Packed Friday of racing thrills awaits fans

Manama : Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), “The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East,” is set to host a full day of exhilarating experiences on Friday in Sakhir. 

From 8am to 3pm, fans will be able to choose from a series of thrilling activities that are a part of BIC’s hugely popular Ultimate Track Experience. Then, from 4pm to 11pm, race enthusiasts will have a chance to satisfy their need for speed while in their own cars or motorbikes with Open Track Night.

The Ultimate Track Experience activities include drives in a Clio Cup sports car or in a Radical SR1 prototype and a passenger ride in an ultra-quick Radical SR3.

The Clio Cup drive is sure to give motorsport fans an exciting look into the racing capabilities of one of the world’s most popular sports cars. This Renault-manufactured mean machine features a 1.6-litre Turbocharged engine that can generate up to 220bhp and 6,000rpm. The Clio Cup drive can be purchased for BD120 and the entire experience lasts roughly two-and-a-half hours. 

The Radical SR1 drive promises the ultimate adrenaline rush. The SR1 prototype features a 1,340cc engine which can generate 185bhp. It launches from zero to 100kph in 3.6 seconds.

The SR1 experience could last up to around two-and-a-half hours at the cost of BD140. Completing the Clio Cup drive is required before taking part in the SR1 experience.

The Radical SR3 passenger ride will be conducted alongside one of BIC’s expert driving instructors. This passenger ride costs BD35 for a session of around 40 minutes.

Meanwhile, Open Track Night is one of the most popular and highly subscribed events at BIC, and this weekend’s event is expected to attract racing enthusiasts from all over Bahrain and even from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman and the UAE. 

Participants get a breath-taking setting similar to that of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, where they race under BIC’s brilliant floodlighting system. 

The cost to take part is BD90 for the whole night and BD65 for a half of the evening. There is also an option at BD30 per session. 

Also set to be on offer to the public on Friday night are a pair of Ultimate Track Experience passenger rides. These are to be conducted in a Clip Cup race car and a Radical SR3 prototype.

Discounts are available for all those who book their participation in advance. For more information, visit www.bahraingp.com or call the BIC Hotline on +973-17-450000.