Batelco 2000cc Challenge 2009/2010 Final Classification
| Position | Driver | Points* | | 1 | Mustafa AL-KHAN (Honda CIVIC) | 135 | | 2 | Salman AL-KHALIFA (Honda CRX) | 130 | 3
| Hamad AL-KHALIFA (Honda CIVIC) | 125 | | 4 | Jaber AL-KHALIFA (Hond Intergra) | 104 | | 5 | A. Rahman GHULOOM (Honda CIVIC) | 59 | | 6 | Tim BIRKIN (Honda Intergra) | 47 | | 7 | Raed HIMMO (Honda CIVIC) | 46 | | 8 | Mohammed SALEH (Honda CIVIC) | 35 | | 9 | Hamed KUZBAR (Ford Focus 2.0) | 34 | 10
| Chris RABIE (Renault Clio Sport) | 32 | | 11 | Stephen KELLOGG (Honda CIVIC) | 29 | | 12 | Hisham AL-OTHMAN (Honda CRX) | 23 | | 13 | Peter TURNEY (BMW E30) | 16 | | *** | Essa Al-KOOHEJI (Honda Intergra) | 0 | | *** | Ahmed KUZBAR (Ford Focus 2.0) | 0 | | *** | Osama AL-BUFLASA (BMW Z3 Coupe) | 0 | Current Fastest Lap: Sh. Hamad Al-Khalifa 01:17.058 (BIC Oasis Circuit) * As per SR 1.5.4: The total points from all rounds less the 2 lowest scores will determine the final championship points. Lowest scores includes races not finished (DNF) or not started (DNS). Exclusions due to technical or sporting infringements may not be dropped. ** As per SR 1.3.11: Entry into the championship includes an undertaking of participating in at least three rounds of the championship. Any competitor failing to take part in the minimum number of rounds in the championship will forfeit all points.
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Ramadan AutoX - 20/08/2010 |
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Written by mazen
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Monday, 16 August 2010 |
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Ramadan Mubarak to you and your family. CRC will be holding the annual Ramadan Autocross on the 20th August 2010 at Bahrain International Circuit in parking lot 6. The event schedule is as follows: 09:30 pm Registration Starts. You must have a valid BMF license. You may also apply for a BMF "D license" at the event for FREE 10:00 pm Registration Ends. 10:10 pm Drivers briefing. All drivers must attend 10:15 pm 2 laps of the Practice behind the Pace Car 10:40 pm Autocross starts 01:00 am Autocross ends
Useful Info Participation fee BD10 Helmets are a must Shoes are a must. Slippers, boots or sandals will not be allowed Vehicles must meet minimum safety requirements: Must have functional Seat belts Tires to be in good condition No loose items in car
Best of all timed runs will be taken. This excludes practice runs.
Prizes (for each of the 5 categories) 1st place - BD50 2nd place - BD30 3rd place - BD10
CRC Autocross regulations can be viewed HERE See you on Friday! |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 16 August 2010 )
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Mustafa Al Khan blisters to victory in the 2009-10 season of the Batelco 2000cc Challenge |
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Written by mazen
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Sunday, 16 May 2010 |
The exciting Batelco 2000cc Challenge came to a thrilling conclusion this weekend when Mustafa Al Khan clinched a dominating victory in race one of the eighth and final round of the season. Shaikh Salman Bin Isa Al Khalifa blistered across the finish line in race two, adding valuable points to his championship placing. The event was attended by spectators and motorsport fans from across the Kingdom as Bahrain’s most popular local racing series came to an adrenaline pumping end.
The practice session kicked off the final round of the successful local racing series, with the competitors taking to the inner circuit to prepare for the most important two races of this year’s season. A. Rahman Ghuloom sped ahead and made the most of the track time, achieving a lap time of 1:19.439 in his Honda Civic. Shaikh Jaber Al Khalifa was not far behind in 1:20.097, while Raed Himmo pushed his Honda CRX to the limit on the third lap to get a best time of 1:20.142. The remaining competitors took a more relaxed approach and saved their cars’ performances for the qualifying and official races, which would be held later on in the day.
Mustafa Al Khan led the qualifying session with a remarkable second lap performance, giving him the pole position on the starting grid. Hamad Al Khalifa trailed by one second to qualify in 1:18.391, setting him up next to Al Khan for the first race of the round. Raed Himmo repeated his practice session performance and finished in third with a time of 1:18.641, not far off Shaikh Hamad’s own timing.
Mustafa Al Khan claimed the checkered flag in the first race in 21:29.703 and sped around the desert circuit to also finish with the fastest lap time of 1:17.814. Shaikh Hamad Al Khalifa clinched the runner up position in his Honda Civic with a time of 21:29.100, while Shaikh Salman Bin Isa Al Khalifa closed up the podium with a time of 21:39.850.
The second race of the round witnessed a determined Shaikh Salman fight off Al Khan to cross the finish line more than seven seconds ahead of the rest of the pack. In an impressive display of driving ability, Shaikh Salman sped ahead and gained important seconds with some flawless driving technique. Al Khan followed in second with a time of 20:06.364 and Stephen Kellogg came in third at the 20:23.999 mark.
