ANALYSIS / RACING INCENTIVES In terms of team-building initiatives,
incentive packages and corporate hospi- tality options, Dubai Autodrome has a full range of options from competitive karting and laser tag events up to world-class track driving experiences for small numbers or hundreds of guests. Al Forsan’s Motor Sports Centre in Abu
Dhabi is geared up to cater for both competi- tive and non-competitive track events. The 1.2 kilometre CIK-approved (Commission Inter- nationale De Karting) professional circuit is designed and built to the highest standards. The kart circuit is open all year round and can be hired for corporate events and team- building initiatives. Programmes on offer include endurance racing, Grand Prix racing, twin seat karts and 270cc senior hire karts. Facilities include briefing rooms and
support buildings, including air-conditioned pit bays, as well as a full-size paddock facil- ity, vehicle wash bays and changing rooms. The centre’s alternate-use circuit is used for autocross, Supermoto and teambuilding activities such as a blindfolded drive with passengers navigating the circuit. BIC offers six separate track layouts, a test
oval and drag strip, kart and paddock tracks. Delegates can even experience off-roading at the Hummer Driving Academy and learn the techniques for navigation and desert survival.
Luc Delcomminette
Above: Yas Marina Circuit courtesy of Arabian Adventures
Bottom: Karting at Dubai Autodrome
THE DMC PERSPECTIVE DMCs and event management companies may have less than a decade of experience work- ing with motor sports venues, but they have proved quick learners. Arabian Adventures deals with a diverse
Quite often the perception is that
these activities are more targeted towards males, but a lot of females really enjoy the challenge and thrill of motor sports _ Luc Delcomminette, Vice President, Arabian Adventures
range of clients including financial, pharmaceu- tical, insurance, retail and oil companies that request a range of events at motor sport venues. “Group sizes and programmes are very
diverse dependent on budget, time and the key objectives of the activity. Quite often the perception is that these activities are more tar- geted towards males, but a lot of females really enjoy the challenge and thrill of motor sports,” says Delcomminette. Talking of the challenges, Delcomminette
admits that safety is often the first concern. “The challenges are typically associated with the fact that any motor sport involves speed and therefore associated risks. For Arabian Adventures, both the safety and comfort of our guests are paramount. Therefore, it is essential that detailed and careful planning is in place, with the organiser and the venue management, to not only cover the operational aspects of such events, but to also take into consideration necessary international safety standards and the protection of participants.” Local DMC, The Vision, also has experience
of working with motor sport venues across the region. “Motor sport venues, particularly inter- national circuits, are a relatively new venue for GCC event planners. The first event we organ- ised involving motor sport corporate challenges was in 2005 and I do admit it was ‘a jump in the sea’ as we had no experience or expectation on the result,” says Anwar Abu Monassar, Director of Operations, The Vision DMC.
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