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1000 Kilometrų Lenktynės
"Aurum 1006 km powered by Hankook" formerly known as "ENEOS 1006 km powered by Hankook", "ENEOS 1006 km lenktynės", "Horn Grand Prix", "TV3 1003 kilometrų lenktynės" and "Omnitel 1000 km lenktynės" (for sponsorship reasons) is a touring car racing, touring car and Grand tourer, GT Endurance racing (motorsport), endurance racing event held annually in Lithuania, at Palanga circuit, two kilometers away from the resort town of Palanga. The race was first held in 2000. History 1000 km lenktynės at Palanga Circuit, then known as "Horn Grand Prix", was first held in 2000. A total of 18 teams entered the race. It was won by Vytautas Venskūnas, Vladas Laurinavičius, and Eugenijus Tumalevičius. In 2004, the number of participants increased to 34, in 2005 to 37. In the same year, the race distance was increased to 1003 km to honor new title sponsor TV3, and the race was renamed to TV3 "1003 kilometrų lenktynės". The number of participants continued to increase in the fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Palanga Circuit
The Palanga Circuit is a temporary race track, located in Lithuanian resort town of Palanga. An annual 1000 kilometrų lenktynės, 1000 km race has been held on this circuit since 2000. Track information The track is street circuit. The race track lies on the intersection of Transport in Lithuania#road system, the A11 and A13 highways. Lap records The unofficial track record belongs to Ralf Aron, who set fastest time of 1:06.148 in his Audi R8 (Type 4S)#R8 LMS (GT3), Audi R8 LMS GT3 in the qualifying of the 2022 1000 km race. The official fastest lap records at the Palanga circuit are listed as: External linksOfficial website References Motorsport venues in Lithuania {{Autoracing-venue-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Group GT3
Group GT3, known technically as Cup Grand Touring Cars and commonly referred to as simply GT3, is a set of regulations maintained by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) for grand tourer racing cars designed for use in various auto racing series throughout the world. The GT3 category was initially created in 2005 by the SRO Group as a third rung in the ladder of grand touring motorsport, below the Group GT1 and Group GT2 categories which were utilized in the SRO's FIA GT Championship, and launched its own series in 2006 called the FIA GT3 European Championship. Since then, Group GT3 has expanded to become the de facto category for many national and international grand touring series, although some series modify the ruleset from the FIA standard. By 2013, nearly 20 automobile manufacturers have built or been represented with GT3 machines. Group GT3 allows for a wide variety of car types to be homologated with almost no limit on engine sizes and configurations o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BMW M3
The BMW M3 is a high-performance version of the BMW 3 Series, developed by BMW's in-house motorsport division, BMW M GmbH. M3 models have been produced for every generation of 3 Series since the E30 M3 was introduced in 1986. The initial model was available in a coupé body style, with a convertible body style added soon after. M3 Sedans were available during the E36 (1994–1999) and E90 (2008–2012) generations. Since 2014, the coupé and convertible models have been rebranded as the 4 Series range, making the high-performance variant the M4, so that generation of 3 Series saw the M3 produced only as a sedan. In 2020, the M3 was produced as an estate (Touring) for the first time, alongside the sedan. Upgrades over the regular 3 Series models include engines, handling, brakes, aerodynamics, lightweight materials and various interior upgrades. The M3's biggest contribution to both driver safety and the performance industry is BMW's continual development of their limited-sli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juta Racing
