Exclusive ‘Taste of Dragon’ Coaching Programme – your chance to experience real GT race cars on slick tyres sat alongside a professional GT driver coach. The coach will drive for the first 2 laps and then you’ll drive to complete the session; working on mastering the racing line, all aspects of race driving techniques & improving your smoothness, accuracy and consistency – all under professional, safe guidance
Ferrari 458 Challange + AED 7,250 inc VAT
McLaren GT Sprint AED 6,750 inc VAT
• An introduction to driving the GT race cars on slick racing tyres during your 30-minute session
• Dedicated GT Driver Coach, who will accompany you in the car at all times
• World Class Technical and Engineering Support
• Use of Dragon Racing Suit and helmet with intercom
• VBox video and telemetry data presented on a personalised Dragon Racing USB for personal use post-event.
Bookings are subject to availability and require full pre-payment
• Driver height: 152cm-185cm
• Maximum Weight 110kgs
• Closed-toe shoes (no sandals allowed)
• Valid original driving license
• Driver must be 21 years or older and have at least four years driving experience
• Accidental Damage Insurance, subject to an excess of AED 40,000.00 in the event of an accident
Exclusive ‘Taste of Dragon’ Coaching Programme – your chance to experience real GT race cars on slick tyres sat alongside a professional GT driver coach. The coach will drive for the first 2 laps and then you’ll drive to complete the session; working on mastering the racing line, all aspects of race driving techniques & improving your smoothness, accuracy and consistency – all under professional, safe guidance
Ferrari 458 Challenge + AED 7,250 inc VAT
McLaren GT Sprint AED 6,750 inc VAT
• An introduction to driving the GT race cars on slick racing tyres during your 30-minute session
• Dedicated GT Driver Coach, who will accompany you in the car at all times
• World Class Technical and Engineering Support
• Use of Dragon Racing Suit and helmet with intercom
• VBox video and telemetry data presented on a personalised Dragon Racing USB for personal use post-event.
Bookings are subject to availability and require full pre-payment
• Driver height: 152cm-185cm
• Maximum Weight 110kgs
• Closed-toe shoes (no sandals allowed)
• Valid original driving license
• Driver must be 21 years or older and have at least four years driving experience
• Accidental Damage Insurance, subject to an excess of AED 40,000.00 in the event of an accident
Exclusive ‘Taste of Dragon’ Coaching Programme – your chance to experience real GT race cars on slick tyres sat alongside a professional GT driver coach. The coach will drive for the first 2 laps and then you’ll drive to complete the session; working on mastering the racing line, all aspects of race driving techniques & improving your smoothness, accuracy and consistency – all under professional, safe guidance
Ferrari 458 Challange + AED 7,250 inc VAT
McLaren GT Sprint AED 6,750 inc VAT
• An introduction to driving the GT race cars on slick racing tyres during your 30-minute session
• Dedicated GT Driver Coach, who will accompany you in the car at all times
• World Class Technical and Engineering Support
• Use of Dragon Racing Suit and helmet with intercom
• VBox video and telemetry data presented on a personalised Dragon Racing USB for personal use post-event.
Bookings are subject to availability and require full pre-payment
• Driver height: 152cm-185cm
• Maximum Weight 110kgs
• Closed-toe shoes (no sandals allowed)
• Valid original driving license
• Driver must be 21 years or older and have at least four years driving experience
• Accidental Damage Insurance, subject to an excess of AED 40,000.00 in the event of an accident
Exclusive ‘Taste of Dragon’ Coaching Programme – your chance to experience real GT race cars on slick tyres sat alongside a professional GT driver coach. The coach will drive for the first 2 laps and then you’ll drive to complete the session; working on mastering the racing line, all aspects of race driving techniques & improving your smoothness, accuracy and consistency – all under professional, safe guidance
Ferrari 458 Challenge + AED 7,250 inc VAT
McLaren GT Sprint AED 6,750 inc VAT
• An introduction to driving the GT race cars on slick racing tyres during your 30-minute session
• Dedicated GT Driver Coach, who will accompany you in the car at all times
• World Class Technical and Engineering Support
• Use of Dragon Racing Suit and helmet with intercom
• VBox video and telemetry data presented on a personalised Dragon Racing USB for personal use post-event.
Bookings are subject to availability and require full pre-payment
• Driver height: 152cm-185cm
• Maximum Weight 110kgs
• Closed-toe shoes (no sandals allowed)
• Valid original driving license
• Driver must be 21 years or older and have at least four years driving experience
• Accidental Damage Insurance, subject to an excess of AED 40,000.00 in the event of an accident
Exclusive ‘Taste of Dragon’ Coaching Programme – your chance to experience real GT race cars on slick tyres sat alongside a professional GT driver coach. The coach will drive for the first 2 laps and then you’ll drive to complete the session; working on mastering the racing line, all aspects of race driving techniques & improving your smoothness, accuracy and consistency – all under professional, safe guidance
Ferrari 458 Challange + AED 7,250 inc VAT
McLaren GT Sprint AED 6,750 inc VAT
• An introduction to driving the GT race cars on slick racing tyres during your 30-minute session
• Dedicated GT Driver Coach, who will accompany you in the car at all times
• World Class Technical and Engineering Support
• Use of Dragon Racing Suit and helmet with intercom
• VBox video and telemetry data presented on a personalised Dragon Racing USB for personal use post-event.
