Dubai: The 2016 24 Hour Series powered by Hankook gets underway at Dubai Autodrome this weekend. For the first time in its history, a maximum grid capacity has been reached with 100 cars lining up for the 11th edition of the endurance race.
With 29 cars, the premier A6 Class is the largest in the field. A new generation of GT3 cars are coming up, and the Hankook 24H Dubai marks the maiden outing in a 24-hour race for the new Mercedes-AMG GT3, the Audi R8 LMS and the Lamborghini Huracan.
Other categories include the Porsche Cup, SP2 Class, SP3 Class, A2 Class, A3 Class and the all-new TCR Class. Each of the classes are races within the race, with the battle for top honours as fierce and intense as that for overall victory.
Organisers have concluded lights-to-flag live coverage on Motors TV - coverage from Friday 1.30pm through to Saturday 2.30pm - as well as live streaming on www.24hseries.com. Further live broadcasts are earmarked for TV channels throughout the world, coupled with commentary from Radiolemans.com which makes the race one of the most accessible for fans worldwide.
The 2016 Hankook 24H gets underway with qualifying practice throughout Thursday, ahead of the start at 20pm on Friday. Entry with access to grandstands and the paddock area is free for spectators, with family friendly activities scheduled throughout the weekend.
