(MENAFN- Qatar News Agency) Mohammad Al Khayat is crowned Qatar's King of Drift after clinching the winning title of the Red Bull Car Park Drift 2015. The country witnessed an unforgettable furious night full of roaring engines and tires smoke at Losail International Circuit. Under the patronage of Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) and the supervision of legendary drifter, Abdo Feghali, the night to remember marks a thrilling return of the Championship to Qatar after a break of 5 years. A record number of 6000 spectators witnessed the 10 drifters who demonstrated that their skills are indeed on international level. Mohammad Al Khayat achieved 367 points and convinced the four judges. He has now two weeks to get ready for Dubai. He will represent Qatar at the Middle-East drifting championship at Red Bull Car Park Drift Final 2015 on November 20.
Competition was close between the 10 drifters, and an unexpected number of 6000 spectators gathered at Losail International Circuit, got to witness unprecedented drifting action, reflecting exceptional skills and technique in a safe environment. The park was surrounded by a high-octane feeling that was missed since 2010 ! All this action came true, thanks to the patronage and support of QMMF in different areas: facility, sporting, safety and security and the backing of QMMF and Losail International Circuit staff.
Mohammad Al Khayat driving a BMW 325showed a consistent level across all runs. His final run was near perfect ensuring a clean and tidy pass and making no contact with the cones. Second place went to Ahmad Allouh driving a BMW 316 with 277 points while Abdelrahman Fakhroo rounded the podium scoring 235 points on his Nissan Skyline. Nasser Khalifa Al Attiyah, QMMF President, was present to deliver the trophies.
The competition that was hosted by the famous Karen Der Kaloustian, included a quad race show by one of the members of the judging panel, the talented rider Mohamed Abu Issa, who is the first Qatari rider to finish the infamous Dakar Rally on a quad in 2014.
Red Bull Car Park Drift Qatar is sponsored regionally by Ford Middle East, Pirelli and Shop and Ship and locally with the Teleco Support of Vodafone and Media support of Qatar Happening, Qatar Living, I Love Qatar and What's Goin' On Qatar.
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