Lebanese Motorsport

[fegh]

motorsport action from Lebanon

[fegh]

Next weekend will be held the second round of the Lebanese rally championship, the Cedar Rally. We will have 4 or 5 evos with R4 kits on the start. Entry list available tomorrow.

[dimviii]

will you participate also?

[tolis]

will you participate also?
fegh is Roger's cousin Dimitris!!!

[fegh]

will you participate also?

I'm not, but Roger Feghali will, Motortune team will have 6 cars, the entry list will be published on Monday.

[dimviii]

With r4 mitsubishi evo 9 is going to participate?

@Tolis δευτερο λαθος μεσα σε 5 λεπτα!! στο τριτο καιγεσαι!!

[tolis]

@Tolis δευτερο λαθος μεσα σε 5 λεπτα!! στο τριτο καιγεσαι!!
No fault at all...fegh is Roger's cousin! :)

[fegh]

With r4 mitsubishi evo 9 is going to participate?!

normally in Evo X R4

[dimviii]

Τhanks Fegh.Is it a full r4 evo X? His thoughts about r4 speed?

[fegh]

Τhanks Fegh.Is it a full r4 evo X? His thoughts about r4 speed?

Well Dimitris, I don't have this info yet, anyway they ill be testing on Monday and Tuesday, and will get back with news.
Ininerary : http://new.mmsrally.com/news/atcl-cedars-rally-2011-itinerary

[dimviii]

Thanks Fegh,looking forward mate!

[fegh]

after all there will be only 3 R4
Entry List: http://www.atcl.org/files/auto/rallye/2011/20th%20ROC%20Entry%20List%20-%20Seeded%20Order.pdf

[Mirek]

That's the biggest number of R4 in one event so far ;)

[fegh]

thks Mirek, so it's a record for lebanon :)
some pictures from official testing: http://new.mmsrally.com/gallery/atcl-cedars-rally-2011-shakedown

[fegh]

small video of Roger testing the evo X R4 http://new.mmsrally.com/video/video-roger-feghali-atcl-rdc-2011-shakedown

[dimviii]

small video of Roger testing the evo X R4 http://new.mmsrally.com/video/video-roger-feghali-atcl-rdc-2011-shakedown

aggresive driving as always from Feghali,nice!

[fegh]

The rally will start at 2PM (Beirut Time), live results will be available on RogerFeghali.com (http://www.rogerfeghali.com) and on MMS Rally (http://www.mmsrally.com),
I'm leaving now for the first SS :)

[fegh]

Roger dominated the Cedar Rally, winning all 9 SS. The 3 R4 cars where classified 1 - 2 - 3.
small video : Roger Feghali Cedars Rally 2011 RDC | MMS Rally (http://new.mmsrally.com/video/roger-feghali-cedars-rally-2011-rdc)

[fegh]

photos from the rally. http://new.mmsrally.com/gallery/cedars-rally-2011-photos-atcl-rdc-2011-pics

[fegh]

Τhanks Fegh.Is it a full r4 evo X? His thoughts about r4 speed?
It's a full R4.
interview with Roger after the rally, regarding this win and R4. Roger Feghali; The new stage is one of the best in Lebanon (http://www.biser3a.com/rally/roger-feghali-the-new-stage-is-one-of-the-best-in-lebanon/)

[fegh]

Ralliart press release - Mitsubishi Motors - Ralliart Italy (http://www.ralliart.it/r4_02_uk.htm)

[fegh]

This Sunday will be held the 1st hill climb of the 2011 lebanese championship, where you can find very powerfull EVOs and M3 prototypes (kind of open category) and with the participation of Burcu Çetinkaya on Evo9 N4.
The Favorite is the multiple Lebanese champion Abdo Feghali on his Motortune prepared Evo 6 Proto.
Videos and pictures from testing on http://www.mmsrally.com

[fegh]

event preview http://www.biser3a.com/motor-sports/2011-hill-climb-round-1-preview/

[fegh]

photos from the event HILL CLIMB FALOUGHA 2011 PHOTOS | MMS Rally (http://new.mmsrally.com/gallery/hill-climb-falougha-2011-photos)

[fegh]

Abdo Feghali winning run in Falougha hill climb
VIDEO ABDO FEGHALI Falougha HC - Full Run | MMS Rally (http://new.mmsrally.com/news/video-abdo-feghali-falougha-hc-full-run)

[fegh]

Abdo Feghali won the second Hill climb of this season.
small video Abdo Feghali Hill Climb Deir Al Kamar POWER DRIFT | MMS Rally (http://new.mmsrally.com/video/abdo-feghali-hill-climb-deir-al-kamar-power-drift)

[fegh]

Abdo's Full run Abdo Feghali Full Run Deir Al Kamar Hill Climb | MMS Rally (http://new.mmsrally.com/news/abdo-feghali-full-run-deir-al-kamar-hill-climb)

[fegh]

Next weekend will be held the 2011 Rally of Lebanon
Entry List : http://www.rallyoflebanon.com/pdf/entrylist.pdf

[fegh]

A very big battle is expected for this weekend ROL between Nasser al Attiyah (Ford Fiesta S2000) and Roger Feghali (Evo 10 R4), the rally start today around 8 PM.

