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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" (...

The “Aurum 1006 km powered by Hankook” race, the largest motorsport festival in the Baltic States, has started today in Palanga.

The first day of the event, as is customary in motorsport, is devoted to checking the equipment and the health of the drivers themselves, which is the responsibility of the event's administrative and technical committees.

Only after their decision will the teams be allowed to enter the temporary race town, where the champions and prize-winners of the 23rd Marathon Race will be announced on Saturday 16 July.

31 teams will start the race

Chief Technical Commissioner Ra...

Variety of entertainment at "Aurum 1006 km powered by Hankook"

It's not just motorsport fans who are already counting down the time until the "Aurum 1006 km powered by Hankook", the biggest race in the Baltics.

Many people think of this event as not just a race but an actual racing festival, where not only speed and adrenaline lovers will find something to do this year.

For the first time, the "Aurum 1006 km powered by Hankook" will be started by Igor Lobanov, pilot of the "Iron Wolf Aerobatics" team. He just a week ago returned from southern Spain, where the Spanish National Aerobatic Cham...

Less than a week remaining until the "Aurum 1006 km powered by Hankook" race in Palanga, the largest long-distance car race in the Baltic States.

"I am delighted that our traditional event has on the list over thirty teams again this year," says Darius Jonušis, director of Promo Events.

Two Estonian teams, "KSB Racing by Jõujaam" and "Jõujaam", have recently completed the formalities of their applications for the race in Palanga.

Both teams are not new to the "Aurum 1006 km powered by Hankook" race.

"Jõujaam" team had its most successful year in 2020, with Andres Altpere, Sven Karuse, Kristo M...