Bahamas Speed Week organizers have added more components to this year’s event in hopes of achieving its five-year plan to make it the “must do social event” of the year.
One priority for these wealthy gearheads is the inclusion of vendors at Arawak Cay. Organizers are working feverishly to develop and improve Speed Week, which means, among other things, creating a race route that would allow spectators easy access to the vendors during the race.
Instead of racing through Arawak Cay, participants will drive their antique race cars behind the restaurants.
At the official launch during at a press conference yesterday, Minister of Tourism, Obie Wilchcombe stressed the value of having the support of the local community.
“I believe your involvement of the vendors and the Bahamian people generally, is without question, the right thing to do,” the Minister said. “If the people aren’t involved then you are likely not be as successful as you want to be”.
Minister Wilchcombe said his Ministry will make greater contributions in marketing the event to ensure international exposure is maximized. He also mentioned that tourism officials are aware of the ripple effect Speed Week can have resulting in more investments for the country.
Bahamas Speed Week 2012, which is a series of social, racing and cultural events, will be held between November 24 and December 2. This time period was chosen to generate business during this typically slow tourism season.
According to Speed Week President, Jimmie Lowe “everything is bigger, better, faster and more ambitious this year starting with the schedule”.
Speed Week 2012 will kick off with a concert on November 24 and the Miss Bahamas Speed Week pageant will be held the following day. Organizers have also increased go-karting activities, which Mr. Lowe said, is how many race drivers get started.
Other activities include a 007 Island Tour, Pictect Gala Ball and Auction of Promises, which will raise funds for Bahamian charities.
Ticket prices to watch the race at Arawak Cay are 30 dollars for general admission.
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