Baku Festival of Speed 2024
About project
- Date: May 25, 2024
- Organizer: Azerbaijan Automobile Federation
- Co-organizers: “Caspian Event Organisers”, “Baku City Circuit”
- Number of Participants: Approximately 1,500
Karabakh Revival Fund’s Participation in “Baku Festival of Speed 2024”
On May 25th, the Azerbaijan Automobile Federation, with the organizational support of “Caspian Event Organisers” and “Baku City Circuit”, hosted the grand event – Baku Festival of Speed 2024, bringing together automotive enthusiasts in Baku. The festival was attended by approximately 1,500 spectators, including officials and company executives.
The primary goal of the festival was to promote motorsport and automotive culture in the country, as well as to create a platform for showcasing the latest advancements in the automotive industry.
A highlight of the event was the “Legend Cars Challenge Baku”, a race known for its dynamic runs that attract numerous fans worldwide. The competition featured cars designed in the classic American style of the 1930s-1940s. These vehicles, equipped with powerful Yamaha motorcycle engines, stood out for their speed and agility.
Classic cars designed in a sports style competed on a specially constructed track.
One of the 12 cars that participated in the race was designed in the corporate style of the Karabakh Revival Fund and raced on behalf of the Fund.
In an intense and thrilling competition, Elchin Hasanov claimed victory in the “Legend Cars Challenge Baku”. Murad Hasanov, supported by the Karabakh Revival Fund, secured second place, while Gulhuseyn Abdullayev finished third.
The awards ceremony followed the race, with prizes presented by Anar Alakbarov, President of the Azerbaijan Automobile Federation, Magsud Farzullayev, Chief Executive Officer of Baku City Circuit Operations Company, and Rahman Hajiyev, Chairman of the Executive Board of the Karabakh Revival Fund.
Additionally, an automotive exhibition was held as part of the festival, featuring test drives of various branded cars.
A drift show, where top drift pilots showcased their skills and driving expertise under extreme conditions, also captivated the festival audience.