The three-race Jordan 4×4 Championship got here to an in depth Friday alongside the Panorama Lifeless Sea Complicated. As was the case within the first two rounds, Palestinian drivers confirmed up in what they really feel is a significant morale boon amidst the continuing warfare of their dwelling nation.
The Jeep Wrangler of Wisam Khalilieh and co-driver Serri Handal was the quickest automobile total to win the Professional class, whereas Amjad Hananeh and Emad Hananeh completed runner-up of their Kia Sorento to finish a Palestinian 1–2 end. Khalilieh had completed third on the season opener in February however missed the second spherical in July as he was engaged on upgrading the automobile.
“That is one thing to be pleased with,” he informed Palestine TV Youth & Sports activities. “While you work onerous on one thing and find yourself in first place, it feels nice.”
Jordan’s Feras Al-Mousa and Husam Al-Ajouri joined them on the rostrum of their Toyota 4Runner. Al-Mousa commented, “These guys got here from Palestine, and their automobiles are impressively modified, actually sturdy automobiles.”
The Palestinian Motor Sport & Motorbike Federation remarked that “regardless of the continuing warfare on our beloved homeland, the willpower of our off-road racing heroes to win stays.” The federation, because the nation’s FIA and FIM consultant, launched related statements following the opposite two races. Days earlier than the finale, the PMSMF started taking direct humanitarian motion by sending 4×4 automobiles into Tulkarm with meals and provides for civilians.
“Every little thing was nice and went easily. I’d prefer to thank the Palestinian Federation for his or her effort and the Jordanian Federation as nicely,” added Amer Zaher, head of the Palestinian 4×4 Workforce. “That is a global competitors. Yearly, we come right here to take part in three or 4 races relying on the Jordanian schedule. It’s like an outlet for us, and we at all times obtain prime outcomes.”
Professional was the one class with out an all-Jordanian podium. Semi-Professional went additional with Toyota Hiluxes sweeping the highest three, Waleed Mheirat and Nasser Al-Khalaileh beating out Saad Hanandeh and Mohammed Al-Zoubi in addition to Abdul Rahman Mubarak and Ismael Al-Mughrabi. The Novice facet noticed the Toyota Tacoma of Tareq Mamkegh and Yanal Kazan maintain off an onslaught of Jeep Grand Cherokees piloted by Hamzeh Baja/Abdul Hamid Bazadogh and Mohannad Abdullah and Elias Shawash.