Rev those engines, UAE!

The YUKA DRIVE FEST GYMKHANA 2025 just made history with the first-ever international Gymkhana motorsport showdown at Al Ain Sportplex!

Over two action-packed days on Feb 8 and 9, elite drivers from Russia, Belarus, UAE, Lebanon, Egypt, and Oman pushed their limits in a high-speed, high-skill battle like no other.

 

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And guess what? Legendary drift pilot Arkadiy Tsaregradtsev was in the house! The motorsport icon, who’s taken Gymkhana to new heights in Russia, showed off his insane precision and skill—setting the bar sky-high for competitors.

And folksss, this wasn’t just a race…it was a show of pure sportsmanship. The Russian and Belarusian drivers, without their home crews or mechanics, banded together to tackle every challenge.

Backed by DX Drift and UAE CAR CLUBS (UCC), the event brought an unmatched mix of competition, camaraderie, and next-level driving…

Plus the spectators were treated to jaw-dropping performances.

A stunt rider from Sidewheel Experience wowed the crowd with a two-wheel balancing act and flying sparks, creating a viral moment. Mahadi Al Amin, “The Maestro,” kept the energy high with his dynamic commentary, while Stigma Show’s fire performance lit up the track with a 15-meter tower of music and pyrotechnics, delivering a spectacular grand finale.

The YUKA DRIVE FEST GYMKHANA 2025 crowned its champions after two days of intense competition…

In the PRO Class, Arkadiy Tsaregradtsev (Russia) secured the top spot with a stellar performance, followed by Alexey Shendyukov (Belarus) in second place and Fahad Abdul Latheef (UAE/India) taking third.

Meanwhile, in the Semi-PRO Class, Shendyukov claimed first place once again, with Andrey Samotey (Russia) finishing second and Sergey Tikhonenko (Belarus) rounding out the podium in third.

Anddd if you guys missed the action…no worries!

You can catch all the adrenaline-fueled races now on Smashi TV here!

This was just the beginning. YUKA Drive Fest Gymkhana is here to stay, and the next event is bound to be even bigger and crazier! Buckle up,

UAE—motorsport just hit a whole new level!