With the conclusion of this year’s season, Mustafa Al Khan finished at the top of the table and claimed yet another Batelco 2000cc Challenge title, adding to his Championship win the previous year. Claiming a total of 135 points, Al Khan’s season was full of obstacles, but he managed to overcome all of them and narrowly beat out the competition for the overall crown. Shaikh Salman Bin Isa Al Khalifa followed in second with 130 points, finishing ahead of Shaikh Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa by five points. Shaikh Hamad clinched the fastest lap of the season, with a remarkable time of 1:17.058.
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 16 May 2010 )
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Friday 14, 2010 : BATELCO 2,000CC CHALLENGE GRAND FINALE |
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Written by mazen
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Thursday, 13 May 2010 |
Bahrain International Circuit, ‘The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East’ is all set to host tomorrow (Friday, May 14, 2010) the exciting final round of the 2009/2010 Batelco 2,000cc Challenge.
The meeting will see the year-long rivalries between the Kingdom’s top motor racing drivers reach a dramatic climax. Most importantly, it will decide who takes home the coveted drivers’ title, which is currently being contested by defending champion Mustafa Al Khan, and chief championship rivals Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa, and Shaikh Jaber bin Ali Al Khalifa.
The round is being organized by the Circuit Racing Club in cooperation with the Bahrain Motor Federation and Bahrain International Circuit. Action will be held on the circuit's 2.55km inner track.
Apart from all the thrills and spills set to be witnessed on the tarmac, there will also be plenty of activities and entertainment. Carnival booths, games, music, and many other activities make for an fun day out for the entire fammily, while food and beverage stalls will also be available at the venue. |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 13 May 2010 )
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AL KHAN AND SHAIKH HAMAD LOOKING FORWARD TO FINAL BATTLE |
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Written by mazen
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Tuesday, 11 May 2010 |
Mustafa Al Khan and Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa are all set to get back on the race track for the grand finale of the 2009/2010 Batelco 2,000cc Challenge.
The eighth and last round is set to take place this Friday (May 14, 2010) at Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir.
Al Khan is the defending champion, and heading into the meeting is the current championship leader with 116 points. Al Khan, who drives a Honda Civic, commented: “I will be focusing until the very end of this round as this meeting is the most important of the season. I will do everything I can to keep the title for the second year in a row.”
Al Khan expects the heat to play an important role in deciding the round’s two race winners. “All the drivers will surely be affected by the weather. That will add to the challenge for everybody, especially the top four who are all in the championship battle.”
The round is being organized by the Circuit Racing Club (CRC) in cooperation with the Bahrain Motor Federation (BMF) and Bahrain International Circuit, ‘The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East’. It will be held along the circuit's 2.55km inner track.
“I’d like to thank Bahrain International Circuit and our official sponsors Batelco for another wonderful season,” Al Khan added. “Plenty of thanks must also go to the BMF and CRC. Hopefully this series continues for many years to come.”
Al Khan is currently ahead of chief title rival Shaikh Hamad bin Isa by four points and Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa by six points.
The top three must also not forget the high-flying capabilities of Shaikh Jaber bin Ali Al Khalifa, who also still has a shot at the title in fourth place, only 10 points behind Al Khan.
Shaikh Hamad commented: “This final round will see very serious competition amongst us top four. I shall strive for the best performance I can give as this will be the last opportunity to secure the title.
“I would be very happy to win this season, especially after all the trouble I had faced with my car on several occasions. But for this round, I am making sure it is fully ready. It will need to be at its best, especially since the last round saw Mustafa and Shaikh Salman put on great performances.
“I am really looking forward to this weekend, and I would like to thank everybody involved in making this season a success, especially my team Z-Speed, and of course Bahrain International Circuit, Batelco, the BMF, CRC, and my backers Robeco Investment Bank, who supported me in the Chevrolet Supercars Middle East Championship.”
During the previous round, a brilliant performance by Al Khan saw him secure a fantastic double. His twin victories helped him regain number one position on the championship standings.
Apart from all the exciting action in the series, there will also be plenty going on off the track. Family fun and entertainment will include carnival booths, games, face painting, music, and many other activities, with food and beverages also readily available at the venue.
Thos wishing to attend the Batelco 2,000cc Challenge’s grand finale, tickets can be purchase on the circuit’s official website, www.bahraingp.com, or at the ticket booths at the circuit entrance. They can also be bought by calling the circuit hotline on +973-17-450000.
Tickets will be half the price for children age 10 years old and under, while children aged three and younger can get in for free.
The drivers championship standings in Batelco 2,000cc Challenge
1 Mustafa Al Khan (Honda Civic) 116
2 Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa (Honda Civic) 112
3 Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa (Honda Civic) 110
4 Shaikh Jaber bin Ali Al Khalifa (Honda CRX) 106
5 Abdulrahman Ghuloom (Honda Civic) 52
6 Raed Himmo (Honda CRX) 46
7 Tim Birkin (Honda Integra) 36
8 Mohammed Saleh (Honda Civic) 35
9 Chris Rabie (Renault Clio Sport) 32
10 Essa Al Kooheji (Honda Integra) 31
11 Hamed Kuzbar (Ford Focus) 27
12 Hisham Al Othman (Honda CRX) 23
13 Peter Turney (BMW) 16
14 Stephen Kellogg (Honda Civic) 15
15 Ahmed Kuzbar (Ford Focus) 7
16 Osama Al Buflasa (BMW) 3
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