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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese autoworkers take lead in automotive innovation

STORY: Chinese autoworkers take lead in automotive innovation DATELINE: July 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: CHANGCHUN, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of engineers at a smart factory of FAW Group 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YANG YONGXIU, Senior technician at China FAW Group Corporation R&D Center 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YANG YONGXIU, Senior technician at the FAW Group Corporation R&D Center 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): YANG YONGXIU, Senior technician at China FAW Group Corporation R&D Center STORYLINE: In a smart factory of FAW Group, China's leading automaker, a group of engineers is conquering the technical challenges of engine manufacturing. Engines, the beating heart of a vehicle, require precision and expertise. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YANG YONGXIU, Senior technician at China FAW Group Corporation R&D Center "I didn't buy it. Why can other countries succeed while we cannot?" Yang Yongxiu, a senior technician at FAW Group, is a leading member of a research team. At just 36 years old

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