Motocross in Obninsk Sets a New Record
The anniversary 20th motocross for the prizes of SINTEC Group kicked off a grand festive weekend dedicated to the anniversary of Obninsk. Last weekend, the competition roared to a perfect 10 out of 10, gathering over 3,000 fans and motosport enthusiasts – the best attendance figure in recent years.
The starts in Russia’s first science city brought together more than 130 top-class athletes from over 10 cities and regions of Russia. Residents and guests of the city will remember the motocross for its extreme speeds and uncompromising battles from start to the checkered flag. Excellent weather and a rich program prepared by the organizers ensured record attendance. The head of Obninsk, Stefan Perevalov, congratulated participants and guests on the city’s upcoming 70th birthday and the start of the competition.
Riders of all ages showcased their skills on the track, with the youngest participant being just 5 years old. While the athletes competed to determine who was stronger, fans enjoyed riding quad bikes, treated themselves to free field kitchen food and shashlik, and fervently cheered on the race participants.
According to the results of the competition program at the ABZ track, pilots of the Takayama moto team dominated unconditionally. They secured 6 prize-winning positions:
- Dmitry Zhmylev (Mytishchi) won and took second place in the OPEN under 35 class and in races on Chinese motorcycles with 125-350 cc engine capacity
- In the junior class 14-18 years (125 cc), silver was won by Daniil Shamshin (Mytishchi), and bronze by Timofey Biryukov (Murom)
- Maxim Mikheikin (Bryansk) brought the team another prize-winning place in the OPEN under 35 class
Pure adrenaline, insane speeds, spectacular jumps and landings, as well as the entire festive atmosphere on and off the ABZ track, have been captured in epic video and photo reports right from the track’s edge.
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