Karting sprints set for fantastic first round

Manama : Bahrain’s fastest racers are set to line up on the grid for another exhilarating season in the Bahrain Karting Sprint Championship (BKSC), hosted by Bahrain International Karting Championship in Sakhir.

The opening round of the new campaign is scheduled for today and the BKSC is once again set to feature two action-packed categories. The first is the Bahrain Rotax Mojo Max Championship (BRMMC) and the Bahrain Sodi Sprint Championship (BSSWS).

The BRMMC is for Rotax kart owners and they compete in different classes. The BSSWS is an arrive-and-drive competition that has all participants racing on identical Sodi karts.

Action is scheduled from 7pm onwards and all are welcome to attend and cheer on the island’s top talent.

The BRMMC kicks things off with a 20-minute practice session. Qualifying will then be held from 7.55pm, with the 11-lap Pre-Final is set for 8.50pm. The Final is scheduled for 10pm and it will be held over 15 laps or 30 minutes.

BSSWS action gets underway with Qualifying at 7.30pm. The Pre-Final will then be held from 8.20pm for 11 laps, and the 15-lap Final will begin at 9.20pm.

All the racing will be followed by the podium ceremony. This year’s BKSC is set to feature five rounds. 

Following the season opener, round two takes place on November 24. Round three is on January 5, round four on March 2 and the championship finale on April 6.

For more information on the upcoming Open Track or other BIC activities, visit www.bahraingp.com.