Check out http://uae24hrs.com. It’s the home of the only all-Emirati team taking part in the 24hr race in Dubai. Omran Al-Owais is one of the drivers and you can follow all the excitement on that site.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

UAE24HRS.COM ANNOUNCES THE FIRST ALL-EMIRATI TEAM FOR THE THIRD ANNUAL 24 HOUR RACE

UAE24hrs.com, a Dubai-based motor sport organization, today announces the first team consisting of all UEA drivers to participate in the Toyo Tires 24 hour race at the Dubai Autodrome on January 10, 2008.

Taking part in the race are no less than 90 teams from 17 countries. For the first time in 2008, there will be a team representing the entire United Arab Emirates with all drivers being Emiratis. The race starts at 2 pm on Friday January 11, 2008, and runs for 24 hours. For the UAE24hrs.com team, the drivers are Mohammed Al-Abdooli, Mohammad Al-Falasi, Khalid Al-Mutawa, Mohammed Al-Owais, and OmranAl-Owais.

Mohammad Al-Falasi, the Team Captain of the UAE24hrs.com team said, “Having the 24 hour race in the Emirates is a wonderful opportunity for us as local drivers to showcase our talent and passion to the region and to the world. This will be a great test of our abilities and dedication, but we’re confident we can prevail. I know these guys and they are the best. We ‘re proud of our country and we’re proud to be the first team with all Emirati drivers taking part.”

The Toyo Tire 24hr race is a competition of endurance as much as it is of driving skills. Cars as well as drivers are put to severe tests and it’s only the team with the best working combination of drivers, car, mechanics, and more that stand a chance to win. Drivers will take turns in approximately two-hour shifts.

One of the drivers in the UAE24hrs.com Team, Omran Al-Owais, said, “This will be a great challenge for us both physically and mentally. We don’t just have to look after ourselves but the car has to run for 24 hours, which is something we’re working hard on together with our excellent mechanics.”

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UAE24hrs.com, run by a team of Emirati racecar drivers, is a UAE-based motor sport organization, which combines the experience of driving in races around the Gulf region with creating awareness about local motor sport events. You can find out more about UAE24hrs at http://uae24hrs.com.

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If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview, please call Crystal at +971-50-9211006, or e-mail at crystal@uae24hrs.com.

Image caption:
Mohammad Al-Falasi, Team Captain of the UAE24hrs.com Racing Team

Bassam < Fahad > me

One of the best races I’ve ever had. Altho lost two positions to Fahad & Bassam, but What a race! Fantastic drive… I’m sure that all three of our cars passed the checkered flag all in less than 1 sec apart. I’ve took couple of risks on some corners, it was very temptin.. but didn’t work. Saw couple of potential fast corners, but it was difficult to pass by. Over all, I liked this race much better than yesterday just because I saw Buz and Fahad battle all the way to the final lap. Great race guys.
It was a very busy weekend, with so many things have been accomplished, and many good news too. El7imdella

Arrived early morning for the qualification run, and I am ‘okay’ to see myself on second raw. As I expected, my timing is way off the lead drivers by 3 seconds…. hummmm… The track/car are amazing today, after a loooong summer break, finally feels good to be back behind the wheel. Finished 4th, and thats my position for later on today’s race at 16:20. Wish me the best of luck. Inshala

One of those days that you don’t expect anything special, and especially ending up First place on first race! Just can’t believe it!!!! Big thank you for Bahrain organizers, Gulf Sport and to my HUGE support team Farshid, Ali and Mohamed who had joined me from Dubai just to see the race. Tomorrow I will be starting on pole position, quite exciting. The pressure is ON. Should keep it cool and low tomorrow. Might be distracted by Stanely or Buz on my tail. Who knows….. Good luck guys. Sleep well.

Next to the Bahrain Crown Prince Sheikh Salman bi Hamad Al Khalifa.
Thanks guys for coming and showing your support. One more race to go.

First day, and here we are for my first test of the season. I’m not very sure what to expect between the high competitors, especially of those drivers that are couple of seconds faster than me. I am really exhausted now. Get some rest, and prepare for tomorrows qualification.

In Bahrain Int. with my Team Gulf Sport Racing

Hey guys, I was waiting to do this site for a long time, and Elhimdl’Allah! It’s up and running. I might add some old news here, and some history in the calendar so just to keep it in record and soon you will be updated with the latest news and events.

I would like to thank Magnus & Crystal “emiratesmac.com” for building this site for us. Again, I’m very happy to have this, and Inshalla to see you all soon in our next event.