The 2010 event was held as the first part of a double-header in the Middle East to start the season, which included the Desert 400 at the Bahrain International Circuit one week later.

[1][2] The first event at Yas Marina Circuit was won by Jamie Whincup, who dominated the weekend, winning both of the races.

For 2010 and 2011, the race used a shorter version of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix track used for Formula One, with a "corkscrew" section between Turn 3 and halfway down the back straight.

These featured lunchtime starts to allow primetime Australian television broadcasts, and not to clash with the Formula One schedule.

The event was initially scheduled to continue into 2013, once again supporting the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.