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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Bengaluru: The Karnataka Cabinet has approved a formation of separate Dharwad city corporation. Alongside, a 15% hike in fares across the four state transport corporations was also approved. The revised fares will come into effect on January 5.
Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H.K. Patil, addressing the media at the Committee Hall of Vidhana Soudha, provided details about the decision. He explained that the last fare revision for BMTC was a decade ago when diesel cost Rs 60.98 per litre. Since then, operational costs have risen significantly.
Diesel expenditure for the four corporations has increased from Rs 9.16 crore to Rs 13.21 crore, and personnel costs have grown from Rs 12.85 crore to Rs 18.36 crore. The daily operational burden now stands at Rs 9.56 crore. The fare hike is expected to generate an additional Rs 74.85 crore in monthly revenue without burdening the state exchequer, as Rs 5,015 crore has already been allocated for the Shakti Yojana this fiscal year.
Minister Patil announced that the Cabinet has decided to bifurcate the Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation into two independent municipal bodies.
The Cabinet approved the construction of a fishing port in Hejamady village, Udupi, with a revised estimate of Rs 209.13 crore. Additionally, Rs 84.57 crore has been sanctioned for the modernization and dredging of fishing ports.
In a move to strengthen cow shelters, Rs 10.50 crore has been allocated for projects in 14 districts. The Cabinet also approved constructing a building for Visvesvaraya Technical University in Chikkaballapur district at Rs 149.75 crore.
The Cabinet sanctioned a state-of-the-art bus stand in Bannimantap, Mysuru, at a cost of Rs 120 crore. Spread over 14 acres, the facility will include a divisional office, bus units, and commercial shops.
Approval was also granted to utilize Rs 137.85 crore, provided by the Union Finance Ministry under the Special Capital Assistance Scheme, for capital expenditure.
The Kalyana Karnataka Regional Development Board will use Rs 56.92 crore from its SCP/TSP scheme to supply bed sheets, mosquito nets, and clothing to government residential schools and hostels.
The Cabinet approved Rs 100 crore to construct new buildings for 200 veterinary institutions currently housed in rented or dilapidated structures, using NABARD assistance.
In Davangere, a site was allotted to the Karnataka Working Journalists' Association for constructing a civic facility. A plot in Avaragere village was also leased for 30 years at a concessional rate to Nayaka Vidyarthi Nilaya.