OREANDA-NEWS. On 20 March 2008 was announced, that Insurance Company "Universalna" became an official insurance partner of the first stage of the Cup of Motorsports Federation of Ukraine for "Blitz-Motor Rally" stock car rally, which was held on March 15-16 in Kyiv. "Universalna" insured the crews against accidents during the raid.

The contest was held as rally sprint, which is featured by multiple repetitions of contest sections with minimal breaks between the repeated heats.

9 crews representing different cities of Ukraine, in particular, Kyiv, Kharkiv, Cherkasy, Ivano-Frankivsk, participated in rally raid. Among the participants one could differentiate both experienced professionals and novices, who decided to try their hand at motorsports.

The contest was held on seven special sections extending over 24 km and cutting its way along the big Kyiv highways, across the territory of Chayka and Feofaniya motor-racing tracks, as well as in Brovary. The contest overall distance made up 271 km.

According the results of the first stage, the crew represented by Vitaliy Lukyanov and Olena Leonova, who drove the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo, became the winner.

Insurance Company "Universalna" is constantly providing the insurance support to the off-road contest of Ukraine.

The second stage of the Cup will be held on April 5-6 in Kharkiv.