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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The 5th battle of Batelco 2000 CC challenge is on tomorrow |
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Written by mazen
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Thursday, 05 February 2009 |
Batelco 2000CC Challenge organisers have confirmed today that Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa, last season’s defending champion, will be racing this weekend as part of the fifth round of the season.
Having seen great competition during the inaugural season of the 2.0-litre series, the excitement has more than doubled as the second season began. Over 14 drivers were seen going head-to-head in the opening round, as the Challenge supported the Desert 400 round of the Australian V8 Supercar Championship Series, last November.
As the season has progressed the intensity has built up with new joiners including Shaikh Jaber bin Ali Al Khalifa piling tons of pressure on current lead Mustafa Al Khan and adding even more excitement.
The fifth round, this Friday, will see the competition step up a notch as Shaikh Salman rejoins the Challenge for the remainder of the season in a Bahrain-built Honda Integra. 15 drivers will be heading to the inner circuit starting grid and will include Ali Al Kubaisi, Rashia AL Jowder, Mohammed Saleh, Abdulrahman Ghuloom, The Kuzbars and Hisham Al Othman; all of them have been working very hard on modifying and improving their vehicles.
On the news that Shaikh Salman would be joining the series, Shaikh Jaber said: “It is very exciting to have Shaikh Salman join the series and I am looking forward to this weekend as we will definitely see heightened levels of competition take over the Batelco 2000CC Challenge.”
He added that it was also thrilling to see highly skilled and competitive drivers continue to join the Challenge as the season progresses and looked forward to seeing more drivers on the grid.
Sh. Salman bin Isa on the other hand said: “I am very happy to be back to the challenge, the series is developing very quickly and the grid is more competitive”
“We have to thank Batelco for their great support and commitment to the series and hope more companies will follow”
Sh. Salman also added that his team will aim for using this round to test their new car and figure out the best set up before they can start competing in the coming rounds.
This round will see Mike Spahn, Osama Al-Buflasa and Gavin Halls step off the track due to unforeseen circumstances.
Motorsport fans in Bahrain are welcomed to witness the action on Friday; tickets are available at the welcome center (Adults BD 2, Children BD 1) |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 05 February 2009 )
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Batelco 2000CC defending champion set for a return |
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Written by mazen
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Monday, 02 February 2009 |
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As organizers gear up for the fifth round of the Batelco 2000CC Challenge, the pit garages have been buzzing with word that defending champion Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa will be making a comeback to participate in the upcoming round, due on February 6.
Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa was seen stealing the title last season with a milestone victory, ahead of arch-rival Mustafa Al Khan, and has been seen making appearances throughout the season to monitor the competition which may lie ahead. The defending champion was rumoured to have said that he cannot watch from the sidelines and may have to get involved in the remainder of the season. With his huge passion for motorsports, and the excitement that the increase in drivers and cars on track could bring, this season could see more thrill than ever anticipated.
However, he will face fierce competition from Al Khan and newcomer, Shaikh Jaber bin Ali Al Khalifa, having not participated in the last four rounds and not scored any points.
The fifth round looks set to see a phenomenal 17 drivers line up the grid on February 6 for an unforgettable battle for top position. The grid may even see an additional car, marked with the number “1”, on the grid should Shaikh Salman decided to race.
It is yet to be seen what car he will be making his appearance in. |
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Batelco 2000CC Challenge gets ready to support Grand Racing Weekend |
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Written by mazen
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Wednesday, 21 January 2009 |
It’s official – the Batelco 2000CC Challenge drivers are ready to support the Grand Racing Weekend this Friday and Saturday, organisers announced today.
As the biggest international sporting event this month kicks off, the 2-litre series will see tough competition from new joiners and veterans as they go head-to-head in the fourth round of the season.
Having seen a hugely successful first season, the second season has witnessed much interest from the very start. With some 14 drivers hitting the track in the opening round, which supported the Gulf Air Desert 400 V8 Supercars Race last November, more have joined as the season has progressed.
The first round involved intense action as returning driver Mustafa Al Khan, and now current lead, faced fierce competition from top rival and new joiner Hisham Al Othman in his Honda CRX, Mohammed Saleh, Rashid Al Jowder, Abdul Rahman Ghuloom. The upcoming round will see plenty of action as Bahraini autocross champion Shaikh Jaber bin Ali Al Khalifa will be seen participating in his Honda Integra – a limited edition car brought in all the way from Japan.
