The final stage of the URAL regional league of the Yuka Drive Gymkhana Lite Fortis series promises to be the fastest of the entire season. On July 26, the "Track 74" motorsport complex in Chelyabinsk will once again host the series participants, but the organizers have already prepared a completely new track configuration for them. This is where the season champion will be determined, earning the opportunity to represent the regional league in the PRO series final of Yuka Drive Gymkhana.
Symbolically, the season will end where it began. In May, the first stage of the URAL regional league took place at "Track 74," and three months later, the same venue will become the site of the decisive battle for the championship title. According to the series' sports director, a repeat of the May track should not be expected.
The organizers have also prepared several new elements. Among them are a double hit on the piñata and a new sequence involving a drive through the box. It is this last element that, according to the organizers, could become one of the key factors in the final stage.
The most challenging part will be the box, which will be positioned right next to concrete blocks. It's one thing to hit a water-filled barrier and receive penalty points. It's quite another to make a mistake near concrete. Here, the cost of an error is significantly higher.
Heading into the final, the overall standings leader is Chelyabinsk native Maxim Akhtyamov, who, driving a Toyota Corolla V8, won both previous stages and accumulated 544 points. Following him are two more representatives from Chelyabinsk – Nikita Belioglov (294 points) and Semyon Vasiliev (199 points). However, in gymkhana, a points advantage does not guarantee ultimate victory: one imprecise maneuver can change the balance of power as early as the first paired run.
Regional leagues remain the main stepping stone to the PRO series, allowing drivers to take their first steps in motorsport and compete for advancement to the next level. At the same time, success here depends less on the technical characteristics of the car and more on the driver, their precision, reaction speed, and ability to quickly adapt to new track configurations.
In addition to the sporting aspect, the organizers have prepared a program for spectators: a driver parade, an autograph session, G-TAXI, interactive zones, and contests.
Will the leader manage to maintain their advantage on the fastest track of the season, or will the new configuration deliver an unexpected result? Who do you think will become the champion of the URAL regional league?
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