Aliyyah Koloc
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Aliyyah Koloc is a Czech-Emirati-Seychelloise racing driver who began her motorsport career after an injury ended her tennis ambitions. She rapidly made her mark in various racing championships, including the Dakar Rally. Born July 1, 2004, in Dubai, she has Asperger syndrome and is the youngest truck racing winner at 16. She won the FIA Middle East Cup for Cross-Country Bajas in 2022.
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Aliyyah Koloc is a versatile motorsport talent who transitioned from tennis to become a champion in rally raids and truck racing, while also advocating for Asperger’s awareness.
EARLY YEARS
Born on July 1, 2004, in Dubai, Aliyyah grew up in a racing family with her father Martin Koloc, a Czech former truck racer and Buggyra Racing Team owner. She initially pursued tennis alongside her twin sister Yasmeen, training from age four with dreams of becoming professional players like the Williams Sisters. At 14, injuries forced her to abandon tennis, leading her to motorsports in 2019 when she tested one of her father’s racing trucks.
EARLY SUCCESS
After her first truck test in 2019, Aliyyah quickly expanded her racing repertoire to include stock cars, GT4, and rally raid events. Her versatility paid off when she claimed the FIA Middle East Cup for Cross-Country Bajas title in 2022, a significant achievement that preceded her Dakar Rally debut. Her adaptation to different racing disciplines has been remarkable, competing in both endurance circuit racing and demanding off-road events.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2022: Winner of the FIA Middle East Cup for Cross-Country Bajas[1].
- 2024: Completed the Dakar Rally in the Ultimate category, finishing 25th overall[4].
- 2025: Became the top woman in the standings of the elite Ultimate car category in the Dakar Rally, navigating through a sandstorm[5].
REPUTATION
Koloc has built a reputation as a versatile driver who excels across multiple racing disciplines. She holds the European Super Truck 500-meter speed records and has proven herself in the grueling Dakar Rally. Beyond racing, Aliyyah is respected for her advocacy work related to Asperger’s Syndrome, using her platform to raise awareness and planning to establish the Smiling Eyes Foundation to support others with similar diagnoses.
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
Looking beyond 2025, Aliyyah aspires to compete in the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans, believing her experience in both GT and rally raid disciplines will prepare her for this challenge. She aims to continue developing as a versatile racer, building on her achievements in truck racing, GT4 competition, and rally raids to reach the highest levels of motorsport.
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Wikipedia: Aliyyah Koloc
Hagerty: Teenage Aliyyah Koloc breaks European Super Truck 500-meter records
Racers Behind The Helmet: Aliyyah Koloc to combine off-road and 24H Series program in 2024
Buggyra: Aliyyah Koloc – That was my Dakar 2024
Buggyra: The road to Dakar – The story of Aliyyah and Yasmeen Koloc
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