2025-07-14
The Tenth Spectator Slalom
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 fast-paced sport continues to captivate more and more people. Watching top racers in action often sparks a desire in spectators to get behind the wheel and try it for themselves.
Not yet on the marathon race track, of course, but in slightly more modest competitions that offer a good dose of adrenaline.
That's exactly what the traditional “Technitis” spectator slaloms offer.
“Over the past nine years, during the ‘Aurum 1006 km powered by Hankook’ event, more than 1,000 spectators have improved their skills by participating in the ‘Technitis’ slalom,” says slalom coordinator Aurimas Kučinskas. “There’s no doubt that those who complete the slalom challenge and enhance their driving abilities feel more confident on both city streets and country roads. So, we can confidently say that the ‘Technitis’ spectator slalom, organized by Pajūrio Slalomas, benefits not only the participants but also everyone sharing the road with them.”
Participating in the Technitis slalom is easy: all you need is a valid driver’s license and basic driving skills. As in previous years, the tenth edition of the Technitis slalom allows participants to enter with any car that meets technical requirements.
All Technitis slalom participants will compete in the following categories:
FWD – front-wheel-drive cars;
RWD – rear-wheel-drive cars;
AWD – all-wheel-drive cars;
Ladies’ Class – vehicles driven by women.
Registration will take place on-site at the slalom track near the so-called "Klaipėda Turn."
Since run times are visible on the event website, drivers can spot when it’s time to try and reclaim the slalom crown from anywhere on the race grounds.
Photos by Vytautas Pilkauskas and Andrius Laucius