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Union Rail is proud to announce its golden sponsorship with the Motorcycle Club Šmrika Racing Team. This partnership not only supports the local motorcycle scene, but also promotes safety, innovation and community in the sport. Šmrika Racing Team, founded in 2019, quickly established itself as a significant player on the Croatian motorcycle scene. Based in Kraljevica, the club prides itself on gathering young motorcyclists and promoting safe riding in controlled conditions. The club currently has twenty members, nine of whom are licensed drivers who compete in different classes.

Šmrika Racing Team shows enviable results in the competitions of the Croatian Motorcycle Association. This year, competing in Krško in Slovenia, they achieved impressive results. Filip Čandrlić won first place in Class 50 in both races, while Matija Juriša dominated Class 70 with first and second place. Dorian Velić and Stefan Carević took second and third place in the No Limit Class. These successes are not accidental. The president of the club, Matija Juriša, points out that the club is becoming more recognizable every year, not only locally, but also at the national level. Their hard work and dedication led to a series of achievements, including first place at the 2021 Croatian Moto Slalom Championship, first place at the 2021 Croatian Vilko Sever Moto Slalom Cup, and third place overall in Class 50 in 2023.

 

 

As a gold sponsor, Union Rail provides crucial support to Šmrika Racing Team, allowing them to focus on competitions and development. Our company recognizes the importance of investing in local communities and sports, promoting the values of safety, teamwork and sustainability. Union Rail specializes in providing innovative rail transport solutions, with a particular focus on sustainability. Our mission is to provide efficient logistics solutions that reduce the carbon footprint and promote a sustainable future. The partnership with Šmrika Racing Team fits perfectly with our values, as we work together to create a safer and more environmentally conscious world.

This partnership has several key goals: promoting safety through club support, promoting safe driving practices and educating young drivers about the importance of road safety; support to the local community through investment in local sports teams, contribution to strengthening the community and creating positive role models; and sustainable development through our initiatives and support, encouraging environmentally sustainable practices, both in sports and in the transport industry.

Along with these achievements, Šmrika Racing Team plans to continue to expand its presence and win new successes in competitions. Their enthusiasm and dedication to the sport inspire new generations of drivers and motorsport enthusiasts. Union Rail and Šmrika Racing Team are together dedicated to building a better future for everyone. This combination of passion for sport and commitment to sustainability brings a new dimension to the world of motor racing and transport. Stay tuned for more exciting news and support our drivers on their way to victory!

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In 1994, Smith joined Goldman Sachs to help develop more robust investment banking in technology, starting in New York and later moving to Silicon Valley. He became the Co-Head of Enterprise Systems and Storage, assisting massive technology companies like Hewlett Packard, IBM, eBay and Apple with mergers and acquisitions. He was the first person at Goldman Sachs in San Francisco, CA, to focus on that specific area of financing.

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