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THE EMIRATES MOTOR RACING ACADEMY
The Emirates Motor Racing Academy is a professional coaching body based in the UAE and endorsed
by the Emirates Motorsport Organisation of the UAE ‘EMSO’. Supported by the infrastructure of Dragon
Racing, EMRA provide the very highest level of circuit driver coaching available globally. Facilitating
bespoke track driving tuition for all levels of experience, EMRA enables novice drivers to enjoy high
levels of professional coaching, obtain their first race licence and compete in UAE EMSO Permitted
Race Meetings – all within the safety of a professionally recognised organisation.

EMRA can design and deliver a bespoke racing solution to the participant based upon their
aspirations and budget; assisting drivers through their first race meeting, helping them develop their
skills and enjoy being part of the UAE Motor Sport community.

Our vision is to grow a broad, varied base of driver talent within the UAE; helping young career minded
karters onto their single seater dream. Alongside aiding enthusiastic Track Day exponents advance
their skills and take part in National Race Meeting events. Additionally, we have a proven track record
in creating bespoke Driver Development Programmes for drivers looking to utilise the plentiful track
time and ideal weather of the UAE racing season before returning to Europe or the Far East for their
summer campaigns.
 ACTIVIT Y OVERVIEW
Racing is at the heart of Dragon’s DNA, and to Organisation (EMSO), is recognised throughout
prepare the next generation of race drivers we the world. It includes both academic and
are organising an exclusive and intensive 3-day practical assessments, ensuring your suitability
driving course at Dubai Autodrome. Over the 3 and helping to maintain safety at circuits around
days you will complete an advanced race licence the country.
course with a multi choice test, followed by a
practical assessment on the racetrack and then During your 3-day course you will be taught
10 races in your own race car or a hired race car, driving theory, racing techniques including
provided by Dragon Racing. overtaking; grid starts; standing and rolling
starts as well as the procedures for the various
The course is designed to take you from a novice stages of a race, car setup methods and race
driver to someone who can safely navigate a rules – everything you need to obtain your race
race circuit and start on the grid of any National licence.
or International race.
It is essential to complete the 10 races in order
Part one of the course introduces you to the to complete the course and obtain your Race
motor circuit and safe navigation, including how International C Licence.
flags and marshalling work at a circuit.
We look forward to welcoming you to Dubai
This essential qualification provided by the Autodrome and to starting you on your racing
sport’s governing body, Emirates Motorsport journey.
 WHAT’S INCLUDED

■ Advanced Training Course, Multi choice test, ■ Full Garage access, with changing areas,
practical assessment plus car and personal showers, WIFI and refreshments
equipment scrutinising on Day 1 ■ Technical Support of your own race car
■ Qualification and 10 Races over Day 2 and 3 or
■ All track marshalling, specialist medical ■ Race Car Hire throughout the program, on an
coverage and exclusive race organisation for arrive and drive basis
the program ■ Drivers’ Deluxe Hospitality
■ Group coaching throughout the program ■ UAE Circuit International C Licence, upon
■ Dragon Engineering, Technical and Tyre successful completion of 10 races
Support teams ■ Assistance with personal travel, if required

* You will be required to provide your own personal kit - race suit, FIA underwear, gloves, shoes, helmet and HANS device.
Kit is available to purchase onsite, please contact us for sizes, availability and costs.

** You will be required to undergo a Race Licence Medical before starting the ‘Ready to Race’ Course.
These are available at MEDCare in Motorcity. 800 MEDCARE / [email protected] / www.medcare.ae.
 THE COSTS
ARRIVE & DRIVE - OWNERS PACKAGES
RACE VEHICLE EVENT SUPPORT PACKAGE TIRE SETS INCLUDED

FERRARI 488 CHALLENGE USD 25,000 1 USED & 2 NEW

Own Car Package Includes: Assessment / Race Entry Fees / Technical Support / Fuel / Tyres / UAE International C Race Licence on successful completion

ARRIVE & DRIVE - HIRE PACKAGES

RACE VEHICLE EVENT HIRE PACKAGE TIRE SETS INCLUDED INSURANCE

DEDUCTABLE
FERRARI 458 CHALLENGE USD 30,000 1 USED & 2 NEW USD 23,000

FERRARI 488 CHALLENGE USD 40,000 1 USED & 2 NEW USD 28,000

Dragon Hire Car Includes: Assessment / Race Entry Fee / Car Hire / Fuel / Tyres / Insurance / UAE International C Race Licence on successful completion
 TIMETABLE DAY 1 / SUNDAY
START FINISH LOCATION ACTIVITY

17:00 Pit 12 Arrival Refreshments

17:30 Pit 12 Welcome and Admin Checks

18:00 Dragon HQ Theory training starts

18:30 20:30 Circuit Group A - Driving Assessment

18:30 20:30 Dragon HQ Group B - Test Multi Choice

20:30 Pit 12 Introduction to your Car-Seat & Race suit Fitting

20:45 Pit 12 Car and Personal Kit Scrutineering

21:00 Race Control Tour of Race Control

21:30 Pit 12 Wrap Up and Depart

 TIMETABLE DAY 2 / MONDAY
START FINISH DURATION LOCATION ACTIVITY

9:00 Pit 12 Arrival and change into Race Suits

9:30 0:15 Race Admin Driver Safety Briefing

10:00 0:10 Race Admin Tour of Race Control

10:45 11:00 0:15 Club Circuit Track Warm up session

11:15 11:30 0:15 Club Circuit Qualifying for Race 1

12:00 12:30 Club Circuit Race 1 Starts: Rolling start, fastest lap from Qualifying.

