Dear Autodrome,
Our last race season, we ( My brother and I) had a great time racing here in Dubai in Autodrome. We usually had Thursday/Friday as a weekend. Thursday used to be the test/practice day, and Friday was Qualify/Race. Thursday is a good day, because we are free all day, but Fridays are always had a mid day prayers, which should not be missed.
On Friday, we have to cut our day, and leave the track for Juma’a “Friday Prayers” and then quickly head back to track so that we don’t miss our races. By changing to our racing suits and jumping into our racing cars quickly was not part of the race event! It was very frustrating as we felt delaying other non-muslim competitors and creating uncomfortable zone between the drivers. It was also effecting our concentration on track and distracting us by keeping an eye on time while praying. Wal’a 7aleh!
This year, weekends was shifted to Friday/Saturday. All governmental and private (2 day weekends companies) have changed their timing too. It was set so that banks and other business sectors to be in sync with international companies. I am hoping to see these changes in Autodrome. I think everyone will benifet from these changes.
Our sugguestion was that Friday morning will be enough to test our cars till Fridays prayers. we don’t need all day. After prayers, the track will be opened to the public as a “Track day”, it will get the enthusiasts to join in the track, and at the same time will give better publicity for the activities that is happeneing.Saturday will be the race day. We will be better focused, no distractions or mid-day interruption.I have a feeling more people will show up because they have been yesterday for the track day, better public reception on track, thus will create more interest with the sponsors.
This will be good for every one, me, you sponsors & public. 
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