The Thrilling 25 Race Tracks and Test Drives at the Biggest Racing Event of the Year: PVOIL VOC 2024 and PVOIL VGC 2024

For the first time, two major car racing events, the Vietnam Off-road Car Racing Championship PVOIL Cup 2024 (PVOIL VOC 2024) and the National Gymkhana Car Racing Championship PVOIL Cup 2024 (PVOIL VGC 2024), will be held simultaneously at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Dong Mo, Hanoi, over three days, from November 1 to 3

Press conference announcing the PVOIL VOC 2024 and PVOIL VGC 2024 races

On October 8, the press conference officially announced the Vietnam Off-road Car Racing Championship PVOIL Cup 2024 (PVOIL VOC 2024). According to the event organizers, PVOIL VOC 2024 will take place over three days, from November 1 to 3, at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Dong Mo, Son Tay, Hanoi. Additionally, the National Gymkhana Car Racing Championship PVOIL Cup 2024 (PVOIL VGC 2024) will also be held simultaneously at the same location, over two days, from November 1 to 2.

The total prize value for both races is over 600 million VND. PVOIL VOC 2024 has a total prize value of 547 million VND, while PVOIL VGC 2024 offers 96 million VND in prizes. In addition, there are other awards, including those for the Gymkhana grassroots competition and prizes from the sponsor, Ford Vietnam.

Mr. Nguyen Dai Hoang, Head of the Organizing Committee for the Vietnam Off-road Car Racing Championship PVOIL Cup 2024, speaks at the press conference

PVOIL VOC 2024 – The Ultimate Off-Road Challenge

This is the 17th year the tournament has been held, with the participation of over 70 racing teams, including 140 racers. Among them are 26 drivers who have previously won in past seasons. The racecourse spans approximately 200 hectares and features a variety of terrains such as dirt hills, lakes, forest trails, swamps, and dry streambeds.

Mr. Mai Xuan Hai, Deputy Chief of Office at Vietnam Oil Corporation - JSC (PVOIL), speaks at the press conference

The organizers stated that about 30% of the racecourse is redesigned each year, aiming to bring new challenges even for the most experienced racers. The toughest sections of the track will push both the athletes and their vehicles to their limits. This season promises extremely intense and exciting races.

This year, PVOIL VOC 2024 continues to introduce many innovations in organization and racecourse challenges, showcasing the appeal of Vietnam's oldest off-road race.

As the saying goes, "fire tests gold, and adversity tests strength," the top racers will compete on the vast Dong Mo battlefield, spanning about 200 hectares, featuring a wide range of terrains such as dirt hills, lakes, forest trails, swamps, and dry streambeds...

PVOIL VOC 2024 will feature 15 race tracks for 4 competition categories

PVOIL VGC 2024 – The Ultimate Gymkhana Technical Showdown

For the first time organized as a national championship, PVOIL VGC 2024 marks a new milestone in the development of Gymkhana in Vietnam. 22 racers will compete in two categories: Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) and Rear-Wheel Drive/All-Wheel Drive (RWD/AWD).

The participating racers are those who achieved the highest results at the Northern Championship round (July 13-14, 2024) in Ha Long, Quang Ninh, and the Southern Championship round (September 14, 2024) at the Dai Nam Racecourse in Binh Duong.

For the first time, PVOIL VGC 2024 will be held simultaneously with PVOIL VOC 2024

The National Gymkhana Car Racing Championship PVOIL Cup 2024 (PVOIL VGC 2024) will make its debut as a national championship for the Gymkhana sport. This will be a memorable milestone, marking the strong development of this sport in Vietnam.

Gymkhana is a motorsport involving a short, narrow, and winding course filled with obstacles such as cones and poles. The goal is to complete the course as quickly and accurately as possible.

With the excitement of having passed the qualifying rounds, the experience gained from the regional competitions, and more thorough preparation, the on-road racers are now ready to compete for the national championship.

A motorsport festival for enthusiasts

This year, OTV Media and Otofun have worked hard to provide a unique experience for customers and car enthusiasts. Building on the success of the Fun Wheels Festival Ha Long 2024, which featured 8 car brands, the racing festival promises to deliver an exceptional experience for all attendees.

In addition to the main races, the organizers will offer a variety of activities for spectators to enjoy. Six car brands will have exhibition areas, with five of them offering test drives, including off-road tracks. Notably, the Ford experience area will allow customers to directly compare the Ranger Raptor, Stormtrak, and Wildtrak models.

Press conference announcing the Racing Festival with the two races, PVOIL VOC 2024 and PVOIL VGC 2024

The Organizing Committee has designed 5 test tracks to give fans and spectators the opportunity to experience the latest models from Ford (Ranger Raptor, Ranger Stormtrak, and Ranger Wildtrak), Toyota (Hilux), Isuzu (D-Max and Mu-X SUV), Suzuki (Jimny), and Skoda (with an upcoming model).

The test tracks, designed to simulate off-road courses, will fully showcase the capabilities of the vehicles and provide a unique off-road experience for the audience. The test drive tracks for Ford and Toyota vehicles will feature a variety of terrain challenges, including steep ascents and descents, muddy sections, sloped declines, inclined roads, and wobble pits. Notably, at the Ford experience area, customers will have the opportunity to test and compare the features and performance of the Ranger Raptor with the Ranger Stormtrak and Wildtrak models.

PVOIL introduces its new app at the press conference

Spectators can enter for free and must bring at least a B1 driver's license to register for a test drive. This is a great opportunity for the audience to get behind the wheel, test drive their dream cars, and feel the power of high-performance machines. Additionally, participants will have the chance to receive hundreds of gifts from the exhibitors at the event.

There will also be a Gymkhana skills competition for pre-registered fans, with a total prize value of up to 10 million VND.

The Dong Mo 2024 Racing Festival will be a unique event, blending the professionalism of national-level races with a festival atmosphere for car enthusiasts.

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