Buckle up, GulfRun 8 is set and ready to start its main events! The GulfRun 8 Car Show will take place on the 11th and 12th of Jan at 360 Mall, where all participating cars will be on display for you to check out, in addition to many other activities, so be sure to be there. On the 24th and 25th of Jan, GulfRun 8 will be at the track, in Bahrain where all participants will be racing taking their cars to the limit. Ofcourse, everyone is more than welcome to join us at the Bahrain track to watch the cars going full throttle, and take a taxi ride around the track at maximum speed!

Here are the list of cars participating GulfRun 8:

2010 Porsche GT3RS (x5)
2013 BMW M6
2007 BMW M6
2013 BMW M5
2011 Audi R8 V10 (x2)
2010 Audi R8 V8
2008 Mitsubishi Evo 10
2009 Mitsubishi Evo 10
2006 Mitsubishi Evo 9
2005 Mitsubishi Evo 8
2007 Subaru STi
2009 Nissan GTR (x2)
2010 Nissan GTR (x2)
2009 Nissan GTR
2012 McLaren MP4-12C
2011 Mercedes SLS
2012 Ferrari 458
2012 Lamborghini Aventador
2011 Ferrari 599
2009 Chevrolet ZR1
2012 Lamborghini LP1500-4
2012 KTM X-Bow R
2011 KTM X-Bow ClubSport

Here is a video of the  GulfRun Karting Endurance Race 2012 which was held at Mishref 14th and 15th of December. Over A Dozen Teams participated, all very well prepared. Some teams even trained in Bahrain & Abu Dhabi to sharpen their skills. Team Managers were on hand to organize driver times and strategically use their best drivers, its a mix of tactics and driving skill to get your team to the top. Just a Rush to watch.

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The GulfRun Karting Endurance Race II was held 14th and 15th of December at the Mishref Fairgrounds with huge success. 12 teams ranging from 4-10 drivers each participated in the intense battle which was full of excitement throughout the  race. Thanks to all the sponsors, everyone that helped, and all the teams for making this an amazing event. We sure hope to see you at the GulfRun Karting Race III next year.
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On this episode of Head 2 Head, Angus MacKenzie brings you the ultimate modern musclecar showdown — 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 vs 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. It’s an epic 3-round bout, with canyon carving up and down Mulholland Highway, hot laps at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca with pro driver Randy Pobst, and a classic quarter-mile drag race finale. It’s a winner-take-all battle for ultimate musclecar supremacy!

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Evo’s Editorial Director and Founder Harry Metcalfe visits the Pagani Factory in Italy to drive the 763bhp Zonda 760 RS. The pinnacle of all road going Zondas.

Check out Sami Haidar in this video driving the winning lap of GulfRun recording a 2:17 on the GP circuit, Bahrain GP. Watching the video, you can clearly see the skills and techniques that Sami possesses, from the smoothness in steering control and braking, consistency in the racing line, to the beautiful up and heel and toe down shifting. Bravo Sami, you deserve it.

Lamborghini unveiled the Urus, a new concept car to enter the market of high end SUVs. Will Lamborghini ever produce this car? will have to wait and see.

Have you ever wondered what it would it be like to drive a World Rally Championship car on public roads? Well, Vicky Parrott did and here’s the result.

Event schedule

Fernando Alonso took the lead of the championship after two events, with the McLaren drivers following behind him. It’s still close at the top, which is a good sign – particularly after last year’s experiences! There’s still plenty of racing to be had though, and another stash of 101 points available at Shanghai.

Support racing for this event includes Porsche Carrera Cup Asia.

The weather

Looking at the weather from a couple of day’s distance, it appears as though there are showers on the horizon. Friday looks set to be a rainy day, and Sunday also could hold some moisture in the air. Saturday may escape from the rain, but the sun might still be hiding away behind those clouds.

Circuit map

We’re continuing on with single DRS here in China, with the detection coming on the twisting turn 12. The activation will be halfway down the long straight, which will give any passers plenty of time to make their position stick before reaching the tight turn 14.

The zones are in the same place as this time last year, and there were plenty of overtaking moves to behold there – 67, according to F1.com. That made it the third highest of the year, although the weather may have played a part!

The circuit

China brings to the table some of the longest straights on the calendar and some of the more complex corner combinations. The first sector can prove particularly challenging, with the initial corner turning in on itself to almost become a complete circle. The high speeds and tight turns provide high g forces for the drivers to deal with, so new or out of practice drivers could struggle.

We’re looking at a high downforce circuit, where the strategies will fall somewhere in the 2 to 3 stop range. Look for Sauber to be one-stopping! The track can be tough on brakes, so keep an eye on the drivers who are still getting to grips with their cars or aren’t happy with the setup when Sunday comes rolling around.

Tyre compounds

It’s back to the medium and soft compounds like we had at the start of the season, with the white and yellow sidewalls making a reappearance. Motorsport boss Paul Hembery is intrigued to find out how the rubber will work around the circuit, as he quite enjoyed last year’s eventful race!