With only four days to go until the first ever Qatar International Motor Show, the organizers revealed what’s possibly the most fascinating feature of the show! During the four-day event there will be a series of outdoor activities organized in association with Red Bull Energy Drink, including drifting competitions, motocross demonstrations as well as test drive sessions of the latest car and SUV models.
The ingredients of Qatar Motor Show are stacking up to create a great event for car enthusiasts, automotive professionals and even those who just want to have a fun evening!
Press Release
The organizing committee expressed their excitement for organizing these activities that are specially tailored to suit the taste of all motor enthusiasts and car-lovers.
Motorsports fans will be able to enjoy professional driving tips with demos from leading experts and world-renowned professional drivers including the Lebanese rally champion and Middle East Hill Climb champion and Red Bull Athlete Abdo Feghali. Moreover, they will be given the opportunity to meet and interact with driving experts.
Another highlight of the First International Edition of the Qatar Motor Show will be a custom built freestyle motocross jumping zone, where some of the world’s finest freestyle motocross riders, the likes of Chris Birch and Frederik Berggren, including Red Bull Athlete’s Nick Franklin and Nick de Wit, will perform daredevil shows in front of thousands of spectators and extreme sports lovers.
Commonly known as FMX, freestyle motocross has emerged as one of the fastest high-adrenaline sports of the new millennium while also being one of the most watched sports of the various extreme sports competitions. These daredevil riders will perform thrilling, mesmerizing stunts high in the air over spaces of 100 feet, while unleashing amazing technical tricks, showing their impressive talents and entertaining the audience. Each show is a choreographed routine costumed to fit this action-packed event that will demonstrate various extreme tricks.
In addition to the asphalt drift track, an off-road track has been designed offering all car-lovers a chance to test drive their favorite and latest cars.
The Qatar Motor Show, organized by Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) in partnership with q.media Events and GL events and held under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jabr Al Thani, Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, runs from January 26 – January 29 at the Doha Exhibitions Center. Qatar Holding (QH) is the main sponsor of the Qatar Motor Show, and QATARI DIAR and Barwa are Diamond Sponsors. Dedicated times for the media have been organized on January 25 and January 26.
For more information on the exhibition and for details on the outdoor show and timings please visit: www.qatarmotorshow.gov.qa
