Nigeria’s Motorsports Promotion Outfit Work and Play has said the recently concluded 8th Ondo Auto Rally in Ilara-Mokin has helped in deepening inclusion and collaboration among different industry players.
President of the group, Ade Ojuoko, while speaking on the impact of the Ondo Auto Rally concluded earlier in the month, confirmed that the event had the biggest attendance, including racers, enthusiasts, tourists, and even service providers, compared to previous editions.
“Growth comes in different forms, and for us, it has been interesting considering that we are experiencing it both in inclusion and collaboration across the Motosports space.
“This year, we expanded the offering of the event to host the second edition of the X-kart Series that debuted in Shagamu a few weeks ago, along with some of the traditional races that the Ondo Auto Rally is reputed for,” he added.
The Director-General and Chief Executive of the National Automotive Design and Development Council, Joseph Osanipin, also commended the use of the Motosports platform to create sustainable traction for tourism, employment, and commerce in Ondo State.
“It is a great feat to have sustained the idea after eight years. The work and play must be commended, and we encourage more stakeholders to partner with them.”
He stressed the need to infuse the X-Kart calendar into the event by seeking collaboration and ultimately lending support to an important aspect of the Motorsports project development that will benefit the industry and the country at large.
The event also featured drifting and a parade of the visiting motorcycle community from different parts of the country, who have been part of the event since its inception.
Meanwhile, at the X-Kart Series 2 race of the event, Team X extended their dominance from their Series 1 win. They now have 40 points, garnering 20 each from the two wins. The work n’play X-Kart team is still in hot pursuit, with eight points adrift of Xers.
Metallic Crushers, FAME, OYSBA, and Elizade are the other teams hoping to rev up their chances before the seventh and deciding series of the maiden X-Kart Series in the country.