0:10 Pit 12 Race 1 Debrief

12:45 13:45 Dragon HQ Lunch Break

14:00 14:30 Club Circuit Race 2 Starts: Rolling start, reverse grid of race 1

0:10 Pit 12 Race 2 Debrief

15:00 15:30 Club Circuit Race 3 Starts: Rolling start, fastest lap of race 2

0:10 Pit 12 Race 3 Debrief

16:00 16:30 Club Circuit Race 4 Starts: Rolling start, reverse grid of race 3

0:10 Pit 12 Race 4 Debrief

17:00 17:30 Club Circuit Race 5 Starts: Rolling start, fastest lap of race 4

0:10 Pit 12 Race 5 Debrief

Tec Bay Parc Fermé

17:30 Podium Day end Podium ceremony

Pit 12 Change out of race suits

18:00 Dragon HQ Wrap Up and Depart

 TIMETABLE DAY 3 / TUESDAY
START FINISH DURATION LOCATION ACTIVITY

9:00 Pit 12 Arrival & Change into Race Suits

9:20 0:10 Race Admin Driver Briefing

10:00 10:30 Club Circuit Race 6 Starts: Standing start, 2nd fastest lap of Quali

0:10 Pit 12 Race 6 Debrief

11:00 11:30 Club Circuit Race 7 Starts: Rolling start, reverse grid of race 6

0:10 Pit 12 Race 7 Debrief

12:00 13:00 DR HQ Lunch Break

13:30 14:00 Club Circuit Race 8 Starts: Rolling start, fastest lap of race 7

0:10 Pit 12 Race 8 Debrief

14:30 15:00 Club Circuit Race 9 Starts: Rolling start, reverse grid of race 8

0:10 Pit 12 Race 9 Debrief

15:30 16:00 Club Circuit Race 10 Starts: Rolling start, fastest lap of race 9

0:10 Pit 12 Race 10 Debrief

16:00 Tec Bay Parc Fermé

16:00 Podium Day end Podium ceremony

16:30 Pit 12 Change out of race suits

17:00 Dragon HQ Wrap Up and Depart

 DUBAI AUTODROME
At the heart of the Union Properties MotorCity development, it includes an FIA sanctioned 5.39km circuit
with six different configurations, a race school, indoor and outdoor karting tracks, the Grandstand
Retail Plaza, the Motorsport Business Park, a VIP Paddock Hospitality area and entertainment facilities
ideal for events and corporate entertainment.

Located 25 minutes from central Dubai, the Dubai Autodrome is a safe and controlled motoring
environment that can accommodate large crowds, whether as a local social destination or as a tourist
attraction for overseas visitors.
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 FAQS
i. Do I need prior track experience before sitting the EMRA v. Is the Written Test difficult?
Novice Driver Race Licence Test? Not really, it’s a multiple choice examination based upon
Ideally yes. There is a limited amount of pre-test coaching Safety, Flag Signals, Race Organisation and a good deal of
included, however we would suggest a few separate days common sense.
of either circuit-based car experiences, public track days in
road or race cars or free practice sessions in race cars, prior vi. What happens if I fail?
track experience before sitting the test. We will look at the reasons behind the failure and suggest a
coaching programme to rectify the faults. Then you can re-
ii. Do I need my own race car? sit, this may even be possible on the same day.
No, EMRA will supply a suitable vehicle for your EMRA
Novice Driver Race Licence Test. vii. Could you advise me in which direction to take once
I’ve successfully completed my EMRA Novice Driver Race
iii. Do I need my own Racewear for the test? Licence Test and obtained my Licence?
You will be required to bring your own personal kit, however 100% Yes. EMRA advice is honest and free of charge. Call in
the Kit is available to purchase onsite. for a coffee and a chat anytime.

iv. Where do I get the Medical completed?

You will be required to undergo a Race Licence Medical
before starting the ‘Ready to Race’ Course. These are
available at MEDCare in Motorcity.
 WHAT TO DO NEXT
o Book your place on the Ready to Race Course

m Jake Carlin / [email protected] / +971 50 5598 310

o Book a Race Licence Medical at Medcar Motorcity

m www.medcare.ae / [email protected] / +971 800 633 2273

o Make sure you have your own FIA race suit, underwear, gloves, shoes and balaclava –
Dragon can assist securing and have limited stock on hand.

o Make sure your documents are valid.

m Emirates ID (or National ID from any GCC country)

m Driving Licence
m Residents Visa, if applicable
m Passport
m Passport Photo
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