The Yas Marina Circuit is one of the most esteemed venues around the globe to enjoy pure car racing thrill. Opened in 2009, the home of iconic F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is famous for its different car racing events, tours, and driving experience. Famed for its annual F1 racing event, the Yas Marina Circuit hosts a number of motorsports event throughout the year. Over the years, all sporting events held in this venue have become popular where tourists from around the world visiting this place. Try your hands on some of the best racing cars namely Aston Martin GT4, Supersports SST, Mercedes-AMG GTS, Chevrolet Drift Taxi and many more. Two main experiences you need to have at Yas Marina Circuit.
• OpenYAS
The OpenYAS sporting event is particularly famous for a range of different car sporting activities. OpenYAS particularly hosts five different events out of which four of them are car racing activities. Let us see the details of these events.
1. Drift Night, from AED 320
You have seen the racers blazing their beasts on the track; now it’s your turn. After getting approval for your vehicle, each car will be on the track for two minutes. Although racing is now permitted between the drifters, you can enjoy as many as rides you like within span of four-hour session. This event will be held on 22nd February.
2. Drag Night, from AED 320
If you are not a fan of car drifting then drag racing is another option for you. Yas Drag Racing gives you access to NHRA drag strip in practice-testing format. Unleash the power of tuned cars in the safest environments and bring out the racer in you. If you don’t own a car, hop into Yas Marina Circuit’s Mercedes-AMG E63. This event will be held on 21st February.
3. Car Track Day, from AED 590
As you begin your experience at Yas Track Day, you are asked simple questions such whether or not you any driving experience. Then, you will be given safety briefing by the instructors and will tell you about rules, dos & don’ts etc. You will be given racing gear with helmet, to follow your senior instructor pace. Once you have become familiar with the circuit, pit lanes are opened for driving sessions. Enjoy the freedom to cruise your car through international tracks and drive safely.
4. Yas Drag Roll Racing, from AED 35
For budding racers, Yas Drag Roll Racing is an excellent opportunity. When the lights go green, racers will cruise will full speed down the drag strip. With Circuit’s unique timing system, racers can monitor their total time of racing. Even if you are a rookie driver, you are welcome to try your hands on fast racing cars. It would be held on the 22nd of February.
5. Bike Track Day, from AED 590
If you are not a fan of car racing, the bike track would be a delightful experience for you. Drive your famous Motorbikes on this famous track in a safer and controlled environment. You would get technical tips and training from qualified instructors. It will be held on the 28th of February.
• DriveYAS
Drive some of the best racing cars in the world brought to you by automobile giants from around the globe namely Mercedes-AMG, Aston Martin, Chevrolet, Formula Yas 3000, Supersports and many more.
1. Aston Martin GT4, from AED 1290
You will be given instruction regarding the racings by the senior instructor. Safety briefings would be done and you will be fit into your car. After making you comfortable and explain the controls, you can drive out the GT4 on track for 20 minutes. The instructor will be guiding you to improve techniques.
2. Mercedes-AMG GTS drive, from AED 1100
Just like Aston Martin GT4, you’d be given basic instruction regarding the drive by senior instructors. Optional extra insurance is available at AED 200. The briefing will be carried out Mercedes-AMG briefing room and you’d be given wristband. Once you are fit into your car, you will drive this iconic car for 20 with an instructor.
Like these racing experience, you can also enjoy Formula YAS 300, Mercedes-AMG GTS, Supersports SST, and Chevrolet Drift Taxi. The basic instruction for each racing experience is pretty much the same; however, each car holds a specialty that you’d like to test.
The motorsport experience at Yas Marina Circuit is a memorable experience. This world-class arena not only makes the driving experience memorable but it also enjoyable for spectators. The stands are built with superior architecture so you would enjoy every moment of this experience. If you are in UAE, Yas Marina Circuit is a worthy experience.
Read more info: https://www.yasmarinacircuit.com/en/experiences/