Fans families savour thrills at motor show

(MENAFN- Gulf Times) The Qatar Motor Show 2016 continues to thrill motor enthusiasts of all ages as fans and families flock to the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC) to enjoy one of the biggest annual automotive events in the region.

Ferrari cars are among the most appealing sports cars at the event.

Featuring more than 40 international brands from leading luxury sport and mid-range carmakers there is something for everyone to enjoy.
The show will be open for the visitors from 1pm to 10pm today 4pm to 10pm tomorrow and 1pm to 8pm on Monday the last day.
On Thursday evening motorsport enthusiasts were treated to a surprise guest appearance by Mohamed Abu Issa the Qatari quad bike legend who thrilled fans with an impromptu stunt display at the show’s fan zone.
The outdoor ‘Fanzone’ completes visitors’ experience with daily motorbike stunts and displays from Red Bull athletes Shadi al-Dhaheri and Brian Capper as well as test drive opportunities. A late but very popular addition to the show is the quintessential vehicle from Rolls-Royce the Phantom.
The Phantom joins the Wraith and the new Rolls-Royce Dawn which was unveiled at the opening of Qatar Motor Show 2016.
There is also plenty for motorbike enthusiasts to enjoy with international brands such as Harley Davidson Ducati Triumph and KTM on display. Fresh from the Motorbike Expo in Verona Performance Technology joins QMS 2016 as a special guest exhibitor.
With a background in motorsport Performance Technology are the brains behind the Sport Production 300 Turbo supercharge for bikes which allows increased engine efficiency without the need for mechanical modification.
The team behind the Turbo includes FIM 250 world champion and Grand Prix motorcycle road racer Mario Lega.


A view of a drift event staged at Doha Corniche yesterday as part of the Qatar Motor Show. PICTURE: Jayaram

Yesterday motorbike fans were also treated to a special parade of big bikes as Harley Davidson motorbikes rumbled through the streets of Doha.
Organised by the Qatar Chapter of the Harley Owners Group (HOG) and Ladies of Harley the parade was one in a series of daily parades taking place around West Bay throughout the duration of the show.
HOG members also hosted games in the Fanzone for visitors to win goody bags. In addition to the Fanzone parades and showroom visitors also have the opportunity to win exclusive on-the-spot prizes every hour such as priority access to the exhilarating Evotek Technology F1 Simulator on the showroom floor exciting QMS goodies or can enter the ‘Capture the Moment’ competition for a chance to win a luxury weekend stay at the Marriott Marquis City Center Doha Hotel.
For a chance to win visitors and fans should follow the show via Instagram Facebook Twitter Snap Chat or YouTube and use the official hashtag #QMS2016. The QMS is the first in a slew of exhibitions to be hosted by Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) as part of its strategy to build a thriving business events industry and triple the number of business tourists.
Later in February QTA will join hands once again with Elan and Fira de Barcelona to open the Doha Jewellery and Watch
Exhibition 2016.