Ashkanani sets double Porsche title

Kuwaiti star aims success with Al-Nabooda Racing

KUWAIT CITY, Nov 10: Zaid Ashkanani believes that his new partnership with Jeffrey Schmidt for Al Nabooda Racing can give his career a big boost and guide Al Nabooda Racing to a double title triumph in the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Middle East.

Kuwaiti Ashkanani, who won the Porsche GT3 Cup drivers’ crown in 2013-14 and finished runner-up last season, lines up alongside Swiss driver Schmidt for the first time in the opening race weekend of the new season at Bahrain International Circuit.

“I’m really excited to have joined Al Nabooda Racing, the best team in the Middle East,” said Ashkanani. “It’s