Drag racing

Drag racing is promoted by the Qatari government on an organized racetrack so young drivers do not feel the need for crazy driving on the streets of Doha. For a fee you can race your own car, or you can watch one of the regularly-scheduled professional races.

Address: 52nd St
Getting there: near the intersection with E Industrial St in the Industrial Area, Al Rayyan
Website: qrczone.com (opens in a new tab)

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Listing from Wikivoyage: Doha, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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