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…
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…
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…
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…
• 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)…
Historic Event and Championship Success for local Star Al Balooshi Return to Hatta Proves a Hit With Fans and Competitors Dubai International Baja Going from Strength to Strength Famous FIA Middle East Baja Cup Victory for Akeel World Cup glory for local rider Mohammed Al Balooshi, home victory in the Quads for Abdulaziz Ahli, boundary-breaking…
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…
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…
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…
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…
