MOTOR Sports fans in Bahrain can expect another bumper season of motor racing at the ‘Home of Motor Sport’ in the Middle East.
The 15th season gets underway this weekend with the first of many exciting on-track events at Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir.
BIC commercial director Sherif Al Mahdy last night revealed the 2018-19 calendar of activities at a Press conference at the state of the art BIC.
These include major international championships, national racing series and an almost weekly offering of exciting experiences for the public.
The new calendar begins tomorrow with the first Open Track activity and the action continues non-stop all the way up until May next year.
The highlights of the 2018-19 campaign are BIC’s international racing events, namely the very exciting return of the Bahrain GT Festival in November and the 2019 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix.
But BIC is not only about top-class, competitive racing. The circuit also offers a fantastic selection of experiences for the public to enjoy.
These activities fall under one of BIC’s major objectives as a world-renowned circuit, which is to provide a true and memorable motoring experience to the fans.
BIC boasts a wide selection of adrenaline-pumping events to choose from, each of which offers its own unique thrill.
Among these are the experiences that are available every day, namely the circuit-wide Open Tour, Arrive and Drive karting, Track Top Adventure and a visit to BIC’s Welcome Centre.
The Open Tour offers guests a chance to visit the most important locations around the circuit, including the iconic Sakhir Tower and its eighth-floor roof-top where a 360-degree view of BIC can be enjoyed, the Race Control Tower, Media Centre, Formula 1 Paddock, and so on.
Arrive and Drive karting is available at Bahrain International Karting Circuit (BIKC), as well as the Track Top Adventure which brings about thrills outside the race track featuring ziplines, a climbing wall and free-fall jumps.
The Welcome Centre is a must-visit for all who make the trip to the circuit. Here, fans are able to choose from a wide range of Formula 1 and BIC merchandise, and even an assortment of valuable souveniers.
The experiences on the racing circuit includes the highly popular Open Track, the first of which takes place as a night event tomorrow from 4pm until midnight. Open Track gives motor sport lovers a chance to bring their very own cars or motorbikes and take them around for a non-competitive drive or ride around the BIC track. There will also be an all-ladies Open Track event this season for the first time.
Aside from these, BIC also offers activities from the Jaguar Experience and the Land Rover Experience Centre, both of which are exclusive to BIC in the entire Middle East.
The Land Rover Experience Centre allows fans to get a taste of ‘off-roading’ like never before. Exploring different terrains such as sand, rock, hill, and water landscapes, there is an exciting adventure through 32 natural and man-made obstacles awaiting. It can be enjoyed either as a driver or a passenger while discovering the unique capabilities of the Land Rover.
All this and much more will be a part of the GT Festival. Tickets are BD5 for adults and half price for teenagers aged 13 to 17. Children aged 12 and under can attend for free. Tickets will be on sale from October 1 on the BIC website, www.bahraingp.com, and from October 15 at the BIC stand in Bahrain City Centre.
Highlight
The highlight of the new racing season will once again be the 2019 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix.
Formula 1 recently released a draft calendar for next year, and BIC is again the second of 21 races, scheduled for the weekend of March 29-30-31
For the first time this year, BIC is launching its Early Bird offer on Grand Prix tickets as early as October 1. The Early Bird discount offers up to 25% off. Tickets will be on sale initially on the BIC website,www.bahraingp.com, and then from October 15 at the BIC stand in Bahrain City Centre.
To find out more about the new racing season, visit bahraingp.com or call the BIC Hotline on +973-17-450000. Also, follow BIC’s official social media accounts on Facebook (facebook.com/OfficialBahrainInternationalCircuit), Twitter (@BAH_Int_Circuit), Instagram (instagram.com/bah_int_circuit) and YouTube (youtube.com/bahrainbic) for regular updates.