CRC Bahrain

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

Detailed standings

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.

AUTOCROSS RACES THRILL FANS AT BIC

Written by mazen
Monday, 14 September 2009
Bahrain International Circuit enjoyed yet another hugely successful autocross event last Friday night, with drivers from Bahrain and all across the region lighting up the specially erected track along the circuit car park. Winners were awarded in five different race categories, as the spectators were treated to some very competitive racing. In the Stock A group, Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa driving a Subaru Impreza took first place with a time of 39.750secs. Filippo Egizii, who won the division in the previous autocross round, finished second with a time of 40.182secs in his Renault Clio Sport, and Shaikh Ebrahim Al Khalifa driving a Honda Integra was third in 41.687secs. The Stock B category, which saw the most number of entrants, was won by Salah Salahuddin. Driving a Mitsubishi Evo X, Salahuddin bested the 20-car field after running for a quickest time of 38.099secs to take the victory. In second place was Kenneth Maclennan in a Porsche Cayman S in a time of 39.701secs, while Abdulaziz Al Yaeesh in an Infiniti G35 Sedan came third with his quickest mark of 40.047secs. In the Modified A group, Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa beat out Ali Al Kobaisi for first place. Shaikh Hamad bin Isa, driving a Honda Civic, had a best run of 37.757secs, while Al Kobaisi in a Mini Cooper managed a fastest time of 41.958secs. In the Modified B class, Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa, Chief Operating Officer at Bahrain International Circuit, claimed his second successive triumph after running for a best time of 35.163secs in his Porsche 911 GT3RS. Second place was claimed by Fahad Al Gosaibi in 36.023secs driving a Caterham, while third went to John Jack in a Corvette Z06 as he clocked a time of 37.031secs. The fifth and final division, the Open Racing category, was won by Basem Abunayan. Driving a Chevrolet Lumina SS, Abunayan took the win after going for a quickest mark of 41.803secs, easily earning him first place. All the winning drivers received cash prizes courtesy of Bahrain’s Circuit Racing Club, who organized the event. All first placers received 50 BD, while second took away 30 BD and third claimed 10 BD to go along with their trophies. The event was the second and final autocross challenges this Ramadan at ‘The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East’. Both events proved to be huge draws, with crowds dwarfing those from the ones that flocked to the races in previous years.

TOP DRIVERS PUT ON A SHOW IN DRIFTING AND AUTOCROSS AT BIC

Written by mazen
Monday, 31 August 2009
Bahrain’s petrol heads and motorsport junkies enjoyed successive nights to remember this past weekend at Bahrain International Circuit. On Thursday night, they were treated to an awesome show of supreme car control with the Kingdom’s top drifters in action during the first of four rounds this Ramadan. They then enjoyed some extremely close racing on Friday evening, with the first of two autocross events over a fortnight attended by many of Bahrain’s most talented and highly experienced drivers. The events were held at specially erected tracks at Bahrain International Circuit’s car park area. The drifting was organized by the circuit and a group of drifting enthusiasts, while the autocross was put together by Bahrain’s Circuit Racing Club, the Bahrain Motor Federation and ‘The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East’. Salman ‘The Drift King’ Mahmood took first place in the drifting event. He put on a show and came away with additional prize money from SMS Company for his thrilling performance. Shaikh Jaber bin Ali Al Khalifa was a close second, while Salah Salahuddin came third. In the autocross, winners were crowned in four different race categories. Filippo Egizii driving a Renault Clio Sport took first place in the Stock A class with a fastest time of 46.592 seconds in the sixth and final run of the night. Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa was a narrow runner-up. He had a best time of 47.119secs in his Subaru Impreza in the fifth run. In Stock B, Shaikh Ebrahim Al Khalifa driving a Volkswagen Golf GTI claimed first place with a drive of 47.364secs. He marginally beat Abdulrahman Ghuloom, who had a final round time of 47.411secs in his Mitsubishi Evo 9. Shaikh Abdulla Al Khalifa was another close finisher. He was third in his Volkswagen Golf R32 with a mark of 47.464secs. In the Modified A category, Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa driving a Honda Civic hatchback took first place with a quickest time of 43.222secs during the fourth run. Faisal Raffaii in a BMW Z3 Coupe was the runner-up with a time of 45.212secs, and Salah Ghali took third in a Honda Accord Type R with a best run of 49.543secs. In the Modified B group, Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa, Chief Operating Officer at Bahrain International Circuit, put on a dominant performance in claiming the top spot. He had a fastest run of 41.641secs in his Porsche 911 GT3 RS. Driving a Subaru Impreza, Abdulhadi Al Qahtani was second in 45.274secs. Khalid Al Dhahrani in a Nissan Altima 1990 model came third in 47.126secs. Several others competed but failed to make the final classification in their respective categories. They were Sangeeth driving a Mazda 3 in Stock A; Salman Al Ghunaim in a Porsche Carrera S, Ali Al Wazzan in a Toyota Camry Coupe and Mohammed Ghali in an Infinity G35 Sedan in Stock B; Adel Mohammed in a Honda Prelude and Ali Al Kobaisi in a Mini Cooper in Modified A; and Ahmed Al Ahmedi in a Ford Mustang GT and Yaser Al Jalahma in a Westfield V8 in Modified B. The second drifting event will be taking place at Bahrain International Circuit this Thursday, September 3, at the same venue. Those wishing to take part may register at the venue itself before the start of action. All participants will be required to comply with the laws and regulations put in place by officials, and ensure that their cars are free of any parts that may pose any danger to the spectators or to the drivers themselves. All are welcome to attend and watch the drifting, free of charge. The final autocross event of Ramadan will be held on the night of Friday, September 11, at Bahrain International Circuit.

