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The Sharqiyah Baja was an international baja rally held near Khobar, in the region of Sharqiyah, in Saudi Arabia.
History
editThe 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
editAuto
edit| Year | FIA World Cup for Cross-Country Bajas | National | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver & Codriver | Car | Driver & Codriver | Car | |
| 2019 | N/A |  Yazeed Al Rajhi Michael Orr
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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
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KTM | Abdulmajeed Al Khulaifi
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Yamaha |
| 2020 | Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic | |||
| 2021 |  Phillip Wilson
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KTM 450 Rally | Alnoumesi Hani
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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.
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