A special summer time Motorsport event is to be organised by Assocjazzjoni Sport Muturi at the ASM racing circuits at Ta Qali today.
This special event, which has now found its place in the ASM calendar, is to include races from all of ASM’s clubs within the local association. Racing starts at around 5pm up to about 11pm mostly under artificial lights.
Though these races will be non-championship events, yet the competition will be high with the participation of new drivers and riders, new cars and bikes too.
Training sessions for all sections are in order and the tracks have been refurbished also to accept Quadbike riding. These will be run on a new special track formed on the Autocross and the Motocross tracks thus making the circuit more technical rather than a speed event.
The return of some Banger cars will add fun to the days’ programme. These run on a contact approved race where as the Autocross cars will be penalised as there are expected to run a ‘contact free’ race.
The Trials riders will demonstrate their abilities of riding over natural and man-made obstacles. During this week, Trials training sessions are at their peak while newcomers to the sport will be receiving their lessons in the subject. Though Trials is mainly a motorsport for the younger generation, an ‘Over 40’ class is planned and will be set-up to European levels.
The Gozo Autocross riders will be running on track in Saturday’s grand event too. Though their cars are similar to the Maltese Autocross formula cars, diesel powered cars are included in this group. Nicholas Agius who returned back for holidays from Australia will be racing his 1400cc Ford Capri of six years ago.
New Autocross drivers and new cars are expected to run their first runs on Saturday. Also, the Motocross riders will be riding the tracks in preparation for the coming championship races for Class A and Class B.
Following this event, the ASM will be organising a great ‘Pasta Night’ on 28 July for all members, families and friends. This event will be held at ‘Ta’ Zaccu’ in Siggiewi.