Sharqiyah Baja

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Former baja rally event in Saudi Arabia

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

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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

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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.

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