2025 Arabian Drag Racing League – Round 1
Arabian Drag Racing League – Round 1
Over three days of competition, challenge, and a battle between the most powerful engines, the drag racing strip of Qatar Racing Club witnessed events that will remain in memory and formed the major headlines of the opening round of the 2025 Arabian Drag Racing League. The event was held under the generous patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Thani, the Chairman of the club, and in the presence of His Excellency Sheikh Jabor bin Khalid Al Thani, the General Director of the club.
This round saw a record number of participants, reaching over 210 competitors, the largest in the history of the championship. Of these, 149 competed in car categories, while the rest vied for titles in the four motorcycle categories.
Intense Competition in the Motorcycle Categories and the Return of the Pro Category After a Long Absence
Similar to the car categories, the opening round of the Arab Drag Racing Championship saw record-breaking participation in the motorcycle categories, along with the return of the most powerful category, Pro Bike. In this category, competitor Mohamed Al-Awad claimed the first spot on the podium after defeating Ahmed Al-Nukhilan in the final. The third place went to Bradley McCoy.
The Super Street Bike category featured a final battle between Mishari Al-Turki and Mishari Al-Marri, with Al-Marri emerging victorious to take the title of the first round. Al-Turki finished in second place, while the third place went to competitor Badr Bin Aidan. In the Street Bike category, the first-round title went to Mustafa Mahmoudi, while the defending champion of last season, Mohamed Bourashed, settled for second place. The third place in this category was claimed by competitor Mousa Al-Balooshi.
As for the last motorcycle category, Index 8.50, it recorded the highest number of participants in the opening round, with 38 riders competing for the title. In the end, the title went to Nasser Bourba, while Zaid Al-Dosari secured second place, and Hassan Alouh claimed third.
At the conclusion of the competition, His Excellency Sheikh Jabor bin Khalid Al Thani, the General Director of Qatar Racing Club, awarded the winners of the top three places in each category. The event was attended by prominent media from Qatar and the Gulf. This marked the closing of the opening round of the championship, and preparations began for the second round, which will take place next week on the 15th, 16th, and 17th of January.
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