DUBAI, UAE, December 7, 2023 – AGMC Racing by Simpson Motorsport is thrilled to announce its participation in the prestigious Middle East Trophy 2023/2024. The spectacular championship will feature a series of adrenaline-pumping races – powered by Hankook – held across Kuwait, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi, showcasing the best of endurance racing in the Middle East. The AGMC Racing team is powered by AGMC, the official BMW Group importer for Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates.
Middle East Trophy
The Middle East Trophy marks a significant event on the motorsport calendar, featuring three prestigious venues and bringing together a lineup of exceptional racing talent. This season, AGMC Racing by Simpson Motorsport is geared up to set the tracks ablaze, building upon their commendable runner-up position from the previous year.
AGMC Racing and Simpson Motorsport
“We are once again excited to showcase our prowess on the track as we take on the Middle East Trophy 2023/2024. AGMC Racing in cooperation with Simpson Motorsport will compete across these Middle Eastern venues, promising an exhilarating display of motorsport excellence with the BMW M4 GT4, which is a complete and race-worthy package of performance, reliability, and maintainability” said Ziad Boghdady, Director, Marketing & Customer Life Cycle Management at AGMC. The inaugural Hankook 12H Kuwait kicks off the racing action from December 7 to 9, 2023 at Kuwait Motor Town, followed by the 18th edition of Hankook 24H Dubai from January 12 to 14, 2024 at Dubai Autodrome, and finally, the Hankook 6H Abu Dhabi on 20-21 January 2024 at Yas Marina Circuit.
Amidst the exhilarating race action, fans can look forward to off-track action through the diverse fan zones and hospitality areas, promising an immersive and unforgettable experience, while AGMC Racing will be supported by its sponsors, Oppo Mobiles and American Hospital in this thrilling racing endeavour.
“Our partnership with Oppo Mobiles amplifies our commitment to bringing the best of technology and performance to the racing circuit. Together, we aim to elevate the racing experience for both the drivers and the spectators at the Hankook racing events,” added Boghdady.
The spotlight of team AGMC’s racing prowess – the BMW M4 GT4 – will be proudly displayed at AGMC’s Motor City showroom after the Kuwait race. Visitors and enthusiasts can get a glimpse of this automotive masterpiece firsthand from December 14, 2023, till the 24H Dubai race takes place in mid-January, to get a feel of its cutting-edge technology and race-ready performance specs.
Developed specially to win races and titles, the BMW M4 GT4 exceptional combines key technologies from its predecessor – the M4 GT3 – ensuring an unrivalled racing experience for drivers and fans alike. Helping rev up its time-tested racing excellence on the track is a powerful 2,993 cc, six-cylinder in-line engine with M TwinPower turbo technology, which powers an output of 550 hp with 650 Nm torque. The 7-speed automatic gearbox transmission by ZF with motorsport software gives an additional boost.
Making the BMW M4 GT4 particularly track-worthy is its sustainable and lightweight construction. incorporating renewable high-performance flax materials to replace almost all carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) components. Each M4 GT4 model is also meticulously handcrafted at the BMW M GmbH in Garching, Germany.
The BMW M4 GT4 has an impressive track record, clinching numerous class victories and prestigious titles across top races including the British GT Championship, GT4 European Series, GT4 France, DTM Trophy and more.
Get set to await all the racing action with BMW and AGMC Racing by Simpson Motorsport this season!
