Bahrain 1 team wins gold in NHRA drag race, HH Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad commends progress

TDT | Manama

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Bahrain 1 team secured a major victory in North Carolina, USA, winning one of the most prestigious global championships in drag racing, the NHRA Carolina Nationals.

This win strengthens the team’s international standing and highlights the skill and expertise of its drivers in this thrilling sport. His Highness Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HM the King’s Personal Representative, and the owner of Bahrain 1 team, affirmed that the team’s success in one of the world’s top drag racing competitions in North Carolina is a testament to its advanced level in motorsport globally.

His Highness attributed the team’s continued global achievements to the support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, as well as the backing of national companies.

His Highness expressed his appreciation to the drivers, technical crew, and all those involved in this remarkable success, “Your dedication and determination to advance Bahrain’s position have made this dream a reality. We promise to continue providing full support for the development of drag racing and further strengthening Bahrain’s presence on the global sports stage”. The race took place at the zMAX Dragway, one of the most challenging tracks in the world.

The Bahrain 1 team demonstrated outstanding skill, outpacing top international teams to claim first place, despite the competition featuring cars equipped with the latest global technologies, adding to the intensity of the competitiveness. Khalid Al Balooshi, the team manager, congratulated HH Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad on this significant victory.