Nadir Magsi dominates Prepared A category at Thal Jeep Rally

Mir Nadir Magsi emerged as the winner in the Prepared A Category of the 11th Thal Desert Jeep Rally, completing the challenging track in the fastest time of two hours and 11 minutes.

According to the unofficial results announced in Muzaffargarh, Ali Magsi secured second position after completing the track in two hours and 15 minutes, while Khalid Hamid Khan finished third with a time of two hours and 17 minutes.

In the Prepared B Category, Arbaz Khan claimed first position by completing the track in two hours and 27 minutes.

Umar Iqbal secured the top position in the Prepared C Category, covering the distance in two hours and 33 minutes. Meanwhile, Zafar Baloch finished first in the Prepared D Category with a time of two hours and 31 minutes.

The women’s category also featured competitive performances. Dina Patel secured first position after completing the approximately 100-kilometre track in one hour and 18 minutes.

Laleen Akhundzada finished second, completing the distance in one hour and 31 minutes.

The unofficial results highlighted the performances of drivers across different categories during the 11th edition of the Thal Desert Jeep Rally.

Prominent racers have raised serious concerns over safety and rescue arrangements at the 11th Thal Jeep Rally in Muzaffargarh, alleging that the administration failed to respond promptly to accidents during the stock category races.

Speaking to the media, renowned racer Mir Nadir Magsi said the administration failed to provide timely rescue services after accidents involving racers during the competition. He said emergency response teams did not reach the accident site near the midpoint for nearly two hours, despite the incident.

Racer Sahibzada Sultan also called for improvements in safety measures, stressing that the administration needed to take better care of participants’ security during the rally.

Racer Faisal Shadi Khel expressed disappointment over the rescue arrangements, saying organisers repeatedly claim that an air ambulance and emergency services are available, but racers have yet to see them in action.

He said an accident involving a fellow racer near the midpoint a day earlier went unattended by the administration and rescue teams for nearly two hours, describing the delay as alarming.

Faisal added that racers were disappointed with the safety and emergency response arrangements and had serious reservations about the measures taken by the administration to protect participants.