Amman: Jordan will make its debut on the continental motorsport calendar this April when it hosts the second round of the FIM Baja Asia Cup for motorcycles and quad bikes. The registration deadline for competitors is March 26, with the high-octane action set to roar across the Jordanian desert from April 10-12.
According to Jordan News Agency, the establishment of the FIM Baja Asia Cup for motorcycles and quad bikes was announced last year during the FIM-Asia General Assembly held in Mallorca, Spain. The 2025 championship consists of a four-round season that kicked off in Saudi Arabia this January, with Jordan hosting the second leg in April.
Qatar will then take the baton for round three from November 6-8, before the United Arab Emirates stages the season finale from November 20-23. Zaid Balqez, Executive Director of Jordan Motorsport and Chairman of the Jordan Baja Organizing Committee, described the Baja Asia Cup as “a qualitative leap and an exciting addition at the regional level.”
“There’s significant potential for expanding and developing the championship,” Balqez explained. “Interest in this type of competition is rapidly growing across the Middle East and Asia.” He expressed confidence in the championship’s development, highlighting opportunities for new members to join and anticipating impressive future participation numbers.
The championship opener in Saudi Arabia’s Hail region attracted a competitive field, with UAE rider Mohammed Al Balooshi claiming victory and pocketing 25 points to lead the overall standings. In the quad division, Saudi competitors currently dominate the FIM Baja Asia Cup leaderboard, with Haitham Al-Tuwaijri sitting in pole position with 25 points.
The Jordan round will mark another milestone in the Kingdom’s growing reputation as a premier venue for international motorsport events, providing competitors with challenging desert terrain that will test both man and machine.