Off-Road Spectacle in Ardeşen

A different kind of off-road excitement is coming to the Black Sea this week. The second round of the Karadeniz Platformu İsmet Dönmez Local Off-road Cup will be held on 15-16 August on special stages prepared beside the Fırtına stream in Ardeşen, Rize. Organised by the Ardeşen Offroad Club, the event will welcome competitors from Iran, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Russia and Armenia as well as Turkish crews.

The event begins on Saturday 15 August with camping and entertainment, followed by activities that will introduce female drivers to the competition vehicles. Starting at 12:00 on Sunday 16 August, the competition will be run over four stages and three laps, and will conclude with a prize-giving ceremony at 19:00.

For event details and further information, visit www.ardoff.org.