Jeddah:Jeddah is preparing to host the Jeddah Baja Toyota Rally, the second round of the Saudi Toyota Championship Baja, starting Wednesday, November 11.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the event is held under the supervision of the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation (SAMF), the championship's rights holder, and is managed by Bakhashab Motorsport and organized in partnership with Jameel Motorsport, the championship's official partner.
The rally program begins with registration, administrative checks, and technical scrutineering of participating vehicles to ensure compliance with the approved regulations and requirements. A briefing for drivers and team managers will also be held at 800 p.m. to review the rally's technical and organizational instructions.
On Thursday, a pre-rally press conference is scheduled for 1100 a.m., followed by the official start ceremony later that day, featuring drivers and co-drivers competing in various categories.
The first special stage will take place on Friday, covering 217 kilometers. Close competition is expected as participants tackle the challenges of the desert terrain.
The rally will conclude on Saturday with the second special stage, covering 104 kilometers. This will be followed by final technical scrutineering, the announcement of provisional results, and a closing press conference at 530 p.m. The results will be confirmed following approval by the stewards, and an awards ceremony will honor the winners in each category.