Who better than the very popular local hero, Frankie Vojtíšek of the Czech Truck Racing Team to tell us about his home track - the Autodrom Most circit, the venue for round six of the FIA ETRC.
As part of our extensive event information we ask an FIA European Truck Racing Championship driver to give us a unique insight into their view of the circuits on the FIA ETRC calendar. Just what is the track like to drive from their perspective? What are their favourite sections and challenges? Or even just what they like about the local area.
Who better than the very popular local hero, Frankie Vojtíšek of the Czech Truck Racing Team to tell us about his home track - the Autodrom Most circit, the venue for round six of the FIA ETRC.
“The circuit looks easy at first sight but there are some difficult turnings which require a really precise entry.
“It is our home circuit and we have raced and tested here many times and it is just great thanks to its profile and difficulty.
“The surface of the racing circuit has been reconstructed and it is completely new in the last turn. I think my favourite part of the circuit is the back area of the track and the entry into the lowest turn on the circuit. However, it is also one of the trickiest sections and a lot of drivers have problems there. It is also very treacherous if it is raining – although most corners are tricky in the rain…
“Racing a truck is always very different compared to racing a car in so many ways, just because of the sheer size and weight of the racing truck and many aspects to the handling and skill-set needed which are probably too detailed to go into here! However, whilst it may not look it, the truck is a real racing vehicle with a great output.
“The weather around Most is very unexpected this time of the year. Rain, wind or the sun – everything is possible. I am hoping it will be nice, a comfortable 20 degrees would be good, but we will see. I hope it will be good weather for the fans and that we get lots of spectators and truck racing fans.
“The fans are great and I I can't forget to mention that the Czech spectators want to see their Czech drivers in the first positions. The crowd loves the excitement of the FIA ETRC; especially the overtaking and good driving.
“I am really proud to race in my home country and I definitely can't forget the first truck race which was held at Most Circuit. I have won races in front of the awesome home audience - these memories are unforgettable.
“I may have been to the circuit a lot, but until recently I only really knew the track. But lately I have spent more time in this beautiful region and got to know this very nice European city where there are a lot of great restaurants and historical sights, for example the Castle Hnevin in Most is a really lovely place to visit.
“It is the biggest race at Most circuit and the organisers try very hard to make everything perfect and I think they are doing a great job.
“Thank you and we are looking forward to see you at Most Circuit!”
Frankie