Driver profile: Skydive Dubai Falcons’ Saeed Al Mehairi

Anthony Fernandes 11:57 24/03/2014
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  • We sit down with Emirati driving sensation Saeed Al Mehairi to find out what makes him tick and which of his many achievements in the sport he is particularly proud of.

    Saeed Al Mehairi

    Born: March 26, 1987

    Nationality: Emirati

    Motorsport: GT3 & karting

    Team: Skydive Dubai Falcons Racing Team

    Car make: Porsche GT3 991

    Sponsor: Skydive Dubai, TAG Heuer and Corthay

    Years in the sport: Seven

    Titles/podiums: Rookie of the Year at 2014 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenges Middle East; finished with five podiums

    Favourite childhood memory of sport: Finished my first ever race in third place at the UAE Karting Championship in 2007

    Favourite driver/rider growing up: Ayrton Senna

    Best driver/biker/karter at the moment: Fernando Alonso

    Other sports you have played and to what standard: Rock climbing; qualified for the World X-Games challenge in 2000

    Greatest achievement in any sport: Won the World Grand Finals Endurance Kart Race with team Neiva Pro team in the year 2010

    If you could be a pro in any sport and why: Triathlon, because it pushes one beyond the human limits

    Favourite meal: Pasta or Sushi

    Favourite place in the UAE: Dubai

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