09 September 2004
Mini Challenge cars, which will resume racing in the Middle East's first one-make car series next month, are to lead off racers in the Grand Prix, 5-km charity run which will be held at the Bahrain International Circuit tomorrow. The event, supported by the General Organisation for Youth and Sports and whose principal sponsors include Bahrain Telecommunications Company and Bison energy drink, will see runners from around the Kingdom navigating the track for charity.
Mini Cooper Club sport cars will commemorate the event with a lap of honour, followed by a lap in which they will lead the first group of runners around the track.
"We're proud to be involved in this event as it underlines our commitment to both motorsports and social responsibilities here in the Kingdom," said Zayed Al Zayani, managing director of Euro Motors, the exclusive importer for BMW Group cars and motorcycles in the Kingdom.
The Mini Challenge, organised by Euro Motors, will resume with the second race of the series on October 1 after a hugely successful debut.
"The first round of the Mini Challenge was a triumph for everyone involved, and we're thrilled that drivers could demonstrate their abilities in a safe and controlled environment," Al Zayani said.
"By presenting the opportunity to amateur-racing talents to participate in this motor-sports programme, Euro Motors aspires to demonstrate the importance of safe and responsible driving."
Euro Motors' commitment to the Mini Challenge extends the BMW importer's involvement in sport in Bahrain.
"Euro Motors takes pride in promoting both the Mini Challenge, the first event of its kind in the region, and another first for motor sport in Bahrain and in its support of local sportsmen. It's part of our ongoing commitment to encourage and further promote youth activities conducted within the Kingdom," said Al Zayani.
The Mini Cooper Club sport edition, a modified racing version of the Mini Cooper, features a fully FIA (international auto federation)-approved roll cage, a racing seat with a five-point racing harness, a fire extinguisher and both external and internal electronic and fuel-safety cutoff switches. The car also comes with up-rated brakes and a lowered and stiffened suspension with upgraded dampers and springs to ensure optimum handling under both road and race conditions.
The Mini Cooper Club Sport has been converted by renowned John Cooper Garages in Britain which has over 40 years of motorsport experience. Featuring a standard 115-brake horsepower Mini Cooper, four-cylinder engine with 1.6-litre displacement, the conversion has been designed to be a dual-purpose car, satisfying the requirements of both daily road use and competitive motorsports.
Mini Challenge cars, which will resume racing in the Middle East's first one-make car series next month, are to lead off racers in the Grand Prix, 5-km charity run which will be held at the Bahrain International Circuit tomorrow. The event, supported by the General Organisation for Youth and Sports and whose principal sponsors include Bahrain Telecommunications Company and Bison energy drink, will see runners from around the Kingdom navigating the track for charity.
Mini Cooper Club sport cars will commemorate the event with a lap of honour, followed by a lap in which they will lead the first group of runners around the track.
"We're proud to be involved in this event as it underlines our commitment to both motorsports and social responsibilities here in the Kingdom," said Zayed Al Zayani, managing director of Euro Motors, the exclusive importer for BMW Group cars and motorcycles in the Kingdom.
The Mini Challenge, organised by Euro Motors, will resume with the second race of the series on October 1 after a hugely successful debut.
"The first round of the Mini Challenge was a triumph for everyone involved, and we're thrilled that drivers could demonstrate their abilities in a safe and controlled environment," Al Zayani said.
"By presenting the opportunity to amateur-racing talents to participate in this motor-sports programme, Euro Motors aspires to demonstrate the importance of safe and responsible driving."
Euro Motors' commitment to the Mini Challenge extends the BMW importer's involvement in sport in Bahrain.
"Euro Motors takes pride in promoting both the Mini Challenge, the first event of its kind in the region, and another first for motor sport in Bahrain and in its support of local sportsmen. It's part of our ongoing commitment to encourage and further promote youth activities conducted within the Kingdom," said Al Zayani.
The Mini Cooper Club sport edition, a modified racing version of the Mini Cooper, features a fully FIA (international auto federation)-approved roll cage, a racing seat with a five-point racing harness, a fire extinguisher and both external and internal electronic and fuel-safety cutoff switches. The car also comes with up-rated brakes and a lowered and stiffened suspension with upgraded dampers and springs to ensure optimum handling under both road and race conditions.
The Mini Cooper Club Sport has been converted by renowned John Cooper Garages in Britain which has over 40 years of motorsport experience. Featuring a standard 115-brake horsepower Mini Cooper, four-cylinder engine with 1.6-litre displacement, the conversion has been designed to be a dual-purpose car, satisfying the requirements of both daily road use and competitive motorsports.
© Bahrain Tribune 2004
