AL-ATTIYAH AND CARRERA FASTEST ON OPENING SOHAR SUPER SPECIAL STAGE AT THE OMAN uINTERNATIONAL RALLY

Abdulaziz Al-Kuwari fends off local star Abdullah Al-Rawahi to hold second Spaniard Candido Carrera steps in at the 11th hour to partner Al-Attiyah Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah and Candido Carrera laid down the gauntlet with the fastest time of 2min 27.3sec through the opening 2.52km super special stage of the 28th Oman International Rally at the…

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OMAN INTERNATIONAL RALLY GETS UNDERWAY AT SOHAR ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE ON THURSDAY AFTERNOON

Brand new route and special stages for 2025 MERC season opener The Oman International Rally kickstarts another season of Middle East rallying when it gets underway from the Sohar Entertainment Centre (SEC) on Thursday afternoon. Organised by the Oman Automobile Association (OAA), the opening round of the 2025 FIA Middle East Rally Championship (MERC) has…

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THREE FIA MIDDLE EAST RALLY CHAMPIONS TOP BUMPER ENTRY FOR THE SEASON’S OPENER IN OMAN

Edouard Boulanger to partner Al-Attiyah in the MERC for the first time Two-time event winner Abdullah Al-Rawahi heads local challenge The three most recent FIA Middle East rally champions, Abdulaziz Al-Kuwari, Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah and Abdullah Al-Rawahi, head a 23-strong entry for the opening round of the regional series to be held in Oman on…

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OMAN INTERNATIONAL RALLY RETURNS TO KICK-START 2025 FIA MIDDLE EAST RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP

Sohar Entertainment Centre (SEC) to host rally headquarters in 2025 The Oman International Rally returns to the FIA international motor sporting calendar in 2025 and will be the opening round of the FIA Middle East Rally Championship (MERC) on January 23rd-25th. Instability in the Middle East forced the Oman Automobile Association (OAA) to cancel the…

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QMMF UNVEILS FEBRUARY’S SECOND ROUND OFTHE 2025 FIA MIDDLE EAST RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP

• Concessions on offer to both international and GCC crews• Minor stage modifications made to Qatar’s premier stage rally The Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) has unveiled the itinerary and format for the 2025 Qatar International Rally. The event will return to being the second round of the FIA Middle East Rally Championship (MERC)…

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HISTORIC THIRD WORLD TITLE FOR AL BALOOSHI HIGHLIGHTS A HUGELY SUCCESSFUL DUBAI BAJA

The Dubai International Baja 2024 came to an exhilarating end this weekend, delivering unforgettable moments as champions were crowned in a celebration of motorsport excellence. From the tranquil mountains of Hatta, where the event began with a qulaifying stage, to the extremely demanding and hard to read sands of Al Qudra, this year’s Baja showcased…

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SOUTH RACING CAN-AM TEAM’S ALVAREZ AND PANSERI FINISH SECOND OVERALL IN THE FIA WORLD BAJA CUP

Dania Akeel wins FIA Middle East Baja Cup with SSV victory with South Racing South Racing Can-Am Team wins Teams’ and SSV Championships Diego Martinez finishes second in FIA World Baja Cup’s Challenger category Ekstrom, Van Loon and Price give new Can-Am Maverick RS pre-Dakar shakedown The South Racing Can-Am Team’s Fernando Alvarez and Xavier…

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OVERDRIVE RACING ROUNDS OFF 2024 SEASON WITH FIFTH PLACE FOR CHABOT AND PILLOT AT DUBAI INTERNATIONAL BAJA

Overdrive Racing rounded off its 2024 racing campaign with a solid fifth-place finish for the French duo of Ronan Chabot and Gilles Pillot in the three-day Dubai International Baja. Juan Cruz Yacopini teamed up with Dani Oliveras in a second Toyota Hilux and was fastest of all the Ultimate drivers on the final stage but…

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AL BALOOSHI CLINCHES THE THIRD FIM  WORLD CUP CROWN FOR THE UAE, AL ATTIYAH WINS DUBAI INTERNATIONAL BAJA, AND FERREIRA CLINCHES FIA WORLD CUP TITLE IN CARS

UAE Rider Al Balooshi Delights Home Fans with Third FIM World Title Portugal’s Joao Ferreira Seals FIA World Baja Cup Crown Qatar’s Al Attiyah and Poland’s Dabrowski take Dubai Baja wins There was glory for the UAE on the eve of the country’s National Day as home rider Mohammed Al Balooshi sealed his third FIM…

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