In Pictures: 24 Hours of Dubai

Abu Dhabi Black Falcon 1 went on to in the 24 Hours of Dubai endurance race. Mike Young / The National

Pit crews scramble to make good time as night fualls on the 2013 24h Dunlop series in Dubai. Mike Young / The National

Drivers on the track reach the half way mark of the race. Mike Young / The National

Cars battle for position under the night sky. Mike Young / The National

Pit crews take a welcome nap as the race enters its 14th hour. Mike Young / The National

The Black Falcon team monitor performance data from their position on the pit wall. Mike Young / The National

Race action illuminated only by headlamps at Dubai. Mike Young / The National?

Dunlop tyre specialist supply the racing teams with tyres round the clock during the 24 Hour series. Mike Young / The National

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Jan 12 2013, 24h Dunlop , - Cars battle for position during action at Dubai 24h Dunlop Series. Mike Young / The National?

Pit teams must catch sleep when they can to avoid fatigue setting in during the race. Mike Young / The National

Dawn breaks over the 24 Hours of Dubai race, as cars push on for the final stretch. Mike Young / The National

Team Abu Dhabi's #1 maintains race lead at sunrise. Mike Young / The National

Fans and pit crews climb the fence for a view of Team Abu Dhabi taking the chequered flag. Mike Young / The National

Victory for Team Abu Dhabi's Khalid Al Qubaisi for the second year running. Mike Young / The National

Members of Team Abu Dhabi celebrate on the podium with Al Qubaisi, draped in a UAE flag.Mike Young / The National

The teams line up on the podium after a gruelling 24 hours racing at Dubai Autodrome. Mike Young / The National