Ghibli Raceway, pioneering provider of international motor sport to the Middle East, takes its name from a North African wind originating from the Atlas Mountains . This wind parallels in force to the intense power and extreme speed found at Sharm El Sheikh's premier karting facility. Located amongst some of the Red Sea's most exclusive hotels and resorts, Ghibli Raceway's “Formula to Strive” inspires a diverse demographic to come and experience an adrenaline packed driving experience.
The circuit itself has been built to the standards set by the “Commission Internationale de Karting” (CIK-FIA) and the authorised international body within the “Federation Internationale d'Automobile” (FIA). Today, Ghibli Raceway's Sharm facility is proudly one of only four homologated tracks in the world with a “Grade A licence”. Our fervour for the sport and its development has spurred us to continuously develop our service to be unsurpassed in all aspects. A testament to Ghibli's success was hosting the prestigious Rotax Max Challenge World Finals, the most international (38 countries) and popular (+7,000 competitors) FIA sanctioned motor sport formula, in January, 2004.
The entire complex has been designed and landscaped by a leading local architectural firm where standards throughout are exemplary; making Ghibli Raceway a worthy addition to the facilities available at Egypt 's premier resort. As a result of our exceptional state of the art facilities and location, Ghibli has hosted many of the racing world's best known names including Micheal Schumacher, David Coulthard, Paul Stewart, Gianni Morbidelli, etc. Outside of the racing world, Ghibli Raceway has had the honour of hosting VIP's such as the King of Bahrain, and many other Arabic and European music and film stars.
Our Sharm facility has five principal challenging circuits and a stable of karts to suit drivers of different capabilities.
Cadet 5.5hp (for children)
Regular 6.5hp
Expert 13hp
Professional Competition 20hp
(Junior configuration)
Professional Competition 28.5hp(Senior configuration)
Professional Gearbox 32hp
Karting is attractive to leisure seekers and motor sport enthusiasts not only for its relative low cost but because of the sheer excitement of pushing ones adrenaline to new levels. Ghibli also provides the professional driver interested in owning a kart with storage, purchasing and professional training.
Additionally, for organisations and businesses, Ghibli offers the option for a company day out customised event, which can help develop and encourage staff affiliation while creating a unique team building experience. Ghibli Raceway has the capacity to handle groups of various sizes with differing needs in terms of timing, branding and the ability to tailor any service requirements within a controlled environment. Our world standard facility has held prestigious incentive events including the following examples: -
Unilever Arabia 200 people 17/4/04
Chairman's incentive award for best performing staff within Unilever Arabia.
Dodge Durango Hemi Challenge 280 people 9/2/04 - 13/2/04
Middle East launch of the new Dodge Durango to all regional automotive press, media and DaimlerChrysler agents.
Vodafone Egypt 310 people
Incentive for all local distributors & outlets of Vodafone Egypt .
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The highest priority at Ghibli Raceway is driver safety. Ghibli has an impeccable safety record observing UK Motor Sports Association (MSA) standards firmly at all times. All drivers are to receive a driver and kart briefing, driving overalls, gloves, a balaclava and helmet. In the unlikely case of an emergency our Track Marshals trained in 1 st Aid assistance are located on the track. During all races and events, a Race Controller is located in the central Control Tower overlooking the track and monitors controlling the progress of the entire operation inclusive of timing equipment and electronic marshals. As a last resort stray or wayward drivers not following Ghibli's obligatory safety standards and therefore potentially a danger to themselves and other participating drivers can have power cut off from their kart remotely. For safety reasons, children are sectioned off from the adult racers in their own individual Cadet track that can and is run independently of the regular Arrive & Drive, and National tracks. Birthdays and special cadet specific events can be organised to cater for their own particular requirements.
With its innovative recipe for sleek modernity and adrenaline stimulation in a unique setting, Ghibli Raceway has cultivated a highly successful formula for driver development and motor sport entertainment.
