Endurance karters set for 24-hour race

Manama : One of the toughest tests in all of grassroots motorsport takes place at Bahrain International Karting Circuit (BIKC) this weekend.

The third and final round of the 2017/2018 Bahrain Karting Endurance Championship (BKEC) is a 24-hour challenge, and it is set to light up BIKC’s 1.414-kilometre Commission Internationale de Karting (CIK) track on Friday and Saturday. The circuit is homologated for international racing and combines a great mix of corners and level changes that will thrill even the most experienced drivers. 

It also offers facilities and electronic systems built to the highest standards.

Fifteen teams have already signed up for the event with time still remaining for late entrants. Aside from the best positioning in the overall classification, the participants will be battling it out in three different categories including the Pro, Nations and Corporate.

Those competing in the Pro category are Racing. BH, Zain Racing, Ice Racing, BICMC and Modave Mrk Pro.

In the Nations category, appearing are BeeSa Racing, Go Gosaibi, Zain Racing, two Special Needs teams, and three Last Min teams.

The Corporate category will be contested between Texel Air and Redline Racing. Action begins at 1pm on Friday with Qualifying Practice for 90 minutes.