After achieving victory in local and regional most competitive drift championships in 2013, it’s time for Al Jazirah Ford Racing team to showcase their potential in the European drift championships. Considering the experience the team has gained over last two years, JFR aspirations have risen high and now they are eyeing to be a part of international events. Abdulhadi Al-Qahtani, the Saudi drift champion and JFR team’s expert drifter is heading out to Europe to participate in a series of European drifting championships starting with the first station in Punchestown Racecourse in Kildare city, Ireland, on Saturday, May 25th. The European tour includes 8 stations and the journey of the Team will end in Sep, 2013 in Poland.
JFR’s star drifter Abdulhadi Al Qahtani participated last year in the European Drift Championship round “King of Drift” in Slovakia and his performance was appreciated a lot. King of Europe is one of the most competitive and most recognized drift championships in the world.
In a statement given before his departure to Ireland, Al-Qahtani said, “The drifting aficionados will get to see a new kind of drift championship where we will perform a unique show of our capabilities. We are well-prepared for the Irish Drift Championship, which is considered as one of the most challenging championships in the world, and will absolutely showcase action-packed and powerful drift racing rounds.”
He further said, “Being the very first Saudi drifter participating in the European Championships gives me immense pride as I represent my country, and at the same time it is a great responsibility on my shoulders to be among the top ranked drifters by contributing significantly to the international motorsports events. This will be an honor and national pride for the team and our main sponsor, Al Jazirah Vehicles Agencies.”
Al-Qahtani also remarked that the participation in Irish Championship is going to be difficult and crucial based on the high level of organization and judging criteria. Drifters will be judged based on their techniques and talent while maintaining a high speed of over 160 km/ph.
On this occasion, Mr. Sabah Al Kriadees, Director of Sales and Marketing at Al Jazirah Vehicles Agencies, said: “..it is extremely rewarding to see the efforts and achievements of Al Jazirah Ford Racing team paying in terms of achievements and experience. In addition to a super car like Mustang and talented racer like Abdulhadi, great efforts were put in planning this road to success.” He added that past accomplishments of the team have boosted their confidence and spirit to move ahead and win more titles. It is huge responsibility and gives us great pride to be the Kingdom’s representative and to prove that the capabilities of the talented Saudi youth is a national treasure that should be utilized and appreciated alike.