Fifty-six crews from four countries have registered to participate in the "Slavic Cup" rally in Braslav

May 20, Vitebsk / Sergey Kochetov - BELTA /. 56 crews from Belarus, Russia, Ukraine and Lithuania have applied for participation in the international rally "Slavyansky Kubok" (Slavic Cup), which will start on May 21 in Braslav. These are the final data, as reported to BELTA correspondent by the press secretary of the Belarusian Automobile Federation, Danila Dolmatov. The race is included in the official calendar of the International Automobile Federation (FIA). In addition, an important feature of the upcoming rally is the fact that within the framework of the "Slavic Cup" not only one of the stages of the Belarusian rally championship will be held, but also an away stage of the Russian Rally Open Championship. 15 applications were received from Belarusian crews, including a crew consisting of Anatoly Shumakovsky and Igor Makarchuk, who will participate in the international part of the competition, while the rest will try their hand in the national classes of the competition. In addition, drivers from Sweden, Patrick Flodin and Emil Axelsson, who are the reigning Russian champions, will participate as part of one of the Russian teams. This evening, participants of the international class will have the opportunity to test the track on a special section in order to adapt to the terrain and climatic conditions. The upcoming tournament is the most ambitious ever held in Belarus. The total route length will be 385 km, of which the timed section is over 200 km, and the special stages (with jumps, turns) are 155 km. The timed section of the race route will consist of four sections, each with three special stages. On the first day, May 21, participants will cover two sections with a length of 104 km (of which special stages will be about 75 km). The remaining two sections (98 km) will be driven on the second day, May 22. The length of the special stages here is about 80 km. Spectator stands are equipped at the most interesting sections of the track. The start and finish of the competition will be in the district center itself, so spectators will have the maximum opportunity to enjoy the races. Admission to the competition for the public is free. The rally is organized by DOSAAF, the BAF rally committee and the Braslav District Executive Committee. -0-