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A hippodrome race “Slobozhanskaya metelitsa” opened a new motorsport season started in Ukraine in January 23. Even -20oC frosts didn’t scare the racers. More than 30 participants came to Kharkov where the competitions took place. The racers of the XADO Motorsport team were also there. The distinguishing feature of the race was that it was allowed driving on any winter tires but without spikes, moreover the road was covered by solid ice. This added even more excitement and entertainment to the competitions. Audience was able to watch not only beautiful fighting with overtakings but also exciting turnings and “going-offs” of cars outside the motorway.
That is what happened with a racer of the XADO team, Nicolai Chmykh. Being a leader in general rating, Nicolai went off the road to the breastwork and the car lost its front wheel. But, thanks to the efforts of team mechanics, the car was repaired. As a result, Nicolai Chmykh could stay among three top leaders and won the bronze.
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