On November, 10 Vladimir Chagin, the project director of Silk Way Rally and director of KAMAZ-master Team, became a winner in the most prestigious nomination within the Russian Motorsport Forum, held these days in motor-racing track Moscow Raceway. He became the person of the year in motorsport.
Apart from it, one more member of Silk Way Rally Directorate was noticed by the competition jury: the route safety and security director Victor Sokolov took the award in the category of motorsport safety and security arrangements.
“Motorsport is developed extremely fast in Russia. It’s great that more and more new names appear, more and more young people come – you can see it on the Russian Championship and on the Silk Way Rally. We always did, do and will do everything possible to continue this process,” – said Vladimir Chagin.
«Автоспорт в России развивается семимильными шагами. Радует, что появляются новые имена, всё больше молодёжи приходит — это видно и по этапам чемпионата России, и по ралли „Шёлковый путь“. Мы всё делали, делаем и будем делать, чтобы этот процесс продолжался», — добавил Чагин.
“I am very excited and pleased to get this award. I am very devoted to motorsport and dedicated my life to it. I would like to thank my dear KAMAZ-master team and everyone who took part in carrying of the Silk Way Rally – all sponsors, partners and race participants – it would be impossible without you all. This award is for all of us. I wish teams and pilots exciting, spectacular and safe ride, to be more often on the podium and make fans happy,’ – said Vladimir Chagin from the stage.
