The brands MITAS and RUBENA have dominated on the speeddown running of the mini-cycle-cars of the European Championship.
The 26th edition of the European Championship in the speeddown running has taken place on July 18 – 20, 2008, at Semily, where the trademarks MITAS and RUBENA have markedly asserted their qualities, when the runners of all eight competition categories (C1 up to C8) have mostly applied just the tyres of these trademarks on their monoposts.
The ambitious running track in the length of 1800 metres with the 95 metres overtop, with 5 right-hand and 5 left-hand curves has offered an excellent anticipation for organizing this important sporting event, which really has been a top event of the sporting season for the 250-member starting field of the best European runners.
Owing to its nature, the running track itself has been an interesting item of this event, situated into the splendid scenery of the Bohemian Paradise. This renowned National Nature Reserve could not be by no means damaged by the ecologically regardful mini-cycle-cars, in spite of their almost hundred kilometer speed; on the contrary, the organization of this European Championship in this area has meant its important promotion and visualization.
The most prestigious C4 Elite men running category has been won by the long-term experienced Czech representative Jan Sejkora on the RUBENA V20 JUMBO tyres :
1. SEJKORA Jan CZ 3:34.613
2. FRECHIN Julien FR 3:35.901
3. ROSSI Sauro IT 3:37.547
The partnership of the RUBENA and MITAS companies with the ÚMAK ČR organizing committee has augmented the position of both trademarks in the overall promotional arrangement of this Championship.