Doha: Qatari rally driver Abdullah Al Kuwari is to participate in the first round of Qatar National Rally on December 8.
Al Kuwari first participated in the Qatar National Rally in 2001, winning the event in 2002, and two years later in 2004.
In 2002, he came a very creditable third in the pan-regional Middle East Rally Championship and in 2009 won the ‘Race of Champions’ event.
His participation in this season of Qatar National Rally, is sponsored by Qatar Fuel Additives Company Limited (QAFAC) – one of the leading petrochemical producers in Qatar.
The company specialises in the production and export of methanol and methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) from its high-tech facility in Mesaieed .
QAFAC, as part of its commitment to the Qatari community through a programme of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and to encourage sporting activities among locals of all ages will providing funds for the driver to participate in the event.
With motor racing a notoriously expensive pursuit Al Kuwari’s car will also be partly fuelled by methanol, supplied by QAFAC of course.
As part of the deal, the QAFAC’s logo will be adorning the rally car, when Al Kuwari drives during the Qatar National Rally, beginning with the first leg of the Qatar National Rally to be held on December 8.
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