Officials in Kuwait have announced the new Kuwait Track Challenge (KTC), offering generous cash prizes across three categories, at Kuwait Motor Town on November 4th-5th.
The event is open to the public and to entrants from across the GCC, with organisers hoping to attract drivers from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Qatar, the UAE and Oman.
Three classes
The Pocket Rocket class is for cars on tyres below a 245 profile, with slicks banned. The Sleeper class is for cars on tyres below a 285 profile (no slicks), and the Outlaw class is open to all tyre sizes, including slicks. Open-cockpit, single-seater and non-road-registered vehicles are not allowed in any class.
Scrutineering takes place at Kuwait Motor Town on November 3rd, followed by qualifying heats over the next two days and a final showdown in each class. Each class will also get timed practice before qualifying.
Prize fund
A total prize fund of 65,000 KWD ($210,000) will be shared equally across the three classes. Each class winner receives 10,000 KWD ($32,000), with 4,000 for second, 3,000 for third, 2,000 for fourth and 1,000 for fifth. There is also a team prize of 5,000 ($16,250).
Up to 40 vehicles are allowed in each class. Entries cost 500 KWD, close at noon on November 1st and must be made online via the KTC website (www.challengethetrack.com).