MOTORSPORT – BAHRAIN’S youth will have an opportunity to experience and learn more about motor racing through a new programme being offered by Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) and Musco, a global leader in sports and infrastructure lighting.
BIC announced yesterday their agreement with Musco to launch The Musco Young Driver Development Programme at Bahrain International Karting Circuit (BIKC). It will offer driver training to youngsters that may not otherwise have the chance to participate at the world-class grassroots motorsport facility.
The agreement was confirmed in a signing ceremony held at the BIC premises in Sakhir. Signing the agreement were BIC chief executive Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa and Musco Lighting CEO Jeff Rogers, in the presence of senior management from both companies.
“Musco has worked with BIC on lighting projects since 2004, beginning with the drag strip,” Rogers said. “We’re honoured to partner with BIC to support Shaikh Salman’s vision that every young person has the chance to experience karting and the life lessons learned through it.”
Shaikh Salman commented: “The launch of the young driver programme with Musco is founded based on our shared commitment to give back to the community.
“As active participants in global sport and entertainment, we both believe in the importance of using the power of sport for good and to better the communities around us. That shared passion is the cornerstone that will drive this programme.
“We are therefore proud to be working with Musco Lighting to develop young drivers in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Having worked with Musco for many years as our specialist lighting provider, we are delighted to extend our relationship and continue our work with them as our preferred lighting supplier.”
The Musco Young Driver Development Programme will initially include an entry-level programme open to youth in Bahrain, with intermediate and advanced programmes following. The final stage will also include a fully-paid entry for selected drivers into the Bahrain Rotax MAX Challenge, the leading competitive karting championship in Bahrain.
As part of the new sponsorship agreement, Musco also becomes the Preferred Lighting Supplier at BIC. Musco has been involved with BIC since its inception.
In addition to providing lighting infrastructure as part of the initial construction of BIC which was completed in 2004, Musco also installed BIC’s state-of-the-art track lighting in 2014, with Bahrain becoming a landmark venue across the world for night racing.
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