Championship set for Aqaba showdown

AMMAN — All roads lead south next week when the 2014 Kumho Jordan National Speed Test Championship reaches a dramatic finale at the sixth round taking place on the streets of Aqaba, according to a statement from Jordan Motorsport.

The event is set to bring the 2014 motor sport season to a spectacular conclusion, with over 60 drivers, including many from outside of Jordan, bringing the Red Sea resort to standstill on November 21.

Thousands of fans expected to line the streets are in for a real treat with Jordan speed kings Mohammed Tayseer and Rami Kaghado going head to head for the title.

Tayseer came back into the championship by winning the last round in Madaba, and with championship leader Kaghado finishing fourth it means the title will be decided in Aqaba.

“We are set for a thrilling finish to what has been a fantastic year of motor sport in Jordan,” Jordan Motorsport CEO Othman Nassif was quoted as saying in the statement.

“We have enjoyed exciting championships for rallying, carting, drifting and now we are all set for a dramatic finish in Aqaba next week.

We really enjoy bringing the season to a close in Aqaba and the team is working hard to ensure that the thousands of spectators can enjoy a safe day’s entertainment.”