Not only is the Kids’ Rally ‘Kurzeme 2013’ a cycling competition for children aged 6 to 14 years, it also offers an opportunity for the children’s family and friends to participate in the competition. The project is educational and promotes an active lifestyle. The goal of the Kids’ Rally is to bring road safety to the attention of young road users and their parents. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the joint project of the Road Traffic Safety Directorate and Fortius Marketing Project Agency. From 12:00 on Saturday, 31 August, the finals of the Kids’ Rally Kurzeme at the Old Harbour will host competitions between the winners of the qualifying rounds from five Kurzeme towns. At the Speed Festival, we will find out which bicycle rider is the fittest, most precise and most knowledgeable about traffic regulations.
The Young Driver of the Year Contest, in turn, offers a unique opportunity for young people aged 16 to 18 to prove their driving skills and knowledge of traffic safety regulations. To enter the competition, one will need to present a valid learner’s license. The competition semi-finals will take place from 12:00 to 16:00 on Saturday, 31 August, at the Liepāja Harbour Promenade. The 30 best competitors will qualify for each round of the semi-finals and will continue to compete by proving their safe driving skills. The ability to drive without posing a threat to oneself and others, as well as the ability to find solutions to non-standard situations will be the main criteria for the 2nd round competition tasks. Young people are welcome to apply for the competition by 29 August. For more information, please visit www.gadaautovaditajs.lv. Admission is free for both the Young Driver of the Year Contest and the Kids’ Rally ‘Kurzeme 2013’.
Tickets to the Speed Festival Rally ‘Kurzeme 2013’ can be purchased at Skandi Motors auto centres, Biļešu Paradīze offices, www.bilesuparadize.lv and the Liepāja Regional Tourism Information Office. The early selling price of the festival pass is LVL 7 (full price – LVL 10), which provides an opportunity to visit both the Rally speed rides and the closing event, as well as the North European Streetbike Freestyle Championship ‘Kurland Stunt 2013’. The early selling price of the Rally pass is LVL 5 (full price – LVL 7), giving you an opportunity to visit all the Rally speed rides and the closing event at the Old Harbour. The ticket price to only one speed ride is LVL 3. Tickets to the North European Streetbike Freestyle Championship will be available to purchase for LVL 4 at the competition venue. Admission for children under 14 is free of charge.
The Speed Festival Rally ‘Kurzeme 2013’ supporters include LDz Cargo, SEB, Liepāja City Council, Liepāja Harbour, Vega 1, Osram, Canon IBServiss, IF Insurance, the official car Nissan Juke from Skandi Motors, Cēsu Beer, Ramirent, LDC Hardware, Lauma Fabrics, Dardedze Holography, Almo and Eco Kurzeme. Information support is provided by iAuto, Delfi, liepajniekiem.lv, Radio SWH and Rietumu Radio.
Linda Brūdere, Press Secretary Speed Festival Rally ‘Kurzeme 2013’
