Emirates Drift Championship will thrill crowds on Saturday session at Yas Marina Circuit

Yas Racing Series Round 2 to feature all-new racing series and old favourites, including the Gulf ProCar Championship, this weekend

Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, 4 January 2024: Round 2 of the long-awaited Emirates Drift Championship & Round 2 of the Yas Racing Series - Both set to return to Yas Marina Circuit, promising a weekend filled with racing action to kick off the 2024 racing calendar.

From January 5th, the circuit will host a total of five competitions throughout the weekend. As Abu Dhabi welcomes the first motorsport event of 2024, drivers will compete in the highly anticipated round 2 of the Emirates Drift Championship, followed by the Gulf Radical Cup, Clio Cup Middle East, UAE Time Attack, and the prestigious Gulf ProCar Championship

Fans can catch the thrilling sideways action of the Emirates Drift Championship, adding a new level of excitement to the two-day festivities taking place at the iconic circuit. As the EDC wrapped up the nail-biting season opener in Liwa, RedBull driver Haitham Alhadidi eyes his second victory at Yas Island on Saturday night.

The free to enter event promises a weekend of fun for families coming down to Yas Marina Circuit with live music, games and activities for all ages, and delicious delicacies at food truck stations at the YAS Fanzone.

Whether avid racing fans or casual spectators, the high-octane weekend combines the adrenaline pumping nature of motorsport with live entertainment and activities for spectators, creating the perfect getaway for the whole family.

The Gulf Radical Cup arrives in Abu Dhabi on Saturday for the championship’s third round, with Alex Bukhantsov topping the leaderboard and aiming to defend his title in the coveted #1 car for TT Racing.

Sunday will witness the return of the historic racing series, Gulf ProCar Championship, alongside the dynamic racing series, UAE Time Attack, as well as the Clio Cup Middle East lining up on the grid during the first weekend of 2024.

Find all the details for entry and schedule for the Emirates Drift Championship at Yas Marina Circuit at: https://www.yasmarinacircuit.com/en/motorsports/emirates-drift-championship

Fans can register for tickets for the Yas Racing Series Round 2 at: https://www.yasmarinacircuit.com/en/motorsports/yas-racing-series-rounds

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ABOUT YAS MARINA CIRCUIT

Yas Marina Circuit is the United Arab Emirates’ most exciting sporting and entertainment multi-purpose venue. Located on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, the circuit is home to the annual FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX and much more. In addition to the extensive year-round program of professional and grassroots motorsport events and experiences including Drag and Yas Track Nights, the circuit has emerged as a thriving hub for entertainment and community events in the UAE.

Yas Marina Circuit is also a champion of sustainability in motorsports, receiving the Three-Star Environmental Certification from the FIA, the governing body’s highest recognition of sustainability. The award is an acknowledgement of the circuit’s long-standing commitment to environmental management with the objective of standing with Formula One in becoming Net-Zero Carbon by 2030.

As the region’s most technologically advanced facility, the circuit is also a leading MICE venue, regularly hosting a diverse range of corporate meetings, conferences, and events. Whether you want to experience the thrill of karting at our Kartzone, driving an Aston Martin GT4 at over 200km/hour on an F1 circuit, work towards your racing license at the Yas Racing School, get fit at TrainYas, participate in one of our many sporting events, or simply catch up with friends at Yas Central, Yas Marina Circuit truly is The Meeting Place of Champions.