The
international rally "Silk Way - 2017"

For the first time the competitive stage of the international rally "Silk Way" took place in the Vorotynsky district of the Nizhny Novgorod region. Near the village of Bykovka on July 8, the first high-speed stage of the rally with a length of 63 km was launched. 

Before the opening of the rally, a concert was organized. In addition, anyone could take photos with famous racers and receive their autograph. 

Bad weather was not a hindrance, both for rally participants, and for fans. Pouring rain added sharpness to the struggle between the crews and teams, and the soiled road surface made them to be extremely careful and concentrated. 

The Grand start of the race was given in Moscow on July 7. Within two weeks the racers will have go 9599 km along the roads of Russia, Kazakhstan and China. Finish is planned in one of the ancient capitals of China - the city of Xi'an on July 22. 

Races are held with the support of the Ministry of Sport of Russia, the Main State Administration of Physical Culture and Sports of China, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the FIA and automobile federations of the three friendly countries.