The Sharqiyah Baja was an international baja rally held near Khobar, in the region of Sharqiyah, in Saudi Arabia.
History
The event was organized for the first time in 2019, promoted as a FIA candidate rally. 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.
The rally has been part also of the Saudi Arabia Championship for cross-country rallies.
Winners
Auto
YearFIA World Cup for Cross-Country BajasNationalDriver & CodriverCarDriver & CodriverCar 2019 N/A Yazeed Al Rajhi Michael Orr Toyota Hilux 2020 Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic 2021 Yasir Seaidan Alexey Kuzmich Mini John Cooper Works Rally Saleh Abdullah Al Abdulali Mohammed Nasser Al Niem Hummer H3
Moto and Quad
YearMotoQuadRiderVehicleRiderVehicle 2019 Mishal Alghuneim KTM Abdulmajeed Al Khulaifi Yamaha 2020 Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic 2021 Phillip Wilson KTM 450 Rally Alnoumesi Hani Yamaha Raptor 700R
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