What connects Topocentras, Palanga’s 1,006-kilometer race and drivers from across Europe?
Translated from Lithuanian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.
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- A young German driver entered the Aurum 1006 km race in a Porsche 911 GT3 Cup after qualifying through a Topocentras store simulator.
- The achievement reflects the growth of Lithuania’s Dream 2 Drive project after its sixth season.
A young German driver reached the real-world Aurum 1006 km race in a Porsche 911 GT3 Cup after first competing on a simulator installed in a Topocentras store.
The unusual route from a retail-store simulator to a major race in Palanga illustrates the reach of Lithuania’s Dream 2 Drive project. The project has now completed its sixth season and continues to connect virtual racing with competition on the track.
The event brought together athletes from across Europe. The driver’s participation showed how a simulator qualification could lead to a place in a real Porsche racing car.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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