Knud Tiroch

A global visionary of custom design, artist and official designer of Red Bull Racing
Knud Tiroch is one of the most respected figures in European kustom culture, airbrushing and automotive art. In his Hotrod Hangar studio in Austria, he transforms raw machines into unique works of art, blending the aesthetics of classic American hot rods with precise European engineering.
His signature style is recognized across the entire motorsport world – as the long-time official designer for Red Bull, he has designed and painted helmets for F1 champions, special liveries for single-seaters, aircraft of The Flying Bulls fleet in Hangar-7, as well as extreme promotional machines.

At the event, he will present his masterpiece – Mercurius GTC, a radical build that redefines the boundaries of the global custom scene. your text here...

Dick Bob Kvetňanský

Dick Bob Kvetňanský, founder of Progresus Attack Air, ranks among the most prominent Central European designers, engineers, and visionaries. He launched his career at the age of 19 in the United States, where, with immense determination and his trademark “audacity,” he began importing technology and producing faithful, low-cost replicas of luxury sports cars for Hollywood blockbusters such as Joshua Tree (1993) and The Rock (1996).

After returning to Slovakia, he transformed his passion for speed and motoring into the development of his own original machines. The most renowned milestone became the ultra-light super sports convertible K1 Attack Roadster with a tubular frame and carbon bodywork, which achieved huge success worldwide. On the circuits, the racing version Praga R4S (and the subsequent Praga R1 model) later dominated, successfully competing on a minimal budget with giants such as Ferrari and Lamborghini in the European GT Open series. For Kvetňanský, building cars was never just about transportation – it was about “creating luxury accessories and emotions.”

In 2010, however, Kvetňanský declared that “asphalt is dead” and that a new era of mobility was coming. He turned his gaze to the sky and designed the two-seater sports aircraft Attack Viper SD4. Powered by a Rotax 912 ULS engine, this machine for the first time perfectly combined luxury with extreme aviation performance, obtained EASA certification, and became a sought-after model for both business and recreational flights. Now, in 2026, he is taking this vision to a new level with the Falcon Attack DV1 model.

Michal Pastier

In 2024, Michal Pastier and his wife, Mirka Pastier, achieved an extraordinary success. As the very first Slovak team in the 20-year history of the event, they successfully completed the demanding marathon rally Sahara Challenge 2024. Racing under the name Hark Brutal and competing against professional teams with WRC and Dakar experience, they achieved an outstanding result by taking 3rd place in the overall team ranking.

Michal Pastier is one of the most prominent figures in Slovak marketing, advertising, and innovation. He has built his reputation as a co-founder of successful marketing and naming agencies, as well as an investor in technology startups. He also channels his extensive business and marketing know-how into successful publishing activities (his Yellow Book of Brand Building will soon celebrate 30,000 copies sold). By taking part in the Sahara Challenge, he proved that brutal challenges outside the office are a key source of life and creative energy for him.

Tomáš Čermák

Slovak national team member and Formula 1 and Formula 2 powerboat pilot

A leading Slovak powerboat racer who has progressed from youth categories all the way to earning a super licence for the highest world formula classes. He has been racing since the age of 15 and has built his technical background over many years through his own efforts and with the support of his family, which has enabled him to succeed even in international teams.

In June 2026, he achieved a historic success when, as the very first foreign driver in the 97-year history of the event, he won the world’s oldest and most prestigious inland powerboat race on Italy’s Po River. He completed the demanding 263-kilometre course in an untested boat and, despite a power steering failure and damaged rudder, triumphed with an average speed of over 181 km/h.