MEKC Organizers
MEKC championship event is sanctioned by the CIK-FIA, the Commission Internationale de Karting of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile and being organized by Middle East’s premier karting facility Ghibli Raceway.
The Middle East Karting Cup (MEKC) is a true spectator events that receives high profile television coverage. International coverage through the specialized motor sport dedicated channel of Race World and other is to be announced by regional sports channels. New media will come into play this year as live web casts are also being planned for the event.The MEKC have created an exciting opportunity for companies seeking new mediums to publicize their products and services through to the Middle East's fastest growing sport whether by associating with or by developing and increasing the public awareness about the Middle East Karting Championship (MEKC) that provides an exciting new medium to a fascinated public.
MEKC Key Persons
Ghibli Raceway
www.ghibliraceway.com - Race Promoter
Ghibli Raceway is the Middle East’s leading circuit for the exciting motorsport of karting. Located in the Egyptian resort town of Sharm El Sheikh, it is one of only four tracks in the world that is built to the latest and highest licensed requirements of the FIA, the official global association for motor sports including Formula One. Ghibli Raceway was home to the most popular international FIA motorsport competition in the world, the Rotax MAX Challenge World Finals in 2004, which attracted competitors from 38 countries.
Ghibli has also hosted prominent figures such as the King of Bahrain, seven-time Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher, and numerous entertainment stars.
Our fervour for the sport and its development has spurred us to continuously develop our service to be unsurpassed in all aspects. A testament to Ghibli's success was hosting the prestigious Rotax Max Challenge World Finals,the most international (38 countries) and popular (+7,000 competitors) FIA sanctioned motor sport formula, in January, 2004.
Outside of the racing world, Ghibli Raceway has had the honor of hosting VIP’s such as the King of Bahrain, and many other Arabic and European music and film stars.
About Ghibli Raceway
Ghibli Raceway Hosted the Rotax MAX Challenge World Finals in January 2004
Ghibli Raceway hosted many of the F1 racing world’s best known names including Micheal Schumacher, David Coulthard, Paul Stewart, Gianni Morbidelli, etc.
Ghibli Raceway, pioneering provider of international motor sport to the Middle East, takes its name from a North African wind originating from the Atlas Mountains .This wind parallels in force to the intense power and extreme speed found at Sharm El Sheikh's premier Karting facility. Located amongst some of the Red Sea's most exclusive hotels and resorts.
Ghibli Raceway's “Formula to Strive” inspires a diverse demographic to come and experience an adrenaline packed driving experience. The circuit itself has been built to the standards set by the “Commission International de Karting” (CIK-FIA) and the authorized international body within the “Federation International d'Automobile” (FIA).
Ghibli Raceway's Sharm facility is proudly one of only four homologated tracks in the world with a “Grade A licence”.