Riyadh – IA
The Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation announced that 164 competitors will compete in the Hail Toyota International Rally in Saudi Arabia, which begins tomorrow, Thursday, the eighth of February.
The federation said in a statement followed by the (INA): “This rally represents the first round of the 2024 season of the FIA Baja Cross Country Rally World Cup, the opening round of the FIA Baja Middle East Cup, and the opening round From the Saudi Toyota Desert Rally Championship, as well as the first round of the International Federation Baja Cross Country Motorcycle Rally World Cup.
He added, “The rally is witnessing the participation of 164 racers and riders in cars and motorcycles from 24 different nationalities, with 97 cars participating, and 25 racers in the motorcycle category, including 6 in the quad bike category.”
He stated that “among the most prominent participants is the holder of the rally title, the holder of the Saudi Toyota Desert Rally Championship, and Baja Cross Country Rally World Cup champion Yazid Al Rajhi,” explaining that “the Hail Rally will be organized by the Hail Development Authority, and under the supervision of the International Federation of Automobiles and Motorcycles.” Motorcycles, and under the patronage of the Emir of the Hail Region, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saad, Chairman of the Council of the Hail Region Development Authority, Chairman of the Supreme Organizing Committee for the Hail Rally, and his deputy, Prince Faisal bin Fahd bin Muqrin.”