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The spectators are racing too

2023-07-20

The spectators are racing too

The 24th edition of the "Aurum 1006 km" race is set to take place this Saturday. While participants prepare for the main event, the eighth Spectator Slalom has already begun. The Spectator Slalom, sponsored by "Technitis," only requires participants to have a valid driver's license, will, and a clean car. The competition, organized and supervised by "Tavo auto," led by Aurimas Kučinskas, will run for three days until Saturday evening.

Results of all run times will be available on the website, allowing competitors to track their performance. Unlimited attempts will guarantee competition, intens...

The 24th edition of the "Aurum 1006 km" race is set to take place this Saturday. While participants prepare for the main event, the eighth Spectator Slalom has already begun. The Spectator Slalom, sponsored by "Technitis," only requires participants to have a valid driver's license, will, and a clean car. The competition, organized and supervised by "Tavo auto," led by Aurimas Kučinskas, will run for three days until Saturday evening.

Results of all run times will be available on the website, allowing competitors to track their performance. Unlimited attempts will guarantee competition, intens...

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Engines are already revving on the "Aurum 1006 km" race track

2023-07-20

Engines are already revving on the "Aurum 1006 km" race track

Just after returning from the parade and the opening ceremony in Palanga's Vytautas Street, the drivers occupied the main "Aurum 1006 km" race track, where they started their first training sessions. The Chief Commissioner, Gražvydas Smetonis, divided the teams into two groups, and the first to practice were those driving the most powerful cars.

Although the cars were fast on the track, they fell short of Julius Adomavičius' record set last year when he completed one track lap in 1 min. 7,126 sec. Julius was also the fastest in the first practice session this year. Driving for "The Circle K M...

Just after returning from the parade and the opening ceremony in Palanga's Vytautas Street, the drivers occupied the main "Aurum 1006 km" race track, where they started their first training sessions. The Chief Commissioner, Gražvydas Smetonis, divided the teams into two groups, and the first to practice were those driving the most powerful cars.

Although the cars were fast on the track, they fell short of Julius Adomavičius' record set last year when he completed one track lap in 1 min. 7,126 sec. Julius was also the fastest in the first practice session this year. Driving for "The Circle K M...

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Palanga is already filled with the rhythm of “Aurum 1006 km” race

2023-07-20

Palanga is already filled with the rhythm of “Aurum 1006 km” race

The "Aurum 1006 km "race event was given the green light by the commission in Palanga on Wednesday, and all teams participating in the 24th endurance race were presented.

And today, on the 20th of July, the 23 teams participating in the race lined up on the race track and started a parade on the resort streets.

After the festive bustle, Vytautas Street hosted the "Dynami:t Super Sprint," part of the "Aurum 1006 km" race event. Karolis Blėdis of "Nanosun by Tarzanija Racing" won the race in an "Audi S4", completing it in 4.57 seconds. Ramūnas Čapkauskas of "TDS Group-Toks Racing Team" secured t...

The "Aurum 1006 km "race event was given the green light by the commission in Palanga on Wednesday, and all teams participating in the 24th endurance race were presented.

And today, on the 20th of July, the 23 teams participating in the race lined up on the race track and started a parade on the resort streets.

After the festive bustle, Vytautas Street hosted the "Dynami:t Super Sprint," part of the "Aurum 1006 km" race event. Karolis Blėdis of "Nanosun by Tarzanija Racing" won the race in an "Audi S4", completing it in 4.57 seconds. Ramūnas Čapkauskas of "TDS Group-Toks Racing Team" secured t...

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“Aurum 1006 km” Technical commission

2023-07-19

“Aurum 1006 km” Technical commission

On Wednesday afternoon, the “Aurum 1006 km race”, the largest in the Baltic States, got off to a symbolic start in Palanga.

This year, the commissions moved from the Darius and Girenas Stadium to the race track, where the cars prepared for the race were brought.

The Commission's favourable decision allowed the teams to enter the race track, where the champions and prize winners of the 24th endurance race will be announced on Saturday 22 July.

The 2023 “Aurum 1006 km” race will feature 23 teams, totalling 79 drivers from six countries: Lithuania, Latvia, Ukraine, the Netherlands, England, and...

