F1: Fast track to success – Gulf Digital News

F1: Fast track to success – Gulf Digital News

GULFWEEKLY: BAHRAINI race ace Najashi Rashdan is gearing up to take part in an international karting race in November, which he hopes will set him on the right track to achieving his Formula One dream.

The 26-year-old was crowned champion of the Senior Rotax Championship on March 25, which granted him a ticket to the International Rotax Grand Final in Portimao, Portugal where he will be representing Bahrain.

“I thank my team who believed in me throughout this journey,” said Rashdan who races for Forza Bahrain team, which he cofounded.

“I am excited to take part in the international race as scouts from all over the industry will be watching the event.

“So I am hoping to showcase my skills in racing to get closer to my dream of representing Bahrain in Formula 1.”

This is not Rashdan’s first victory - he has been crowned karting champion twice in earlier events.

Karting is a form of motorsport where competitors race in miniature, skeleton-framed, rear-engine automobiles called karts that are capable of going as fast as 160kmph.

The sport originated in the US in the 1950s after the first kart was devised from unwanted lawn-mower engines.

“I have always been a big fan of F1,” he said.

“I remember watching