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Yas Marina Circuit echoed to the sound of street racers this weekend, as the first round in the Yas Super Street Challenge got the series well and truly underway.
Throughout Thursday and Friday, more than 90 drivers from the UAE lined up in their own cars to battle for the title ‘King of the Street’ across five distinct categories – ‘4x4 Super Street SUV’; ‘Index 11.5’; ‘Index 10.5’; ‘Super Street’ and ‘Super Street – Open Category’ – on the circuit’s purpose-built drag racing strip.
During each of the four rounds in the series, cash prizes for first (15,000 AED), second (10,000 AED) and third place (5,000 AED) are on offer to the top three racers in each category.
The two-day first round programme of qualifying and races produced some real edge-of-the-seat action, and spectators were treated to the smell of burning rubber and the roar of engines that only this gritty and exciting form of motorsport can produce.
After a day of tightly fought competition, the ‘Super Street Open Category’ was won by Ali Al Suwaidi, who walked off with the top prize of 15,000 AED. He pipped Mohammad Al Ghafli into second place and the 10,000 AED purse, with Waleed Saleh claiming third place and 5,000 AED cash.
The category of ‘Super Street’ was also closely contested, but Waleed Al Hosani clinched first place, with second and third place awarded to Khaled Al Thani and Alaa Al Hammou, respectively.
The precision challenge demanded by the ‘Index 10.5’ category saw Salah Al Amoudi edge ahead of Fadi Tamour to win, with Saeed Mubarak following closely in third, and the ‘Index 11.5’ category top prize was awarded to Marei Al Katheeri, with Khalifa Al Mouhairbi and Ahmed Husain claiming second and third.
The final category, proving very popular with the fans, was the ‘4x4 Super Street SUV’ category. Saif Al Kaabi beat all comers to finish first, as Salim Mubarak and Salah Al Amoudi’s run timings placed them in second and third.
Speaking at the event, Saud Al Qaydi, Motorsport Manager at Yas Marina Circuit, said: “This was a fantastic addition to our racing calendar, and an excellent way to kick off the first round of this exciting new series.
“Street racing is extremely popular among the UAE’s youth and we are delighted to be able to facilitate such a grassroots and fun event. During the next three rounds of the competition, the action won’t stop as our drivers compete for the overall series title of ‘King of the Street’. If you love raw racing thrills, make sure you don’t miss out!”
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