Upcoming Motor Shows

Photo Courtesy to Kuwait Bikers, Auto Works kw, Gulf Run, Official Road Rush

BIKER OPENING SEASON CARNIVAL

Date: 2 to 4 November 2017 (Thursday to Saturday)
Time: 9am to 9pm
Venue: in front of Museum of Modern Art (opp. Souq Sharq)

Kuwait biker team in cooperation with National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters brings this carnival/festival. The 3 day festival includes many activities, events, competitions and prizes, open market, restaurant corner, cafe, games and activities.

Website: http://kuwaitbikers.com/opening-season/
Website: http://kuwaitbikers.com/

Instagram: @kuwait_bikers (CLICK HERE)

Snapchat: @kuwaitbikers

Facebook: @KuwaitBikers (CLICK HERE)

Twitter: @kuwaitbikers (CLICK HERE)

Google+: CLICK HERE
Flickr: CLICK HERE

Youtube: CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE if the above video 

Coordinates for Venue: Lat, Long 29.38508249430695,47.9832199215889

Latitude: 29.38508249430695

Longitude: 47.9832199215889

DMS (Degrees, minutes, seconds)

Latitude: 29°23'6.297'' N
Longitude: 47°58'59.591'' E

AUTO WORKS SHOW

Date: 14 to 16 December 2017 (Thursday to Saturday)
Venue: Kuwait International Fairgrounds, Hall 5

After the success of the first Auto Works Show which took place in 2016 with more than 50 companies and organisations that participated including U.S. Commercial Department, Kuwait Historical, Vintage and classic car museum and Bahrain International Circuit. The show serves to connect and create business opportunity for both the middle-east consumers and local businesses with the international automotive and motorcycle aftermarket industry. It features a wide variety of display of racing, customized, classic and vintage cars and motorcycles from all over the region. 

Website: http://www.autoworkskw.com/

Instagram: @autoworks.kw (CLICK HERE)

CLICK HERE if the above video does not work

Coordinates for Venue: Lat, Long 29.27084080762166,48.04633900523186

Latitude: 29.27084080762166

Longitude: 48.04633900523186

DMS (Degrees, minutes, seconds)

Latitude: 29°16'15.027'' N

Longitude: 48°2'46.82'' E

The Goal of the event is 1) to promote the local cars and power sports sectors in the state of Kuwait and its economy. 2) to facilitate the buying process for the user by providing diversity of products all in one place to compare prices and quality. 3) Create international and local business opportunities. 4) Promote small local businesses.

CLICK HERE to check out last year's Auto Works Show in 2016

GULFRUN KARTING ENDURANCE RACE

Date: 14 to 16 December 2017 (Thursday to Saturday)
Time: 4pm onwards
Venue: Sirbb Circuit, Shuwaikh
Category: 12 Hours and 24 Hours (Endurance Race)

The GulfRun Karting Endurance Race was launched in 2011 to create an exciting competition in Kuwait. GulfRun Karting has evolved into a fully-fledged Endurance Rate that follows International regulations from start to finish. The race is marshaled by a certified team with several years of experience managing international races. The karts have been purchased specifically for this race, in order to ensure the high level of competitiveness among teams. There are several activities, local stores and restaurants available to participants and visitors of all ages to enjoy during the races.

Website: http://www.gulfrunkarting.com/
Instagram: @gulfrun (CLICK HERE)
Facebook: @gulfrun (CLICK HERE)
Twitter: @gulfrun (CLICK HERE)
Youtube: @GulfRunTV (CLICK HERE)
Vimeo: @gulfrun (CLICK HERE)
Google+: @Gulfrun (CLICK HERE)
Flickr: @gulfrun (CLICK HERE) 
GulfRun 24 hour Endurance Race December 2012

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Coordinates for Venue: Lat, Long 29.338862462192925,47.9443359375

Latitude: 29.338862462192925

Longitude: 47.9443359375

DMS (Degrees, minutes, seconds)

Latitude: 29°20'19.905'' N

Longitude: 47°56'39.609'' E

GULFRUN CARSHOW 8

Date: 1 to 3 February 2018 (Thursday to Saturday)
Venue: Murouj, Sahara Kuwait

First launched in 2008 when the GulfRun 4 took place. The goal was to bring the GulfRun drivers, car enthusiasts and the general public interested in automobiles. 

