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On the afternoon of Wednesday, July 16, a symbolic start was given in Palanga for the 26th consecutive Aurum 1006 km powered by Hankook endurance race – the largest in the Baltic States.

The ceremonial start was announced by the administrative and technical commissions responsible for ensuring the drivers' readiness and the technical inspection of their high-performance vehicles.

Only with the approval of these commissions are teams allowed entry into the marathon race village, where tomorrow the training sessions will begin in preparation for the most important motorsport exam of the year. On...

This Wednesday, the peaceful atmosphere of the Palanga resort town will be disrupted by the roar of powerful sports cars. As tradition dictates, the 26th edition of the “Aurum 1006 km powered by Hankook” race will begin with a technical inspection held near the entrance to the temporary race village.

Those who say that even people with only a mild interest in motorsport can find enjoyable activities among the many accompanying events of the “Aurum 1006 km powered by Hankook” are absolutely right. In fact, very few people remain indifferent to the thrill of motorsport.

Quite the opposite—this f...

Decibel Drag (db Drag), which is rapidly gaining popularity, has found a place in the entertainment line-up of the Aurum 1006 km powered by Hankook race, which starts next week.

Db Drag is a popular worldwide competition for car audio enthusiasts, where everyone tries to prove whose in-car sound system is more powerful by measuring the decibel level of the sound emitted per unit volume of an enclosed or open car.

This year will be the eighth edition of the Audio Freakz Lietuva team's annual competition for car sound system enthusiasts in Palanga, where spectators can expect not only deafening...

Not only will there be even more colour, but also added intrigue at the largest motorsport festival in the Baltic States – the Aurum 1006 km powered by Hankook – taking place in Palanga from 16 to 19 July. Organised by VšĮ 1000 km lenktynės, this race has been running non-stop for 26 years and will once again feature the Women’s Challenge, a competition that always draws significant attention.

Now in its eighth edition, the Women’s Challenge rally will start on 18 July. As every year, the organisers aim to surprise both first-time entrants and long-time fans who rarely miss these dynamic and f...

It has become a wonderful tradition that the entertainment programme of the “Aurum 1006 km powered by Hankook” race is enhanced by the Memel Motor Fest – an exhibition of truly exceptional cars.

This festival goes far beyond the concept of a traditional exhibition. It’s not just an opportunity to admire unique four-wheelers – vehicles with extraordinary origins or histories in Lithuania – but also to see them in motion, parading through the streets of Palanga and the surrounding resort areas, ultimately converging at the traditional gathering spot for car enthusiasts – the Palanga-Kretinga via...

Countdown Begins for the 26th “Aurum 1006 km powered by Hankook” Endurance Race in Palanga.

As the race approaches, more teams are revealing their final lineups. Preparations are in full swing in the garages, with teams fine-tuning their strategies and eagerly awaiting intensive pre-race testing.

Among the confirmed entries is the “Stokex Circle K Miles Plus” team, which has completed its registration. The team’s drivers – Domas Raudonis, Arūnas Gečiauskas, and Eimantas Navikauskas – will compete in the GT3 class behind the wheel of a crowd-favorite: the #71 Audi R8 GT3 EVO II.

This team and ...

On July 16th, the 26th edition of the "Aurum 1006 km powered by Hankook" race – the largest motorsport event in the Baltic States – will kick off in Palanga.

As part of the event, spectators can look forward to a fan-favorite: an adrenaline-filled, two-day drag racing competition. It’s a thrilling experience for both drivers and fans – and registration is already open. Those eager to challenge others on the Palanga strip with cars carefully built for this event can register at racing.lt/lt/drag or palangosdragas.lt to sign up for the drag races.

For more detailed information, visit racing.lt/...

On Saturday, a vibrant presentation of the biggest racing event in the Baltics — the Aurum 1006 km Powered by Hankook race, now in its 26th year — was held on Gediminas Avenue in Vilnius.

The Trophy Returns to the Organizers

The highlight of the event was the return of the race's main prize — the Challenge Trophy, which is annually handed over to the winning team. "Time flies, and with a sense of nostalgia, we are returning the trophy that we’ve proudly kept in an honorable place for the past year," said Ernesta Staponkutė, a representative of the STATETA BRO-TOKS by IGNERA team, which won th...

The "Aurum 1006 km powered by Hankook" race, which will kick off on July 16th this year. The list of participants for this year's race grow with the addition of the "RD Signs Šiauliai" team, a favourite among spectators. The team will carry the 69th starting number and will race in a Lamborghini Huracán GT3.

When asked about what fascinates the team most about the "Aurum 1006 km powered by Hankook" race, Audrius Butkevičius said: "The Aurum 1006 km powered by Hankook race has its magic."

The "RD Signs Šiauliai" team crew has remained stable for several years: A. Butkevičius, Paulius Paškeviči...

„Bio Circle & HSG by Swag” Ready for Rematch The „Aurum 1006 km powered by Hankook” race sees changes among participants every year: teams renew, update their cars, and crew members move between teams. However, „Bio Circle & HSG by Swag” will return to the biggest race in the Baltic states, taking place from July 16-19, with the same team as last year.

The victory slipped through their fingers

In last year's 25th „Aurum 1006 km powered by Hankook” race, the Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo II, driven by Mantas Matukaitis, Karolis Jovaiša, and Egidijus Gražys, performed admirably. The strategy of team leade...