Doha, Qatar: The thrill of sand racing returns after a long hiatus today with the start of the first round of the Qatar Sand Drag Race Competition, held under the patronage of Qatar Racing Club (QRC) President H E Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Thani. The event will take place at the Federation’s dedicated sand drag strip, located opposite the Sealine Resort. Preparations have been underway since the beginning of the month to prepare the track, set up surrounding facilities, and install spectator stands, with a strong emphasis on ensuring safety, a fundamental standard for all the Club’s championships.
It’s no secret that organizing races outside QRC usual boundaries presents significant challenges for the organizing committee, requiring extensive logistical planning and early preparation to overcome the difficulties and obstacles involved. According to the competition schedule, the technical inspection is set to begin at 3:00 PM today for the categories participating in the first day’s events. Competing categories include three types of four-wheeled ATV or quad bikes (modified, pro modified, and open class), along with three categories of UTVs or Polaris vehicles (stock, modified, and open).
Additionally, children’s Polaris vehicles and two-wheeled motocross bikes will participate. Tomorrow, registration begins at 3:00 PM for two types of buggies and cars equipped with either 6-cylinder or 8-cylinder engines in all classes, along with the pickup category, formerly know.