[coverattach=1](2-10-09) DOHA, Qatar – After an intense three-race stretch that saw the stars and cars of the Arabian Drag Racing League doing battle on the Qatar Race Club’s eighth-mile drag strip for three weekends straight, Sheikh Khalid Al Thani and his entire Al-Anabi Racing operation greatly deserved a break from competition. Anxious to build on their success in Round 5, where Al Thani earned a second career Pro Extreme victory in the world’s first ever 3.6-second drag race, Al-Anabi Racing’s team owner and driver can hardly wait to get back to business behind the wheel of his Pro Extreme ’68 Camaro.
“It’s game time,” said Sheikh Khalid, checking in from his office in downtown Doha. “The team has had a chance to take a rest and get ready for these final rounds of the Arabian Drag Racing League series. It’s going to come down to these last two races to determine the world champion, and there is no denying that we have our eye on the prize.”
During the brief period of downtime, Al-Anabi Racing crew chief Frank “Ace” Manzo has been busy prepping Al Thani’s Pro Extreme Camaro for the 3.6-second, nearly 210mph performances that will be necessary to clinch the rookie driver’s first championship. Along with his duties as crew chief, Manzo has also been readying his own Al-Anabi Racing Top Alcohol Funny Car to defend his 2009 title stateside in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series.
“While everyone’s focus is on the upcoming Round 6 and 7 at the Qatar Race Club, the Al-Anabi Racing team is also working hard to prepare for the upcoming NHRA Get Screened America Pro Mod Drag Racing Series that kicks off in March,” said Al Thani. “Howard [Moon, crew chief, Barwa Pro Extreme Team] and Mac Burnet have gone back to the Al-Anabi Superchargers shop to put engines together for our legal blower program in preparation for a run at the championship.”
Sheikh Khalid continued, “We are also excited to unveil our Qatar Race Club merchandise kiosk this week and give the loyal Qatar drag racing fans the opportunity to pick up some apparel from their favorite teams and drivers.”
The Al-Anabi Racing Pro Extreme team will begin qualifying for Round 6 of the Arabian Drag Racing League series at the Qatar Race Club at 7:00 PM AST on Thursday, February 11th, with a second round scheduled for 9:00 PM. A final round of qualifying will take place at 5:00 PM AST on Friday the 12th, with eliminations getting underway at 7:00 PM AST.
For more information on the Qatar Race Club and the Arabian Drag Racing League’s Round 5, log onto Qatar Racing Club
“It’s game time,” said Sheikh Khalid, checking in from his office in downtown Doha. “The team has had a chance to take a rest and get ready for these final rounds of the Arabian Drag Racing League series. It’s going to come down to these last two races to determine the world champion, and there is no denying that we have our eye on the prize.”
During the brief period of downtime, Al-Anabi Racing crew chief Frank “Ace” Manzo has been busy prepping Al Thani’s Pro Extreme Camaro for the 3.6-second, nearly 210mph performances that will be necessary to clinch the rookie driver’s first championship. Along with his duties as crew chief, Manzo has also been readying his own Al-Anabi Racing Top Alcohol Funny Car to defend his 2009 title stateside in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series.
“While everyone’s focus is on the upcoming Round 6 and 7 at the Qatar Race Club, the Al-Anabi Racing team is also working hard to prepare for the upcoming NHRA Get Screened America Pro Mod Drag Racing Series that kicks off in March,” said Al Thani. “Howard [Moon, crew chief, Barwa Pro Extreme Team] and Mac Burnet have gone back to the Al-Anabi Superchargers shop to put engines together for our legal blower program in preparation for a run at the championship.”
Sheikh Khalid continued, “We are also excited to unveil our Qatar Race Club merchandise kiosk this week and give the loyal Qatar drag racing fans the opportunity to pick up some apparel from their favorite teams and drivers.”
The Al-Anabi Racing Pro Extreme team will begin qualifying for Round 6 of the Arabian Drag Racing League series at the Qatar Race Club at 7:00 PM AST on Thursday, February 11th, with a second round scheduled for 9:00 PM. A final round of qualifying will take place at 5:00 PM AST on Friday the 12th, with eliminations getting underway at 7:00 PM AST.
For more information on the Qatar Race Club and the Arabian Drag Racing League’s Round 5, log onto Qatar Racing Club
