The opening ceremony for the Hulunbuir Station of 2025 China Circuit Off-road (Snow) Championship on Feb 21. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]

The Hulunbuir Station of the 2025 China Circuit Off-road (Snow) Championship (COC) kicked off on Feb 21. For the first time, top drivers from across the country gathered on the Yimin River course to compete in thrilling high-speed races that showcase the unique charm of snow and ice motorsports.

The Hulunbuir leg of the COC has attracted 18 teams from 15 provinces, featuring 110 professional race cars and 150 amateur vehicles. The event has also drawn 800 participants, including external drivers and support staff.

A car drives on the Yimin River at high speed. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]

Li Zhiyou, deputy director of the Inner Mongolia Sports Bureau, emphasized the championship's significance during the opening ceremony, "As a landmark event in snow and ice racing, this competition not only tests the athletes' skills and physical endurance but also pushes their willpower and courage to the limits."

A car drives on the Yimin River at high speed. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]