[dimviii]

A very big battle is expected for this weekend ROL between Nasser al Attiyah (Ford Fiesta S2000) and Roger Feghali (Evo 10 R4), the rally start today around 8 PM.

My money on Roger! Keep us informed!

[fegh]

The first 4 ss finished, roger won ss1 (by 0.7s) and ss4 (by 3s) and nasser ss2 (by 1s) and ss3 (by 11.4s) but he has a 30s penalty so overall Roger is first by 21.6s.
live results can be found on Rally of Lebanon - Official Website (http://www.rallyoflebanon.com) and RogerFeghali.com (http://www.rogerfeghali.com)
The battle continue tomorrow ...

[Mirek]

What happened to Nasser in SS5? Puncture?

[fegh]

What happened to Nasser in SS5? Puncture?

yes puncture, his yesterday penalty has been removed and Roger got 20s penalty before ss8 (late TC).

Now Roger is leading his brother Dado by 44.4s and Nasser by 48s.

[fegh]

the first loop (3 SS) of the day is finished, both Roger and Nasser are on the limit, Nasser won ss9 (by 7s) and ss10 (by 27s) and Roger ss11 (by 25 s)

[fegh]

the first loop (3 SS) of the day is finished, both Roger and Nasser are on the limit, Nasser won ss9 (by 7s) and ss10 (by 27s) and Roger ss11 (by 25 s)

errata Nasser won ss10 by 17s, the difference now is around 48s for Roger with same 3 SS to be repeated.

[dimviii]

1 ss for finish and Roger 23 sec ahead?

[tolis]

Final Results

1.Roger Feghali
2.Nasser Al Attiyah (+16.8)
3.Dado Feghali (+4:31.6)
4.Nicholai Georgiou (+12:41.9)
5.Ziad Feghali (+16:38.7)

[fegh]

what a great battle it was !! both Roger and Nasser where driving at the limit. Dado did a perfect rally as well.

In my opinion and after what i saw on the roads, the S2000 is definitely faster than the R4, it's breaking is much much better even though the R4 was better in top speed.

[fegh]

Roger & Nasser Head to Head Video Video Roger Feghali Vs Nasser Al Attiyah Rally of Lebanon 2011 (http://www.biser3a.com/rally/video-roger-feghali-vs-nasser-al-attiyah-rally-of-lebanon-2011/)

and video of Dado (Gr N Winner) http://new.mmsrally.com/news/6-minutes-action-shots-abdo-feghali-rally-lebanon

[fegh]

ROL 11 summary Video Rally Of Lebanon Full Summary (http://www.biser3a.com/rally/video-rally-of-lebanon-full-summary/)

[fegh]

very interesting new head to head between Roger and NAsser in ROL 11 Video Roger Feghali & Nasser Al Attiyah Going Head To Head | MMS Rally (http://new.mmsrally.com/news/video-roger-feghali-nasser-al-attiyah-going-head-head)

[Mirek]

Will Roger start in Cyprus and with which car - Evo X?

[dimviii]

very interesting new head to head between Roger and NAsser in ROL 11 Video Roger Feghali & Nasser Al Attiyah Going Head To Head | MMS Rally (http://new.mmsrally.com/news/video-roger-feghali-nasser-al-attiyah-going-head-head)

this is the video? cause i can t see it from your link
Dailymotion - Roger Feghali Nasser Al Attiyah Head to Head 2011 - a Auto et Moto video (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xlkn6x_roger-feghali-nasser-al-attiyah-head-to-head-2011_auto)

[fegh]

Will Roger start in Cyprus and with which car - Evo X?

Don't know yet, working on the budget

[fegh]

new head to head for different drivers in ROL 11 http://new.mmsrally.com/news/head-to-head-all-drivers-rally-lebanon-2011

[fegh]

Don't know yet, working on the budget

no Cyprus for Roger this year :(

[Barreis]

Where's Abdo Feghali?

[fegh]

Where's Abdo Feghali?

