And BIC 's reputation has grown ever since .
In just 16 months , and at a cost of US $150 million , a world - class motorsport facility had risen out of the desert 30km south of Bahrain 's capital city , Manama .
BIC 's reputation has grown ever since .
In just 16 months , and at a cost of US $150 million , a world - class motorsport facility had risen out of the desert 30km south of Bahrain 's capital city , Manama .