2017-06-22
What’s new about “ENEOS 1006km powered by Hankook” ?
Less than a month is left until “ENEOS 1006km powered by Hankook“ race in Palanga. It is not only the race but also a great celebration for participants, spectators. The weekend 19-22 of July is going to be full of amusing events. A special clothing line is created for the event the second year in a row. All of this was discussed at a press conference on Tuesday.
“Preparation for the race every year is different. We focus on the quality of the event: competent organizers, passioned drivers, enthusiastic spectators“ – started the director of “Promo events“ Darius Jonušis. This year he especially highlights really strong teams and it is unpredictable to say which team is going to win.
Around 10 teams want to win
“Like I already mentioned it is unpredictable to say who is going to win this year. I don‘t have that much time to depict every pros and con of each team. However it may be “Qvick Motors Team“ with for Lithuanians well-known Erik Qvick, Tom Van Rompuy and Dirk Rompuy driving “ MARC Cars BMW M2 V8“.
Why not “Skuba Dream“ or “ Skuba Racing Team“? “Skuba Dream“ have six-time winner Jonas Gelžinis, and brothers Ignas and Egidijus Valeiša. They‘re driving “Porsche 911 GT3 Cup 997“, “Skuba Racing Dream“ with “BMW M3 V8 BigDaddy“ car are also really experienced.
Belgian “JR Motorsport“ with Ward Sluy, Danielis Colembie and Bas Schouten driving “ BMW GTR E46“ are determined to win.
The International team from Lithuania, Belgium, the Philippines is also determined to win and their not so secret weapon is the newest spec “Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (991)“ in combination with 4.0 l engine.
So, no one really knows who will win and enjoy “Rokiškio sūris“ milk.
The same tires
This year every team will have the same tires by „Hankook“. It is not only for equal rights while racing but also a very good money saving option because the teams will not have to worry about the tires.
Danish Championship
This year Denmark in Palanga is going to make Danish championship where everyone drives with „Aquila Synergy“ cars. But is not the only event, there is also going to be: „Dynamite Super Sprint“ race, „Hankook Juta“ slalom, „Gera Govana Drift“, drag.
Exceptional “Jaguar“ mission
Lithuanian company “Inchcape Motors“ represent “Ford“, “Hyundai“, “Jaguar“, “Land Rover“, “Range Rover“, “Mazda“ and “Mitsubishi“. This year “Jaguar“ will be the official car of the “ENEOS 1006km powered by Hankook“. The title of the most popular car is going to get “Jaguar F-Pace“ and “Safety car“ – “Jaguar XF“.
Miss Racing
Darius Jonušis states that “ENEOS 1006km powered by Hankook“ is not only about the race and cars, however, it is the main topic there. There are also many events for children and their parents as for how to behave and be safe on the streets. Also, “Miss Racing“ for all the beautiful girls. All of the girls who want to become “Miss Racing“ just have to go on the website racing.lt, fill out the form and wait for the finals in Klaipėda “Olympic Casino Amberton“. 12 finalist will have the photoshoot and an opportunity to participate in further events. The winner gets a ticket for a vacation in Spain.
The clothes
“Sportland“ during the press conference introduced the special clothes line for the race. Norwegian Helly Hansen (H/H) brand is really popular and respected for its quality in clothes. Lithuanians will also love the collection for the “ENEOS 1006km powered by Hankook“ race. The collection includes t-shirts for women and men and also jumpers and anoraks for men with newest technologies and protection from the intense sun and rain.
The trophy is in “Sportland“
During the press conference, the trophy was introduced. It is going to be engraved with the winning‘s team name. People can see it up until the beginning of the race in “Sportland“.