Website: http://www.gulfrun.com/carshow/
Instagram: @gulfrun (CLICK HERE)
Facebook: @gulfrun (CLICK HERE)
Twitter: @gulfrun (CLICK HERE)
Youtube: @GulfRunTV (CLICK HERE)
Vimeo: @gulfrun (CLICK HERE)
Google+: @Gulfrun (CLICK HERE)
Flickr: @gulfrun (CLICK HERE) 

GulfRun CarShow preparation done for previous GulfRun8 in 2011

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Coordinates for Venue: Lat, Long 29.26100406833988,48.02234128117561

Latitude: 29.26100406833988

Longitude: 48.02234128117561

DMS (Degrees, minutes, seconds)

Latitude: 29°15'39.615'' N

Longitude: 48°1'20.428'' E

GULFRUN 13

Date: 8-9 February 2018 (Thursday and Friday)

Venue: Bahrain International Circuit (CLICK HERE)

The GulfRun is an annual motorsport event that started in 2005 as a weekend getaway for a group of friends passionate about automobile racing. The event consist of multiple category - Circuit (Inner/Outer/GP) competition, Autocross competition and Quatermile Drag competition.

Website: http://www.gulfrun.com/gulfrun/
Instagram: @gulfrun (CLICK HERE)
Facebook: @gulfrun (CLICK HERE)
Twitter: @gulfrun (CLICK HERE)
Youtube: @GulfRunTV (CLICK HERE)
Vimeo: @gulfrun (CLICK HERE)
Google+: @Gulfrun (CLICK HERE)
Flickr: @gulfrun (CLICK HERE) 
GulfRun X official video

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ROAD RUSH 8 and CARNIVAL 5

Carnival Date: 25/11/2017
Venue: Sirbb Circuit
Instagram: @officialroadrush (CLICK HERE)

Road Rush is an event prepared by the women of Kuwait who love driving and cars. The women get together with their machines and have a blast and let loose for 2 days at Bahrain International Circuit (Generally during the first two weeks of February). Around a month earlier, the Road Rush Carnival takes place in Kuwait. There are several activities, local stores, restaurants and a many fun things to do while getting to meet with the Road Rush participants. Watch below to see the previous years videos.

Road Rush Carnival of 2014

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Youtube: CLICK HERE Road Rush 4 (2014)

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MOTORBASH

Date: To be announced
Venue: To be announced
Instagram: @Motorbash (CLICK HERE)
Twitter: @Motorbash (CLICK HERE)
Snapchat: @Motorbash

CLICK HERE if the above video does not work

CLICK HERE if the above video does not work

RedBull CPD Car Park Drift FINAL

Date: 8/12/2017

Venue: Sirbb Circuit, Shuwaikh

Instagram: @sirbbcircuit (CLICK HERE)

Instagram: @redbullkuwait (CLICK HERE)

Website: http://sirbbcircuit.com/

Photo Courtesy to Sirbb Circuit

CLICK HERE to the see the original Instagram Video

Watch LIVE on Youtube. CLICK HERE

Kuwait Riders 8TH BIKE SHOW

Date: 24/01/2018 till 27/01/2018

Venue: Kuwait
Venue: at The Kuwait Motor Show, 360 Mall, Kuwait

Instagram: @Kuwait_riders (CLICK HERE)

Youtube: @KuwaitRiders (CLICK HERE)

Bikers from the gulf are invited to join in for the event.

Photo Courtesy to Kuwait Bikers

Photo Courtesy to Kuwait Bikers

THE KUWAIT MOTOR SHOW

Date: 18/01/2018 till 27/01/2018

Venue: 360 Mall, Kuwait

Instagram: @Kuwait_motorshow (CLICK HERE)

Previous related posts

CLICK HERE to see the post on GulfRun Car Show 8 - year 2013.

CLICK HERE to see the post on GulfRun Endurance Run 3 - year 2013.

CLICK HERE to see the post on Road Rush 3 - year 2013.

CLICK HERE to see the post on GulfRun Car Show 7 - year 2012.

CLICK HERE to see the post on Red Bull Car Park Drift.

GulfRun Karting Endurance Race 3

Photo Courtesy to instaq8cars (on Instagram)

GulfRun Karting Endurance Race has returned for the 3rd time. It is a 24 hours Endurance Race which starts today, 6th December 2013 at 4 pm and will continue for 24 hours till 7th December 2013 at 4 pm. The race takes place at Sirbb Circuit, Shuwaikh, Kuwait. The GulfRun team has been doing a great job on keeping the information updated on the Internet. CLICK HERE for the Gulf Run website. Even the parking space has been worked out so that people can comfortably park without roaming around searching for parking space. CLICK HERE for the Instagram link or view below. People who interested in can get to the location as it is on the corner of Jahra Road  (No 80) and Airport Road (No 55), opposite to City Center. People can catch public buses which go through Jahra Road or Airport Road to reach the location.

