2011 Kuwait Rally

March 10, 2011 by · 2 Comments

Got an email from Zain asking me if i would like attend the 2nd round of the 2011 FIA Middle East Championship, although we believe cars are boring -not all cars- we couldn’t resist such an event, so in the coming 2 days we’ll be roaming around as media representatives’ and chasing the rally from one stage to the other and hope to witness and shot some action.

The ceremonial start will take place at the parking area next to the Holiday In Salmiya today at 6pm, but the race start is tomorrow.

For more info please visit the Rally page.

The 6iq Taqies ride Losail

March 8, 2011 by · 4 Comments

A small clip of a warm up lap at Losail.

Losail is a very nice and fast track, its 5.380 km in length, 12 meters width, has 10 right corners and 6 left ones with a main straight of 1,068 meters, it also has a good safe area just incase you like running out wide like me.

In 2007, the track was equipped with lighting for night races and became the largest sport venue with permanent lighting in the world, but it recently lost the title to Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi.

The first night race in MotoGP history was the Commercialbank Grand Prix of Qatar in March 2008.

There are 4 track days in April, so if you are interested in releasing some steam riding your bike or your car,check the 2011 Track day Calendar.

You’re never too old !

March 5, 2011 by · 7 Comments

Me and a friend are in Doha for a track day at Circuit Losail, we arrived yesterday had Mundi “مندي” for diner in a Yamani restaurant at Souk Wagif then went back to the hotel to get some sleep so we can wake up at 6am for the track, anyway we couldn’t sleep before 3am…i guess it was the Mundi effect.
We just came back from a 3 hour track day, all i can it was thrilling and tiring at same time…we are going for a swim now.
The lady on my Bumble Bee is Jacki a 58 year biker, she rides a Ducati Monster and can make you feel ashamed of your riding skills.

Mount that

March 2, 2011 by · 4 Comments

Looking the perfect mount? then look no farther, whatever the brand of your GPS or your cell phone, Ram Mount has something for you.

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Checa in control

February 28, 2011 by · Leave a Comment

Carlos Checa on the Althea Racing Ducati  sealed a double win at Phillip Island yesterday, no one was able to come close to Checa and he finished a couple of seconds ahead of Biaggi, it was a fast race and racers were like being shot of slingshot going in and out of the curves.

Haslem on the BMW finished third on race 1, a result that promises a good season for BMW.

2011 World SBK kicks-off at Phillip Island

February 26, 2011 by · 2 Comments

Tonight at 4am -Kuwait local time- the first round  of the 2011 world super bike championship kicks-off at Phillip Island.

Carlos Checa set the quickest lap ever recorded around Phillip Island on his Althea Racing Ducati 1098R -1 minute 30.882 seconds-, thus grabbing the first Superpole trophy of the year, Biaggi came second on the Apprila, and Haslam forth on the S1000 RR.

I believe its gonna be an intense race, with the three aggressive boys at the poles.

BMW Race Camp

February 25, 2011 by · Leave a Comment

 

 

BMW is organizing a 3 day – March 10 to March 12- intensive race camp at PARKMOTOR CASTELLOLI Spain, the organizers are promising lots of track time and long runs, the camp is limited to 60 riders maximum on a  first come, first serve basis.
They are also offering the BMW Race Calibration tool for customizing the injection, ignition, traction control, shift response HP shift assistant, speed limit for pit lane, etc..

For more info and registration visit their web site.

Sky Walking

February 23, 2011 by · Leave a Comment

I like Dainses products a lot, their designs are elegant and timeless,  i bought my Dainses Quito shoe 3 years ago and since then i hardly worn any of my other riding shoes, the Quito is very comfy and has all the protection that you need for normal street riding.

But after three years the Quito started to show some signs of wear, and its about time that i get a new one so i decided to get the Dainese Sechura, the Sechura is a warm weather touring boots, its stylish, has gear change guard, non-slip sole, ankle protection, and 3D Bubble air liner thats makes it better ventilated than the Quito, which used to make my feet sweat even when the weather is cold.

I have been wearing the Sechura for the past week and am very happy with it, it feels like you have an AC unit inside the shoe and with its SkyWalk sole you hardly feel your wearing a riding boots.

2011 Aprilia RSV4R

February 22, 2011 by · 1 Comment

Leaks on the 2011 Aprilia RSV4R are still pouring in, i posted a couple of month back about the new features of the 2011 RSV4R, and now it seams that the RSV4R will be coming with a bunch of new features that were only available on the RSV4R Factory, like the APRC system, quick shift, launch control, wheelie and traction control.

Other changes include a slimmer exhaust, gold forks, shorter gearing and lighter wheels. The APRC-equipped RSV4 R should be retaliating around KD4750 which makes it a smarter option compared to any of the Japanese bikes in the market.

California Superbike School @ Yas Marina

February 22, 2011 by · Leave a Comment

California Superbike School will be at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi on Friday 4th March (9:00-18:00) and Saturday 5th March (9-18:00), they will be offering their usual training programs, so if you are interested in improving your riding and cornering skills sign up now.

The photo above shows the Yas Marina hotel overlooking the track.

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