DSBK Racing gears up for Middle East Championship 2024-2025 at Dubai Autodrome
Dubai, UAE: DSBK Racing is all set to launch the highly anticipated DSBK Middle East Championship 2024-2025, marking a major event in the region’s motorsports calendar. The championship will kick off on 26th October 2024 at the renowned Dubai Autodrome, offering a full day of high-octane superbike action. With top racers from around the globe expected to compete, this premier championship promises intense competition, electrifying speed, and a vibrant atmosphere that caters to both motorsport enthusiasts and families alike.
The DSBK Middle East Championship, which is the only Superbike Championship in the UAE, has quickly established itself as a benchmark in the world of motorcycle racing. The opening event on 26th October will feature two thrilling races with 20 racers representing diverse nationalities. The day’s schedule will begin with warm-up and qualifying sessions at 10:00 AM, followed by the races at 12:00 PM and 2:50 PM, each covering 12 laps on the National Circuit at Dubai Autodrome.
The event promises to be a crowd-puller, offering free entry and parking to all spectators. A family-friendly environment has been created with a dedicated children’s play area, live DJ performances, and a wide variety of food trucks. Fans will also have the chance to meet and greet their favorite racers and influencers, participate in a photo booth session, and witness an award ceremony to honor the day’s champions.
One of the standout aspects of this championship is the vision of DSBK Racing’s founder, Nasir Syed, a celebrated bike racer with 38 podium finishes. Nasir, a Kannadiga NRI based in Dubai, emphasized that the DSBK Middle East Championship is not just about racing, but about promoting responsible riding and fostering a safer environment for all biking enthusiasts. “Our goal is to make DSBK Racing a permanent fixture in the region’s motorsports calendar, while also encouraging riders to be more aware of road safety and responsible practices,” Nasir said, sharing his long-term vision for the championship.
Nasir Syed
Nasir, who manages several successful businesses in Dubai, including CHS Creative House and VME Valves Factory LLC, has made a mark on the superbike racing scene. His journey into the sport began after he moved to Dubai, where his passion for racing flourished despite the risks and high costs associated with it. His perseverance has paid off, and today, Nasir is recognized as an international superbike champion, having won 38 professional races. He has competed in prestigious events such as the UAE National Championship and the Bahrain Superbike Championship, earning a reputation as a top-tier racer in the region.
This year’s championship also includes several exciting announcements. DSBK Racing will be launching the UAE’s first-ever superbike training academy, aimed at nurturing the next generation of talented riders. The DSBK Racing Academy will provide aspiring racers with the tools and training they need to excel in the sport. In addition, DSBK Racing continues to focus on community engagement, building a strong network of riders, motorsport fans, and families who can enjoy a fun-filled day of racing and entertainment.
The DSBK Middle East Championship 2024-2025 will consist of five rounds, with the first round scheduled at the Dubai Autodrome, followed by a debut event at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi on 9th November 2024. Subsequent rounds will take place in February, April, and again in April 2025 at various circuits across Dubai.
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UDF leaders see local body poll trends as pointer to 2026 Assembly elections in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram (PTI): Buoyed by the strong performance of the Congress-led UDF in the local body polls, KPCC president Sunny Joseph said on Saturday that the front's results indicated the people had rejected the LDF government.
According to early trends, the UDF was leading in more grama panchayats, block panchayats, municipalities and corporations than the LDF.
The local body polls were held in two phases in the state earlier this week.
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Speaking to reporters here, Joseph said the people of Kerala had extended their support to the UDF.
"We could expose the LDF government’s anti-people stance and the people understood it. The LDF’s fake propaganda was rejected by the people. The UDF is moving towards a historic victory," he said.
He said a united effort, proper preparations, good candidate selection and hard work had resulted in the Congress and the UDF’s victory in the elections.
Asked about the prospects in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, Joseph said the party was studying the matter and would comment later.
LDF convenor T P Ramakrishnan said the results would be closely examined.
According to him, the government had done everything possible for the people.
"Why such a verdict happened will be examined at the micro level. People’s opinion will be considered and further steps will be taken," he said.
He added that decisions would be taken after analysing the results. "If any corrective measures are required, we will initiate them and move forward," he said.
AICC leader K C Venugopal said the results showed that people had begun ousting those who, he alleged, were responsible for the loss of gold at Lord Ayyappa’s temple.
"This trend will continue in the Assembly elections as well. It is an indication that the people are ready to bring down the LDF government," he said.
Venugopal said the UDF had registered victories even in CPI(M) and LDF strongholds.
"I congratulate all UDF workers for their hard work. Congress workers and leaders worked unitedly," he said.
Referring to remarks made by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan against the Congress on polling day, Venugopal said the voters had responded through the verdict.
"I do not know whether the chief minister understands that the people are against him. Otherwise, he does not know the sentiment of the people. The state government cannot move an inch further," he said.
He said the results indicated a strong comeback for the UDF in Kerala.
Asked whether the Sabarimala gold loss issue had affected the LDF in the local polls, Venugopal said the CM and the CPI(M) state secretary did not take the issue seriously.
"We took a strong stand on the matter. The BJP played a foul game in it," he alleged.
On the BJP's role in the local body elections, Venugopal alleged that the party operated with the CPI(M) 's tacit support.
"The CPI(M) supported the central government on issues such as PM-SHRI, labour codes and corruption in national highway construction. The CPI(M) is facing ideological decline, and the state government’s policies are against the party’s own decisions," he said.
Meanwhile, LDF ally Kerala Congress (M) leader Jose K Mani said the party could not win all the wards it had expected in the elections.
He congratulated winners from all parties and said the party would closely examine the losses and identify shortcomings. "Later, we will take corrective measures," he added.
Senior Congress leader and MP Rajmohan Unnithan said the trends in the local body elections indicated that the UDF would return to power in the 2026 Assembly elections.
"We will win 111 seats as in 1977 and return to power in 2026. The anti-government sentiment of the people is reflected in the elections," he said.
Unnithan said the people were disturbed and unhappy with the present government.
"The trend indicates the end of the LDF government," he added.
CPI(M) MLA M M Mani said the people had shown ingratitude towards the LDF despite benefiting from welfare schemes.
"After receiving all welfare schemes and living comfortably, people voted against us due to some temporary sentiments. Is that not ingratitude," he asked.
Mani said no such welfare initiatives had taken place in Kerala earlier.
"People are receiving pensions and have enough to eat. Even after getting all this, they voted against us. This is what can be called ingratitude," he said.
Muslim League state president Panakkad Sayyid Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal said the results were beyond expectations.
"The outcome points towards the Secretariat in Thiruvananthapuram, indicating that a change of government is imminent. We are going to win the Assembly election," he said.
