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Drag racers to make spectacular return

ManamaThe Bahrain Drag Racing Championship-Arabian Pro Series is back in action this week with round three of the 2016/2017 season taking place at Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) in Sakhir.

Following the second round in which a pair of new World records were set, the stage is set for an even more dramatic showcase as the championship battles have reached their midway point.

BIC’s world-class quarter-mile drag strip will be the centre of high intensity for more than 100 of the world’s top drag racers and their crews for four nights of gruelling competition.

Action begins with back-to-back nights of Test and Tune tonight and tomorrow from 5pm on each day.

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Qualifying follows on Thursday from 5pm and paves the way for Race Day on Friday with a scheduled 2pm start.

There are a total number of 15 competition classes this season. 

The cars classes include the Street 4 and 6, the Outlaw Front-Wheel-Drive (FWD), the Super Street 6-Cylinder, the Outlaw 6-Cylinder, the Street V8, the Super Street V8, the Outlaw 10.5, the Index 8.50, the Index 9.50, the Index 10.50 and the highly competitive Pro Mod. 

The bikes classes include the Street Bike 9.50, Street Bike, Super Street Bike and Pro Bike. 

Tickets can be purchased at the gate and for Test and Tune cost BD2 apiece for each night.