The fastest stage of the Comma Oil Cup will take place today in Vitebsk

September 13, Vitebsk / Sergey Kotovets - BELTA /. The fastest stage of the Comma Oil Cup awaits car racers in Vitebsk today as part of the traditional republican campaign "Athletes for Road Safety," Chairman of the Speed Maneuvering Committee of the Belarusian Automobile Federation Anatoly Shevchenko told a BELTA correspondent. The races and car show will take place on Pobedy Avenue in the regional center. As the interlocutor noted, the Vitebsk track is characterized by high speeds and particular difficulty due to the presence of straight sections, so many racers come to the city for races with particular pleasure. In addition, this year it is the Vitebsk athletes who are taking the most active part in the fight for the main prize of the competition, so the struggle on the track of the third stage of the Comma Oil Cup is expected to be intense. A total of 26 athletes have applied to participate in the races. After two stages, the lead in the absolute standings was taken by Minsk resident Andrey Baranovsky, with his compatriots Dmitry Barkan and Konstantin Bardian taking second and third places, respectively. Whether the closest pursuers will be able to surpass the leader or the intrigue of the next Cup draw will be finally buried will become known following the results of the Vitebsk stage, Anatoly Shevchenko emphasized. So, numerous motorsport fans will witness an intense battle at high speeds. In addition, demonstration races and driving skills demonstrations have been organized for spectators. The youngest motorsport fans will not be overlooked by the organizers either - a quiz on traffic rules will be organized for children, all participants of which will receive reflectors as a gift. The republican campaign "Athletes for Road Safety," within the framework of which the Comma Oil Cup for speed maneuvering on cars is contested, is held from August 23 to October 18. The competition includes six stages and takes place in four car classes (depending on body length and number of driven axles - A1, A2, A3, and "Free") and an absolute standings. Participants demonstrate their car control skills while earning points in the Comma Oil Cup. The next stage of the Cup will be held on September 27 in Brest, and the final races will take place in Minsk on October 18, on the eve of Driver's Day. The campaign is organized by the public association "Belarusian Automobile Federation" with the support of the Main Directorate of Traffic Police of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Belarus. -0-