DAMAC PROPERTIES RACES TO NO.1 POSITION AT SILVERSTONE
Middle Eastern Property Giant Wins ‘Silverstone’s Race 2’ at Ferrari Challenge Europe -Trofeo Pirelli
DAMAC Properties has won the ‘Silverstone’s Race 2’ at the Ferrari Challenge Europe - Trofeo Pirelli held at Silverstone this weekend. The DAMAC sponsored ‘Ferrari F430 Challenge’ racing car is currently competing in races across Europe culminating in the World Final in Italy on 25 October 2007.
The UK leg of the tour took place at Silverstone on the 9 and 10 June as part of Ferrari's 60th birthday celebrations. On this very special occasion, Ferrari showcased the full range of road and race Ferraris in action in the UK in 2007.
Mr. Hussain Sajwani, Chairman of DAMAC Holding said: “We are delighted to have reached the No.1 position and this once again reflects our personality to be the best in each area we operate in. We are proud to be part of such a prestigious event.”
The car is managed by Ferrari Team Motor and will race in a total of eight rounds of the Challenge held at circuits in Monza, Misano, Imola, Vallelunga, Mugello, Silverstone and Le Castellet. Driving for DAMAC Properties will be ace young driver Giacomo Piccini
Peter Riddoch, CEO of DAMAC Properties says: “As DAMAC Properties continues to expand internationaly, our involvement with the Ferrari Challenge Championship is a unique way of communicating with our target audiences across Europe. Our association with the event is a reflection of the esteemed and exciting lifestyle that our customers are used to.”
Since its debut, the Ferrari Challenge has been one of the most competitive series on the entire Challenge scene, attracting a plethora of top class drivers year after year. The start grids are always packed and the outcomes are often nail-bitingly uncertain right until the very last bend.
Calendar for the forthcoming races in the Ferrari Challenge:
Dates Venue 16-17 June Vallelunga, Italy 14-15 July Mugello, Italy 01-02 September Le Castellet (France) 25-28 October World Finals
