Sand, camels and a costly wrong turn for Singaporeans in women-only Saudi Arabia rally

Co-drivers Amanda Chew (left) and Jannie Low with the 2022 Toyota Fortuner at Rally Jameel earlier in March 2024. PHOTO: COURTESY OF AMANDA CHEW
Sandstorms are a constant threat. PHOTO: COURTESY OF AMANDA CHEW
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JEDDAH – After spending years volunteering as officials at races, Ms Jannie Low and Ms Amanda Chew got to be competitors for a change.

The two spent four days in March competing at Rally Jameel across the desert sands of Saudi Arabia.

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