UAE: Umm Al Quwain, Dec 15th 2011: Emirati racing driver Haytham Sultan Al Ali has partnered with NBQ (The National Bank of Umm Al Qaiwain psc) in his inaugural season racing in the UAE Championship Formula Gulf 1000.
NBQ (The National Bank of Umm Al Qaiwain psc) is providing sponsorship funding to support Haytham in his motorsport aspirations. The NBQ corporate logo will feature prominently on Haytham’s racing suit and Formula Gulf racing car for the first time during National race weekend of Dec 16th at Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi.
General Manager Mr. R.Ramachandra Iyer “We are proud to support Haytham and it is important for the Bank to be involved in sporting championships like this to assist our young sportsmen and women at this level, We would like to wish Haytham and his team the very best of luck in this Championship.”
“I am deeply honoured to be given this opportunity to represent my home town Umm Al Qaiwain in this way and I am very grateful for the support of NBQ”, commented Haytham
“I am very proud of Haytham for showing such dedication to promoting motorsport and this sponsorship is a result of years of hard work. It is a team effort and drivers must be prepared to put in the extra time both on track and off track to attract sponsors,” commented Lex Akehurst of XSport Motorsport Management
“I would also like to thank the entire team of people who have helped me at XSport Motorsport, Gulf Sport Racing and my family and friends, without whom none of this would be possible” Haytham continued