On Wednesday afternoon, the “Aurum 1006 km race”, the largest in the Baltic States, got off to a symbolic start in Palanga.

This year, the commissions moved from the Darius and Girenas Stadium to the race track, where the cars prepared for the race were brought.

The Commission's favourable decision allowed the teams to enter the race track, where the champions and prize winners of the 24th endurance race will be announced on Saturday 22 July.

The 2023 “Aurum 1006 km” race will feature 23 teams, totalling 79 drivers from six countries: Lithuania, Latvia, Ukraine, the Netherlands, England, and...

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“Stateta CMO by HMobile” delivered shocking news: A former F-1 driver will race in Lithuania!

2023-07-19

“Stateta CMO by HMobile” delivered shocking news: A former F-1 driver will race in Lithuania!

“The Stateta BRO by HMobile” team delivered some shocking news today. It turns out that one of the drivers for the “Mercedes-Benz AMG GT3” in the GT3 class will be the legendary former “Formula 1” driver, Jan Magnussen, from Denmark. A star of this calibre has never competed in this race before.

Jan Magnussen’s upbringing and skill

Jan Magnussen, a young talent in 1992, achieved a remarkable feat by winning the British “Formula 3” championship with 14 wins, surpassing Ayrton Senna's record (13.) However, his “Formula 1” career did not work out. He made his F1 debut three years later, replacing...

“The Stateta BRO by HMobile” team delivered some shocking news today. It turns out that one of the drivers for the “Mercedes-Benz AMG GT3” in the GT3 class will be the legendary former “Formula 1” driver, Jan Magnussen, from Denmark. A star of this calibre has never competed in this race before.

Jan Magnussen’s upbringing and skill

Jan Magnussen, a young talent in 1992, achieved a remarkable feat by winning the British “Formula 3” championship with 14 wins, surpassing Ayrton Senna's record (13.) However, his “Formula 1” career did not work out. He made his F1 debut three years later, replacing...

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“Aurum 1006 km” race will be available on TV and online

2023-07-17

“Aurum 1006 km” race will be available on TV and online

From Wednesday, 19 July, the “Aurum 1006 km” racing event in Palanga will officially begin and be available to watch online and on TV.

Tv3.lt will have a 3-hour broadcast starting at 14:00 on Wednesday, 19 July, showcasing the technical and administrative committees, team presentations, and all race participants with their goals.

On Thursday, 20 July, there will be another broadcast on tv3.lt at 11:00. It will feature a parade of race participants, a lively atmosphere on Vytautas Street, and later culminate with the “Dynamit Super Sprint” race.

During the afternoon, there also will be live cov...

From Wednesday, 19 July, the “Aurum 1006 km” racing event in Palanga will officially begin and be available to watch online and on TV.

Tv3.lt will have a 3-hour broadcast starting at 14:00 on Wednesday, 19 July, showcasing the technical and administrative committees, team presentations, and all race participants with their goals.

On Thursday, 20 July, there will be another broadcast on tv3.lt at 11:00. It will feature a parade of race participants, a lively atmosphere on Vytautas Street, and later culminate with the “Dynamit Super Sprint” race.

During the afternoon, there also will be live cov...

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This year’s drag race will feature two 1300hp monsters

2023-07-05

This year’s drag race will feature two 1300hp monsters

Drag race practices will start on Thursday, and winners will be decided after the final battles on Friday, July 21st, with the award ceremony for the “Road Police Service” and “Ultim8” Cups taking place on the same day.

Practice and qualifying sessions will happen on a separate 1/4-mile track with an 850-meter stopping zone off the “Aurum 1006 km” race track. Finalists will move to the main “Aurum 1006 km” track, where they'll compete for awards on a 1/8-mile track with a 450-meter stopping zone.

Though “Startline Motors” team already has a big surprise for everyone involved in the drag race....

Drag race practices will start on Thursday, and winners will be decided after the final battles on Friday, July 21st, with the award ceremony for the “Road Police Service” and “Ultim8” Cups taking place on the same day.

