Ajith Kumar Racing Shines at Dubai 24H

South Indian actor and motorsport enthusiast Ajith Kumar achieved a significant milestone at the Dubai 24 Hour endurance race. His team secured a podium finish in the 992 class, claiming third place. Kumar also earned the prestigious ‘Spirit of the Race’ award in the GT4 class while racing with the Razoon squad.

A Thrilling Start to the 2025 Middle East Trophy

The Dubai 24H, held at the Dubai Autodrome, marked the opening round of the 2025 Middle East Trophy. Over 65 cars competed in this challenging endurance event, with more than 20 entries in the 992 class alone.

Ajith Kumar Racing fielded a Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car in the 992 Pro category. The driving lineup included Kumar, Cameron McLeod, Mathieu Detry, and Fabian Duffieux. Despite a major setback during practice caused by brake failure and a heavy crash, the team persevered. It was ultimately decided that McLeod, Detry, and Duffieux would handle driving duties during the race.

After 25 grueling hours and 568 laps, the team claimed a hard-fought third place in the 992 class. The No. 909 Red Camel-jordans.nl Porsche emerged victorious in the class, followed by the No. 912 Tierra Outdoor Racing by HWM car.

A Special Triumph in the GT4 Class

Ajith Kumar also competed in the GT4 class, driving a Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport with teammates Dominik Olbert and Leo Pichler for the Razoon squad. Although the No. 414 Porsche faced setbacks that seemed to put it out of the race, the team made a heroic comeback. Their determination paid off as they finished fourth in the GT4 class, earning the ‘Spirit of the Race’ award for their extraordinary effort.

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Other Highlights from the Race

The No. 777 BMW AlManar Racing by Team WRT secured a dominant overall victory with the BMW M4 GT3 EVO. The winning crew included Max Hesse, Al Faisal Al Zubair, Daniel Harper, Ben Tuck, and Darren Leung. Indian GT racer Akshay Gupta also had a notable performance, finishing second in the TCE class, driving a Cupra TCR DSG.

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