The speed test phenomena has been spreading widely in the Middle East lately and especially in countries that do not have big circuits, like Lebanon, Syria and Jordan. The most popular of them all lately has been the Aqaba speed test in Jordan. This event has been gathering the biggest number of fans from all over Jordan and the surrounding countries, a number reaching over 25000 people.
The race has been always located at the end of the Jordanian motorsport season and plays the role of the speed test season clincher. The race is usually organized in the Nahda street area, a place that sees the event as its prime sporting event of the season.
This year around the event was very special. The event saw 78 participants from Egypt, Jordan and Palestine. The circuit was made in an area of 290 meters and saw the fans crowding alongside the rode and on the balconies of the surrounding buildings. The race also featured different kind of cars and car models, ranging from Mitsubishi EVOs to cars like golfs, Opels and even Mercedes Benz.
The 2011 edition was won by Ayman Najjar who was driving an EVO 9 and showed the crowd how it is really done.
In addition to that entire event is gathering more fans and competitors due to the location factor. The location is encouraging drivers and fans to come over from Palestine inorder to participate and this is helping in increasing its popularity.
The Aqaba speed test has demonstrated that it is one of the most popular events of the year and of the most viewed. The event was broadcasted live on 2 Jordanian TVs and was covered by over 50 media outlets in the country and the region. Next year is looking promising already after rumors circulating around the participation of a certain amazing driver!!!
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