Abu Dhabi: Yas Marina Circuit yesterday announced the names of the 10 UAE nationals to be given the opportunity to attend the Formula Drift Academy.
The UAE drivers will be trained by world-class drift experts Michael Essa and Tony Brakiohapa in the art of drift racing, and may be selected to display their skills at the Formula Drift event at Yas Marina Circuit on February 25.
The 10 drivers will learn about drift vehicle preparation and setup before taking to the Yas Vehicle Dynamic Area for individual drift technique coaching sessions.
Four will then be selected for advanced coaching at the Yas Formula Drift circuit alongside a grid full of Formula Drift drivers, before demonstrating their art in front of the crowd at the Formula Drift event.
The lucky 10 drivers are Mohammad Habib, Bassam Al Shaya, Fahed Al Loughani, Abdullah Habib, Murshed Al Romaithi, Yousef Al Romaithi, Ahmad Al Romaithi, Ahmad Omar, Ahmad Al Ameri, and Hamad Al Ameri.
Richard Cregan, Chief Executive Officer of Yas Marina Circuit, is pleased to offer local drivers this unique opportunity.
"We are always looking for local talent in Abu Dhabi to be involved in motorsport," he said. "This is a great chance to develop our future motorsport stars. Drift racing requires a high level of car control and concentration, and the visiting Formula Drift drivers are the ideal people to teach those skills."
Attendees at the Formula Drift event will be able to hear a performance of the exclusive Formula Drift song, Urban Skills, to celebrate the event. The song is available free on the Yas Marina Circuit website and Facebook page.
Tickets to Formula Drift at Yas Marina Circuit start at Dh50. Please phone 800 YAS (927) or visit www.yasmarinacircuit.ae
