Riga to host Latvian round of World Rallycross from 2016
23 Jul 2015|2,023 views
It was announced that Riga has been added to the World RX calendar and that the Bikernieki National Sports Base circuit is part of a new multi-year partnership with World RX. Reigning World RX Champion Petter Solberg attended the press conference alongside Reinis Nitiss and World RX Managing Director Martin Anayi. Work has already got underway at the Bikernieki circuit, which is based just 15 minutes from the centre of Riga and 30 minutes from the international airport.
Bikernieki, which was constructed in 1966, is the most multi-functional racetrack in the Baltic region and has accommodated various motorsport events over the years including drag racing, drift, karting and speedway. In preparation for the new Latvian RX round, a new state-of-the-art rallycross track will be built.
Latvia's Transport Minister, Mr. Anrijs Matiss, added, "Rallycross brings a new challenge and opportunity for Bikernieki National Sports Base, Riga and Latvia. The Latvian Government has given the green light to this project. By supporting the building of a rallycross track, we acknowledge the fact that, similarly to 50 years ago, we have people who are fanatics, ready to go through fire and water to make this happen. IMG's decision to add Bikernieki to their 2016 season calendar serves as proof of this. We promise to do our best to ensure that Riga will host a fantastic event with thrilling battles, and that Latvian drivers will do their best to show their pace on home soil for the very first time."
It was announced that Riga has been added to the World RX calendar and that the Bikernieki National Sports Base circuit is part of a new multi-year partnership with World RX. Reigning World RX Champion Petter Solberg attended the press conference alongside Reinis Nitiss and World RX Managing Director Martin Anayi. Work has already got underway at the Bikernieki circuit, which is based just 15 minutes from the centre of Riga and 30 minutes from the international airport.
Bikernieki, which was constructed in 1966, is the most multi-functional racetrack in the Baltic region and has accommodated various motorsport events over the years including drag racing, drift, karting and speedway. In preparation for the new Latvian RX round, a new state-of-the-art rallycross track will be built.
Latvia's Transport Minister, Mr. Anrijs Matiss, added, "Rallycross brings a new challenge and opportunity for Bikernieki National Sports Base, Riga and Latvia. The Latvian Government has given the green light to this project. By supporting the building of a rallycross track, we acknowledge the fact that, similarly to 50 years ago, we have people who are fanatics, ready to go through fire and water to make this happen. IMG's decision to add Bikernieki to their 2016 season calendar serves as proof of this. We promise to do our best to ensure that Riga will host a fantastic event with thrilling battles, and that Latvian drivers will do their best to show their pace on home soil for the very first time."
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