24 Hour Series News: Dubai 24 postponed

Creventic has released an updated provisional entry list for the rescheduled Hankook 24H Dubai.

The Middle Eastern enduro was postponed earlier this week (see below) as a result of shipping delays triggered by security concerns around the Red Sea, with the event moving from the original Jan. 13-14 date to create a clash with the Rolex 24 at Daytona on Jan. 27-28.

December 28, 2023

The 2024 Dubai 24 Hours has been postponed due to a shipping issues that delayed the arrival of many of the race vehicles for the event.

Scheduled to run on January 13th-14th, a new date has been set for two weeks later.

In a statement delivered to competitors, the organizers explained what is happening

“… we regret to inform you of the current status regarding the transportation delay for the upcoming 24H Dubai event,” said the statement in part.

“Despite our best efforts and exploration of various solutions, including transferring via Algeciras or Tanger onto a smaller feeder to Jeddah, making unscheduled stops with charter air freight, and attempting to speed up vessel arrivals with financial compensations, we have encountered challenges beyond our control.

“Regrettably, the vessels have taken the longer route around South Africa, and the current ETA for the primary container vessel, containing cars, tires, equipment, and other essential items, is January 16th.

“This morning we got the information that also a stop at one of the South Africa ports is not possible. This was our last chance to get the containers off and arrange further transport by airfreight.

“Considering the circumstances and in close collaboration with Dubai Autodrome, we have made the difficult decision to reschedule the Hankook Dubai 24 2024. The new dates are set for the weekend of January 26-27-28 (see attachment revised time schedule). We appreciate the understanding and cooperation of Dubai Autodrome during this process, despite their busy schedule.

“Please note that the 6H Abu Dhabi weekend will proceed as originally scheduled on January 19-20-21.

“We understand that this situation is not ideal for everyone, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused.

“We appreciate your cooperation and understanding during these challenging times. The 24H Dubai event holds great importance for us, and we are committed to making it a success despite the unforeseen circumstances. We encourage your support for the teams facing last-minute challenges and believe that together, we can overcome these obstacles.”