Tabuk Toyota Rally Ignites Passion for Motorsports in Young People

The Tabuk Toyota Rally Championship is currently held at King Khalid Sports City - SPA
The Tabuk Toyota Rally Championship is currently held at King Khalid Sports City - SPA
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Tabuk Toyota Rally Ignites Passion for Motorsports in Young People

The Tabuk Toyota Rally Championship is currently held at King Khalid Sports City - SPA
The Tabuk Toyota Rally Championship is currently held at King Khalid Sports City - SPA

The Tabuk Toyota Rally Championship, currently held at King Khalid Sports City, has transformed a dedicated space into a "motorsport discovery zone" brimming with activities, igniting passion for motorsports in youngsters through interactive exhibits.
The zone catered specifically to young attendees, offering a variety of experiences to fuel their curiosity.
Children also have the chance to take the wheel of miniaturized rally vehicles at the Little Commander's Corner, feeling the thrill of being in control.
A virtual reality (VR) area is available to transport them to the heart of the race, providing an immersive electronic racing experience, while cinematic displays showcased the raw energy and drama of real-world rally racing, bringing the sport to life, SPA reported.
Youngsters had the opportunity to learn about the intricate components that make up high-performance rally vehicles, gaining a deeper understanding of the vehicles that tackle these demanding courses.



Heavy Rain in Northern Japan Triggers Floods, Landslides

A road is flooded after a heavy rain in Sakata, Yamagata prefecture, northern Japan Friday, July 26, 2024. Heavy rain hit northern Japan Thursday, triggering floods and landslides, disrupting transportation systems and forcing hundreds of residents to take shelter at safer grounds. (Kyodo News via AP)
A road is flooded after a heavy rain in Sakata, Yamagata prefecture, northern Japan Friday, July 26, 2024. Heavy rain hit northern Japan Thursday, triggering floods and landslides, disrupting transportation systems and forcing hundreds of residents to take shelter at safer grounds. (Kyodo News via AP)
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Heavy Rain in Northern Japan Triggers Floods, Landslides

A road is flooded after a heavy rain in Sakata, Yamagata prefecture, northern Japan Friday, July 26, 2024. Heavy rain hit northern Japan Thursday, triggering floods and landslides, disrupting transportation systems and forcing hundreds of residents to take shelter at safer grounds. (Kyodo News via AP)
A road is flooded after a heavy rain in Sakata, Yamagata prefecture, northern Japan Friday, July 26, 2024. Heavy rain hit northern Japan Thursday, triggering floods and landslides, disrupting transportation systems and forcing hundreds of residents to take shelter at safer grounds. (Kyodo News via AP)

Heavy rain hit northern Japan Thursday, triggering floods and landslides, disrupting transportation systems and forcing hundreds of residents to take shelter at safer grounds.

The Japan Meteorological Agency issued emergency warnings of heavy rain for several municipalities in the Yamagata and Akita prefecture, where warm and humid air was flowing.

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida urged the affected area’s residents to “put safety first” and pay close attention to the latest information from the authorities.

According to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency, one person went missing in Yuzawa city — in the Akita prefecture — after being hit by a landslide at a road construction site.

Rescue workers in the city evacuated 11 people from the flooded area with the help of a boat.

In the neighboring Yamagata prefecture, more than 10 centimeters (4 inches) of rain fell in the hardest-hit Yuza and Sakata towns within an hour earlier Thursday.

Thousands of residents in the area were advised to take shelter at higher and safer grounds, but it was not immediately known how many people took that advice.

Yamagata Shinkansen bullet train services were partially suspended on Thursday, according to East Japan Railway Company.

The agency predicted up to 20 centimeters (8 inches) of more rainfall in the region through Friday evening, urging residents to remain cautious.