Practice and qualifying sessions will happen on a separate 1/4-mile track with an 850-meter stopping zone off the “Aurum 1006 km” race track. Finalists will move to the main “Aurum 1006 km” track, where they'll compete for awards on a 1/8-mile track with a 450-meter stopping zone.

Though “Startline Motors” team already has a big surprise for everyone involved in the drag race....

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“LG OLED & LKU by Porsche Club Lithuania” will start the “Aurum 1006 km” race with a new driver that Palanga has never seen before

2023-07-03

“LG OLED & LKU by Porsche Club Lithuania” will start the “Aurum 1006 km” race with a new driver that Palanga has never seen before

The team of “LG OLED & LKU by Porsche Club Lithuania” (No. 5), have prepared a real surprise for this year's race. The core of the team will be joined this year by a fourth driver, Benjamin Ben Barker (https://www.benbarkermotorsport.com). Ben is a world-class star who recently took his team from last place to third place in the “LeMans 24”. This race has never seen a professional of this level before.

“I am glad that we managed to invite a world-class star to the team and I believe that this year the spectators will be able to see an exceptional quality race, which we are especially looking f...

The team of “LG OLED & LKU by Porsche Club Lithuania” (No. 5), have prepared a real surprise for this year's race. The core of the team will be joined this year by a fourth driver, Benjamin Ben Barker (https://www.benbarkermotorsport.com). Ben is a world-class star who recently took his team from last place to third place in the “LeMans 24”. This race has never seen a professional of this level before.

“I am glad that we managed to invite a world-class star to the team and I believe that this year the spectators will be able to see an exceptional quality race, which we are especially looking f...

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“Stateta BRO by HMobile” – the composition of the team is finally revealed

2023-06-30

“Stateta BRO by HMobile” – the composition of the team is finally revealed

“Stateta BRO by HMobile” finally announced its team lineup for the “Aurum 1006 km” race.

2022 “Mercedes Benz AMG GT3 Evo” will be driven by Andreas Fjordbach from Denmark, along with Artūrs Batraks and Reinis Nitišs from Latvia, in addition to Lithuanian driver Eimantas Navikauskas who last year stepped up on the highest step of the podium at the Aurum 1006 km race.

27-year-old Latvian driver, Reinis Nitišs, was picked due to his successful participation in the “Baltic Touring Car Championship”. Though Nitišs has also done applaudable achievements in the motorsport scene in 2013, when he cel...

“Stateta BRO by HMobile” finally announced its team lineup for the “Aurum 1006 km” race.

2022 “Mercedes Benz AMG GT3 Evo” will be driven by Andreas Fjordbach from Denmark, along with Artūrs Batraks and Reinis Nitišs from Latvia, in addition to Lithuanian driver Eimantas Navikauskas who last year stepped up on the highest step of the podium at the Aurum 1006 km race.

27-year-old Latvian driver, Reinis Nitišs, was picked due to his successful participation in the “Baltic Touring Car Championship”. Though Nitišs has also done applaudable achievements in the motorsport scene in 2013, when he cel...

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Can everyone win this year's “Aurum 1006 km” race

2023-06-26

Can everyone win this year's “Aurum 1006 km” race

“Aurum 1006 km" – the biggest race in the Baltics, organized by “Promo Events”, is just a month away from crowning its 24th winner. Teams are in a serious phase of preparations, finalising registrations, recruiting members, and conducting intense training sessions. Strategies and tactics are being fine-tuned for the ultimate endurance battle of the season.

Three teams are ready at the “Juta” garage

“Juta Racing”, led by team manager Audrius Gelžinis, will present three well-equipped teams at the Palanga’s race. Having won the “Aurum 1006 km” race for the past four years, the “Juta Racing” team...

“Aurum 1006 km" – the biggest race in the Baltics, organized by “Promo Events”, is just a month away from crowning its 24th winner. Teams are in a serious phase of preparations, finalising registrations, recruiting members, and conducting intense training sessions. Strategies and tactics are being fine-tuned for the ultimate endurance battle of the season.

Three teams are ready at the “Juta” garage

“Juta Racing”, led by team manager Audrius Gelžinis, will present three well-equipped teams at the Palanga’s race. Having won the “Aurum 1006 km” race for the past four years, the “Juta Racing” team...

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