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 25th 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 22nd 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
Qualifying Results
Category
|
1st
|
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 25th 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 1st 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 1st position, Argo Raak took the 2nd
position and Babatunde Ladipo (B9) took the 3rd position. Outdoortours
Racing won the RoadX Team Car category, 2nd position went to Rage
Motorsport and Autobahn clinched the 3rd position.
The Supercar category had Anthonio
in the BMW M6 in the 1st
position, Eugene in the 2nd position in the Camaro and 3rd
position went to Theodore in the Tiger 2 seater race car.
FINAL RACE RESULTS
Category
|
1st
|
2nd
|
3rd
|
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 3rd 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!
Follow us on Instagram @motoringnigeria to view more pictures and videos from the event.

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Grid set up before the 1000cc race began |
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Autobahn |
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4eva Racing |
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Forth Worth (Rage Motorsports) |
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Inferno Racing |
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Chevrolet Camaro driven by Argotios Racing |
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Rear view of the Camaro and BMW M6 |
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Grid set up before the 1000cc race began |
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Argo getting interviewed after racing. |
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Mr Ikems of BMW Club NIgeria having a good time. |
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Camaro in beast mode |
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Grid setup for the team car race |
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600cc winners (L-R) Blow -3rd, Ahmed Alpacino- 1st and BadBlood 28 -2nd |
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1000cc category winners (L-R) Bikers wearhouse racing- 3rd, Jack Afarra -1st and Argotios racing- 2nd |
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Supercar category winners |
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Imab workshop (L) built the winning team car used by- Outdoortours racing (R) |
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Wenger out |

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