Jeddah Hosts SAL Jeddah GT Race 2024, Marking First in Kingdom

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Jeddah is ready to host the SAL Jeddah GT Race 2024 for the first time in Saudi Arabia. The event will take place on November 29-30 at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, the world’s fastest race track. It is being organized by the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation (SAMF) and the Saudi Motorsports Company, with support from the Ministry of Sports.

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This race will be the longest one in Saudi Arabia, covering 1,000 kilometers. There will be two big races. One is a six-hour race with 49 cars, which is part of the Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe. The other race is the GT4 European Series, supported by RAFA Racing Club, which will have a 250-kilometer race with 35 cars in four groups.

Big car brands like Porsche, Aston Martin, Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, Mercedes AMG, BMW M Sport, Audi Sport, and Ford will be racing in this exciting event.

Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal, the Minister of Sports, said he is proud that Saudi Arabia is hosting this race. He thanked the country’s leaders for helping Saudi Arabia grow in sports and host big events, which is part of Saudi Vision 2030.

Prince Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdullah bin Faisal, Chairman of SAMF and Saudi Motorsports Company, said this race adds to many big events happening in Saudi Arabia. It will attract famous drivers and get a lot of attention from the media, making Saudi Arabia known for hosting sports.

The SAL Jeddah GT Race 2024 shows how much Saudi Arabia loves sports. Jeddah, known as the "Bride of the Red Sea," is ready with its world-class track to host this exciting race. This event is also part of Saudi Arabia’s plan to support athletes and help grow the economy.