The club's newly approved event calendar covers various motorsport disciplines, in addition to over 25 testing days spread across the next seven months.
Doha, Qatar: Amid high expectations for an exceptional season filled with events and activities, the Qatar Racing Club’s (QRC) 2025/2026 sports season officially kicks off today, with the first round of the Qatar Drift Championship (QDC).
The highly-anticipated QRC activities take place under the patronage of its Chairman H E Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Thani.
The club’s newly approved event calendar for the upcoming season features five major championships, covering various motorsport disciplines such as drift, drag race, sand drag race, and freestyle stunt shows, in addition to over 25 testing days spread across the next seven months.
The calendar also includes roll race events and dedicated motocross racing days.
QRC General Manager H E Sheikh Jabor bin Khalid Al Thani (pictured) affirmed that the club has completed most of the preparations for the new season.
“We were keen to approve the sports calendar for the 2025/2026 season early on to give racers enough time to prepare for the competitions. We are looking forward to an exceptional season by all standards—marked by a diverse range of championships, fierce competition, and strong audience engagement. This aligns with the vision of our club chairman, His Excellency Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Thani, who always strives to steer motorsports in Qatar in the right direction—technically, organisationally, and athletically,” he said.
“Based on this principle, the new season’s calendar has received special and exceptional attention, aiming to propel the club forward, advance motorsports, diversify our events, and attract the largest number of competitors. Our goal is to build an informed and educated community, and establish a strong youth base capable of steering Qatar toward more sporting achievements.”
“Our ongoing preparations are focused on ensuring what we consider the most important factor: a safe environment, equipped with all necessary safety measures for both participants and spectators. The club consistently welcomes Gulf, Arab, and international teams.
Speaking about the sports and community events the club is organising this season, Sheikh Jabor stated: “Qatar Racing Club is well known as the home of drag racing in the Middle East. As in previous years, we will be organising two separate drag racing championships.”
“The first is an international-level event—the Arabian Drag Racing League—featuring top racers from around the world. This season, it will consist of six rounds, starting on January 8–9, 2026, and continuing until the final round in mid-February. The second is the Qatar Drag Racing Championship, made up of five rounds, and attracting the best drag racers from across the Middle East. The opening round is scheduled for the second half of November, with the final round taking place in early March 2026.”
He continued: “As for the Qatar Drift Championship, which kicks off tomorrow, it has consistently drawn participants from Oman, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the UAE, Jordan, and even some European competitors. This year’s edition will feature five rounds—three in 2025 and the final two in March and April 2026. We are also organizing the Sand Drag Racing Competition, held at the Sealine Sand Track.”
Fans of freestyle drifting can look forward to a four-round championship, similar to last season.
In addition to this, the club will also host Roll Racing events, Motocross test days, and various other motorsport activities,” he added.
"Leading these community events is the Qatar Custom Show, which we will host for the 13th time this season, scheduled for January 13–17, 2026.
In addition, we’re keen to host gatherings of car owners, motorcycle clubs, and other community-centered events throughout the season,” Sheikh Jabor said.