Hi, Abdo has done one Rally (ROL) this year and was classified 3rd (1st gr N), he won as well this year's Lebanese Hill Climb and Speed test championships. And he was organizing the Red Bull ME Car Park Drift Competition.

[fegh]

Roger Feghali won the the RedBull Ras-B-Ras competition (Middle East Race of Champions like competition)
Roger Feghali Claims Title in Red Bull Ras B Ras Challenge (http://www.redbullmea.com/cs/Satellite/en_MEA/Article/Roger-Feghali-Claims-Title-in-Red-Bull-Ras-B-Ras-021243126282300)

[fegh]

video of Abdo Feghali winning the first lebanese Hill climb Race for 2012
Video Abdo Feghali 2012 Arsoun Hill Climb Full Run | MMS Rally (http://new.mmsrally.com/news/video-abdo-feghali-2012-arsoun-hill-climb-full-run)

[br21]

video of Abdo Feghali winning the first lebanese Hill climb Race for 2012
Video Abdo Feghali 2012 Arsoun Hill Climb Full Run | MMS Rally (http://new.mmsrally.com/news/video-abdo-feghali-2012-arsoun-hill-climb-full-run)

very nice!
any more infos about this car or some more videos/onboards?

[dimviii]

video of Abdo Feghali winning the first lebanese Hill climb Race for 2012
Video Abdo Feghali 2012 Arsoun Hill Climb Full Run | MMS Rally (http://new.mmsrally.com/news/video-abdo-feghali-2012-arsoun-hill-climb-full-run)

fegh what suspension uses the evo 6 ?do you know any specs of the car?

[fegh]

fegh what suspension uses the evo 6 ?do you know any specs of the car?

I don't have exact specs of the car (I will try to get some), I know that this category is called "Prototype" in Lebanon.
Abdo's car is prepared by his brother Roger (Motortune).

[fegh]

very nice!
any more infos about this car or some more videos/onboards?

Abdo is posting videos on his site Welcome to Abdo Feghali official Website | Abdo Feghali Official Website (http://www.abdofeghali.com), I will ask the webmaster (a friend of mine) to add some onboards ;) .

[Mirek]

video of Abdo Feghali winning the first lebanese Hill climb Race for 2012
Video Abdo Feghali 2012 Arsoun Hill Climb Full Run | MMS Rally (http://new.mmsrally.com/news/video-abdo-feghali-2012-arsoun-hill-climb-full-run)

What a crazy road for hill climb race! Our hill climb racers would refuse to start on it. Do You have some formula cars there?

[fegh]

What a crazy road for hill climb race! Our hill climb racers would refuse to start on it. Do You have some formula cars there?

Hi Mirek, indeed very narrow and twisty road, no formula cars even that I think they're allowed.

[fegh]

I don't have exact specs of the car (I will try to get some), I know that this category is called "Prototype" in Lebanon.
Abdo's car is prepared by his brother Roger (Motortune).

The car specs are as follows: 1100 Kg - 2.0 engine with 38 mm restrictor - proflex hill climb suspension.

[dimviii]

Thanks fegh :)

[fegh]

Photogallery for the event: Arsoun Hill Climb 2012 (http://biser3a.com/motor-sports/arsoun-hill-climb-2012-pictures-part-1/) .... and a video of the winner of 2wd category Video Garo Hill Climb Arsoun 2012 Full Track Run | MMS Rally (http://new.mmsrally.com/news/video-garo-hill-climb-arsoun-2012-full-track-run) (car tuned by Roger Feghali)

[fegh]

Lebanese Team Motortune, acquired a Ford Fiesta WRC
Motortune Adds Ford Fiesta WRC To Its Fleet | MMS Rally (http://new.mmsrally.com/news/motortune-adds-ford-fiesta-wrc-its-fleet)

[vino_93]

interesting !

Hope to see them with RRC in Cyprus and with WRC in WRC events :)

[OldF]

Now Nasser has some competition with an other RRC car.

[vino_93]

there's a lot of nice cars there ... Al Kuwairi on first round with his Mini and Al Suwaidi with Ford won the second round. There was too Abdullah Al Qassimi with a Fiesta RRC and Salah Bin Eidan with a Mini.