Martin Whitaker, Chief Executive Officer of Bahrain International Circuit, highlighted that the Batelco 2000CC Challenge is well into its second season now and is quickly turning into one of the most successful local racing series hosted at the circuit. He added that it was also one of the most sought after series that local drivers wished to participate in as a starting point in motorsport. He also added that a crucial factor which encouraged this, and drivers to join, was the low cost to get involved in the series and the cost involved in modifying their cars.
Whitaker also added that it was tremendous to see the Batelco 2000CC Challenge continue to go from strength-to-strength as a supporting event to the Grand Racing Weekend, one of the most successful regional racing weekends in the Middle East, and to see Bahraini talents participating in front the crowds that will be at the Home of Motorsport in the Middle East this weekend.
The Batelco 2000CC Challenge is a national series organised by the Circuit Racing Club, supported by the Bahrain Motor Federation, promoted by the Bahrain International Circuit and sponsored by Bahrain’s leading telecommunications company, Batelco. |
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Al Khan races to a third double win |
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Written by mazen
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Tuesday, 20 January 2009 |
The Batelco 2000CC Challenge saw Mustafa Al Khan continue his victory run this weekend as he scored his third double win during the third round at Bahrain International Circuit.
Having seen the Bahraini win both races from the first and second round, the legend has moved from strength-to-strength and maintained the lead in the season so far.
Round three, which took place on Friday, saw Al Khan begin race one in second position behind Hisham Al Othman but quickly took the lead finishing the race in 16 minutes 16.635 seconds. Mohammed Al Saleh moved in fast to take second place with an overall time of 16 minutes 27.262 seconds as Rashid Al Jowder settled for a well-earned third place with a time of 16 minutes 28.566 seconds. A bout of misfortune swept in, however, for Al Othman who finished 12th overall as new joiner Tim Birkin did not finish the race.
Al Othman certainly made up for race one as he followed Al Khan closely during the second race and finished with a hard fought second place as Al Khan took first once again. Al Khan finished with an overall time of 16 minutes 14.538 seconds, 4.001 seconds ahead of Al Othman.
Saleh came in third as Ghuloom took fourth, Mike Spahn finished in fifth and Ali Al Kobaisi came in sixth. New joiner Tim Birkin made up for the last race as he came in eighth following Hamed Kuzbar. Chris Rabie and Stephen Kellogg failed to finish the race as Al Othman registered the fastest lap in race two with a time of 1:19.865 minutes less than a second faster to Al Khan’s fastest lap in race one which registered a time of 1:20.245 minutes.
Organised by the Circuit Racing Club, Bahrain Motor Federation, BIC and sponsored by leading telecommunications company Batelco, the fourth round of the Batelco 2000CC Challenge will be seen supporting the GP2 Asia Series and Speedcar Series later this month during the Grand Racing Weekend on January 23 and 24. As Hamad Al Fardan, one of Bahrain’s biggest racing talents, competes on home turf fans will also get the chance to support some the Kingdom’s up and coming drivers in the 2-litre series.
Visitors will be treated to a host of action and excitement on track and in the vending area. All under-15s will get into the Grand Racing Weekend at BIC for free while adults can pay just 10 dinars for two days of packed racing action.
Results:
Race one: 1. Mustafa Al Khan, 16:16.635s; 2. Mohammed Saleh, 16:27.262s; 3. Rashid Al Jowder, 16:28.556s; 4. Abdul Rahman Ghuloom, 16:29.451s; 5. Chris Rabie, 16:39.702s; 6. Ali Al Kobaisi, 16:50.484s; 7. Michael Spahn, 16:59.810s; 8. Stephen Kellogg, 17:13.993s; 9. Hamed Kuzbar, 16:37.975s; 10. Osama Al Buflasa, 16:53.790s; 11. Michael Vine, 17:25.978s; 12. Hisham Al Othman, 19:11.246s; DNF. Tim Birkin.
Race two: 1. Mustafa Al Khan, 16:14.534s; 2. Hisham Al Othman, 16:18.539s; 3. Mohammed Saleh, 16:27.843s; 4. Abdul Rahman Ghuloom, 16:28.993s; 5. Michael Spahn, 17:06.100s; 6. Ali Al Kobaisi, 17:30.011s; 7. Hamed Kuzbar, 16:36.250s(+1 lap); 8. Tim Birkin, 16:52.213s (+1 lap); 9. Osama Al Buflasa, 16:52.302 (+1 lap); 10. Rashid Al Jowder, 17:05.366s (+1 lap); 11. Michael Vine, 17:29.081s (+1 lap); DNF, Chris Rabie and Stephen Kellogg. |
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