Gulf News Fun Drive gears up for action
33rd annual Overnighter Fun Drive to be held January 10-11
Dubai: The Gulf News Overnighter Fun Drive supported by Al Futtaim Motors — Toyota will be held on January 10-11.
The response from off-road enthusiasts was so overwhelming that the waiting list became operational by the end of the first day of registration.
Since then, Gulf News has received hundreds of requests hoping to make it to the final list. As it is not possible to accommodate all entries, preference is being given to Gulf News subscribers on the waiting list.
The participants can collect information packs, which include the Fun Drive number, the manual and a disclaimer, on January 5, between 9am and 7pm at Gulf News office in Dubai; between 9am and 5pm at Gulf News office Abu Dhabi and between 9 and 11am at Gulf News office Al Ain.
Additional passengers can be added only until January 5 and cancellations will also be allowed on the same day. No passenger will be added nor any refund will made for cancellation after January 5.
To collect the information packs, participants must submit their original receipts and also quote their Fun Drive numbers. They will not be issued without the original receipt.
The information manual provides details about the event and participants are requested to go through this thoroughly and follow the tips and other information provided.
Al Futtaim Motors — Toyota are the main sponsors of the event, just as they have been over the last 24 years. Checkpoints are sponsored by Toyota, American Garden, Dubai Duty Free, Orient Travel, RSA, Total, Toyo Tyres. The Fun Drive numbers are sponsored by 3M Protected.
Total are also the lubricants sponsor for the event. Support Sponsors include Alco, Al Ain Water, Byrne, Cha Cha Chai, Emirates Wet Wipes, Fitness First and Sadia. Catering for the event is by Food Craft and Jebel Ali Resorts and Hotels. Entertainment is by George & Burnell Events.
The Fun Drive is being held with the support of the Emirates Motorplex UAQ and the UAQ Municipality.
International Automobile Touring Club will provide the recovery service.
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