[tolis]

Misfer Al Marri will drive the Fiesta WRC of Motortune!
Motortune Fiesta WRC Will Be Driven By... | MMS Rally (http://new.mmsrally.com/news/motortune-fiesta-wrc-will-be-driven)

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/562102_327201824014547_457979508_n.jpg

[fegh]

Roger Feghali won the first round of 2012 lebanese rally championship, Motortune got a 1-2 finish with Nicolas Amiouni in 2nd (both on Evo 10 R4).
small video of the event Video Trailer Rallye Du Printemps 2012 | MMS Rally (http://new.mmsrally.com/news/video-trailer-rallye-du-printemps-2012)

[fegh]

Roger Feghali won 2 rallies in 2 different countries (Local Jordan Rally 3 - Lebanon summer rally) in 2 different cars (Fiesta RRC - Lancer Evo X R4) on 2 different surfaces (gravel - tarmac) in 24 hours.
RogerFeghali.com (http://www.rogerfeghali.com/)

[fegh]

the Entry list of the coming Rally of Lebanon (3rd Event of MERC) is available:
http://www.rallyoflebanon.com/pdf/ROL-entry-list-2012.pdf

[tolis]

The Qatarian crews may not start though. :(
@fegh: Is this the 4th and last round of your championship? Does it count as double?

[Mirek]

Why would the Qatarians quit?

[fegh]

The Qatarian crews may not start though. :(
@fegh: Is this the 4th and last round of your championship? Does it count as double?

Yes it's the 4th and last round of the lebanese rally championship, Each day of Rally of lebanon count as 1 rally, drivers can have points as well from 2 hill climbs and 2 rallies done outside lebanon, here's the current standing of the lebanese championship:
http://www.atcl.org/files/auto/champ/Rally%20drivers'%20standings.pdf

[fegh]

Why would the Qatarians quit?

Apparently there's a decision from the Qatari state asking their citizens not to travel to Lebanon due to security issues, we hope they can be there. Everybody here is waiting for a Roger Feghali - Nasser Al Attiya battle and apparently Nasser was planing to do the rally with a DS3 RRC.

[Mirek]

Thanks

[fegh]

Thanks
Apparently most of the Qatari drivers will do the Rally, but Nasser is not sure.

[tolis]

Al-Kuwari is sure!

[tolis]

Both Al-Attiyah and Al-Suwaidi won't start in the end.
Start list for tomorrow's night stages: Sporttraxx Timing (http://timing.sporttraxx.com/races/lebanon-2012/#entries)

[tolis]

Results of Rally Lebanon, after SS11...one stage to go.

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/263927_526034250755545_1074801182_n.jpg

[tolis]

Georgiou out in last SS.
1. Roger Feghali
2. Abdo Geghali
3. Al Kuwari

[tolis]

The new Panizzi :D : Abdo Feghali 2 Different Donuts - SS12 - Rally of Lebanon 2012 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSawCt5LgyM)

[fegh]

Video Best of Roger Feghali winning Rally of Lebanon for the 10th time.
Video BEST OF Roger Feghali In Rally Of Lebanon 2012 | MMS Rally (http://new.mmsrally.com/news/video-best-roger-feghali-rally-lebanon-2012)

[fegh]

Big battle tomorrow and saturday in jordan rally, between al Attiyah, al Qassimi, al Rajihi and Roger Feghali, all in similar cars (Fiesta RRC)

[vino_93]

There is a good level in MERC this year ! Nice cars, quite good drivers ... the only thing which is bad is that there is not so many drivers in events.

[Mirek]

1. Al Attiyah (Fiesta RRC) 2:53:08,7
2. Feghali (Fiesta RRC) +34,7
3. Al Rahji (Fiesta RRC) +2:22,2
4. Al Kuwari (Mini SPC) +10:13,0
5. Al Qassimi (Fiesta RRC) +10:40,1
6. Georgiou (Evo IX) +18:45,5

[dimviii]

at second half of rally Fegh had adapted very well at his first rally with rrc.Great rally for him.

[tolis]

at second half of rally Fegh had adapted very well at his first rally with rrc.Great rally for him.
No dim, it wasn't his first rally in RRC.

[dimviii]

No dim, it wasn't his first rally in RRC.

he had another drive in Lebanon in local championship?

[Mirek]

He won MERC Rally of Lebanon in RRC.

[vino_93]

he had another drive in Lebanon in local championship?
yes, 1 event in Lebanon (Rallye des Cèdres) and 1 in Jordan ;)

[fegh]

yes, 1 event in Lebanon (Rallye des Cèdres) and 1 in Jordan ;)

Yes True, it was his 4th event with this car, but it was an amazing 3 way battle (5 ss for Roger, 5 for Yazeed and 6 for Nasser)

[fegh]

The difference at the end was of 24.7s, full results Sporttraxx Timing (http://timing.sporttraxx.com/races/jordan-2012/#itinerary)
I think Roger lost in at the beginning, he must have been more agressive in the first 4 ss.
But the driving level was excellent. I will post links to some videos later.

[Leon]

Do you know which drivers are coming to Cyprus?

