# Turkish off-road racing events

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-off-road-racing-events
> Updated: 2026-10-25T22:42:36.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The 5th leg of the Turkish Baja Championship was hosted by the Merkezefendi Municipality at the Merkezefendi Off-Road Track. The event included a parade, qualifying races, and various competition stages featuring athletes in categories such as SSV, Automobile, and Team classifications.

In conjunction with these championship races, off-road demonstration races were held in Babadağ as part of the 8th Babafest. The Babadağ event involved 60 vehicles and attracted participants from multiple regions across Turkey.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-25: Off-road racing events held in Babadağ and Merkezefendi

Off-road racing events were held in Turkey, featuring the 8th Babafest in Babadağ and the Turkey Baja Championship in Merkezefendi.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/off-road-racing-events-held-in-babada-and-merkezefendi

### 2026-10-19: Merkezefendi to host Turkish Baja Championship races

The Turkish Baja Championship's 5th leg will be held in Merkezefendi on October 23 and 25, featuring over 20 off-road vehicles.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/merkezefendi-to-host-turkish-baja-championship-races

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Cite as: Turkish off-road racing events. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-off-road-racing-events