Muscat: The Oman International Drift Championship (OIDC) will make a first appearance in the bustling city of Suhar as it hosts the OIDC 2025’s second and concluding third rounds.
The globally recognised drifting spectacle — organised by the Oman Automobile Association — is in its seventh edition, attended by 56 drivers from 18 countries.
Sohar Talent Square, a new venue that will be officially inaugurated during the finals of the second round, will stage the intense drift action.
The qualifiers for the second round will begin on February 13 with the knockout stage set for February 14.
The first round, which concluded at OAA’s Muscat Drift Arena on January 31, saw former champion Ali Makhseed of Kuwait claiming the opening victory of OIDC 2025 when he beat local hope Ahmed al Amri.
Dutch driver Clint van Oort finished third to make a strong start.
Ali Makhseed and Ahmed al Amri repeated their one-two spots in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) section while Omani driver Haitham al Hadidi claimed the third position.
In the National category for Omani drivers, Ahmed al Amri came on top followed by Haitham al Hadidi and Tariq al Shaihani in second and third spots respectively.
SUHAR IN FOCUS
The drifting action is the second major motorsports event coming to the city after the recently concluded Oman International Rally 2025, won by Qatar’s Nasser Saleh al Attiyah for a record-breaking eighth time.
The drift event is organised in collaboration with the Office of the Governor of Al Batinah North and the Oman Automobile Association, as part of efforts to strengthen Oman’s presence on the international motorsport scene.
The OIDC 2025 will conclude with the third and final round at Sohar Talent Square on February 20 and 21.
The overall winners in various categories will be crowned after the third round.
The event is being organised by the OAA under the chairmanship of Brigadier Jamal bin Said al Tai, managing director Suleiman al Rawahi and race director Fahmi al Busaidy.
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