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By Nigar Orujova

The V1 Challenge Azerbaijan race will involve 14 acclaimed racers from 12 countries.

The event will bring together European champion Patrick Snijers from Belgium, three-time Drift Challenge champion, the holder of the longest drift record in 2014 Harald Muller from Germany, five-time champion of Portugal, European silver medalist Miguel Campos, winner of V1 Challenge 2011 Burak Cukurova from Turkey, winner of V1 Challenge Moldova 2012 Nicolae Chiriac, and winner of France F4 and Volant Euroformula 2013 races Anthoine Hubert.

Azerbaijan's squad includes national carting champions Gulhuseyn Abdullayev, Adil Akhundov and V1 Challenge Moldova 2013 winner Timur Muradov.

The Azerbaijan Automobile Federation, the principal organizer of the contest, reported that the race that be held in the Baku Crystall Hall on October 11 aims to promote a healthy lifestyle.

The entry to the V1 Challenge Azerbaijan competitions will be by invitation, which anyone may obtain free by presenting a valid ID card at the Heydar Aliyev Center.

Prior to the show, a parade of cars competing in the tournament will be held in Baku. Unusual but still famous music band Voca People will amuse the public at the event.

The first competition on volkicar was held in Turkey. The V1 Challenge tests the skill, reaction and professionalism of the drivers.

The 500-kg volkicar is produced in Turkey. It has an engine of 115 horsepower and reaches the speed of 100km/h in 5 seconds.