DERA ISMAIL KHAN: In the qualifying round of an off-road jeep rally on the second day of Derajat Festival, Zain Mahmood won the first position, Sahibzada Sultan second while Adil Naeem secured third position.

In the women’s category, Salma Khan Marwat came first, Palwasha Hayat was second while Rakhshanda Jabeen finished in third position.

More than 100 guests and racers are participating in the jeep race on a special 100km track under the supervision of Babar Khan and Ahmad Shah of Frontier 4x4 Club.

The stock category competitions will start from 8am today (Saturday), while two competitions have also been arranged for women. The final round will be held on March 6.

Among the racers are ex-chief minister of Balochistan Jam Kamal, Nadir Magsi from Sindh, Sahibzada Sultan Ahmed from Punjab, while women racers include Tushna Patel, Salma Marwat and Maham Shiraz. Three junior racers are also taking part in the competition.

Talking to media in this regard, the jeep racers said that the rally track includes beautiful palm trees and mountain views. This race is a test of nerves, they added.

They said the efforts of the police, the provincial government and district administration were commendable and the hospitality of the people of Dera was evident at every turn of the track during the qualifying round.

Published in Dawn, March 5th, 2022