Bookings are subject to availability and require full pre-payment
• Driver height: 152cm-185cm
• Maximum Weight 110kgs
• Closed-toe shoes (no sandals allowed)
• Valid original driving license
• Driver must be 21 years or older and have at least four years driving experience
• Accidental Damage Insurance, subject to an excess of AED 40,000.00 in the event of an accident
WARMING UP THE ENGINES FOR SEASON 3, CLUB CHALLENGE MIDDLE EAST
Al Tayer Motors’ Track Day
The official dealer of Ferrari UAE – Al Tayer Motors – decided to bring the Passionate Ferraristi back on track just after the summer break and ahead of Season 3, Passione Ferrari Club Challenge Middle East. A truly dedicated track day at Dubai Autodrome, along with unmistakable Italian hospitality, was reserved for its Ferrari owners and their family and friends. More than sixty members joined the private occasion, gathered within the Dragon Racing pit garages, where guests could learn more about the latest Ferrari road and race cars.
Lined up at the front of the pit garages was the beautiful Ferrari 296GTB, with its mid-mounted turbocharged V6 engine coupled with a plug-in electric motor with 830hp; the SF90 Stradale, the first series-production supercar with a plug-in hybrid architecture; the Ferrari F8 Tributo, an iconic mid-engined turbocharged V8 Berlinetta; and last but not least the Ferrari 488 GTB, a V8 which marks a return to the classic Ferrari model designation.
The rumbling noise of the Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo race cars greeted guests and media – five customer racecars and one Al Tayer Motors, providing test drives for prospect customers.
The Dragon Racing technical team was on hand throughout the event to manage the 488 EVO Challenge fleet, providing performance analysis of the vehicle to ensure the cars were run at their optimum at all times. The crew of Dragon Racing instructors also accompanied the drivers while out on circuit to enhance their driving performance along with providing the test drive experience every new Ferrari owner desires.
A successful “Essere Ferrari” day in the UAE and especially enjoyed on our home-based track, Dubai Autodrome, marking the start of our 2022-23 season.
SEASON 3 – CLUB CHALLENGE MIDDLE EAST, ROUND 1
Round 1 – Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi
A busy second week of October arose for the Dragon Team – beginning with the iconic “Dragon Test Days”, proudly held each Thursday at both local race tracks and followed by an intense Friday-preparation day, which united the team under a shared focus: putting together the biggest Ferrari Club Challenge Middle East round, to date!
On Saturday, 15th October – The Ferraristi were invited to the Official UAE dealer, Al Tayer Motors Dubai Showroom to undertake an enviable parade to Yas Marina Circuit – for Ferrari cars and owners only.
At the entrance of Yas Marina Circuit, marshals greeted the head-turning pack, including some of the most iconic cars, such as the Ferrari SP1 and SP2 Monza (a limited edition car created as part of the ICONA range). These ICONA owners enjoyed a dedicated track session during the Passione Ferrari event and proudly led the Ferrari Owners parade with the stunning Rossa Corsa La Ferrari.
Meanwhile, in the pit garages of Yas Marina Circuit, the lights switched on and the pit box doors opened up for a jaw-dropping sight. A total of 19 Ferrari, 730HP, 488 Challenge Evo race cars, beautifully lined up and showcasing unique liveries that the owners had designed ahead of the new season. As the lights went green the owners took to the circuit to prepare themselves in advance of the closing Super Pole session on Sunday night.
Dragon instructors were involved in both race and road activities. Road car instructors interchanged between driver and passenger seats to allow future owners to test the speed and performance of the 296GTB. Race car instructors focused on maximising the driver’s skills through a personalised coaching plan, to ensure they lap safely and consistently.
As is tradition, the two-day event concluded with the Awards Ceremony, where contenders were awarded with the titles of Fastest Time Lap during Super Pole, Most Laps, Most Improved and Driver of the Weekend.
The Dragon Racing Team would like to give a special thanks to Ferrari Middle East and their partner CANOSSA Events, for allowing us to be an integral part of this special event which was by far the biggest and best Passione Ferrari that’s ever taken place in the GCC.
