For the second time, Dubai Autodrome will host the non-stop Toyo 24-Hour motor racing event, due to take place from 11th to 13th January, following the success of last year’s race, the region’s first, which generated a positive response from teams across the world.
This year’s event will again feature famous drivers amongst German driver Hans-Joachim Stuck, who made his name as a touring car driver in the 1970s.
His victories included the 1972 Spa 24 Hours and in 1974 he moved to single-seaters, finishing a creditable second in the European Formula 2. He made his Formula1 debut that year.
Hans-Joachim participated in a variety of events throughout the 1970s including the German, Austrian and US Grand Prixs. He came into his own during the 1980s, winning the World Sportscar title, the Sebring 12 Hours and the Le Mans 24-Hour race twice.
He later continued his career in the USA before returning to Europe and picking up the trophy for the German Touring car Championship in 1990. Hans-Joachim was a member of the Duller Motor Sport team that won the first Toyo Tires 24-Hours last year.
Saeed Khalfan, Chairman of Dubai Autodrome, said, “We are delighted to have this big lineup of cars and high caliber drivers such as Hans Joachim Stuck. It’s a great way to start to our motor racing calendar. Of course, Dubai Autodrome is proud to be hosting this, the only such race in the region and after last year’s successful event we are confident this year’s will be exceptional too.”
The racing weekend will start on Thursday morning with the Lumina CSV Championship ME Free Practice. The qualifying session will take place in the afternoon followed by the first race. On the same day the 24 hour competitors will have some time to practice at noon time followed by a qualifying session in the afternoon. At 8:30pm racing fans will be treated to a Drift challenge qualifying session.
The action on Friday starts in the morning with the semi finals of the drift challenge. This will be followed by a warming session of the 24 hour cars. The finals of the drift challenge will start at 10:45am followed by the Lumina CSV Championship ME Race 2 at 11:45am. At 2:00pm The 2nd TOYO TIRES 24h of Dubai will start and will finish same time next day.
Entrance is free! In addition, besides the amphitheatre and the grandstand, visitors are also allowed behind the paddock to get up close and personal to experience the excitement! As in Europe and elsewhere, the race is a pleasant day out for the family and Dubai Autodrome has organized various entertaining programmes for everyone to enjoy the event.
For those who are interested in following the practice, qualifying and the race there is the 24HDubai live website http://live.24hdubai.com/. At this site you will find the latest news, results, live timing, team’s information, weather forecast and all other information about this event.
About the Dubai Autodrome
Dubai Autodrome is the region's first fully-integrated motorsports facility. The Autodrome is a state-of-the-art complex featuring an FIA sanctioned 5.39 km track, There are six track permutations, with three of them being able to work simultaneously, giving unparalleled options for track users. The complex, part of the Union Properties MotorCity development, includes a Race & Driving School, a CIK-approved Kart track; is ideal for concerts and corporate entertainment. Dubai Autodrome also acts as a social destination and tourist attraction for overseas visitors.
