The Sharqiyah Baja was an international baja rally held near Khobar, in the region of Sharqiyah, in Saudi Arabia.

History

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The event was organized for the first time in 2019, promoted as a FIA candidate rally.[1] 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.[2]

The rally has been part also of the Saudi Arabia Championship for cross-country rallies.

Winners

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Auto

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Year FIA World Cup for Cross-Country Bajas National
Driver & Codriver Car Driver & Codriver Car
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

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Year Moto Quad
Rider Vehicle Rider Vehicle
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

References

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  1. ^ "Sharqiya Baja 2019: New Sharqiyah Baja to bring inaugural Saudi Toyota Desert Series to a close". Rally Raid Network. 2019-12-04. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
  2. ^ "Sharqiyah Baja 2021: Saudi Arabia set to host third round of FIA Baja series in Eastern Province". Rally Raid Network. 2021-02-16. Retrieved 2023-10-29.