The European Speed Down Championship, now in its 61st edition, returns to Viù on August 29th and 30th. The country will be colored with numerous bobsleigh karts, coming from all over Europe.
Free practice will begin on Saturday the 29th at 10am, with the two timed heats of the race following at 2.30pm. Speed Down Night is at 7 pm, with music, shows, and street food.
On Sunday the 30th, at 9.30 am, the race heat will follow after the test heat, while two race heats are scheduled for 2 pm. 1 hour after the last descent: in the small square, the awards ceremony for the top 3 finishers in each category.
The race route will start from Locality Piandlento (942 metres above sea level) and reach Locality Pavaglione (793 metres above sea level).
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