Bahrain International Circuit Gears Up for National Race Day Double-Header
- Publish date: Friday، 09 January 2026 Reading time: 1 min read
BTCC and Time Attack take center stage this Saturday with daytime and night racing action at BIC’s Inner Track.
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Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) is revving up for a high-octane weekend as it hosts the fourth round of National Race Day this Saturday. Fans can expect a thrilling double-header with two of the Kingdom’s top local championships battling it out on BIC’s 2.554-kilometre Inner Track.
BTCC Action Kicks Off
The Bahrain Touring Car Challenge (BTCC) will headline the event, featuring practice at 11:35am, qualifying at 1:25pm, and two 15-lap races at 3:14pm and 5:44pm.
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All eyes will be on Ali Almansoori, who has dominated the season so far, winning all six races in his Honda Civic. Podium ceremonies are scheduled for 6:30pm.
Time Attack Heats the Track
Time Attack races will run across multiple categories, including SU, UL, MA, SA, MB, and SB.
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Practice: 10:20am
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Heat 1 (SU, UL, MA): 12:40pm
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Heat 1 (SA, MB, SB): 2:00pm
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Heat 2 (all categories): 3:50pm
Fans can enjoy both daytime and night racing from BIC’s Beyon Grandstand, offering prime views of the Inner Straight and start-finish line.
Tickets and Attendance
Admission is BD2 for adults and BD1 for children. Tickets can be purchased:
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Online at bahraingp.com
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By calling the BIC Hotline: +973-17450000
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At the gate
Everyone is welcome to join the high-speed action.
BIC’s Busy Racing Calendar
This weekend’s National Race Day follows the third round of the Bahrain Drag Racing Championship on BIC’s quarter-mile drag strip.
The 2025/2026 National Race Day season features seven rounds, with upcoming events on 6 February, 13 March, and the grand finale on 24 April.
For more details on National Race Day or other BIC events, visit bahraingp.com or call the BIC Hotline.