Sharqiyah Baja
The Sharqiyah Baja was an international baja rally held near Khobar, in the region of Sharqiyah, in Saudi Arabia.
History[edit]
The event was organized for the first time in 2019, promoted as a FIA candidate rally.[1] After its cancellation in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in 2021, the rally become part of the FIA World Cup for Cross-Country Bajas.[2]
The rally has been part also of the Saudi Arabia Championship for cross-country rallies.
Winners[edit]
Auto[edit]
Year | FIA World Cup for Cross-Country Bajas | National | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Driver & Codriver | Car | Driver & Codriver | Car | |
2019 | N/A | Yazeed Al Rajhi Michael Orr |
Toyota Hilux | |
2020 | Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic | |||
2021 | Yasir Seaidan Alexey Kuzmich |
Mini John Cooper Works Rally | Saleh Abdullah Al Abdulali Mohammed Nasser Al Niem |
Hummer H3 |
Moto and Quad[edit]
Year | Moto | Quad | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Rider | Vehicle | Rider | Vehicle | |
2019 | Mishal Alghuneim | KTM | Abdulmajeed Al Khulaifi | Yamaha |
2020 | Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic | |||
2021 | Phillip Wilson | KTM 450 Rally | Alnoumesi Hani | Yamaha Raptor 700R |
References[edit]
- ^ "Sharqiya Baja 2019: New Sharqiyah Baja to bring inaugural Saudi Toyota Desert Series to a close". Rally Raid Network. 2019-12-04. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
- ^ "Sharqiyah Baja 2021: Saudi Arabia set to host third round of FIA Baja series in Eastern Province". Rally Raid Network. 2021-02-16. Retrieved 2023-10-29.