MUSCAT, OMAN – The UAE swept the top step at the Gulf Freestyle Cup, organised by the Oman Automobile Association at the Muscat Drift Arena. Hamad Al-Balushi won the 4×4 class and Abdullah Al-Shumaili took the saloon class, with Omani drivers filling four of the remaining podium spots.
Seventy drivers from around the Gulf entered — 17 in the 4×4 category and 53 in saloons.
Results
- 4×4: 1. Hamad Al-Balushi (UAE), 2. Hamoud Al-Rashid (UAE), 3. Shihab Al-Jabri (Oman)
- Saloon: 1. Abdullah Al-Shumaili (UAE), 2. Mohammed Al-Qalhati (Oman), 3. Falah Al-Nuaimi (Oman)
The closing ceremony was held under the patronage of Brigadier Mohammed Al-Kindi, a member of the OAA board, wrapping up a busy winter at the arena that had already hosted all three rounds of the Oman International Drift Championship.
Photo: Oman Daily
Source: Oman Daily (جريدة عُمان)