The Dubai Autodrome has announced today its provisional calendar of international and national race events for the 2006/2007 season.
The Kick off of the International Motorsports events will be with the 10th and last round of the 2006 FIA GT Championship. The Dubai Autodrome will be organizing this event for the third consecutive year from November 16 to 18.
Following in December will be the fifth round of the A1 GP of Nations. The Dubai race fell at the half way point of the 2006/07 season; the last race before the December/January break. January will see again the 24-hour car race event in the Middle East, a race for production based saloon and sports cars promoted by Dutch organization, Creventic BV. The first edition of 24hDubai was an exciting and successful event where 67 race cars (Petrol & Diesel engines) from 11 different countries using 12 different car brands participated in the race. For the second edition more international teams from Japan, USA, Middle-East and China are participating.
The second National Racing Season will commence in September with a pre-season test day. The DAMC Championship will consist of eight rounds and will be held over a seven-month period.
Dubai Autodrome Motor Sport Club also plans a race series championship for the purpose built, single-seat race cars recently delivered to the Autodrome Race & Driving School and a series of races open to production based saloon and sports coupe cars generally, further details to be announced in due course.
PROVISIONAL 2006/2007 DUBAI AUTODROME RACE MEETING CALENDAR
September
Friday 15 National Karting Championship (Round 6)
October
Friday 27 National Karting Championship (Round 7)
Fri/Sat 27/28 Test Day & National Raceday 1
November
Fri/Sat 3/4 Nivea for Men 24 Hours of Dubai (Kartdrome)
Friday 10 National Karting Championship (Round 8)
Thur/Fri/Sat 16/17/18 FIA GT Championship Meeting
December
Fri/Sat 1/2 Test Day & National Raceday 2
Thur/Fri/Sat 14/15/16 A1 Grand Prix Meeting
January
Fri/Sat 5/6 Test Day & National Raceday 3
Thur/Fri/Sat 11/12/13 Second 24 Hour Car Race of Dubai
Fri/Sat 26/27 Test Day & National Raceday 4
February
Fri/Sat 23/24 Test Day & National Raceday 5
March
Fri/Sat 9/10 Test Day & National Raceday 6
Fri/Sat 30/31 Test Day & National Raceday 7
April
Fri/Sat 27/28 Test Day& National Raceday 8
Notes; International events shown in bold text.
All dates remain provisional and subject to official confirmation
Specific races on each programme to be confirmed
About the Dubai Autodrome
Dubai Autodrome is the region's first fully integrated motor and motorsports facility. The Autodrome is a state-of-the-art complex featuring an FIA sanctioned 5.39 km track, ultra-modern 7,000-seat grandstand, hospitality suites for corporate guests and parking for up to 10,000 cars. There are six track permutations, while three can work simultaneously, which gives unparalleled options for track users.
The complex, which is a part of the Union Properties development MotorCity, includes a racing & driving school, a CIK-approved go-kart track and is ideal for concerts and corporate entertainment. Dubai Autodrome also acts as a social destination and tourist attraction for overseas visitors.
