SAMF honors winners of 2024 Saudi Toyota Championship at end-of-season awards night

  • 12/29/2024
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The Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation (SAMF) hosted its annual End-of-Season Awards Night on Sunday, celebrating the champions of the 2024 Saudi Toyota Championship. The ceremony, held in Jeddah, was attended by Prince Khalid bin Sultan Al-Faisal, SAMF Chairman and CEO of the Saudi Motorsport Company; Khalid Al-Suwaidan, SAMF CEO; representatives from the Ministry of Sports; and members of the local and regional media. Prince Khalid opened the evening with a keynote speech, commending the champions and highlighting the championship’s high technical standards, successful partnerships, and future ambitions. “The Saudi Toyota Championship has become a landmark on the Saudi sports map, reflecting a new history and a promising future,” he said. “With your efforts and support, the championship has grown to become the largest motorsports competition in the Kingdom. Today, we celebrate the success of this year’s edition and honor the champions who excelled throughout the season,” he added. Prince Khalid also thanked King Salman, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and the Minister of Sport for their unwavering support. Al-Suwaidan added that SAMF was committed to enhancing motorsports in Saudi Arabia, fostering growth and innovation in the field. The evening also included a presentation summarizing Saudi motorsports’ achievements in 2024 and outlining SAMF’s vision, goals, and aspirations for the coming year. The awards recognized excellence across various categories. In the Rally Championship, Yazeed Al-Rajhi continued his dominance in the car category. In the Drag Racing Championship, UAE racer Saeed Al-Balooshi claimed first place. The Autocross Championship saw Jordanian racer Mustafa Al Attari secure the top spot, while in the Time Attack Championship, racer Fadi Hamada took first place. Hamada also emerged victorious in the Hill Climb Championship. The Drift Championship ended with Mohammed Al-Orabi finishing in first place, and the Karting Championship title was claimed by racer Malik Mustafa. The event also honored Saudi motorsports icons, including Yasser bin Saidan, FIA World Rally Raid (W2RC) champion in the SSV category; Hani Al-Noumasi, FIM Baja World Cup champion in the Quad category; Dania Aqeel, FIA Middle East Baja Cup champion; and Fahad Al-Sufyani, FIA Middle East Baja Cup co-drivers champion.

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