Gold of the Off-Road: The Zains won the Tatarstan Trophy Raid Cup

      In the High Mountain District of Tatarstan, spectacular competitions have concluded — the RT Trophy Raid Cup and the first stage of the "Measurement 4x4 'Tau-Trophy' 2026" Cup. Athletes from nine regions of Russia participated. Two crews represented Zainsk. One of them climbed to the top step of the podium, winning the championship title. Here are the details.

      Battle on the Off-Road

      Trophy raids are not just races. They are a test of technique, endurance, teamwork, and the ability to read off-road conditions. This year, the Tatarstan Cup gathered participants from nine regions of the country. The level of competition was serious: experienced crews fought for every second on challenging tracks. Zainsk was represented by two crews at these prestigious events. Both showed worthy results, but one of them managed to take the main prize.

      Winner — Marsil Minnikhanov and Alexander Sharipov

      In the TR-2 class, there was no equal to the Zainsk crew consisting of Marsil Minnikhanov (driver) and Alexander Sharipov (navigator). They not only won the first stage of the "Measurement 4x4 'Tau-Trophy' 2026" Cup but also became champions of the Tatarstan Cup in their class. This success is the result of long training, smart tactics, and perfect teamwork between the "driver — navigator" duo. In off-road conditions, where every decision is made in seconds, and a mistake can cost not only time but also the integrity of the vehicle, such a coordinated duo is the key to victory.

      Fourth Place — A Step to the Podium

      Another Zainsk crew — Valery Oleinikov and Konstantin Zhegalin — stopped just one step away from the prize trio, finishing in fourth place. This is a very respectable result, considering the intensity of the competition and the high level of participants. Just a few seconds or a technical nuance separated them from bronze, but fourth place in the Tatarstan Cup is a reason for pride and an incentive for future victories.

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      Yulia Kazamarova

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