Lolowa Al-Meghaiseeb
Qatar SuperStock 600 (QSTK600) is a road racing championship organized by Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation and Losail International Circuit. The QSTK600 Championship will consist of 10 races over 5 rounds held at the Losail International Circuit.
The new season of Qatar Superstock 600 is set to commence on 13 December. The official practice session took place at the Losail International Circuit, before the first round of the championship starts this weekend.
Sheikh Saoud al-Thani, Rayal al-Emadi and Ahmad al-Sahouti from Qatar are some of the fresh riders set to participate in the championship as well as, Bulgaria’s Mihail Florov, Frenchman Jeremy Parola, UK’s Gary Little and Stephen Turnbull from Canada.
There will be two categories in the championship, QSTK600 and QSTK Trophy.
Qatar’s Mashel al-Naimi was the fastest rider during both practice sessions after he set a fastest lap time of 2:03.879 secs.
“I feel good ahead of the new season after I took part in the Spanish National Championship. I want to thank the QMMF and Losail Circuit Sports Club for giving me an opportunity to race in Spain. Now I feel stronger to fight for this season’s title. For sure, the competition will be stronger as Saeed and Abdulla will also be ready. I also want to thank my sponsor Ooredoo,” al-Naimi said.
The defending QSTK600 champion and three-time winner, Saeed al-Sulaiti finished the practice in second place with a lap time of 2:04.891 secs.
“I can’t wait for the start of another exciting championship and I am looking forward to win the fourth title in a row. I know that it will be difficult but it’s not impossible,” he added.
Abdulla al-Qubaisi ended in third position and the 18-year-old Bulgarian rider Mihail Florov finishing in fourth place.
Entry is free for spectators at the Paddock and Grandstand at Losail International Circuit.