Muscat, Oman-Extreme adventure or action sports is one of Omanexpo’s main highlights in its 16th edition of the much-awaited Oman International Motor Show, which is taking center stage from December 11 to 14 at the Oman International Exhibition Centre.
This new feature, which will form part of the range of activities in the first-time Outdoor Adventure Zone, is in line with Omanexpo’s plans to launch bigger, more interesting and diverse features and sections for its entertainment platform.
Getting Oman’s biggest automotive show on the road and starting the adrenalin rush will be led by internationally renowned Red Bull, whose team of highly experienced and exceptionally skilled athletes and heart-racing lineup of freestyle and off-the-beaten track kind of sports such as mountain biking, freestyle motocross (FMX), windsurfing, cliff diving, snowboarding, wakeboarding, rally, Formula 1 racing, and many more, has dominated the international extreme sports arena.
Red Bull will showcase the rare talent of its FMX bikers and entertain Motor Show visitors with their thrilling and daring jumps and stunts. Adventure sports and motoring enthusiasts will be treated to three shows per day of non-stop action on all four days of the event. The shows will feature FMX champ and Red Bull athlete Nick de Wit.
General Manager for Operations Nader Abbas said “FMX biking is the fastest growing sport at present, and it is our great pleasure and honor to have Red Bull provide our visitors and patrons the opportunity to see this up close. This is the first time that Red Bull has
participated in Motor Show and we truly look forward to having them in the event.”
Apart from the remarkable display of cars from the world’s finest brands, Motor Show will also introduce educational sessions and demonstrations that will tackle the current pressing issue of road traffic safety.
Motor Show Oman, a landmark automotive event and a pioneer of motor shows in the Sultanate, was launched in 1990 as an exhibition platform to meet the rising demands of the automotive and aftermarket sector. It was granted international status as a UFI-approved event by the UFI-The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry in 2009.
Motor Show 2012’s roster of sponsors includes Shell Helix, 3M, Mohamad & Ahmed Al Khonji V-Kool Oman, Sayarti, and Atlantic Grease and Lubricants.
For more information, call Ammar Ahmad at 925 97610 or send email to motorshow@omanexpo.com. You may visit the website at www.motorshow-oman.com.
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