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Sharqiyah Baja

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The Sharqiyah Baja was an international baja rally held near Khobar, in the region of Sharqiyah, in Saudi Arabia.

History

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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

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Auto

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Year FIA World Cup for Cross-Country Bajas National
Driver & Codriver Car Driver & Codriver Car
2019 N/A Saudi Arabia Yazeed Al Rajhi
United Kingdom Michael Orr
Toyota Hilux
2020 Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
2021 Saudi Arabia Yasir Seaidan
Russia Alexey Kuzmich
Mini John Cooper Works Rally Saudi Arabia Saleh Abdullah Al Abdulali
Saudi Arabia Mohammed Nasser Al Niem
Hummer H3

Moto and Quad

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Year Moto Quad
Rider Vehicle Rider Vehicle
2019 Saudi Arabia Mishal Alghuneim KTM Saudi Arabia Abdulmajeed Al Khulaifi Yamaha
2020 Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
2021 New Zealand Phillip Wilson KTM 450 Rally Saudi Arabia Alnoumesi Hani Yamaha Raptor 700R

References

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  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ "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.