Doha, Qatar: Qatar Racing Club (QRC) is ready for another thrilling season full of exciting competitions with the first event kicking off with the opening round of Qatar Drift Championship today. The events are being held under the patronage of QRC Chairman H E Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Thani. The club held two days of testing to prepare for the new season last week.
The first day focused on drift racers testing their cars for readiness, while the second day was allocated to 4X4 freestyle racers. The QRC said all preparations have been completed for what is expected to be an exceptional season. The new season is featuring diverse championships, intense competition, and efforts to attract a larger audience of motorsport enthusiasts.
This aligns with the vision of the QRC Chairman H E Sheikh Khalid, who is dedicated to placing Qatar’s motorsport on the global map. Special attention has been given to the sports events calendar, aiming to elevate the club, diversify its activities, and attract more participants. QRC General Manager Sheikh Jabor bin Khalid Al Thani said thenew season will feature the largest number of events in its history, which will strengthen QRC’s status as the home of drag racing in the Middle East.
“This year, the club is organising two separate drag racing championships. The first is the Arabian Drag Racing League, which takes on an international flavour and features participation from global champions of the sport,” he said. The event consists of .