AUTOCROSS TO SET BIC A LIGHT

Written by mazen
Friday, 11 September 2009
Bahrain International Circuit is set to come alight with yet another exciting round of autocross tonight (Friday, September 11). Following the success of the previous event held during the first weekend of Ramadan, more drivers and spectators are expected to gather at ‘The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East’ for what promises to be another evening of supremely competitive racing from some of the region’s best drivers. The event has been organized by the Bahrain Motor Federation, and is represented by Bahrain’s Circuit Racing Club. The first autocross meeting proved to be a huge success, with winners crowned in four different competition categories. Filippo Egizii driving a Renault Clio Sport took first place in the Stock A class with a fastest time of 46.592secs, while Shaikh Ebrahim Al Khalifa driving a Volkswagen Golf GTI claimed first place in Stock B with a best drive of 47.364secs. In the Modified A category, Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa driving a Honda Civic hatchback took the win with a quickest mark of 43.222secs, and in Modified B, Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa, Chief Operating Officer at Bahrain International Circuit, put on a dominant performance in claiming the top spot with a fastest run of 41.641secs in his Porsche 911 GT3 RS. CRC has allocated attractive cash prizes for tonight’s competition, to be awarded to the top three in each division. First place gets 50 BD, second takes away 30 BD and third place goes home with 10 BD. Those interested in taking part in the autocross action may fill in entry forms at the venue itself between 9 p.m. and 9.30 p.m. Friday night. All participants must have at least a D Competition License from Bahrain Motor Federation, and must pay a 10 BD entry fee. Racing will be held along a specially erected course at the circuit car park, with spectator seating just meters away from the action to give fans a truly exciting and up-close experience at the one and only ‘Home of Motorsport in the Middle East’. All drivers will be required to adhere to the specific rules and regulations before taking part. All must also go through a series of checks on their cars to ensure that they meet the safety standards. These include making sure that the car is free of any leaks or tyre damage, the windows are in good and working condition, the driver’s seat belt is functioning properly, and the removal of any tools or equipment in the car that may be hazardous to the driver while competing. Any external features that may be potentially dangerous to spectators must also be taken off. All are welcome to attend tonight’s events, free of charge.
Last Updated ( Monday, 28 September 2009 )

AUTOCROSS ACTION TONIGHT AT BIC

Written by mazen
Friday, 28 August 2009
Autocross action at Bahrain International Circuit starts on Friday evening, with many of the Kingdom’s top drivers expected to suit up for all the thrills. The event is being organized by Bahrain Motor Federation and represented by Bahrain’s Circuit Racing Club (CRC). Another autocross meet will be held on September 11, keeping Bahrain’s motorsport fans on the edge of their seats with excitement on weekends during Ramadan. CRC has allocated attractive cash prizes for the top three drivers in each of the five competition categories, which include Group A 4-Cylinder, Group A 4-Cylinger Additions, Group B 6-Cylinder, Group B 6-Cylinder Additions and Group C Open. First place gets 50 BD, second gets 30 BD and third place takes home 10 BD. Interested drivers may fill in entry forms at the venue itself between 9 p.m. and 9.30 p.m. Friday night. All those who wish to compete must have at least a D Competition License from Bahrain Motor Federation. They must also pay a 10 BD entry fee. In each event, there will be two sessions of practices for all participants before the main session gets underway. The duration of each session and each day’s final programme will depend on the total number of participants. The competition will be held along a specially erected course at the car park of Bahrain International Circuit, with spectator seating just metres away from all the action to give motorsport fans a truly exciting and up-close experience. All drivers will be required to adhere to the rules and regulations before taking part. They all must also go through a series of checks on their cars to ensure that they meet the safety standards. These include making sure that the car is free of any leaks or tyre damage, the windows are in good condition, the driver’s seat belt is functioning properly, and there must not be any tools or equipment in the car that may be hazardous to the driver while competing. Any external features that may be potentially dangerous to spectators must also be removed. This year’s autocross action follows the huge success of similar events held during Ramadan last year, when the rip-roaring action attracted thousands of petrol heads and adrenaline junkies to ‘The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East’. All are welcome to attend the events, free of charge.