A team from Wheels Of Arabia, Bahrain is participating in Dakar 2020, an annual off-road endurance race for motorbikes.
Being held in Saudi Arabia, the 13 day event draws racers from over 20 countries.
This is the first time a team from Bahrain would participate in an event of this magnitude.
Bahraini Champion Salman Mohammed who is a rider with Team Wheels Of Arabia, braved all harsh riding conditions and successfully completed the qualifying Rallye Du Maroc in Morocco last year.
He is the first Bahraini to participate in a Dakar rally ever.
Team Wheels Of Arabia was formed keeping in mind the vision of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier of promoting motorsports in Bahrain.
Team Wheels Of Arabia has received tremendous support from various groups and institutions like Tamkeen, KFH, Diyar Al Muharraq, CIDIMU group, SaluberMD and TDCS technology.
"It's our dream to see Bahrain excel in sports around the world. As Wheels Of Arabia are known as the ‘Motorcycle People’ in Bahrain, Saudi, and the UAE, we thought putting up a team to allow Bahrain’s name to shine is part of our civil duty," said Sofyan Almoayed, managing director of Khalid Almoayed and Sons.
"It's amazing to see the commitment and energy Bahraini youth showcase, we are glad to provide an international platform for our young riders to enhance their talent. Wheels Of Arabia – Bahrain’s participation in Dakar 2020 has been made possible by the vision of the great leaders of our Kingdom
and gracious sponsors who believe in the capability of our youth," said Claude Abry, General Manager-Wheels Of Arabia.
The race began on January 5 (Sunday) and ends on Janaury 17.
All updates and details on Dakar 2020 will be available on the Instagram account bahraindakar.
