on Vytautas Street in Palanga, the drivers returned to the racetrack and started their first training session.

It took place on a dry track and in good racing weather, and the 20-degree heat did not affect the drivers or overheat their engines.

"The GBY by JR Motorsport“ team consisting of Rokas Baciuška, Justas Jonušis and Vilius Kibildis are driving a BMW M4 Silhoutte.

On the 26th lap, the vehicle reached an average speed of 132.41 km/h and completed the lap in 1 minute. 12.920 seconds.

Just 0.451 seconds behind the lead was the “Dutc...

This year's race was opened by Šarūnas Vaitkus, the mayor of Palanga and the main organiser of the "Aurum 1006 km powered by Hankook" race, the director of Promo Events, Darius Jonušis, who talked about the importance of the race not only for the country's motorsport but also for the resort life.

A magnet for spectators

After the technical committee on the eve of the race, it became clear that 31 cars would line up at the start line of the "Aurum 1006 km powered by Hankook" race this year. Among them were 11 BMWs of various modifications, 7 Porsches and 3 Audis. Proving the benefits of a chil...

Professionals are placed in a separate category

The decision for these new rules is to showcase true teamwork and skill, not just money.

Every driver registered with a team must spend at least one hour in the car. Otherwise, there will be a time penalty issued.

Another restriction is for the fastest drivers. A team will no longer be allowed to have the four fastest drivers; otherwise, it is unfair. They will be split into two categories: "Non-PRO" and "PRO."

Restricted technical parameters

The organisers of the "Aurum 1006 km powered by Hankook" race have implemented "Balance of Performance" (...