Sixteen low-lying, single-seater Formula 3 cars race around the corners of Israel's brand new racetrack in Eilat. It's Israel's first and only professional race car driving track. The multi-million dollar project took years to complete and overcame a major obstacle by making racing legal in the country. The law was changed earlier this year, and Israeli fans at the track are overjoyed. They came wearing "Formula Israel" gear, filming the race and eating Hanukkah doughnuts.
The platform overlooking the track was virtually built on the coast of the Red Sea, and past the track, spectators can see the mountains of Jordan and the Port of Aqaba. The track is 1.5 kilometers long and relatively small, but it has the advantage of year-round good weather. Many are hoping that will attract international drivers. Israel doesn't have a long list of Formula race car drivers because it's extremely expensive, and local corporate sponsors have not funded teams here as they have in other countries. But now, Israeli drivers have a place to practice and compete. …...more
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