Salman Al Khater: Winner of the GT Academy Middle East Challenge

Introduction

Salman Al Khater, from Qatar, is the winner of the inaugural GT Academy Middle East challenge. He has beaten thousands of competitors in the virtual world of the PlayStation game Gran Turismo, driving a Nissan 370Z.

Background

Salman is 29 years old and is a Mechanical Engineer. He is looking forward to September, where he will have his first professional race in a Nissan 370Z Nismo race car. The event will be held at the world-famous Silverstone circuit in the UK.

Quote from Salman Al Khater

“GT Academy has made my dream of becoming a professional racing driver come true,” said Salman. “I had no professional motorsport experience, but I did have the passion to follow my dream. It was tough as the standard of my competitors was very high, but that makes winning even more rewarding.”

Conclusion

Salman Al Khater's journey through the GT Academy highlights the incredible opportunities available in the world of motorsport, especially for those with a passion for racing.