Abdullah Bakhashab

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Abdullah Bakhashab
Personal information
Nationality Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg Saudi
Born (1968-09-26) 26 September 1968 (age 55)
World Rally Championship record
Active years1998-2002
Co-driver Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bobby Willis
Flag of Sweden.svg Arne Hertz
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Michael Park
Teams Toyota Team Saudi Arabia
Rallies30
Championships 0
Rally wins 0
Podiums0
Stage wins0
Total points1
First rally 1998 Rallye de Portugal
Last rally 2002 Acropolis Rally

Abdullah Bakhashab (born 26 September 1968) is a Saudi Arabian rally driver who competed in the WRC between 1998 and 2002. He started his rally career in 1992 and scored his first points at the 2000 Acropolis Rally. He also won the 1995 Middle East Rally Championship title.

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