BIC begins final countdown

Manama : Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) yesterday kick started its final countdown to this year’s FIA WEC Bapco 6 Hours of Bahrain.

Only 10 days remain to the endurance racing spectacle, which takes place November 17 and 18, “The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East” in Sakhir.

Many of the world’s most prestigious brands in motoring will be represented, including Porsche, Toyota, Ferrari, Aston Martin, and Nissan; while many ex-Formula 1 stars will also be behind the wheel competing in a large grid of more than 30 cars.

Race goers will be free to watch all the high-octane action from the Main Grandstand and also enjoy an Open Paddock experience throughout the entire weekend. Watching the event from the Main Grandstand overlooks the start and finish line, the main pit lane and the main straight. Meanwhile, the Open Paddock will give fans a chance to experience what goes on behind-the-scenes in the WEC paddock, where they will likely get a chance to meet one or more of the championship’s star drivers.

This year’s event is the sixth edition of the desert endurance race. The Bapco 6 Hours of Bahrain is scheduled to flag off at 4pm, with the chequered flag scheduled to come down at 10pm.

Aside from the WEC, there will be a trio of supporting championships, making for a full day of top-class international racing. They will include action in the India-based MRF Challenge, the Bahrain-bred Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Middle East, and the highly regarded World Series Formula V8 3.5.

Furthermore, there will be plenty of entertainment off the track for the whole family. 

Tickets to the event are now on sale. They cost BD10 apiece for the entire weekend while all those aged 12 years old and younger can get in for free. They can be purchased today online at www.bahraingp.com or by calling the BIC Hotline on +973-17-450000.