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Difficulty to forecast the “Drag Show Bracket” Races

On Thursday night, “Aurum 1006 km Races” completed the B League of the drag race which are held in accordance with the LASF requirements.

More than 30 contestants tested the 1/8 mile track. Yet even in the short-distance track, the cars reached almost 200 km/h speed.

Unlike in the previous years, this year’s race was focused on the fast-cars which can drive on the street road. Therefore, 4 out of 5 tournaments were made for these type of fast-cars and only one was exclusively aimed at sports cars.

It seems to many people that the most imp...

Žvaigždžių drage greičiausias – Dovydas Laukys iš grupės 120

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The biggest competition of the Baltic countries called “Aurum 1006 km Race” which is organized by “Promo Events” has begun on July 19.

“Dynami:t Super sprint” races are a traditional event that is favourable among the spectators.

Before this event, people were interested to see the parade of racers in Vytautas street. The racers had an opportunity to talk with the crowd and look at the vehicles.

In the parade, people could bet on Saturday’s Grand finale. Which one will be the first to cross the finish line? This is the main question that rises every year in Vytautas street.

This year, the t...

On July 20, Friday night, immediately after the “Aurum 1006 km Race”, here will be held the the fourth stage of the Lithuanian PRO League Championship of Drift.

The top-level racers who had an experience with bolides in high speed tracks, side slides in Palanga may come across as easy. Narrow turns and sudden spins do not make racers happy as it is one of the hardest Championship tracks requiring for a scrupulously preparation before hand.

Painful Route

One of the leaders of the Lithuanian Championship of Drift, Benediktas Čirba, reminisces the last year’s race in Palanga with a bad feeling:...

„Norint dalyvauti „Aurum 1006 km lenktynėse“, užtenka gauti sportininko licenciją“. Tai – kartais dar išgirstamas, tačiau nieko bendra su realybe neturintis požiūris. Vien licencijos neužtenka, dalyviams galioja tiek formalūs, tiek neformalūs reikalavimai.

„Ilgų distancijų lenktynės – labai sudėtingos varžybos, kuriose vienu metu važiuoja daug dalyvių, daug lenkiama, reikia stebėti ne tik konkurentus, bet ir teisėjų rodomas vėliavas. Galų gale matyti trasą, trajektorijas. Todėl „Aurum“ lenktynių dalyviams nustatyti ne tik formalūs, bet ir neformalūs reikalavimai“, – teigia varžybų organizatori...

On July 18-21 there is going to be the biggest race event in the Baltics “Aurum 1006 km race”. The race this year counts the number of 19 and it is a rehearsal before the next year and the anniversary of the 20th race event.

The biggest event requires the great preparation and distribution of the news. That is why the race is broadcasted through the TV6 channel and in the web of TV3.lt, the reports about the race are also going to be held in the radio through “Power Hit Radio”.

The technology for broadcasting is rented from Estonia and it is one of the newest technological innovations, around...

Net ir gražiausia šventė netektų dalies savo spalvų, jei išalkę žiūrovai būtų priversti pėdinti kilometrą ar daugiau ieškodami kur numalšinti alkį ar troškulį.

Tai tikrai negresia kelioms dešimtims tūkstančių žmonių, pasiryžusių visas renginio dienas tapti didžiausių Baltijos šalyse „Aurum 1006 km lenktynių“ žiūrovais. Devynioliktą kartą paeiliui vyksiančios automobilių ilgų nuotolių lenktynės - atsakingiausias egzaminas ne tik jose dalyvausiantiems sportininkams ar komandų vadovams, bet ir visuomeninio maitinimo atstovams, pasirūpinsiantiems, kad susirinkusiųjų į laikinąjį lenktynių miestelį ...

On Friday, 59 women’s crew began “108 km Women’s Challenge Powered by Kristiana” rally which was initiated by TV8 channel.

Ladies’ rally attended various representatives of different ages and professions. There was “Lietuvos kelių policija” which consisted of four women who all drove “Audi A6”.

“Spanguolės” team consisting of Lina Kraftė and Greta Vėsaitė drove “Range Rover Sport”.

A lot of audience sympathy received “Moterų televizijos TV8” team with “Kia Ceed”. In the team, TV presenter K. Rimienė said that she respects every opponent but she will not go without a fight.

The teammates from...

During the “Aurum 1006 km lenktynių“ race, for the first time in Lithuania, there is going to be held a “Bracket drag“ race. The most important factor is not the power of the car but the skills of the driver. The driver of the fastest car in Lithuania – Kirilas Šumilinas just agrees with the statement.

The most accurate driver will win

In “Bracket“ race the driver takes the most important role. The car almost does not matter the smallest car can win over the big and powerful one. The driver will have to set the time they will drive the distance and the one who will do it the most accurately i...

On July 18th starts “Aurum 1006km powered by Hankook” race. There were rumors that the Ministry of Transport and Communications will give an award “race gentleman“. The interview was taken from the vice minister Paulius Martinkus.

Could you tell us what made you make this award and who can get it?

Like anywhere else, in the racing world there is one important rule – respect and understanding. It is important to stay polite and respect other drivers during the race and make decisions that are safe for everybody. That is why out ministry decided to make an award “race gentleman” to motivate and...