Mohammed al Dhaheri retained his DD2 class title in the last round of the Rotax Max Challenge season at Al Ain Raceway yesterday, earning him the right to represent the UAE at the world finals at the same track in November.
"I could not believe it when I crossed the line," al Dhaeri said after the victory secured him his second consecutive title.
"I had some fierce competition this season and at no point did I get complacent.
"It is a fantastic day for me to win the title at my home track, Al Ain Raceway."
Gear problems ended Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa's championship chances.
Patrick Jarjour of Lebanon was second overall in the 12-race series after a third-place finish.
The Junior Max class, for ages 12-15, saw a new champion, Abdullah al Rawahi, 14, from Oman. Meanwhile, the rookie Nikita Miliakov claimed his first race win. The Senior Max champion for the second year in succession was the Dutchman Maurits Knopjes.
After a trouble-free season, a mechanical issue forced him to retire from the final race. But he already had done enough to claim the title.
In the Max Masters class, Arnoud Bouf of France won the race as well as his second consecutive season championship.
