Motorsport: First purpose built race track in Nigeria hosts its first race event

Tuesday, 28 November 2017

Motorsport: First purpose built race track in Nigeria hosts its first race event - The BT

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The 2017 BT has come and gone but the memories of the just concluded race event will forever be etched in the deepest parts of our hearts.

The event which was by far the biggest motorsport event in Nigeria was held on Saturday 25^th of November 2017 and it was nothing short of an amazing experience for the Motoring Nigeria crew. What made it even more spectacular was that it took place on Nigeria’s First purpose-built racetrack at Evbuobanosa, Near Abudu, Edo State. It was also an occasion to celebrate 5 years of the annual Bikers Trophy (“The BT”) event. The event witnessed the presence of the biggest names in Nigerian motorsport and motorsport lovers who all travelled from different parts of the country to witness the epoch-defining moments that was this year’s BT.

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY: PRACTICE DAYS

The event started on Wednesday 22^nd November which was the day fixed for general track use and free practice, there were reports of some racers doing a whopping 100 laps on the racetrack in order to get used to the curves and turns the track had to offer. Thursday was also practice day as the drivers and bikers took turns practicing and perfecting their racing skills on the track.

FRIDAY: QUALIFYING

We were introduced to some of the action on Friday as racers from every category had to race and qualify for the grid on Saturday.
Qualifying Results

Category	1^st	2nd	3rd
Supercars	AnthonioS.(BMW M6)	Tiger Racing	Chevrolet Camaro
Team Cars	OutdoorTours Racing	Rage Motorsport	Autobahn
600cc Superbikes	Ahmed Alpacino	BadBlood 28	Blow
1000cc Superbikes	Argotios Racing	Jack Afarra (Airbenda)	Babatunde L. (B9)

RACE DAY SATURDAY !

There was an unspoken tension in the air on Saturday the 25^th of November 2017 as racers and spectators made their way to the track venue at Evbuobanosa from Benin City. Racing started with the 600cc bike category where Ahmed Alpacino released his anger on the track,and clinched the 1^st position, he was closely followed by his team mate Ikemesit Nkereuwem (Badblood28). Third in the 600cc Category was Ikhide Izokpu (Blow). The 600cc race was followed quickly by the 1000cc category where Jack Afarra clinched 1^st position, Argo Raak took the 2^nd position and Babatunde Ladipo (B9) took the 3^rd position. Outdoortours Racing won the RoadX Team Car category, 2^nd position went to Rage Motorsport and Autobahn clinched the 3^rd position.

The Supercar category had Anthonio in the BMW M6 in the 1^st position, Eugene in the 2^nd position in the Camaro and 3^rd position went to Theodore in the Tiger 2 seater race car.

FINAL RACE RESULTS

Category	1^st	2nd	3^rd
Supercars	Anthonio S. (BMW M6)	Eugene	Theodore
Team Cars	Outdoors racing	Rage Motorsport	Autobahn
600cc bikes	Ahmed Alpacino	BadBlood 28	Blow
1000cc bikes	Jack Afarra Airbender	Argotios Racing	Bikers Wearhouse Racing

Some corporate brands present at the event included Monster Energy, Tecno Mobile & MTN while Wazobia Max TV, Ebony Life TV, and NTA Entertainment TV Channels provided press.

This is our 3^rd year of reporting on the BT and it has been a great ride from the days of racing on the roads of Urhonigbe to the present use of a purpose built racetrack. Thanks to the organizers for giving motorsport lovers a home to enjoy and explore their passion.

The RoadX Car Race Series and The BT Series begin in February 2018 & you can rely on Motoring Nigeria to be there to bring you regular updates from the racetrack. Till then, if you dig motorsport, keep pumping RED!