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The Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) is set to transform the karting track into a battleground for the region’s most promising racing talent, as the prestigious facility hosts the MENA Karting Cup for the second consecutive year. Following the tremendous success of its inaugural edition in 2023, the 2024 championship promises to deliver even more thrilling karting action.
The championship will showcase the remarkable skills of more than 150 drivers representing 16 nations across the MENA region, including Qatar, Morocco, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Lebanon, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Iran, Turkey, Mauritania, Syria, and United Arab Emirates. Racers will compete across six dynamic age-based categories: Micro Max (ages eight-11), Mini Max (ages 10-13), Junior Max (ages 12-15), Senior Max (ages 14+), DD2 (ages 15+), and DD2 Masters (ages 31+). The competition will also feature two additional racing categories - R390 Sprint and R390 Endurance - open to drivers aged 15 and above.
Racing enthusiasts are invited to experience the high-octane action firsthand from December 19-21, with complimentary admission. Limited trackside seating will be available for spectators to catch every thrilling moment of the competition, secure your spot now by registering yourself on (https://events.lcsc.qa/preregistration)
To ensure seamless access to the venue, visitors arriving in personal vehicles can utilize the designated General Admission Parking area and take advantage of the complimentary shuttle service to the karting track. A dedicated drop-off/pick-up point is also available for taxi services.
Shuttle Service Schedule:
19 December: 9:30am - 5:00pm
20 December: 10am - 6:30pm
21 December: 9am - 6:30pm
For those unable to attend in person, all racing action will be broadcast live via QMMF’s official YouTube channel.
Beyond the track, visitors can immerse themselves in an entertainment zone featuring cutting-edge racing experiences, including a spacious 10m x 10m radio-controlled car racing circuit, PlayStation 5 gaming stations, professional-grade racing simulators, and a 360-degree photo booth to capture the excitement.
MENA Karting Cup 2024 Schedule:
Thursday 19 December
10.00am - 11.35am: Practice session - all categories (Micro Max, Mini Max, Junior Max, Max, DD2, and DD2 Masters)
11.40am - 1.15pm: Practice session - all categories (Micro Max, Mini Max, Junior Max, Max, DD2, and DD2 Masters)
1.55pm - 2.35pm:Practice session - R390 Elite
2.45pm - 4.20pm: Practice session - all categories (Micro Max, Mini Max, Junior Max, Max, DD2, and DD2 Masters)
Friday 20 December
10.30am - 11.25am: Qualifying sessions - all categories (Micro Max, Mini Max, Junior Max, Max, DD2, and DD2 Masters)
12.35pm - 1.55pm: Heat One - (Micro Max, Mini Max, Junior Max, Max, DD2, and DD2 Masters)
2.45pm - 4.05pm: Heat Two - (Micro Max, Mini Max, Junior Max, Max, DD2, and DD2 Masters)
4.15pm - 4.35pm: R390 Elite Endurance Practice
4.45pm - 6.05pm: Heat Three - (Micro Max, Mini Max, Junior Max, Max, DD2, and DD2 Masters)
6.15pm - 8.15pm: RACE - R390 ELITE ENDURANCE
Saturday 21 December
9.20am - 10.05am: Warm-up sessions - Five minutes per category(Micro Max, Mini Max, Junior Max, Max, DD2, and DD2 Masters)
10.20am - 10.50am: Pre-Qualifying 1 and 2 - R390 Sprint
11.00am - 12.35pm: Pre-finals - (Micro Max, Mini Max, Junior Max, Max, DD2, and DD2 Masters)
12.45pm - 2.00pm: Race 1 and Race 2 - R390 SprintGroup 1 andR390 Sprint Group 2
2.15pm - 4.35pm: Finals - (Micro Max, Mini Max, Junior Max, Max, DD2, and DD2 Masters)
4.45pm - 5.05pm: Final - R390 Sprint
5:30pm - 6:00pm: Championship Awards & MENA Nations Cup Presentation.
