Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation hosts FIA drag racing vehicle inspector training
The FIA and the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation (SAMF) recently hosted the 2nd FIA Drag Racing Vehicle Inspector Training at Dirab Park in Riyadh from 8th to 9th November.
The event brought together 33 inspectors from the host clubs and representatives from various FIA member clubs, including the Oman Automobile Association (OAA), the Kuwait International Automobile Club (KIAC) and the Bahrain Automobile Federation (BMF).
“Given the nature of drag racing, vehicle inspectors face very complex challenges as they have to deal with vehicles that differ technically in terms of performance and safety,” FIA Drag Racing Commission said. Chairman Lars Pettersson said.
“Therefore, it is important to follow the same protocols and use the same technical language, regardless of the country. The training allowed us to follow all the steps and exchange best practices,” he continued. Ta.
“In a region where this sector is developing so rapidly, having the opportunity to share knowledge and expertise is critical to supporting the safe evolution of the sport,” he concluded. Ta.
FIA FIA EDRC Technical Representative Frans Stelberg and Junior Safety Engineer Luis Gois will also be among the speakers, and all participants will also receive a lecture from SFI Foundation Technical Director Mike Hurst. I received it.
“For us in Saudi Arabia, we are proud to host the FIA Drag Racing Vehicle Inspection Program. Thanks to the highest quality training, the knowledge and expertise of technicians working in the region has increased, allowing us to come with an improved approach. We are starting the season,” said Elie Semaan, head of technical department at SAMF.
The training coincided with the national championship finals, giving the trainees the opportunity to consider the information they received in the context of real-life scenarios.
“Initiatives like this safety training are a great way to exchange best practice and ensure everyone has the same knowledge of safety regulations,” said FIA Chief Technical Safety Officer Xavier Mestelan Pinon. Ta.
“Everyone in attendance shared the same passion for motorsport, and seminars like this one gave us confidence that the scrutineers had the same understanding of safety regulations and how to interpret them.”
Mestelán Pinon also praised the initiative and recognized its importance. “Our role as the governing body for world motorsport is to ensure that our knowledge and expertise is shared so that the same procedures and practices in place in top-level championships are available in domestic motorsport. , it’s also about making it available to member clubs,’ and regional competitions,” he explained.
For inquiries regarding drag racing vehicle inspector training, please contact Luca Midali, Sports & Commissions Coordinator, at lmidali@fia.com.