JEDDAH: Sixteen drivers will take part in the 3rd and 4th rounds of Toyota Karting Race 2009 at Jeddah Race Way here for two days from today. “We will make karting race “completely similar to what happens in F1 races,” Abdullah Bakhashab told the media yesterday on behalf of the organizers.
There will be qualifying rounds before the event at 8:30 p.m. today to determine the places of every driver. The race will then start an hour later, at 9:30 p.m., and will continue tomorrow.
The 1.10 km long track has been specially prepared for the purpose with the most modern equipment and on an international level.
Competing drivers will be divided into groups and will have to complete 25 laps. This will have to be done within 20 minutes. Detailing safety measures taken at the venue, Bakhashab said the most modern safety equipment had been provided in the interest of competing drivers and spectators. The competition is expected to draw thousands of motor sport fans who will be accompanied by their families, especially children.
“The race will be conducted on the basis of CIK-FIA rules,” Bakhashab said, adding that the organizers will choose the best cars for the tournament.
Bakhashab said that all participants are required to hold a license being issued by SATA locally on behalf of CIK. Also, all drivers will take part with their own cars. The participating racecars have all to be Italian made Fortex with 125 cc, one cylinder, 29 horse power engine.
The overall winners of the last two rounds were Maher Moumenah 35 points, Housein Al Sharief 32 points, Hassan Sharbatly 27 points and Abdullah Al Mutari 18 points.
