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Russian motorsport is represented in all existing disciplines in the world

Russian motorsport is multifaceted and represented in all existing disciplines in the world. Over the past few years, it has demonstrated sustainable development. More and more drivers with international experience are choosing to perform at home.

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Russian motorsport is represented in all existing disciplines in the world

At the same time, the bar to which everyone else is drawn rises, the level of competition becomes higher. A new racing technique appears, the number of participants and the level of organization of competitions is growing. Existing disciplines are developing, in particular ring racing, rallying, go-karting and cross. Still young drag racing and drifting are gaining momentum. New classes are emerging.

Among those who use and transfer their multifaceted experience is Vitaly Petrov. The first Russian Formula 1 driver, podium winner at the 2011 Australian Grand Prix, winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans race. As General Director of the Russian motorsport development program SMP Racing, he contributes to the development of ring racing in Russia. On his shoulders is the organization of large race weekends of the RSKG, the work of the SMP Racing team, including a large youth program, the construction and development of the domestic sports prototype BR03, which regularly wins in endurance races, the development of cyber racing.

At the same time, Vitaly did not switch one hundred percent to administrative tasks. This year, just on the prototype BR03 together with Alexander Smolyar, they became champions of Russia in endurance racing.

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