JEDDAH, 19 December 2003 — Toyota Rally Team Saudi Arabia’s (TRTSA) successive victories were celebrated at an event hosted by Saudi Rally champion Abdullah Bakhashab on Sunday.
The team won the Toyota Cup within the Middle East Rally Championship for the second time in a row this season. Abdul Latif Jameel Co. (ALJ), Power Horse and Denso were also honored for their pioneering endeavors, contributions and unlimited support for TRTSA. A large number of invitees, aside from top executives of the three companies attended the event, as supporters and sponsors of the team.
“The team’s victory is not just for them but for all their supporters and sponsors, and above all the Kingdom,” Bakhashab said in his address.
Bakhashab honored ALJ Company by awarding Dr. Saad Al-Ghamdi, ALJ deputy chairman and chief executive officers, a memorial shield. Al-Ghamdi on his part thanked Bakhashab, Power Horse and Denso for supporting motor sports activities in the Kingdom. Bakhashab also honored Power Horse and awarded a memorial shield to Ahmed Al-Haroon, regional manager of the company. Al-Haroon expressed his happiness and wished Toyota Team continuous victories. He next presented a shield to Ahmed Hanorah, managing director of Denso. Bakhashab also honored Toyota Cup champions — driver Majid Al-Ghamdi and co-driver Amr Al-Refai. They were awarded the Toyota Championship Cup.
The event also featured a film show about the birth of Toyota Rally Team Saudi Arabia and its participation in Toyota Cup Championship within the Middle East Championship. Invitees acknowledged that the Kingdom now has a proficient rally team to feel proud of.
