Mohammad Alorabi crowned Saudi Toyota Drift Championship 2025 champion

Saudi driver Mohammad Alorabi was crowned on Friday as the champion of the Saudi Toyota Drift Championship 2025. (Supplied)
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Updated 16 November 2025
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Mohammad Alorabi crowned Saudi Toyota Drift Championship 2025 champion

  • The event, hosted in Al-Ahsa, was organized by the Saudi Automobile & Motorcycle Federation
  • The final race drew an impressive crowd and unfolded in an atmosphere charged with excitement and intensity

AL-AHSA: Saudi driver Mohammad Al-Orabi was on Friday crowned as the winner of the Saudi Toyota Drift Championship 2025.

He secured the season title despite finishing second in the championship’s third and final round on Friday evening.

The final race drew an impressive crowd and unfolded in an atmosphere charged with excitement and intensity, as competition escalated in all categories.

During the awards ceremony, the top three performers from each of the championship’s three categories were rewarded, marking a fitting conclusion to a highly competitive season. The celebratory scenes underscored the event’s success and highlighted its growing stature in the Saudi motorsport landscape.

The Professional Class delivered a fierce finale, where Bader Al-Shurayhi clinched first place in the final round after an exceptional performance. He was followed by Mohammad Al-Orabi, who secured second place in the round yet maintained enough points to be crowned the overall Saudi champion for 2025. Yousef Bahuwerth was third, completing a highly competitive podium that reflected the strong level of talent in this category.

Action in the Semi-Professional Class was equally intense. Obadah Osailan secured the title after a closely fought battle, demonstrating consistency and skill throughout the final runs. He was followed by Abdulmohsen Al-Khuriji in second place, while Omar Aldini was third in a strong conclusion to one of the season’s most competitive divisions.

In the Amateur Class, known for its wide participation and spirited competition, Saud Abdullah Al-Abbasi emerged victorious after delivering an impressive performance. Fahad Ahmed Al-Hodayan finished in second place, showing solid control and improvement, while Mohammed Al-Jamid secured third.

The event in Al-Ahsa was organized by the Saudi Automobile & Motorcycle Federation, supported by the Ministry of Sport, and held in collaboration with Jameel Motorsport, the official partner, and the Saudi Motorsport Marshals Club.

The Saudi Toyota Drift Championship 2025 concluded with a final round filled with excitement and high energy, further strengthening drift racing as one of the Kingdom’s leading motorsport disciplines.


Pitching masterclass leads Mid East Falcons to series-saving win over Mumbai Cobras

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Pitching masterclass leads Mid East Falcons to series-saving win over Mumbai Cobras

  • Abu Dhabi and India franchises will meet on Sunday night in Baseball United Season 1 championship-decider

DUBAI: Kazuki Yabuta struck out eight and allowed only four hits and one run in 6.1 innings, and Haru Yoshioka had a perfect 2.2 relief with seven strikeouts, including a Fire Ball strikeout to end the game, to give Mid East Falcons a 5-1 win over Mumbai Cobras and tie the United Series (1-1).

Gregori Cano went 2-for-3, with a solo home run in the third inning, and Munenori Kawasaki went 2-for-4 with one run scored and a one-run double that represented the beginning of Mid East’s four-run attack in the eighth inning.

Jake Hjelle went 1-for-3 with an RBI, which was the Falcons’ third run of the game. The other two runs came on consecutive walks with the Money Ball in play, resulting in two RBIs for Federico Celli.

On Sunday, Dec. 14, the third and final game of the United Series will take place at Baseball United Ballpark.

In other highlights, Chase Gearing took the loss after 3.1 innings of relief work, in which he allowed four hits, three earned runs, and two strikeouts.

Raul Shah went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, as the standout man in the Cobras offense.
Lord de Vera and Lou Helmig left three and two men on base, respectively, for a total of five at key moments in the game.