YAMAMA MX TRACK – THE RISE OF MOTORBIKE SPORTS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SOCCER FIELDS
Updated: Sep 18
Filipino MX Rider executes hump-jump routine trick.
Motorbike Sports - Saudi Arabia's recent openness to regular tourism has let travellers explore its fascinating attractions, including unique natural and geological formations, cultural heritage sites, and facilities.
Although I am just an expatriate living in the Kingdom, the opening to regular tourists excites me. I will now have the chance to show my relatives, friends, and others all that Saudi offers.
A significant effect I noticed was the rejuvenation of the hospitality, amusement, and recreation industries. Everyone was enthusiastic and ready to receive visitors until the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The development invigorated sports enthusiasts by giving them a chance to showcase their facilities to visitors and highlight local sports talent beyond soccer, football, and the Middle East's well-known regional sports.
MX Sports Passion
(MX is the official abbreviation or acronym of Motocross Sports)
When I met Mr Suliman Alwahbi, co-founder of Yamama MX Track in Riyadh, I found it challenging to distinguish the varying degrees of enthusiasm among sports fans in the kingdom.
I accompanied him and his family to film their camping site and family farm for my vlog page. However, rather than focusing on their farm's organic and biodiversity farming practices, the conversation took a different turn. He was more eager to discuss the motorbike racetrack they privately own and operate.
I expected him to guide me around the extensive farmland, but instead of accompanying me for the shoot, he let me film whatever I needed for my video.
To avoid disappointing the gentleman, I finished filming the segment on the farm faster than planned so I could accept his invitation to watch the riders and see their racetrack. When I entered the viewing tent, he greeted me with a distant smile. The bike riders were practising, not competing. As I began filming the riders on the track, I suddenly realised I was starting to enjoy watching the sport.
After the riders withdrew from the field, I had the opportunity to discuss his preferences and plans for the racetrack.
The Yamama MX Track Co-Founder, Mr Suliman Alwahbi, discusses with the author the plans for the moto
Personally, with my limited understanding of this sport, the racetrack seemed fine at first glance. However, when he began explaining the additional improvements he planned for the track, I realised his goal wasn't just to create a better racetrack; he aimed to make it the best, surpassing any other motorbike race tracks the kingdom had previously seen.
Building World-Class Race Track
Something unique, first, and world-class could attract riders from outside the kingdom and keep them coming back. Something my family and I would be proud of, and so would the community. So, the owner says there are thousands of stones to move and massive obstacles to hurdle, but nothing is impossible if you have a goal.
Now, the owner is working on modifying the race track, from the landscapes to trails and jumps, and finding the proper party to help construct the highest-rated race track in the kingdom.
The mountain landscape in the background makes Yamama MX a destination for playing and enjoying stunning scenery.
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Yamama MX offers breathtaking mountain views.
Geographical Advantage
Yamama MX Track has a strategic, welcoming location that offers players, visitors, and spectators a one-stop package of sports, recreation, and adventure. It's only a 30-minute drive from the City Centre.
The two main road accesses offer charming views, either via Jeddah Road or Dirab Road. Via Jeddah Road, guests will experience the rolling descent and climb up the 2000 ft. slope of the Tuwaiq Mountain escarpment. While Dirab Road winds down at almost the same altitude as Jeddah Road, it offers more scenic views overlooking the lower Dirab Valley on the right, with Al Waslah on the left. Excellent road conditions make the area reachable even by a small vehicle.
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The scenic Tuwaiq mountain portion of Jeddah Road on the way to Yamama MX Track
Communication Access
Mobile phones and internet signals are never a problem. It is close to the central satellite station of the Kingdom's largest telecommunications provider, STC, and to relay towers of other telecom companies near the complex.
Support Facilities
Racetrack & Sporting Supports
1. A motorbike mechanic can fix the problem in case of mechanical trouble.
2. A motocross trainer is around to conduct orientation, training, and coaching for those who want to learn motocross sports.
Accommodation Facility
MX racing is only one segment; it will be integrated into the hospitality and agri-tourism master plan his family wants to push on their farm. Therefore, the racetrack development includes the necessary support facilities, such as accommodation villas and tents, to house guests.
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The ancestral houses will soon become a lodging facility. The old farmhouse will be converted into a cafeteria in a rural farm setting. The old farmhouse will be converted into a cafeteria in a rural farm setting. The old farmhouse will be converted into a cafeteria in a rural farm setting.
Currently, it caters to campers and picnickers who enjoy weekend retreats for families, friends, or groups, by appointment and reservation. Currently, it serves only selected groups, but the expansion of facilities, services, improvements, and modifications is part of the development master plan to eventually cater to more clients.
However, the private swimming pool, picnic, and camping areas under the date palms are open to the public only for selected groups. Kids can use the children’s playground. Interested groups or individuals need to make an appointment.
Activities You Can Do
Hiking—The complex comprises farmlands, mountain biking trails, and trekking areas. Desert wildlife is protected so everyone can see desert animals freely on the loose.
Farm Adventure – Guests can learn about biodiversity and organic farming.
ATV biking
Cart driving
Picnic and family or friends bonding
Overnight camping
Natures communing
Sunset watching
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Witchita, the camel guest relation officer, greets the visitor inside the car.
Security
The place is privately secured. Riyadh also has excellent internal peace and order stability compared to other major cities in the neighbouring countries.
Present Standing
The Yamama MX Track is Riyadh's most active racetrack facility.
It has also hosted Little Big Star, a reality show on Saudi Arabia's national television channel, MBC, featuring top gifted kids with exemplary talents in sports, music, arts, and other unique skills.
Its reputation as the most popular and sought-after MX track in the city and Riyadh province motivated the owner to upgrade the facility and elevate its standards to become one of the best racetracks.
The extensive planning and studies the owners undertook will bring every attribute to life, in line with the overall master plan. I believe he is building a racetrack that will not settle for good, but for the best.
Long-term master planning, fueled by vision, dreams, and enthusiasm, would ensure the First Class MX Track facility firmly supports the promotion of motorsports in the kingdom. It would accelerate the popularity of racing sports to the level of football in the region.
Could this be the rise of motocross in the middle of soccer fields? Obviously.
Quick Facts:
Facility Name: YAMAMA MX TRACK
Location: Wahbi Farm & Agri-tourism Estate
Road 505 – Lower Dirab Road, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Distance from the City Center: 30-minute drive
Contact Number: +966 50 547 5170
Google Directions: https://g.co/kgs/R19WFE
For any queries, you may connect through the above mobile number and these links:
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