A group of people with different backgrounds end experience have come together to form the Dorcas Racing Team, with their pilot being the only female rally driver currently in Egypt. Their first race as a team will be the Egypt Desert Challenge in October. They are inviting all those interested in the sport, to visit the Dorcas face book page to enjoy the updates and photos of the preparations for
the event, the rally itself, and then, of course, the results! YARA SHALABY:
Date of Birth: 8 Dec 1981
Place of Birth: Cairo
Education: Bachelor of Civil Engineering (2004)
Profession: Technical Oracle Consultant
Hobbies: Parachuting, kite-surfing, motor-cycling, swimming
Yara started racing only a year ago and has in the meantime participated in a number of local rallies and even the international Pharaons Rally. With the experience she has built so far, she is ready to start her own team. Race Highlights:
1. 2nd overall 2014 Pharaons International Cross Country Rally (1st Amateur Category)
1. 4th overall 2013 El Remalv Desert Challenge (2nd Amateur Category)
2. 5th overall 2014 El Gouna Rally Cup (2nd Amateur Category).
2. 6th overall 2013 El Faraouky Desert Challenge (4nd Amateur Category)
3. 10th overall 2013 El Gouna Rally Cup, (6th Amateur Category)
Contributions to RacingCommunity:
FIA (Federation of International Automobiles)
WIM (Women in Motorsports) Ambassador representing Egypt ASN (National Sporting Authority)
Contributing in Road Safety Campaigns held by ATCE Automobile
Touring Club of EGYPT
SHERIF AL ALEM:
Date of Birth: 16 April 1974
Place of Birth: Cairo
Education: Business Administration at Ain Shams University
Profession: Automotive General Manager
Hobbies: Off-roading, swimming, contact sports, cycling
Sherif has been co-piloting in many races for a number of years. Not only has he participate in international rallies in Egypt, but has also co-piloted in the Silk Way rally in Russia. His expertise is making him reputable in the local rally world. Read more about Sherif Al Alem under NOTES. Want to know more about Hans Dithley, Talaat Moula, Laura Bock? Please find their descriptions under NOTES.