For Live Timing for GulfRun Karting Endurance Race timings, CLICK HERE. (You will need Adobe Flash Player, CLICK HERE and follow through)

GulfRun Links -

Website: CLICK HERE.

FaceBook: CLICK HERE.

Twitter: CLICK HERE.

Instagram: CLICK HERE.

Flickr: CLICK HERE.

Vimeo: CLICK HERE.

Google+: CLICK HERE.

Sirbb Circuit: CLICK HERE.
Instagram: CLICK HERE.

Photo Courtesy to GulfRun (on Instagram)

Sirbb Circuit Track Layout. Photo Courtesy to GulfRun

GulfRun Karting 24 hours Endurance Race Prizes

Tentative Results of the GulfRun Karting 24hour Endurance Race

UPDATE : Official Results are out. (Source: GulfRun Instagram)
In the ELITE category

1. First Place to Team #4 - Q8 Racing.
2. Second Place to Team #6 - McDonalds Racing. (Instagram)
3. Third Place to Team #14 - Gulf Cables.

In the SILVER Category

1. First Place to Team #11 - ProRider. (Instagram)
2. Second Place to Team #18 - Ali Alghanim.(Instagram)

UPDATE (8/12/2013) : Got a Direct Message on Twitter from Faisal Alloughani (Sportsspirit-kw.com) who covered the Sirbb Circuit taking Photos of the 18 karts with different drivers. You can give a look to see the photos. If one plans to get high quality images then you will have to dish out $3 for each photo. CLICK HERE to look at the photos.

RaceRoom Audi Tournament

Photo Courtesy of RaceRoom

Kuwait is setting fire to the gaming zone with another tournament. The prize money is set at KD 500 (US $ 1750). You can get more information at their Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Following is some of the information.
Venue: RaceRoom, Baroue, The Avenues Mall.
Date: 24th March 2013
Registration ( Contact in person at RaceRoom or contact number 51109799 ).
Type of Game: Racing Simulation.

Other Blogs that discussed about RaceRoom are

• Bananaq8 - CLICK HERE for the Post.
• BrakeBanzeen! - CLICK HERE for the Post.

Race Room (Photo Courtesy of Brake Banzeen!)

UPDATED: RaceRoom Tournament has now got a sponsor (as on 14th March 2013) from 'Fouad Alghanim & Sons Automotive'. Therefore now officially being called RaceRoom Audi Tournament.

Photo Courtesy of RaceRoom

Road Rush 3

Photo Courtesy to www.ilsul6ana.com

This Post is not about a Video game but some how appropriately coming out on 8th March which is celebrated as International Women's Day. Road Rush is the name of the event organised by the women of Kuwait who love cars and racing. It is a yearly event and this year marks their third. The cars are taken to Bahrain International race circuit where they enjoy two days of driving under controlled condition and expert trainers who give them tips on racing, drags and drifting. This year it is happening on 8th and 9th March 2013.

Road Rush have put out a teaser on their Youtube Channel. Also you can also check them out on Facebook and Instagram.

You can view the video Below (Road Rush 3 Teaser) (Click Here for youtube link) (Music in the background is Sandstorm by Darude)

Road Rush 2 Teaser can be viewed below (Click Here for youtube link) (Music in the background is 'Louder' by DJ Fresh ft Sian Evans)

Road Rush 1 Teaser can be viewed below (Click Here for youtube Link)

Other Blogs that mentioned about Road Rush are below:

• Bananaq8 - CLICK HERE for the post.
• Grapevine - CLICK HERE for the post.
• Qabaq - CLICK HERE for the post.
• iLSul6ana - CLICK HERE for the post.
• Q8stig covers this event, so you will be able to get a good set of Photos on his blog.

UPDATED: Day 1 footage released by Q8stig. CLICK HERE to be redirected to his Post.

Super Cars and GulfRun8 - January 2013

The new year of 2013 has started and I am looking forward to some of the events that are going to take place in the month of January. The most awaited event is the GulfRun display of cars (just got updated by @GulfRun on twitter that the display takes place on 11th and 12th January 2013 @ 360Mall Kuwait). The GulfRun 8 event will take place in Bahrain in the last weekend of January (Around 24th-25th January). Usually they put on display the cars 2 weeks prior to the event. I am still awaiting the date and location of the display of the GulfRun participating cars. Last year around 58 cars participated. I hear some more cars might be participating. (Mark has also posted about this event, CLICK HERE for the post which is on his site 248am) (Also Qabaq has posted, CLICK HERE). (Q8stig had posted a lot of photos about last years event) Below is a video of the Highlights of GulfRun 7. For Gulf Run Youtube channel CLICK HERE and Vimeo Video. They also have Twitter and Instagram accounts

The above video was made by TJC films and their Youtube Channel link.

