The Venue

THE BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT
THE HOME OF MOTOR SPORT IN THE MIDDLE EAST

The Circuit provides the most prestigious location for business, innovation and success.

The Bahrain International Circuit

Welcome to the World’s premier motorsport facility – considered throughout the industry as the most modern, user-friendly and exciting venue in the high-speed, high-tech, high-adrenaline fast paced world of professional motor racing.

By being the home ground of a sport that prides itself by demanding and achieving the highest standards of passion, performance and professionalism, Bahrain has aligned itself in the international community to excellence, prestige and power. By associating with such a powerful and sort-after brand in the form of Formula One, Bahrain is reaping the benefits of being at the forefront of an elite club of 18 nations that host the premier motorsport events in the world.

What sets the Bahrain International Circuit apart from the other circuits around the World is not only its year round service to motor sport but also it’s standing as one of the most successful businesses in Bahrain. The venue for the first Motor Sport Business Forum Middle East, the Bahrain International Circuit is a year round revenue stream, much of which filters back into the country and provides 5% of the Kingdom’s GDP. The Bahrain International Circuit has become a recognised symbol of the success and growth of the Kingdom within the country and the surrounding region.

International Championships

• FIA Formula One World Championship
• Australian V8 Supercars Championship “Desert 400”
• Chevrolet International Drag Championship
• 24 Hour Race of Bahrain
• Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup
• GP2
• FIA GT Championship
• International Formula 3

National and regional championships: Providing a platform for budding racers

Circuit Racing Championship (CRC) National Race Weekends:

• Mini Challenge
• Thunder Arabia
• Formula BMW
• Caterhams

Regional Series

• Radicals
• SPEEDCAR
• Lumina CSV Middle Eastern Chevrolet Championship

The most prestigious exhibition centre in the region, the striking Sakhir Tower and the BIC plays host to hundreds of corporate, retail and charity events every year. The tower now represents an iconic land mark and encompasses some of the most beautiful lounges and the most amazing views in the Kingdom. With its prime location, the tower gives spectators a birdseye view of the entire circuit. The executive boxes, which are located directly on top of the main grandstand, give an incomparable view of the Formula One pits and paddock club. In addition the Circuit’s multifaceted facility includes many other hospitality lounges of different sizes that are designed to hold a wide selection of corporate and social entertainment. Clients can select to entertain their customers from a number of venues giving them opportunities to see the races from various and exclusive angles.

The BIC’s portfolio of activities are hosted both on and off track. The six different circuit configurations and dual race control facilities allow a diverse range of performance driven events on both two and four wheels. The BMW Performance Center is the only one of its kind in the Middle East and BIC also boasts one of the world’s leading off-road 4x4 course – Adventure Drive Arabia. The off-road experience is also home to the only Hummer Academy outside the United States. The Bahrain International Circuit is maximizing the impact of the awareness and profile that comes with its established connection to the automotive industry with the recent announcement of an automotive Business Park. The Park will cater for the broad spectrum of automotive business opportunities that are being generated and benefits from the fast growing trade and commercial incentives such as the recently announced Free Trade Agreement with the United States.

BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT
FACE OF MOTOR SPORT BUSINESS IN THE MIDDLE EAST

 

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