The fifth stage of the Russian Rally Championship, “White Nights,” is scheduled for June 28th and 29th in the Lakhdenpokhsky district of Karelia. The event promises two days of intense racing across a scenic route exceeding 500 kilometers.

Racers will begin arriving on June 25th for registration, route reconnaissance, and vehicle inspections. A ceremonial opening, autograph session, and presentation of the competing crews will precede the start of the rally.

The competition will be held in the city of Lakhdenpokhya. The total route distance the crews will face is approximately 530 kilometers.

Organizers have issued a warning regarding a portion of the route that passes through a border zone. A collective permit is required for participation in this section.

To obtain this permit, crews must submit copies of all crew members’ passports, including trainers and mechanics, to the rally organizers via email by June 10th. The deadline for submitting applications to participate in the rally is June 20th.

The rally venue is accessible by car from Pulkovo Airport. The distance from St. Petersburg Airport to Lakhdenpokhya is 250 kilometers, with an estimated travel time of three hours.