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Rain forces cancellation of race at Dubai Autodrome

Rain in Dubai left many areas in and around the Dubai Autodrome flooded, forcing officials to cancel the final day of the two-day Grand Racing event.

  • Staff Report
  • Published: 10:19 December 6, 2008
  • Gulf News

Dubai: Rain in Dubai left many areas in and around the Dubai Autodrome flooded, forcing officials to cancel the final day of the two-day Grand Racing event.

Several corners and the pitlane of the circuit were submerged in water. In some areas, the water level was over 1 metre deep.

Track Manager Richard Birch said, “This is some of the worst flooding I have encountered at the circuit. It is a shame...we were expecting a big crowd today."

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