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Sulayem throws down Desert challenge to Jay Kay
DUBAI — Mohammed bin Sulayem has thrown down a UAE desert challenge to Jamiroquai main man and fast car fanatic, Jay Kay, ahead of the band’s concert in Dubai on Thursday night.
The Arab world’s top motor sport personality wants Jay Kay to become the first celebrity driver to tackle the UAE Desert Challenge, the spectacular cross country rally for cars, trucks and bikes, in November.
If he accepts he will compete alongside many of the world’s top cross country rally drivers and riders over a dramatic route sweeping from the Oasis town of Liwa into the Empty Quarter.
Sulayem, organiser of the UAE Desert Challenge and the 14-times Middle East rally champion, will meet Jay Kay privately for the first time in Dubai tomorrow.
“I’m looking forward to it, not just because he’s such an established music star but because I know he has a very keen interest in cars, as I do,” said Sulayem.
“There’s a great opportunity for someone like Jay Kay to become the first celebrity driver to compete in the UAE Desert Challenge. It’s an event that allows amateur enthusiasts to compete along with world champions on two and four wheels, which is something that can’t happen in many sports.” Jay Kay, who has a garage full of fast cars at his Buckinghamshire Manor, will be impressed by Sulayem’s own collection.
It includes a Ferrari Enzo, a limited edition Porsche 911 GT 1 of which only 19 were made, a Ferrari F40 and F50, a Mercedes CLK GTR Limited Edition, and a unique Mercedes SLK 55 with a 665HP SLR engine. “If we have time I’ll be happy to take him for a spin,” said Sulayem. “But my hope is that we’ll see him driving in the Desert Challenge in November. I’m sure we’ll be able to find him a good 4WD car and an experienced co-driver.”
Sulayem, who recently took over as President of a new-look Automobile and Touring Club for the UAE, will be hosting Jay Kay at his majlis on the eve of Jamiroquai’s sell-out concert at Dubai Media City on Thursday night.
Other visitors include pop superstars Michael Jackson and Rod Stewart, and Formula One drivers Michael Schumacher and Jenson Button.
Recognised in the US as one of the UK’s most successful musical exponents, Jay Kay is the front man of a band which has sold over 20 million albums, and he has also collected five MTV awards and a Grammy.
Sulayem has won more FIA (world governing body of motor sport) international rallies, and more FIA international rally championships, than any other driver.
http://www.uaedesertchallenge.com/uaedesertchallenge/
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| Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2006 18:09 |
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First of all sorry for mi english
Thank you for the information Fra.
i think that jay could be a nice driver, and can do good times in circuits, in asphalt but drive in the desert its moooooooore dificult. i´m sure that he will funny a lot but he probably wont win. OOOOOOOOOH  |
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| Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2006 18:34 |
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U r welcome 
well u r rite: the very simplicity of the problems of deserts, lack of water and with so high temperatures, often make them easy to underestimate.
Desert topography is varied: it constantly changes its shape as the wind runs across it....!
But surely JK will have great fun !
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| Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2006 19:31 |
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Very true Fra this race is known as one of the most difficult 
But still would be an amazing experience  |
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