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Oman’s Ahmad Al Harthy to make debut at Austin Circuit in FIA World Endurance Championship

This weekend, Omani racer Ahmad Al Harthy will tackle the sixth round of the FIA World Endurance Championship, making his debut at the renowned Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.

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Tuesday, August 27, 2024

TEXAS: On Sunday, September 1, the engines will roar as Ahmad Al Harthy takes to the track in a BMW M4 GT3 for a grueling six-hour race in the heart of Texas. This marks Al Harthy’s first time racing at the iconic Austin circuit, a favorite among motorsport enthusiasts across the globe.

Joining him in the high-stakes endurance challenge are his Italian teammate, racing legend Valentino Rossi, and Belgian factory driver Maxime Martin. The trio will be aiming to climb the overall championship standings, where Al Harthy currently holds a commendable sixth place.

“This is my first time at this circuit in Austin, Texas, which is one of the famous and well-known circuits in America. I hope that we will all succeed as a team in my first personal experience at this circuit and the long race for 6 continuous hours, and we will try to enter as a competing party” Al Harthy shared.

Preparations kick off on Friday with trials and training sessions, followed by another practice round on Saturday morning. The official qualifications will be held later that day, setting the stage for Sunday’s main event.


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