Big Foot forward.Around 15,000 visitors turned out for the second Bahrain International Motor Show but there were some mixed reactions over the cancellation of part of one of the most keenly anticipated events. The two-day show was held at Bahrain International Circuit The Bahrain International Circuit (Arabic: حلبة البحرين الدولية) is a venue used for drag racing, GP2, and an annual Formula One Grand Prix. in Sakhir over the weekend and though there were many motor enthusiasts in attendance lots of families were also on hand to see Big Foot. Though the monster truck A monster truck is an automobile, typically a pickup truck, which has been modified or purposely built with extremely large wheels and suspension. They are used for popular entertainment and in some cases they are featured alongside Motocross races, mud bogging, tractor pulls and was a big hit at the 2pm performance on Friday, the 4pm show had to be cancelled due to the weather and a mechanical problem leaving some parents cross. However, families who did manage to catch it later on in the evening and on Saturday were full of praise. Wassim Farhoud, chief executive officer of Auto Collection the motor-trade specialist and organiser of the event, said: "Due to the weather change on Friday, we decided to have two Big Foot shows rather than the three. So we pushed the 1pm to 2pm and the 4pm back until 8pm. "We made sure to make announcements throughout the day to inform people of the changes. "During the 2pm show, we had a mechanical issue as a bolt bolt Mechanical fastener, usually used with a nut, for connecting two or more parts. Bolted joints can be readily disassembled and reassembled; hence bolts or screw fasteners are used more than other types of mechanical fastener. in Big Foot broke. Since we do not have this type of truck in Bahrain we had to rush and fix it somehow for the 8pm event. "Thankfully thank·ful adj. 1. Aware and appreciative of a benefit; grateful. 2. Expressive of gratitude: a thankful smile. the mean machine was fixed and Big Foot put on a great show just as promised. "I didn't want to disappoint dis·ap·point v. dis·ap·point·ed, dis·ap·point·ing, dis·ap·points v.tr. 1. To fail to satisfy the hope, desire, or expectation of. 2. anyone and I have never seen so many happy faces at one event. "The next motor show will be even bigger and better. We are learning step by step and will improve anything that comes up." Visitor Anton Perera, 48, a duty manager in the operations department Operations department See: Back office. operations department See back office. of Gulf Air, from Manama, said: "I thought it was a really good show all around but unfortunately due to the weather on Friday I don't think it was well organised. We wanted to watch the big man's show but it did not happen on time and we ended up waiting around for four hours until the next one started. "Other than that the show was well organised and there were so many things to see." Daughter Shenilka Perera, 17, a student at Al Noor School Al-Noor School is a gender segregated private school located in Brooklyn, New York City. It is a school dedicated to the teaching of Islam, with its curriculum including both Arabic and Islamic Studies along with traditional subjects such as Math, Science and English. , said: "The event was really nice and I liked the Big Foot part of it. I want to see more of Big Foot in the next motoring show." Family friend Manori Munasinghe, 41, a housewife, from Juffair, said: "I came here with my family and friends and I absolutely loved it. I enjoy drag racing drag racing Form of motor racing in which two contestants race side by side from a standing start over a straight quarter-mile strip of pavement. Winners go on to compete against others in their class until only one is left undefeated. , F1 and any motor sport event. "I had my eye on the Bugatti and if I had the money I would get it in a heart beat." Daughter Hassini Munasinghe, 14, a Modern Knowledge Schoolstudent, said: "The event was cool even though the weather was cold and windy. I really liked Big Foot and the car display especially the Lancer Evolution." Viran Daluwatte, 13, a student of the British School of Bahrain, from Hamala, said: "Big Foot was my favourite part of the entire show. "I think this was a great event for families as I really enjoyed it with mine." The motor show also featured a stunt bike show, activities from the Bahrain Drag Racing Club on the drag strip drag strip n. A short, straight course or track for drag racing. , test-drives on the track and exhibits from some of the most recognised names in the motoring industry such as Maserati, Volkswagen, Porsche, Mini, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Ferrari and more. The classical car section and limited edition collection created quite a stir amongst the visiting car enthusiasts. The Big Foot Show on Friday night was then followed by a spectacular concert played by popular French DJ and music producer David Vendetta vendetta (vĕndĕt`ə) [Ital.,=vengeance], feud between members of two kinship groups to avenge a wrong done to a relative. Although the term originated in Corsica, the custom has also been practiced in other parts of Italy, in other and violinist Micah. Hip Hop hip-hop or hip hop n. 1. A popular urban youth culture, closely associated with rap music and with the style and fashions of African-American inner-city residents. 2. Rap music. adj. DJ and creative producer Motiv8 put on a wild show on Saturday night while encouraging young Bahraini talent to approach him if 'they think they got flow'. Copyright 2008 www.tradearabia.com Copyright 2009 Al Hilal Publishing & Marketing Group Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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