Qatar's Al Attiyah eyes 20th MERC title as Jordan Rally set to flag off at Dead Sea

Amman, Jordan: The Jordan Rally, one of the most iconic rallies in the Eastern Hemisphere and a three time former round of the FIA World Rally Champio...

Amman, Jordan: The Jordan Rally, one of the most iconic rallies in the Eastern Hemisphere and a three-time former round of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), gets underway at Dead Sea this evening.

An entry that features 29 cars and competitors from nine nations will take the start at a purpose-built podium in the event’s service park with the spectacular backdrop of the Dead Sea and the neighbouring West Bank from 19.15hrs.

Crews will then tackle 15 demanding loose surface special stages in the Jordan Valley and Dead Sea areas of the Hashemite Kingdom for honours on the second round of the FIA Middle East Rally Championship (MERC).

Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah is chasing an unprecedented 20th MERC title since 2003 and win number 16 in Jordan. Last year, he shared the Drivers’ Championship with Abdullah Al Rawahi and had to watch as the Omani snatched his first ever win in at the Dead Sea.