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2020-07-02

Human power is not enough to prepare racing and why you need to know the meaning of the flags?

The fans of the racing notice not just cars in the racing's parc, but all technique around the track which are always ready to serve when accident appears in the Aurum 1006 km race.

"We are using a lot of heavy equipment to prepare and run the racing. These include powerful trucks that bring the stages, VIP and other pavilions, and a variety of construction cranes which is necesary to build all infrastructure around the track" says Darius Jonušis Director of Promo Events

The main organizer is very thankful for the partners of the racing, some of them already helping more than two decades, these are Perdanga and Storrent, This year big help we are having from the logistic company Vlantana, many other companies are helping and we are very happy to have such a great partners.

Probably the biggest challenges will be for KIA cars, which will be used as a Safety car and Rescue car. Qualified specialists will use these cars to ensure safety and the control on the track.

KIA Stinger will be officially titled as a race Safety Car. That is a huge responsibility because the car for this position has to be fast and powerful. One of the most popular crossovers in Lithuania KIA Sportage this year will be named as a race Rescue Car.

"Much more interesting to watch the race if you know what each flag means" says D. Smetonis Chief Steward of the racing.

A yellow flag means the hazard on or near the track or the hazard blocking the track.

A green flag is the signal of the start or the end of a caution period.

A blue flag says to driver give way to faster cars approaching.

A yellow flag with red lines signals the presence of debris or any slippery fluids on the track surface ahead (road courses only).

We can see a red flag just when there is imminent danger to spectators or competitors, signals the suspension of the current session.

Black and white flag means the end of the session or the end of the race.