Racing to success
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa yesterday received at Safriya Palace his Personal Representative His Highness Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa who introduced to him Bahrain 1 Racing team: driver and title winner Steve Jackson, driver Khalid Balooshi and Director Khalil Toorani.
The team won the 2019 NHRA World Championship for Pro Mod cars in the pre-final race which was held at Charlotte Motor Speedway, in Concord, North Carolina, the US.
HM the King congratulated the team members and thanked them for their international achievement in motorsport, which is added to the Kingdom’s track record brought about in various sports at the regional, continental and international level.
The King lauded the distinguished technical level shown by the racers and the technical crew, which helped them clinch the title and uphold Bahrain’s name in the international sporting event.
HM the King commended the fruitful efforts of HH Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa and his keenness to provide every support to Bahrain 1 Racing.
The King pointed out the growing popularity of motorsport in Bahrain and the world, stressing the Kingdom’s good reputation in hosting F1 races.
HH Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa expressed deepest thanks and gratitude to HM the King for his valuable directives, commending the great royal support, which brought about the honourable accomplishments.
He also lauded the unlimited support to the team and motorsport, in Bahrain, in general, by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier, which contributed to bagging titles and world championships.
HH Shaikh Abdullah pledged to continue making efforts and working tirelessly to bring about more honourable results in the forthcoming speed racing championships.
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