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Sehr schön ! 👍👍👍𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗮𝗿 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗮Malta is set to become a leading destination for drag racing in Europe as an exciting redevelopment project gets underway at the Hal Far drag strip. The government-backed initiative, in collaboration with Trakbak Racing, Malta-based partners, and UK-based track design specialists Driven International, promises to transform the facility into a world-class motorsport venue.This multi-million-euro investment will bring significant upgrades to the drag strip, including:• A new concrete track, designed to meet standards for FIA Championship racing.• New concrete retaining walls for FIA compliance.• A modern race control tower and hospitality facilities, providing top-tier amenities for racers and spectators alike.The project aims to secure Hal Far’s place on the international motorsport map, with the ultimate goal of hosting and FIA and FIM European Drag Racing Championships round in the near future.Key changes to the facility include:• Moving the start line back 60 meters to allow for an extended shutdown area.• Increased pit space to accommodate a larger field of competitors, including Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Mod and Pro Stock.With Malta’s low altitude in the European drag racing season, the upgraded Hal Far strip is poised to become a record-breaking venue for the sport.The project, which is set to begin before the end of the year (2024), reflects a collaborative effort between key stakeholders in Malta and the UK. Duncan Micallef, President of the Malta Motorsport Federation, played a pivotal role in driving the project forward. His leadership has been instrumental in securing the necessary support and resources to turn the vision into reality.Keith Bartlett, CEO of Trakbak Racing, emphasized the importance of his team’s involvement in the project since 2017: “The expertise that Trakbak Racing brings to this project has been invaluable. We are thrilled to contribute to creating a facility that meets the highest international standards and has the potential to become one of the best drag racing tracks in Europe. My team are delighted to be leading efforts to bring FIA Championship Drag Racing to the island of Malta, we look forward to the next stage, working with the Malta Drag Racing Association to put on some fantastic international events”.Jonathan Bruno of the Malta Motorsport Federation added: “This redevelopment marks a significant milestone for motorsport in Malta. It’s a step forward not just for the Hal Far facility but for the entire motorsport community on the island.”The project has also received substantial backing from the Office of the Prime Minister, underscoring the government’s commitment to investing in Malta’s sporting infrastructure. Their support has been crucial in securing the funding and resources needed to bring this ambitious project to life.“This project will demonstrate what can be achieved when stakeholders come together with a shared vision. The Hal Far drag strip will not only elevate motorsport in Malta but also enhance the country’s reputation on the global stage,” said Duncan Micallef.As the project moves closer to breaking ground, excitement continues to build for what promises to be a facility capable of hosting record-breaking performances and international events.𝘓𝘦𝘧𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵: 𝘋𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘎𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘋𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘯, 𝘚𝘪𝘮𝘰𝘯 𝘋𝘢𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘐𝘗𝘔, 𝘑𝘰𝘩𝘯 𝘗𝘢𝘶𝘭 𝘊𝘢𝘶𝘤𝘩𝘪, 𝘔𝘋𝘙𝘈. 𝘎𝘢𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘭 𝘉𝘳𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘢, 𝘔𝘋𝘙𝘈. 𝘑𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘍𝘢𝘭𝘻𝘰𝘯, 𝘒𝘦𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘉𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘵. 𝘕𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘦 𝘚𝘢𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴. 𝘑𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘉𝘳𝘶𝘯𝘰, 𝘔𝘔𝘍 𝘚𝘦𝘤. 𝘉𝘦𝘯 𝘞𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘳𝘦, 𝘋𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘯. 𝘗𝘢𝘶𝘭 𝘉𝘢𝘭𝘥𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘰 𝘚𝘐𝘗𝘔. ... See MoreSee Less