Ukmergė hosts Jusema Rally 2026 with international crews and free concerts

The Jusema Rally Ukmergė 2026, the third stage of the Lithuanian rally championship, will be held on July 10‑11 (with opening events on July 9) in the Ukmergė and Molėtai districts. More than 80 crews from Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, Ukraine, Sweden, the Czech Republic, the United States and France will compete on 15 speed stages covering 134 km, including a 16‑km powerstage. Top Lithuanian drivers Vaidotas Žala, Deividas Gezevičius, Rokas Steponavičius, Vytautas Švedas, Giedrius Firantas and Giedrius Notkus are among the entrants, and French WRC2 rider Arthur Pelamourgues will start in a Hyundai i20 N Rally2. The rally is a candidate for the FIA European Rally Trophy, aiming to become a full series event. Spectators can also enjoy free evening concerts – Aleksandras Makejevas will perform on July 10 and the band G&G Sindikatas on July 11 – alongside the competition.