Sunday: 7 March 2010:
HH Sheikh Khalid bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of Etihad Airways Board of Directors opened Al Daraj Advanced Race Center of Yass Marina Track. HH has activated light signal system and timing watch at the Track, on Sunday. Accordingly two ADP cars started off on the race track.
The event was attended by Major General (S) Obeid Al Hiri Salim Al Kitbi, Deputy C-in-c of ADP, major General Ahmed Nasser Al Risi, Director General of Central Operations at ADP, Mr. Mohammad Ibrahim Al Mahmood, Secretary General of Abu Dhabi Sports Council and Mr. Richard Kreign CEO of Yass Marina Track.
Major General Al Kitbi drove ADP sports car. He described the experience as excellent. "We do not encourage racing, but we would like to send a message to the public, that there are special places for the hobby of fast cars driving. The opening of the Center is the pride of Abu Dhabi Emirate. It is an addition for sports youths who like this sport, where they can exist in suitable place for their hobby", said Al Kitbi.
"Participation of ADP in the opening ceremony of Al Daraj Developed Center reflects its keenness to encourage young generation and sport in response to the interest and support of HH Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior. HH is keen to see ADP participates in all sports, economical and social occasions and activities within the framework of partnership and communication with the community", added Al Kitbi.
He urged speed lovers to avoid driving sports cars on public roads or residential areas, but they should go to the places provided for such sport.
"The visit of Yass Marina Track is a good opportunity or youths who love sports and speed cars. The Center is very advanced and they can practice their hobby safely. Our role as policemen necessitates us to safeguard people lives and to find an appropriate place for hobbies, in stead of driving their cars at high speeds on public roads and residential areas. We are proud to have our cars opening Al Daraj Race Center" said Al Raisi.
"Presence of police cars in opening ceremony is an addition to cars race. The move sends a clear message to the public that there is a track for practicing this sport. We invite our youths to visit the track and enjoy their hobby freely", said Mr. Al Mahmood.