The roars of the XCAT engine rises today as they returned to Jumeirah beach for the Dubai Grand Prix, the second & final round of the 2021 UIM XCAT World Powerboat Championship organized by Dubai International Marine Club starting today, Wednesday until Saturday with the participation of 12 boats that will compete for the season title. 

The registration and technical scrutineering will take place today as well as the free practice for the team to get to know the racecourse and track wherein the lap reaches 3.5 nautical miles and the long lap will be 4 nautical miles.  

Rashid Thani Al Aail , Board Member of DIMC, Chairman of the Sports Committee, and Vice Chairman of the Organizing Committee welcomed all the participants in this global event as they returned after a year of hiatus brought by the pandemic. This event marks the continuos role of the club in organizing and hosting an international race. 

He said that all preparations have been completed by the club prior to the start of the RACE 1 tomorrow, Thursday in which will attract the public to watch and tune in for the upcoming stages of the race. 

He pointed out that the venue of the race came across the selection of showcasing the stunning skyline of the Emirates that is near to the Dubai Water Canal and next to the Sunrise Beach in Jumeirah. The racecourse will be around the World Island next to Sunset & Kite Beach. 

Invitation to the public

The Chairman of Sports Committee humbly invites everyone to come and witness the race that is set to conclude this weekend from Thursday - Saturday with the thrilling race to the finals. He also pointed out the UAE to support the countries representative in the race such as the Victory 7, Dubai Police 3 , Abu Dhabi 4 and Abu Dhabi 5

Timetable 

Thursday, 09 December
• 10:00-11:15 - Official Practice
• 11:30 - 12:00 - Pole Position
• 15:30 - Canal Boat Parade

Friday,10 December
• 10:00 - 11:00 - Official Practice
• 14:30 - RACE 1 Start (After Finish: Prize Giving )

Saturday ,11 December
• 10:00 - 11:15 - Official Practice
• 11:30 - 12:00 - Pole Position
• 15:00 - RACE 2 Start (After Finish : Prize Giving )

*** Subject to change ***

Teams & Drivers :

• Dubai Police 3: Arif Al Zaffain & Nadir Bin Hendi - UAE
• Abu Dhabi 4:  Shaun Torrente & Faleh Al Mansoori - UAE
• Abu Dhabi 5: Rashed Al Tayer & Majed Al Mansoori - UAE
• Six 6 : Tomaso Polli & Matteo Niccouni - MC
• Victory 7:  Erik Stark & Mohammed Al Matlae - UAE 
• Team GB 8:  Scott Williams & Martin Campbell - UK
• News Star 9:  Mikhael Kitashev & Dimitry Vandyshev - ANA 
• 222 Offshore :  Giovanni Carpitella & Darren Nicholson - IT / AU
• Foresti E Suardi 16 : Roberto Lo Piano & Giampaolo Montavoci - IT
• Kuwait 17:  Abdullatif Al-Omani and Mustafa Dashti - KT
• Pasta Amato 22 : Alfredo Amato and Saul Bubacco - IT
• HPI Racing Team  96 : Rosario Schiano di Cola and Giuseppe Schiano di Cola - IT

Overall Points & Ranking 

1. Dubai Police 3 - 91 points
2. Abu Dhabi 5 - 78 points
3.  Six 6 - 74 points
4. Abu Dhabi 4 - 57 points
5.  Victory 7 - 52 points
6. New Star 9 - 48 points
7. (222) Offshore 10 - 47 points
8. Pasta Amato 22 - 29 points
9. HPI Racing Team 96 - 23 points
10.  Foresti E Suardi 16 - 22 points
11. Kuwait 17-14 points
12. Team GB 8-11 point