KH CLAIMS PRO EXTREME WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP AT QATAR RACE CLUB; WINS ROUND 7

Al-Anabi Racing



February 26, 2010



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KH CLAIMS PRO EXTREME WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP AT QATAR RACE CLUB; WINS  
ROUND 7



(2-26-10) DOHA, Qatar – At the wheel of the Al-Anabi Racing Pro  
Extreme ’68 Camaro, KH earned his first Arabian Drag Racing League  
world championship on Friday night at the state-of-the-art Qatar Race  
Club outside of Doha.



After qualifying No. 1 in the unlimited Pro Extreme category for the  
fourth time this season (3.735/204.05), Al Thani took a bye-run in the  
opening round of eliminations before facing Dubai’s own Bader Ahli in  
what would amount to one of the most crucial rounds of KH’s driving  
career. While three drivers were mathematically capable of winning the  
championship, the semifinal round would likely decide the season  
champion for either Von Smith, Alex Hossler, or Al-Anabi Racing team  
owner and driver, KH.



When Von Smith was eliminated in the semifinals, it opened the door  
for KH to clinch the world title with a win over Alhli. When the amber  
lights flashed, both cars were side-by-side until the 330-foot mark  
when the Frank Manzo-tuned Al-Anabi Racing Camaro driven by KH pulled  
away for the victory with a 3.715-second, 207.27mph blast over Ahli’s  
3.849 at 201.52mph.



“We were well aware of the different possible outcomes of the points  
race,” said KH during the winner’s circle celebration at Qatar Race  
Club, “but we knew the best approach to situations such as these is to  
rely only on our capabilities and not the actions of others. Winning  
the race would mean winning the championship, so that was our goal  
from the start of the event.”



Technically, the championship chase had ended, but KH and the Al-Anabi  
Racing team’s work could not be considered finished until the final  
round had been run.



Facing veteran American driver Alex Hossler in the final, KH earned  
the win instantaneously win his opponent left the starting line  
prematurely, capping an already incredible weekend with two wins.



For Frank Manzo, who himself has raced to 12 NHRA Top Alcohol Funny  
Car world championships and 101 national event wins, this moment at  
the Qatar Race Club still represented a crowning achievement for the  
veteran driver and tuner.



“I couldn’t be happier for him,” said KH. “It was great to see his big  
smile after we got back to the pits and see the excitement on  
everyone’s face. It was a big moment, and I believe it is only the  
beginning for this Al-Anabi Racing team.”



For more information on the Qatar Race Club and the Arabian Drag  
Racing League’s Round 7, log onto www.qrczone.com