Dunlop Dubai 24 Hours – Getting Underway

Chairman of the Dubai Autodrome, Saeed Khalfan today welcomed a record breaking grid to the 2011 Dunlop Dubai 24 Hours.

“Welcome to Dubai Autodrome drivers, teams and race fans for the sixth edition of the Dunlop 24 Hours of Dubai. We have over 90 entries from 30 countries this year which is the most ever for this event and is the perfect way to start the year’s international motor racing calendar.”

Khalfan, who hosted the press conference, was joined by Saleh Mohammed Al Geziry (DTCM Director of Overseas Promotions & Inward Missions), Ahmed Mohammed Al Rahoomi (Dubai Sports Council Director of Corporate Communications & International Relations), Gerrie Willems (Creventic Event Organiser) and Gary Wassell (Dunlop Motorsport Manager).

Boris Said also spoke, “This is my first visit to Dubai and all I can say is that this is an amazing place. You have to come here to believe it. Hospitable people, amazing buildings and a real honour to be racing at Dubai Autodrome this weekend.”

In the pit garages and paddock of the circuit situated in the heart of Motorcity, teams are in the final stages of preparations for practice and qualifying. Over 400 drivers from around the globe will be in action and most of them were present at the circuit preparing for the race with seat fittings, team briefings, strategy meetings and all the fine tuning required prior to an event of this magnitude.

For race fans the emphasis is on “family friendly” environment throughout the race weekend, while keen enthusiasts and “petrolheads” will have unprecedented access to the paddock and grandstand providing fans with a true “up close” experience of motorsport.

Admission to the meeting is free with tickets downloadable from www.dubaiautodrome.com

Thursday sees a full day of action with practice and qualifying, with the race on Friday starting at 2pm and running until the next day, Saturday, 2pm.