360 Mall, South Surra - Zahra - 6th Ring Road Kuwait. Photo Courtesy of  360 Mall

For car related Blogs I go through two Kuwaiti Bloggers  - Qabaq and Q8stig

Courtsey to SWNS.com. The image from the Daily Mail UK article.

Talking about cars, it reminds me of another post about the supercars from the gulf. The main article is written in the Daily Mail UK, CLICK HERE to view it. The people in London get to see a display of the supercars from the gulf. I came across the article through two of the blogs. LadieswhodolunchinKuwait and Mark 248am. I just got an update from Hamad Al Sabah through twitter about the documentary which is posted online on youtube. Video posted below.

Hala Feb 2012 ends

Google Doodle for 25th February 2012

Google put up this Doodle on 25th February 2012 for the National Day of Kuwait. Really nice one and this was one of the hot subjects on 25th February on the Internet. For more amazing Google doddles click HERE.

Lot of things took place during Hala February 2012. Be it the Red Bull Car Park Drift to Run 200k event. The Concours d'Elegance took place between 15th-18th February 2012 due to which people got to see an amazing variety of cars - be it vintage, Ferrari, Porsche or even Bikes.

Kuwait Riders held the Bike Show 2012 at Marina Crescent between 15th - 17th February 2012. There are a lot of videos uploaded on Youtube. Here is one video to give an idea of the event. I believe over 325 riders were part of it. Anyways, you can check related video footage posted by the riders themselves on the Youtube related links.

The whole month of February has many other events taking place. Also, offers at the malls and hypermarkets kick in. The Gulf Street (Road No 25) is a place to be to see the festive mood of the people celebrating the National and Liberation day in Kuwait on 25th and 26th February 2012. This year on 25th February since it rained throughout the day, the government had postponed some of the outdoor celebrations to the next Saturday, 3rd March 2012. Since the ban of Foam or Thread Sprays since last year, this year Water Guns (Squirt Gun or Water Blasters) were a popular subject among the kids. I still do not get the idea of being squirted by water in such cold weather.

Kite flying is another event one should look into. There is a group called the Kuwait Kites Team which partakes into this event. There has been a lot of competitions even in Kite flying. The Flag design Kites are popular.

I think I barely scratch the surface on talking about all the events that take place in Kuwait especially during the month of February. Even the internet was buzzing throughout February with event updates, holidays plans, places to be, weather updates, traffic updates and ofcourse reviews of different events. There is always something to do or be at for anyone living in Kuwait

Red Bull Car Park Drift

On 10th February, 2012 - Red Bull Car Park Drift took place at Mishref International Fair ground. It is widely covered in Kuwait by a lot of Car enthusiasts.

Unfortunately, I was not able to make it to watch the show, but heard that it was a blast. Many bloggers covered the event and have post a variety of photos and videos. Do look through it.

• QABAQ
• How2Q8
• BANANAQ8
• 248AM

Gulf Run Car Show

I was at the Gulf Run Car Show event today at 360 Mall. It was really impressive to see so many amazing cars at one place. Ferrari, Lotus, Mercedes, Porsche, Audi, BMW etc. HERE is the list of the cars.(Thanks to Mark for the list). The weather in the morning was cloudy and some drizzling was seen throughout the day. Al-Falah Car Wash crew had a nice time keeping the cars looking gorgeous. But I do praise them for their hard work throughout the day.

It was nice to see that KDD had a stall to promote their new Chocolate Milk pack. I enjoyed the famed Ice-creams cones of KDD (Vanilla, Chocolate and Mixed) - Cost KD 0.250. DJ B at the evening. One of the best sight one could see was the clicking away of cameras, be it  a standalone Digital cameras, or the Smart phone ones or even the conventional kind.

Also saw Ducati bike and a stall for Kawasaki with the Vulcan model on display. Also saw the BRP Can-Am Spyder Roadster. Had a nice feel to it.

Two days that also a weekend (Friday the 13th and Saturday the 14th of January) is a nice experience for anyone to see some fancy cars. I really do like the idea of Gulf Run event. I do wish all the drivers to have a great time at Bahrain International Circuit on 26th and 27th Jan. Wishing you all the best for the Gulf Run 7.