Juta Racing is an auto racing team based in Kaunas, Lithuania. Founded in 1988, the team currently racing in Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain. "Juta Racing" is also strong competitor in domestic championships and races, including Lithuanian Rally Championship and annual 1000 km race near Palanga, at Palanga circuit, where the team claimed overall and GT class victory with its drivers Jonas Gelžinis, Ignas Gelžinis and Tautvydas Barštys in 2015. Team history 1988–present: Kart Racing and rallying Founded in 1988, "Juta Racing" is one of the oldest racing teams in Lithuania which still exists to present day. In 1997 Kart Racing academy was established when young drivers development became one of the major team priorities. In 2002 team returned to domestic rally championship, enjoying great success and taking multiple wins and championships with driver Vytautas Švedas. Since 2006 "Juta Racing" also participated in several WRC and ERC rounds. In 2013 Rally Liepāja ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2015 ENEOS 1000 Kilometrų Lenktynės
2015 ENEOS 1000 kilometru lenktynes (''ENEOS 1000 km race'') was a 16th running of ENEOS 1000 kilometrų lenktynės, a touring car and GT endurance racing event held in Lithuania, at Palanga circuit , 2 kilometers away from resort town Palanga on July 16–18, 2015. Race was won by Jonas Gelžinis, Ignas Gelžinis and Tautvydas Barštys who drove for Juta-KG Group team. Nerijus Dagilis, Nemunas Dagilis and Robertas Kupčikas finished second for Balpol-15 min powered by Oktanas Racing and Steve Vanbellingen, Erik Qvick, Dirk Vanrompuy and Tom Vanrompuy took final podium position for Belgian Qvick Motors team. Background For the first practice session, all teams were divided into two groups. 2013 ENEOS 1000 kilometrų lenktynės winners General Financing-Autopaslauga by Pitlane confirmed their favourite status, as Jeroen Bleekemolen went fastest in first practice session with a laptime of 1:12.796. Juta-KG Group and MOPTRANS-Club PORT by JR Motorsport also impressed with thei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Benediktas Vanagas
Benediktas Vanagas (born ) is a Lithuanian rally driver. Vanagas is one of the few racing drivers in the Baltic states who has achieved good results competing in various auto racing disciplines, such as rallying, rally raid racing, endurance racing and off-road competitions, though he most often competes as a rally driver. He is a member of the Inbank Toyota Gazoo Racing Baltics. Vanagas still holds the record for the best overall result in a car class in the Baltics as well as for a Lithuanian driver. Achievements *2009 - Silk Way Rally: 5th place in class, 8th overall. * 2009 - Ladoga Trophy: 2nd place in TR1 class, 3 Stages won. * 2010 - Silk Way Rally: 2nd place in class, 7th overall, 1 Stage won. *2010 - Ladoga Trophy: 2nd place in TR1 class, 7 Stages won. *2012 - Rally Sweden: 4th place in N4 class. * 2012 - Lithuania rally championship: 3rd place in N4, II overall. * 2012 - 1000 kilometers race: 2nd place in qualification. * 2013 - Dakar Rally: 65th place overall. * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sebastiaan Bleekemolen
Sebastiaan Bleekemolen (born 9 August 1978 in Haarlem) is a Dutch racing driver that currently competes in the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series, driving for the family-owned Team Bleekemolen in the No. 69 Ford Mustang in the Elite 1 class. His brother Jeroen and father Michael are also racing drivers. His father is a former Formula One driver, who has competed with RAM and ATS. Sebastiaan won the Benelux and Dutch Formula Ford 1800 championships in 1996, but decided early in his career formula racing was not his thing and already started driving sports cars and touring cars from 1997. Since 2002 he has been very successful in sports car racing and touring car racing. He became the Dutch Renault Clio Cup champion three times, winning the championship in 2002, 2004 and 2011. He won the Dutch Winter Endurance championship in 2003-04 and in 2009-10. Since 2010 he participated in the American Le Mans Series. He has always driven a Porsche 911 GT3 Cup in the GTC class, but with three di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2016 ENEOS 1006 Kilometrų Lenktynės
The 2016 ENEOS 1006 kilometrų lenktynės (English'': ENEOS 1006 km race'') was the 17th edition of the ENEOS 1000 kilometrų lenktynės, a touring car and GT endurance racing event held in Lithuania, at Palanga circuit, 2 kilometers away from the resort town of Palanga from July 21-23, 2016. Background On June 6, 2016, it was announced that the race distance will be increased from 1000 kilometers to 1006 kilometers to honor new event promoter TV6. This marked a renewed partnership between race organisers and UAB TELE-3, a Lithuanian television company that owns both TV6 and TV3 brands in Lithuania. TV3 was the race promoter from 2005 to 2008 and the race was then known as the 1003 kilometrų lenktynės. 42 teams entered the race. Multiple time and defending champion Jonas Gelžinis joined Benediktas Vanagas and Sebastiaan Bleekemolen in the General Financing by Pitlane team, while his brother and 2015 event winner Ignas Gelžinis moved to the newly formed Team Hot Wheel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ignas Gelžinis
