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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...

The old saying states that it is easier to win than to keep the title of the winner. Jonas Gelžinis will try to prove the saying wrong and win once again. Jonas had won 7 times 4 of which he won in a row.

This year the team will consist of the talented sportsmen: Jonas Gelžinis, his brother Ignas Gelžinis, Jonas Karklys and Estonian Ralf Aron. Together they will drive “Porsche 911 GT3 Cup“ car. The aim – victory in all senses.

Nevertheless, why one of the strongest teams registered their participation when there is less than a month left until the race?

Jonas Gelžinis has stated that practice...

Only 22 days are left until the famous race in Palanga. For the 19th time, sportsmen and fans will gather in the biggest race event in the Baltic States.

This year among 30 other teams there is going to be Estonian team “ALM Motorsport“. The team is not fully Estonian as the 16 years old sportsman Justas Jonušis is participating in the team as well. “ALM Motorsport“ team will drive 350 HP motor car from the TCR category “Seat Leon Cup Racer TCR“.

Justas Jonušis states that there is going to be plenty of good teams and the prediction of who will win is unclear. The biggest competitor is name...

One month left until the race “Aurum 1006km race” in Palanga. The race will take place for the 19th time. The organizers “Promo events” ensure that the race will be amazing and worth attention. For three days people will leave their worries and troubles behind and will be only in the surroundings of the car racing world.

The biggest event in Gediminas square was when the winners gave back the trophy to the organizers. The trophy is engraved with all the winner teams since 2000.

Last year winners are “Skuba Dream” team who are not the first time winners. They won the race in total 7 times and ...