Biggest off-road race begins

• Quang Ninh to host off-road racing championships

The two-day event, the first of its kind ever to be held in the country, has drawn the participation of 21 racers from across the nation.  

Daniel Lien, director of the Rainforest Challenge (RFC) in Malaysia, was also present at the opening ceremony.

Before the fierce competition began, the racecars took part in a procession through Tuan Chau, Bai Chay and Ha Long city.

The competitors received strong support from fans, local people and visitors in Quang Ninh province.

The cars are divided by engine size into three categories: 2000cc, 2000-3000cc, and over 3000cc, and will compete in six stages with increasing degrees of difficulty.