Jordan Motorsport puts 2015 agenda in gear

AMMAN — Jordan Motorsport, the motor sport authority in the Kingdom, has revealed its calendar of activities for the 2015 season focusing on popular auto events — drifting and the speed test.

According to Othman Naseef, CEO of Jordan Motorsport, there will be a total of 23 events this season.

“Jordan Motorsport, headed by HRH Prince Feisal, saw that there is a need to increase the number of events due to the fact that people are getting more interested in watching auto sports, and drivers, especially new ones, can gain more experience,” he told The Jordan times.

“This season we have increased the number of drifting from four to five as we have seen a lot of positive response from fans,” he added.

Drifting was introduced for the first time as part of the agenda in 2014 and quickly gained a lot of fans.

Meanwhile, the Speed Test Championship will have five races in addition to Al Hussein Rumman Hill Climb. 

“The 2015 season will also focus on karting, which is considered the core for other auto sports, with five events and five rallies, in addition to the Jordan Rally, the fifth round of the Middle East Rally Championship which will take place in October,” he added. 

Naseef expects more participation from women drivers and young enthusiasts this season due to the additional number of events and the opportunity that is open to newcomers.

“We welcome newcomers and we are ready to provide all the guidance needed. We believe that this sport will always need young and ambitious drivers who one day may represent Jordan in global and regional events,” he said.

The first event on the calendar is Speed Test 1 on March 13.