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Ford Focus hits Batelco 2000CC Challenge

Written by mazen
Sunday, 11 May 2008
The latest addition to the Batelco 2.0 litre Series rolled off the “production line” at Bahrain International Circuit this week. Prepared by the mechanical engineering team at BIC’s workshops under the guidance of Neil Harker the car is a Ford Focus with the powerful and dependable a Zetec 2.0 litre engine. The car will be entered in the Batelco series by well known motorsport supporter Ahmed Kozbar and his team. The car is the first of a batch of cars supplied by the legendary M Sport operation that is currently leading both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships in the FIA World Rally Championship. The new Ford Focus will be entered in this weekend’s CRC event and is expected to be very competitive. The Focus road car, from which the competition version is directly derived, is acknowledged as being one of the best handling road cars of all time and this is sure to make a difference on the track. The car has been prepared completely for its competition debut by the BIC workshop mechanics and engineers and underlines the range of diverse activities that the BIC works on throughout the year. There are further three Focus three-door cars to be produced for the burgeoning Batelco series as well as a five-door version that is nearing completion.
Last Updated ( Sunday, 11 May 2008 )

All-action weekend for drag racers and Batelco 2000CC Drivers

Written by mazen
Sunday, 11 May 2008
Racing fans are in for a speed-quenching treat as this weekend looks ready for more action at Bahrain International Circuit. As the seventh round of the Batelco 2000CC Challenge hits the track, as well as the National Sprint Championship in its eighth round, organized by the Circuit Racing Club under the Bahrain Motor Federation, the action will be hotting up. In addition, the strip will be set ablaze as drag racers from as far as Kuwait, U.A.E. and Saudi Arabia as they go head-to-head from 7pm until 11pm in the fourth round of the Bahrain Drag Racing Championship, organized by the Bahrain Drag Racing Club. Shaikh Salman meets his match Mustafa Al Khan Kicking off at 9am this morning will be the eighth round of the Bahrain National Racing Championship which will see the seventh round of the Batelco 2000CC Challenge as well as the National Sprint Championship. All eyes will be locked tight on Shaikh Salman bin Isa bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, currently leading with 294 points, and Mustafa Al Khan as they go head-to-head in the Batelco 2000CC Challenge. Having already seen Shaikh Salman bin Isa win 10 out of 12 races over the season, the action in the Batelco-sponsored Challenge will continue today at 9am as the first free sessions kick off, followed by qualifiers at 10am which will determine where the drivers will start on the grid. The first 10-lap race will kick off at 1.35pm, whilst the second race will take place at 4.30pm. As for the National Sprint Championship, in its seventh round, participants can register from 11am until 12pm. Fierce competition for drag racers today The action will also continue into the evening on the drag strip at Bahrain International Circuit for the fourth round of the Bahrain Drag Racing Championship. Having seen drivers from across the Gulf make their way down for last night’s ‘test and tune’ session which followed with the qualifiers they are gearing up for fierce competition tonight. Drag racing fanatics will be able to watch the ‘pro mod’ category closely as the Popeye Racing team arrives in full force with a stronger outfit as a third car joins their ranks as they go head-to-head with Emirati Al Seem Performance Group, who saw team driver Ali Al Kaabi steal the victory in the previous round. As for the other race categories, fans will be able to catch action from the drag racing bikers which has seen Kuwait take the lead in all three groups. The current standings for the Batelco 2000CC Challenge: 1. Salman bin Isa bin Ibrahim al Khalifa 294 points 2. Michael Spahn 212 points 3. Ali Al Kubaisi 188 points 4. Mustafa Al Khan 172 points 5. Faisal Raffii 142 points 6. Rashid Al Jowder 133 points 7. Stephen Kellogg 130 points 8. Mohammed Saleh 119 points 9. Isa Al Kooheji 78 points 10. Osama Al-Buflasa 58 points 11. Carina Abdul Rahman 27 points

Another Batelco 2000CC hots up the season

Written by mazen
Sunday, 11 May 2008
Bahrain International Circuit will be witnessing another round of the Batelco 2000CC Challenge this weekend as the season nears its end. Sponsored by Batelco the leading telecommunications company in the Kingdom, the seventh round of the Challenge will kick off this coming Friday at the circuit. The drivers will undoubtedly be stepping up their game as only two rounds remain and having already seen fierce competition between top drivers Shaikh Salman bin Isa bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, 2000CC’s Schumi, and Mustafa Al Khan who has been the only rival to steal a victory from the number one star. Currently standing at the top of the leader board is Shaikh Salman bin Isa bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa with 294 points, as he is pitted to claim the title. Not too far behind is Michael Spahn standing in second place with 212 points, whilst top rival Mustafa Al Khan trails in fourth place with 172 points. Entrance to the upcoming event this Friday, 9th May, will be at a fee of two dinars for adults and one dinar for children.

CRC National Racing Championship Round 8 - Schedule

Written by Administrator
Wednesday, 07 May 2008
Round 8 of the National Racing Championship will take place of Friday 9th of May 2008. The schedule can be downloaded from Here The Championship will comprise of: Batelco 2000cc Challenge - Round 7 Arabia Motors Corporate Cup - Round 2 CRC National Sprint - Round 8
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 07 May 2008 )