Abu Dhabi, UAE, 4 April, 2016: Qatar’s Nasser Al Attiyah extended his overall cars lead in the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge POWERED BY Nissan today while Chile’s Pablo Quintanilla grabbed a slender advantage in a fascinating bikes tussle between three of the world’s top riders. Accompanied by French co-driver Mathieu Baumel in a new Toyota […]
Dubai, UAE, 22 March, 2016: The stage is set for a classic battle for glory in the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge POWERED BY Nissan, with 166 competitors from 36 countries preparing to tackle the 26th edition of the event. Over the years, the Desert Challenge has produced some intriguing contests on four and two wheels, […]
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 3 April, 2015: The 25th Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge POWERED by Nissan came to a climax with a glittering gala dinner and prize giving ceremony at Yas Marina Circuit. ATCUAE President Mohammed Ben Sulayem and Tarek Al Ameri, CEO of Yas Marina Circuit, presented trophies to the winners in all categories at […]
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2 April, 2015: Action in the 25th Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge POWERED by Nissan reached an early conclusion today after the heavy sandstorm sweeping the UAE prevented the event’s final competitive section from being run. The 234km Abu Dhabi Aviation Special Stage 5 was neutralised because of poor visibility, down to less […]
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 26 March, 2015: The Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge POWERED BY Nissan will mark its 25th anniversary in style on Saturday when the event is given a rousing send-off at Yas Marina Circuit, the stage for so much dramatic Formula One action in the UAE capital over the last six years. Abu Dhabi’s […]
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 24 March, 2015: One very familiar face will be missing when the world’s top cross country rally stars battle the Rubi Al Khali next week, but another competitor will extend his 100% appearance record in the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge powered by Nissan. Miran Stanovnik, the veteran rider from Slovenia, misses the […]
Dubai, UAE, 13 November, 2014: The three Emiratis setting the pace in the Emirates Desert Championship all come under more pressure again tomorrow (Friday) when another big line-up of drivers and riders tackle the third round of the national Baja rally series. Defending cars champion Ahmed Al Fahim carries a slender three-point lead into the […]
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 10 April, 2014: Russian Vladimir Vasilyev cruised to a commanding cars victory in the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge Powered by Nissan today as Portugal’s Paulo Goncalves produced a brilliant surge on the final leg to snatch the bikes title from seven-times winner Marc Coma. Partnered by Konstantin Zhilstov in a Mini, Vasilyev […]
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 9 April, 2014: Russian Vladimir Vasilyev moved within sight of his first victory in the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge Powered by Nissan today, as Marc Coma regained his lead in the bikes category after team-mate Sam Sunderland plunged from contention with mechanical failure. Partnered by Konstantin Zhilstov in a Mini, Vasilyev recorded […]
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 8 April, 2014: Russian driver Vladimir Vasilyev extended his lead in the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge Powered by Nissan today while Dubai-based English rider Sam Sunderland regained the advantage in a fascinating bikes battle. Partnered by Konstantin Zhilstov in a Mini, Vasilyev won the 256-km Qasr Al Sarab Special Stage 3 to […]