Ignas Gelžinis (born 28 February 1991) is a Lithuanian racing driver, currently racing in Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain championship. His older brother Jonas Gelžinis is also racing driver. Career Summary 2012–2014: Renault Clio Cup United Kingdom From 2012 to 2013 Ignas Gelžinis competed in Renault Clio Cup United Kingdom. In his rookie year Ignas Gelžinis took 10th place in final standings with 152 points. 2013 season was less successful: Ignas Gelžinis took 15th place in final standings with 106 points. 2014: Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Central Europe In 2014, Ignas Gelžinis moved to Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Central Europe. After difficult start of the season in Hungaroring, Ignas Gelžinis scored his first podium finish in second round of the season in Poznan Circuit, finishing both races in top three. The following round in Salzburgring was even more successful. Ignas Gelžinis took his first victory with Porsche in the second race of the weekend. In the fol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Porsche 911 GT3
The Porsche 911 GT3 is a high-performance homologation model of the Porsche 911 sports car. It is a line of high-performance models, which began with the 1973 911 Carrera RS. The GT3 has had a successful racing career in the one-make national and regional Porsche Carrera Cup and GT3 Cup Challenge series, as well as the international Porsche Supercup supporting the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. Road cars 996 GT3 996.1 GT3 The "GT3" nameplate was introduced in 1999 as part of the first generation of the Porsche 996 model range (commonly known as 996.1) as a homologation model for the cars entered in the FIA GT3 cup. As with Porsche's previous 911 RS models, the 996 GT3 was focused on racing, and so was devoid of items that added unnecessary weight to the car. Sound deadening was almost completely removed, as were the rear seats, rear loud speakers, sunroof, and air conditioning, although automatic air conditioning and CD/radio became no-cost optional add-ons. The en ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ralf Aron
Ralf Aron (born 21 March 1998) is an Estonian former racing driver, who competed in the Italian F4 Championship, ADAC Formula 4 and European Formula 3 championships for Prema Powerteam and Hitech GP. He is now a team manager at Prema, but continues to race sporadically – winning the Palanga 1000 GT race three times and also raced in the Porsche Sprint Challenge NEZ. Karting Record Karting career summary Racing record Career summary Complete Formula Renault 1.6 NEC results (key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap) Complete Italian F4 Championship results (key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap) Complete FIA Formula 3 European Championship results (key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap) † Driver did not finish the race, but was classified as he completed over 90% of the race distance. ‡ Half points awarded as less ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Porsche 911 GT3 Cup
The Porsche 911 GT3 is a high-performance homologation model of the Porsche 911 sports car. It is a line of high-performance models, which began with the 1973 911 Carrera RS. The GT3 has had a successful racing career in the one-make national and regional Porsche Carrera Cup and GT3 Cup Challenge series, as well as the international Porsche Supercup supporting the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. Road cars 996 GT3 996.1 GT3 The "GT3" nameplate was introduced in 1999 as part of the first generation of the Porsche 996 model range (commonly known as 996.1) as a homologation model for the cars entered in the FIA GT3 cup. As with Porsche's previous 911 RS models, the 996 GT3 was focused on racing, and so was devoid of items that added unnecessary weight to the car. Sound deadening was almost completely removed, as were the rear seats, rear loud speakers, sunroof, and air conditioning, although automatic air conditioning and CD/radio became no-cost optional add-ons. The en ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