UPCOMING CLUB CHALLENGE MIDDLE EAST DATES
Season 3 has just begun – don’t miss out on the next event dates around the Gulf:
Round 2 | 25-26 November 2022 | Bahrain International Circuit
Round 3 | 17-18 December 2022 | Kuwait Motor Town
Round 4 | 20-21 January 2023 | Jeddah Corniche Circuit
Round 5 | 03-04 February 2023 | Yas Marina Circuit
Round 6 | 04-05 March 2023 | Dubai Autodrome
See the dates below for the Ferrari Challenge Winter Series Racing:
Race Weekend 1 | 26-29 January 2023 | Dubai Autodrome
Whilst our racing activities ended in June there was no respite for Dragon as we set about our summer repair and maintenance programs. As has become tradition, Dragon’s own fleet was the first to be tackled – our Ferrari 488 Challenge EVO enjoying a full rebuild, our Mercedes GT4s receiving their upgrades, and 2 of our McLaren GT Sprints receiving full engine rebuilds.
Our CEO then spent time with the Challenge owners whose components in some of the cars were out of life and needed replacing or rebuilding – these will be completed in September ready for the new season of Passione Ferrari: Club Challenge Middle East.
The Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo is a complex racing machine. Just like a surgeon operating on an open heart, the strip down and re-build of the car requires skilled and knowledgeable hands, as well as patience and perseverance. With race cars having a specific maintenance schedule to be adhered to, our fleet and customer race cars undergo a rebuild in accordance with the parts replacement or rebuild as per the recommended schedule.
The fuel cell, which has a validity of 5 years from the date of manufacture, has completed rigorous tests and re-certification back at its original manufacturer in the UK. This now gives the existing fuel cell a further 2 years of validity before it needs to be replaced.
Finally, all of the suspension components, water cooling system, engine ancillaries, electrical wiring, braking, and steering system are inspected and rebuilt ready for the busy 2022-2023 season.
A rare find – The Porsche 964 Turbo S Flachbau
From a race car to a rare car, the workshop has been full of impressive automobiles during the summer break.
For true car enthusiasts, this might just be the most beautiful find.
This Limited Edition Porsche 964 Turbo S Flachbau is one of 76 original chassis hand-built in Stuttgart. Its uniqueness is down to the car’s front end design – the “Flat Nose” which was unique to this car and a rare find in the Middle East. This low mileage and beautiful example was originally delivered to the GCC and has remained here since.
Of the 76 models available, the owner of one of the rarest Porsche in the world has entrusted Dragon as the preferred company to bring this Porsche back to its former self and make the vehicle road worthy once again.
After many years in storage, the vehicle has undergone extensive inspections and servicing with parts sourced from across the world for this rare vehicle. The car will soon undergo an RTA inspection ready to hit the streets of the UAE this Autumn.
More Power For the 800PS McLaren Senna…
The McLaren Senna, the most track-focused legal road car ever built by McLaren is fitted with a mighty 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8. Weighing less than 1200kg, with 800PS and 800Kg of downforce, it’s the fastest McLaren road car to date.
With its carbon fibre bodywork and Alcantara be-spoke blue interiors, it is difficult not to miss this wonderful example on the street or track!
Upon arriving at the Dragon’s workshop, the Senna has been stripped down by our technicians to undergo a Stage 3 power upgrade, as requested by its owner. With uprated turbos, bespoke charge coolers, lightweight upgraded Inconel exhaust system this Senna will certainly have the performance to match its aggressive styling.
Remapping of the ECU (Engine Control Unit) will be completed once the upgrades are complete, along with routine servicing and Dragon enhanced inspection of the vehicle components. This Senna will be well over 900PS once the upgrades are completed!
NEW MEMBERS JOINING THE DRAGON TEAM
As our activities increase so has our team grown.
We move into our 2022/2023 season with four new colleagues having joined the team – Roberta Giardini, Mary Valencia, Joel Latorre and George Grayson.
Roberta, in the role of Event Coordinator, started working with Dragon in November 2021 after having worked in the Press and Corporate Events division for Maserati in Italy. Her three years of experience in the Hospitality and Events field between the UAE and European markets will help deliver bespoke experiences to our customers.
Mary has joined us in February in the role of Receptionist, with more than ten years of experience in customer service in the Middle East, Singapore and the Philippines, she is our client-focused employee. Mary pays great attention to detail and has an incredible empathy, that is why she will always make sure that all clients are looked after …as well as all the rest of the Dragon personnel!
Joel will be working as a Technician to help out the workshop team. He has been living in the UAE since 2007, employed by different multi-brands companies, such as the Emirates Motor Company. He has now joined our Workshop team, bringing his expertise and great sense of teamwork.
George joined this summer as our Junior Engineer. Having graduated in Mechanical Engineering in the UK, he’s spent the last two years in the UAE before joining Dragon. His engineering knowledge and proactive approach bring an advantage to the team, and we look forward to having him during the busy season ahead.
We are very happy to have them on board and wish them a fun and durable experience with us. Please join us in welcoming the new Dragoneers to the family!
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