Post by : Mariam
Al-Faris
The second round of the third season of the Abu Dhabi Baja Challenge will take place on Saturday in Liwa, Al Dhafra region. The event is organised by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council in partnership with the Emirates Motorsports Organisation. This round will feature 91 competitors from 24 countries, including 22 Emirati drivers, with both professional and amateur participants taking part in the desert race.
The race will cover a 100-kilometre desert track over four laps, challenging competitors across soft sand dunes. The event includes 58 motorcycles, 8 quads, 8 cars, and 17 buggies, testing the skill, speed, and endurance of all participants. Drivers and riders come from countries including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, the UK, Germany, France, South Africa, USA, India, Russia, Lebanon, Canada, Switzerland, Ireland, Uzbekistan, China, Lithuania, Italy, Pakistan, Romania, Ukraine, Denmark, and Spain.
The challenge will also see strong female participation, with riders such as Healy Honour (South Africa – Motorcycles), Sone Schaffler (South Africa – Motorcycles), Tracy Pia Zgheib (Lebanon – Motorcycles), Emilija Gilaznienkė (Lithuania – Buggy), and Noura Al Jasasi (UAE – Cars) competing in different categories.
Talal Mustafa Al Hashimi, Executive Director of the Events Sector at the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, said this round is an important stage in the third season, bringing together professional and amateur drivers in a thrilling atmosphere.
The organising committee announced that technical inspections and administrative checks will be held on Friday from 4:00 to 9:00 pm. Race-day registration will take place from 6:00 to 7:30 am, followed by a drivers’ briefing. The first batch of the race will officially start at 8:30 am, and the award ceremony will be held at 11:00 am at the finish line podium.
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