Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge
The Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge is an international rally raid race held in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi of the United Arab Emirates since 1991. The race is points scoring for the World Rally-Raid Championship and is organized by the Automobile & Touring Club of the United Arab Emirates (ATCUAE),[1] headed by the event founder Mohammed bin Sulayem.[2]
Originally for cars only, motorcycles and quads are allowed since 1995 and trucks since 2002.[3][4]
The event was originally known as the UAE Desert Challenge, since it spanned several emirates of the country. Since 2009, the route includes five stages (plus a Super Special stage) entirely within the Abu Dhabi emirate, and the title changed to the current one.[5][6]
Winners
[edit]Cars
[edit]Motorcycles
[edit]Year | Rider | Motorcycle |
---|---|---|
1995 | ![]() | KTM LC4 |
1996 | ![]() | Yamaha M3 |
1997 | ![]() | KTM 660 |
1998 | ![]() | KTM LC4 660 |
1999 | ![]() | KTM 660 |
2000 | ![]() | BMW 900 RR |
2001 | ![]() | KTM 660 |
2002 | ![]() | KTM 660 |
2003 | ![]() | KTM 660 |
2004 | ![]() | KTM 660 |
2005 | ![]() | KTM 660 |
2006 | ![]() | KTM 660 |
2007 | ![]() | KTM 660 |
2008 | ![]() | KTM 690 |
2009 | ![]() | KTM 690 |
2010 | ![]() | KTM 690 Rally |
2011 | ![]() | KTM 450 Rally |
2012 | ![]() | KTM 450 Rally |
2013 | ![]() | KTM 450 Rally |
2014 | ![]() | Honda |
2015 | ![]() | KTM 450 Rally |
2016 | ![]() | KTM 450 Rally |
2017 | ![]() | KTM 450 Rally |
2018 | ![]() | Husqvarna 450 Rally |
2019 | ![]() | KTM 450 Rally |
2020 | Not held | |
2021 | ![]() | KTM 450 Rally |
2022 | ![]() | Gas Gas 450 Rally Factory Replica |
2023 | ![]() | Honda CRF 450 Rally |
2024 | ![]() | Hero 450 Rally |
References
[edit]- ^ "Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge | ATCUAE". Retrieved 2023-02-27.
- ^ ".AbuDhabi Desert Challenge". Archived from the original on 2015-04-26. Retrieved 2015-06-21.
- ^ "Abu Dhabi set for world-class Desert Challenge - Sports - Local - Emirates24|7".
- ^ "Calendar | Federation Internationale de l'Automobile". Archived from the original on 2014-03-24. Retrieved 2014-04-10.
- ^ "ATCUAE extends partnership with Nissan for Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge - Sport360 News".
- ^ "Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge". Archived from the original on 2015-04-25. Retrieved 2015-06-21.