The “Wanda Cultural-Tourism Town Cup” Ningxia Off-Road Racing Track Open Day event kicked off at the test drive site in Litong district, Wuzhong, Ningxia Hui autonomous region, on Wednesday.

The “Wanda Cultural Tourism Town Cup” Ningxia Off-Road Racing Track Open Day event kicks off in Litong district, Wuzhong, Ningxia Hui autonomous region. [Photos/ cn.chinadaily.com.cn]

Off-road enthusiasts and professional racers from across China gathered together as the roar of engines filled the air. Cars sped around the track in an intense pursuit, creating an electrifying atmosphere. The open track day event not only provided racers with a platform to showcase their skills and put their limits to the test, but also gave off-road enthusiasts a chance to experience racing culture up close.

The track for this event is artificially designed, featuring a timed race with a single lap length of 1.5 kilometers. The course includes a variety of obstacles, such as humps, water crossings, log barriers, and small ditches. The competition is divided into categories: Production vehicles, professional vehicles, UTVs, and motorcycles. Whether it’s the track layout, the progress of facility construction, or the quality of services and safety measures, they have all won praise and recognition from racers. 

The "Starting from Litong" Ningxia Off-Road Culture and Tourism Event will be held on Sept 14 in Litong district, Wuzhong city. Leveraging the off-road racing competition as an opportunity, Ningxia aims to deepen and expand new models of integrated tourism development. The event will be held over four days, and a variety of vibrant activities will be held, including specialty food experiences, intangible cultural heritage displays, a "Hua'er" folk song festival, a beer music festival, a children's talent show, a bonfire party, and fruit picking. To ensure the event's success, the local government has placed great emphasis on preparations, with all efforts focused on integrating sports competitions with agriculture, culture, and tourism, to enhance the reputation of Litong's unique cultural tourism brand.