New Year, Full Throttle: January’s Biggest Car Sports Events

🏁 Major Motorsport Events

📅 Dakar Rally — Saudi Arabia (Jan 3–17)

• A legendary off-road endurance rally across desert terrain — one of the toughest motorsport events in the world. 

📅 Michelin Dubai 24 Hours — Dubai Autodrome (Jan 16–18)

• A 24-hour endurance race featuring a huge field of GT and touring cars — part of the 24H Series Middle East Trophy. 

📅 24 Hours of Daytona — Daytona Beach, Florida (Jan 24–25)

• One of the most iconic endurance sports car races globally, kicking off the IMSA season. 

📅 Monte Carlo Rally — France/Monaco (Jan 22–25)

• The opening round of the World Rally Championship (WRC), with mixed tarmac and snow stages. 

🏎️ Other Events & Activities

📅 6H Abu Dhabi Endurance Race — Yas Marina (Jan 9–10)

• A six-hour international GT endurance race in the UAE. 

📅 Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East — UAE (late Jan)

• Competitive GT racing with Porsche 911 GT3 Cup cars at Dubai Autodrome and Yas Marina. 

📅 Classic Rally Car Open Day — UK (Jan 10)

• A meet and event for historic rally car fans at the British Motor Museum. 

📅 Qatar Custom Show — Doha (Jan 13–17)

• A festival of custom cars with drag racing and drift displays for enthusiasts.

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