THE 2002 BARMEN GRAND PRIX, TRNC Barmen Competition:

The TRNC Barmen Grand Prix Organisation of 27th August was very successful

The barmen and barmaids throughout the TRNC gathered with the participants and had a wonderful lunch. In addition to this they collected useful information about RedBull.

The general manager of RedBull İstanbul, Turkey, Serkan Barutçu gave a briefing about RedBull in his opening speech and the participants were given more detailed information.

The director of RedBull TRNC, Namık Doygun, informed the participants about the continuity of the organisation and work shops which will be held to develop their skills to ensure greater success.

After lunch 60 barmen and barmaids set out as a convoy towards ZET CARTINGS. The number of observers and their interest increased the excitement of the competition.

After the participants had covered their rounds the first six competitors set off the barmen and barmaids competing against time, raced in a very competitive competition. Those who came in the top three out of these competitions are as follows;

1. Hakan Dağhan (Garden House Restaurant)
2. Tolga Beşir (Tabu XL)
3. Fahrettin Çiçek (Merit Crystal Cove)

Hakan Dağhan's award was given by Serkan Barutçu. (Head of RedBull Gastronomy in İstanbul, Turkey)
Tolga Beşir's awards was given by Namık Doygun. (The TRNC RedBull Director)
Fahrettin Çiçek's awards was given by Serkan Bülbülcü (TRNC RedBull Marketing Manager)

While The cups and awards were being presented, Mr. Serkan and Mr. Namık informed the press that the TRNC RedBull activities would continue. The organisation ended.