BIC set for thrilling second round

Manama : The second round of the 2016/2017 Bahrain Drag Racing Championship takes place from tonight at Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) in Sakhir, along the world-class quarter-mile drag strip with more than 100 of the world’s top drag racers and their crews, set for four nights of intense action.

The region’s most competitive and highly sought-after drag racing series is in its 12th season and it continues to grow from strength to strength. As a member of the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Worldwide Network, BIC is hosting the championship under the prestigious NHRA banner. It also awards champion drivers a “Wally”, which is an iconic trophy given only to competitors.

Action begins with back-to-back nights of Test and Tune tonight and tomorrow from 5pm to 11pm each day.

Qualifying follows on Thursday from 5pm to midnight, paving the way for Race Day on Friday when the head-to-heads begin from 2pm onwards. There are a total number of 15 competition classes this season. The cars classes include the Street 4 and 6, the Outlaw Front-Wheel-Drive (FWD), the Super Street 6-Cylinder, the Outlaw 6-Cylinder, the Street V8, the Super Street V8, the Outlaw 10.5, the Index 8.50, the Index 9.50, the Index 10.50 and the highly competitive Pro Mod. 

The bikes classes include the Street Bike 9.50, Street Bike, Super Street Bike and Pro Bike.

Tickets can be purchased at the gate, for the Test and Tune cost BD2 apiece for each night. For Qualifying and Race Day they are BD5 for both days at the Start Line Grandstand, while tickets are BD3 for both days at the Batelco Grandstand.

Children aged up to 12 years old can attend for half the price. The 2016/2017 season features five rounds, with round three from January 3 to 6.