Saudi Arabia's first female rally racers

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Two Saudi women have revved up to make history

Location: Dahran, Saudi Arabia

Mashael Alobaidan and Dania Akeel are the the first Saudi women

to compete at an international rally

(SOUNDBITE) (English) SAUDI FEMALE RALLY DRIVER, MASHAEL ALOBAIDAN, SAYING:

"I say this message, not only to girls but to boys and everyone in the world, every human: If you love something, just go for it. If you see obstacles, just push push push until you do the things you love and enjoy life."

Saudi Arabia lifted the ban on female drivers in 2018