Baku Hosts First Festival Of Speed (PHOTO)
Date
5/26/2024 6:14:15 AM
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 26. The Baku Festival ofSpeed, jointly organized by the Azerbaijan Automobile Federation(AAF), Caspian Event Organisers (CEO), and the Baku City Circuitoperating company, was held in Azerbaijan for the first time,Trend reports.
As part of the festival, a car exhibition featuring test drivesof various brands was organized.
Festival guests were captivated by the drift show, where topdrift pilots showcased their skills and driving prowess in extremeconditions. The public also had the opportunity to explore thelatest innovations from leading automotive manufacturers.
The Legend Cars Challenge Baku race, known for its dynamic andfan-favorite races worldwide, was also held. This event featuredcars styled after classic American designs from the 1930s-40s,powered by powerful Yamaha motorcycle engines, making them bothfast and maneuverable.
A classic sports car competition took place on a speciallyinstalled track.
Elchin Hasanov won the Legend Cars Challenge Baku race, whichfeatured an exciting and intense competition. Murad Hasanovfinished in second place, with Gulhuseyn Abdullayev securingthird.
Following the race, a ceremony was held to award thewinners.
Prizes were presented by Anar Alakbarov, president of theAutomobile Federation of Azerbaijan; Magsud Farzullayev, GeneralDirector of the Baku City Circuit; and Rahman Hajiyev, Chairman ofthe Executive Board of Karabakh Revival Fund.
To note, the festival aims to popularize motorsport in theregion and provide a platform for showcasing the latestadvancements in the automotive industry.
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