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]
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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.
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