Hugely popular Qatar Sand Drag Race Competition set to commence today

The first round of the Qatar Sand Drag Race Competition will commence today under the patronage of HE Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad al-Thani, President of the Qatar Racing Club (QRC), at the club’s dedicated sand drag strip opposite Sealine Resort.Preparations for the two-day competition have been underway since the beginning of the month to prepare the track, set up surrounding facilities, and install spectator stands, with a strong emphasis on ensuring safety, a fundamental standard for all the club’s championships.According to the competition schedule, the technical inspection is set to begin at 3:00pm today for the categories participating in the first day’s events. Competing categories include three types of four-wheeled ATV or quad bikes (modified, pro modified, and open class), along with three categories of UTVs or Polaris vehicles (stock, modified, and open). Additionally, children’s Polaris vehicles and two-wheeled motocross bikes will participate. Tomorrow, registration also begins at 3:00pm for that day’s categories, which include two types of buggies and cars equipped with either 6-cylinder or 8-cylinder engines in all classes, along with the pickup category, formerly known as the Hilux class last year. The competitions will start at 5:00pm on both days.According to the competition structure, each competitor is given two attempts to complete the approximately 300-foot-long strip. The first attempt will be made by all participants, followed by the second attempt. Registration will remain open until the end of the first attempt for all categories. The best time for each competitor will be recorded to determine the final ranking in each category.This year, under the direction of Sheikh Jabor bin Khalid al-Thani, Director of Qatar Racing Club, the number of Sealine Sand Drag Competition rounds has been increased to five.The first round begins today, with the second and third rounds following immediately. After a break, the competition will resume with the fourth and fifth rounds in March and April 2025.