• Event organizers said that they were able to reach their goal, but were now waiting on official results to be announced

Mneerah Al-Khalil

RIYADH: Hundreds of Saudi women drivers took the wheel at the Saudi Driving School arena in Riyadh in a bid to break the Guinness world record for the longest women’s car convoy.

Participants were briefed by Saja Kamal, former host of the TV show “Drive,” before fastening their seatbelts and setting out on a designated course around Princess Nourah Bint Abdul Rahman University.

The event, organized by Toyota, aimed to create a convoy of 1,000 cars driven by women.

Saudi Formula E star and motorsport enthusiast Aseel Al-Hamad led the convoy on its record attempt.

Before the engines started, the driving school arena was a sea of color, with car horns sounding and a throng of Saudi flags adding to the excitement.

Many of the participants said they were proud to take part in such an event.

“This is my chance to give something back to my country. It gives me a sense of belonging to this great nation,” said Huda Al-Qahtani.

“I’m also happy to be part of history by breaking the record,” she added.

Event organizers said that they were able to reach their goal, but were now waiting on official results to be announced.