[vino_93]

I hope the 8 who drives RRC and S2000 :)

[fegh]

I hope the 8 who drives RRC and S2000 :)

I think they all will

[fegh]

video roger feghali in rally jordan
Video Roger Feghali-Jordan Rally Review+Testing | MMS Rally (http://new.mmsrally.com/news/video-roger-feghali-jordan-rally-reviewtesting)

[fegh]

jordan rally day 2
Video Jordan Rally 2012-DAY 2 | MMS Rally (http://new.mmsrally.com/news/video-jordan-rally-2012-day-2)

day 1
Video Jordan Rally 2012 DAY 1 Review | MMS Rally (http://new.mmsrally.com/news/video-jordan-rally-2012-day-1)

[Rallyewerk]

Is there a rally calendar for races in Lebanon in 2013 online?

[fegh]

Is there a rally calendar for races in Lebanon in 2013 online?

here's the 2013 lebanese motorsport calendar ATCL: Motor Sports (http://www.atcl.org/AutoSport.aspx?sec=2)

[fegh]

Viseo Abdo Feghali winner of the first 2013 lebanese Hill Climb
Video Abdo Feghali Full Run in Baabdat Hill Climb | MMS Rally (http://new.mmsrally.com/news/video-abdo-feghali-full-run-baabdat-hill-climb)

[fegh]

Video of Michel Feghali, winner of RWD category
Baabdat Hill Climb 2013 (http://biser3a.com/motor-sports/baabdat-hill-climb-2013-michel-feghali-bmw-325i-a-full-track-video-hd/)

[fegh]

Top Gear about Lebanese Hill climb championship
Drift king tackles hillclimb - BBC Top Gear (http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/drift-king-tackles-hillclimb-2013-07-10)

[fegh]

Tomorrow start of Rally of Lebanon with a super special stage at Beirut Waterfront. Big battle expected between Roger Feghali and Nasser al Attiyah (both on Fiesta RRC). Abdo Feghali (mini RRC) might join the battle for the lead as well.

[dimviii]

keep us informed fegh ;)

[Mirek]

Tomorrow start of Rally of Lebanon with a super special stage at Beirut Waterfront. Big battle expected between Roger Feghali and Nasser al Attiyah (both on Fiesta RRC). Abdo Feghali (mini RRC) might join the battle for the lead as well.

Will Nasser start? Wasn't there some ban for Quatari people to travel to Lebanon?

[tolis]

Will Nasser start? Wasn't there some ban for Quatari people to travel to Lebanon?
Yes, that was last year. He will start this year!

[fegh]

The Rally will start tomorrow thursday by the SSS. Entry list Rally of Lebanon 2013 - results eWRC-results.com (http://www.ewrc-results.com/startlist.php?e=7976&t=Rally-of-Lebanon-2013)

[fegh]

The Rally will start tomorrow thursday by the SSS. Entry list Rally of Lebanon 2013 - results eWRC-results.com (http://www.ewrc-results.com/startlist.php?e=7976&t=Rally-of-Lebanon-2013)

Itinerary http://www.rallyoflebanon.com/Modules/Pages/Uploads/5833_36th-ROL-Itinerary-Website.pdf

[fegh]

keep us informed fegh ;)

Sure, especially if one of the "Feghali" is leading ;)
Itinerary http://www.rallyoflebanon.com/Modules/Pages/Uploads/5833_36th-ROL-Itinerary-Website.pdf

[fegh]

SS1: 1.Nasser - 2. Roger +1.9 s
Nasser used rain tires on dry tarmac !
Battle continues tomorrow evening.

[fegh]

Live Results
rallyoflebanon.com/LiveResults.html

[dimviii]

SS1: 1.Nasser - 2. Roger +1.9 s
Nasser used rain tires on dry tarmac !
Battle continues tomorrow evening.

intermediate tyres.Clever old fox.

[fegh]

In SS2, Roger beats Nasser and Abdo by approx 12s

[miniwintz]

That live GPS tracking in Google Earth is really nicely done. It would be great if other organizers could follow the example!

[fegh]

In SS3 Abdo 1st, Roger 2nd and Nasser 3rd all within 1.7s

[fegh]

Roger beats Nasser by 10s in ss4. Abdo had a puncture loses 1 min 42. Action continues tomorrow.

[fegh]

Roger wins the 3 ss of the day. He leads now the rally by around 40s from Nasser.

[fegh]

Final Result:
http://www.ewrc-results.com/final.php?e ... banon-2013 (http://www.ewrc-results.com/final.php?e=7976&t=Rally-of-Lebanon-2013)