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Rize Formulaz wooden car races

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The 15th International Tulum and Folk Dance Festival in Ardeşen, Rize, featured a Formulaz wooden‑car race on a 200‑metre track with 24 participants from twelve countries, highlighting the event’s cultural promotion and friendly atmosphere. A week later, the 16th edition of the race, now branded Red Bull Formulaz, moved to Tunca village and expanded to three categories—general, women, and a new 45‑plus group. The competition grew to 80 racers on a 1,600‑metre course, introduced safety measures, and offered a total prize pool of 400,000 Turkish lira, underscoring increased sponsorship, scale, and local official involvement. The event attracted hundreds of spectators, and despite occasional overturns, no injuries were reported. Participants raced in traditional “kara lastik” shoes, reinforcing the cultural authenticity of the competition. Organisers emphasized the race’s role in preserving local heritage and noted its growing brand, supported by Red Bull and the Tunca municipality, whose mayor Ramazan Topçu praised the community effort. The surrounding festival featured musical performances by artists such as Selçuk Balcı and Sefo, extending the celebration beyond the race itself.

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