All-new GT endurance spectacle set

TDT | Manama

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) and Driving Force Events launched yesterday a new groundbreaking 1,000km GT endurance event, dedicated to ProAm cars, set to take place in Sakhir on December 11.

The “Bahrain ProAm 1,000” will become the only global GT endurance race open exclusively to ProAm and Am driver combinations, with no Pro combinations permitted. This will allow gentleman drivers to battle for overall victory.

The race, taking in 185 laps of the Formula 1-hosting circuit, will be open to GT3, GT4 and Cup classes. The event is being launched in collaboration with Driving Force Events, promoter of the Gulf 12 Hours, which successfully hosted a hugely popular 2021 event in January at BIC, won by Bahrain’s 2 Seas Motorsport.

Full details on entry criteria will be announced in due course, with the event expecting to attract a high-quality field from around the world. BIC commercial director Sherif Al Mahdy said: “We have a long and successful history of endurance racing in Bahrain and we are delighted to be able to bring this new initiative to BIC.

We look forward to working with the team at Driving Force Events to put together a memorable race for all involved.” Driving Force Events director Andrea Ficarelli commented: “Motorsport endurance racing exists and succeeds thanks to the passion of thousands of gentleman and semi-professional drivers. We believe it is time to launch a new event totally tailor-made around them, on one of the world’s most prestigious circuits.”