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The annual TRD 86 race is back, and you really don’t want to miss any of the action. We tell you how you can register to participate.

Every sport has its advantages and fans, but there is a certain thrill in motorsport racing that words cannot describe.

And bringing one of the most exciting races to the UAE is the TRD 86 Cup held annually at the Yas Marina Circuit’s F1® track. Get your Toyota TRD 86 series car spruced up and ready to do battle, but do become a Yas Club Member first.

Why participate in the TRD 86 Cup?

Simply put, it is the most exciting motorcar racing event in the UAE, where you get to test your skills and mettle against the best amateur and professional racers in the region.

• The TRD 86 Cup invites you to bring your Toyota GTRD 86 series car to compete at the Yas Marina Circuit for a thrilling race and a chance to go all the way to the top. An annual race for the last four years, the Cup is now in its fifth edition. As always, there are simple rules to follow, starting with a registration process.
• Start by filling out a registration form to become a Yas Club member. The form is available on the Yas Marina Circuit website.
• Registering for the TRD 86 Cup by filling out the form makes you a Yas Club Member once your membership request is approved.
• After your request is approved, as a Yas Club Member you may participate not just in the TRD 86 Club but become eligible to try out other events as well. These include the weekly StartYAS™, TrainYAS™ and GoYAS™ events, the public events like Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival and TriYAS™ by Daman’s Activelife, and motorsport events like Yas Superstreet Challenge, Freestyle Drift Championship, Gulf 12 Hours Action, etc.

Psst…More details about the TRD 86 Cup in Season 5

For the uninitiated, the TRD 86 Cup runs over six weekends. It is already underway, having started from October 2018 and will end in March 2019.

Each participating weekend comprises two days of racing before the next weekend comes around.

The races take place on the F1® track used for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix every November, the last race of the GP calendar. Thus, you get to experience racing on an actual GP track.

Yas Marina Circuit now has new race hire packages to choose from. Check out the packages on the Yas Marina Circuit website to pick the one most suitable for you.

The schedule for the TRD 86 Cup is as follows:

• Yas Racing Series R3: December 14 and 15, 2018
• Yas Racing Series R4: January 18 and 19, 2019
• Yas Racing Series R5: February 1 and 2, 2019
• Yas Racing Series R6: February 22 and 23, 2019
• Yas Racing Series R7: March 15 and 16, 2019