Aqaba Speed Test is back with a vengeance

AMMAN — After a two-year absence, the popular Aqaba Speed Test, the fifth round of the Speed Test Championship kicks off on Friday with over 70 drivers from Palestine, Egypt and Jordan. The last Speed Test event held in Aqaba was in 2013 when Husam Salem won the round since in 2014 the event was cancelled due to the tragic death of driver Bilal Jnoun, who was run over by a horse while checking the track on foot.

This Friday’s event will also be missing Ahmed Zidan who passed away last month from a heart attack.  Currently Mohammed Tayseer is topping the standings with 78 points, followed by Ayman Najjar with 62 points and Yazan Qatan with 48 points. Othman Naseef, Jordan Motorsport CEO told The Jordan Times that Aqaba has always been a fan magnet for such events.

“The Aqaba speed event has always attracted a lot of drivers and fans who enjoy watching their favourite drivers showing their skills and at the same time enjoy the fair weather of Aqaba,” he said. “We have worked hard to secure the safety of both drivers and fans and we hope that everyone will be enjoying their time,” he added.