Konrad D\u0105browski of Duust KTM has just won the Qatar Baja for the fourth time and has two consecutive victories at the Dubai International Baja. It’s a safe bet to say that he intends to stand on the top step of the podium once again on Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One week after the Qatar International Baja, it’s Dubai’s turn to welcome elite motorcycle from the Bajas circuit. A total of 34 motorcycles and seven quads are registered for this sixth round of the FIM Bajas World Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The young Pole is not in contention for the World Cup title, however, and it is highly likely that Alex McInnes (KTM) will approach the race strategically, aiming to secure the FIM Bajas World Cup title in both the overall and Junior categories. It would be the perfect cherry on top for the British rider, who resides in Dubai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following his second-place finish in Qatar, Alex McInnes has accumulated 78 points, while Abdulhalim Al-Mogheera (KTM) follows with 60, defending champion Mohammed Al-Balooshi (Yamaha) has 56 and Ethan Lane (KTM) has 51.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is one female competitor, Joanna Modrzewska, who rides for the same Duust Rally Team as Dabrowski. She is one of four Junior riders entered. Al-Balooshi leads the Veterans’ class, which will feature seven starters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the Quad category, the battle for the title remains wide open between reigning champion Hani Al-Noumesi – who holds 76 points in the provisional standings – and Ahmed Al-Jaber, who has 67 points (having failed to finish in Qatar). Abdulaziz Al-Atawi sits in third with 49 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Friday, the event begins at dawn, with the first motorcycle starting the 4.80km Prologue at 07.30hrs. The leading two finishers will have the opportunity to choose their starting position for the first special stage the following day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Saturday will feature the first stage (193.90km), followed on Sunday, by the second stage (191.58km).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In total, the Dubai International Baja will cover 390.28km of selective sections and 336.18km of liaison stages, for an overall distance of 726.46km.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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