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- May
- 2024
The Feghalis Embark on the Conquest of the Spring Rally
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The 39th Spring Rally of the Automobile and Touring Club of Lebanon (ATCL) promises thrilling action this weekend, especially as an epic duel between Lebanese champion Roger Feghali and his son Alex looms on the horizon.
The National Sporting Authority (ASN), under the auspices of the Automobile and Touring Club of Lebanon (ATCL), will kick off the new rally season this Saturday and Sunday with the 39th edition of the Spring Rally, set to take place on the asphalt roads of the Kesrouan and Jbeil districts.
For the second consecutive year, the race will span two days, whereas in previous editions, it was held in a single day.
This event marks the 1st round of the Lebanese auto rally championship for the current season. No fewer than thirty crews will take part in this important motorsport event. Leading the pack, the legendary Roger Feghali, already crowned 16 times in 21 participations, is the man to beat. His incredible track record positions him as the undisputed favorite for his own succession. His thirst for victory remains unquenchable, pushing the bar ever higher, challenging not only his rivals but potentially his own son, Alex. Alongside the Feghalis, the lineup includes a mix of veteran and experienced drivers and co-drivers, as well as emerging and novice ones. Three female crews will add a touch of glamour to the race.
The Race Circuit
The route, spanning the Kesrouan and Jbeil districts, totals 262.75 km, including 95.86 km of timed special stages. The competition, consisting of six special stages, will offer varied and exhilarating challenges. The start, scheduled for Saturday at exactly 5:00 PM at ATCL, marks the beginning of an emotionally charged weekend.
Saturday's leg takes place within ATCL. After the conclusion of the demonstration stage, the cars will enter the nighttime closed park behind the tennis courts at the end of the first sector until the start of the second sector of the race on Sunday.
On Sunday, competitors will depart from the organizing club at 7:30 AM towards the maintenance and refueling point in Adma (LBCI parking lot) before heading to the speed stages in Nahr Ibrahim. Thus, the Spring Rally goes beyond mere competition: the car meet-up point, as well as mechanical services and technical revisions, will be concentrated in this parking lot, turning this event into a real spectacle for motorsport fans.
Sunday's Route
Second and fourth speed stages: 14.72 km.
Nahr Ibrahim – Adonis – Meshan: This stage starts from Nahr Ibrahim after the junction of Bziza before the bridge of the electricity company towards Yahchouch, following the river and the rest areas, then turning left up to Adonis and right to Meshan to reach the main road of Qartaba. This road will be closed on Sunday from 07:08 to 09:38, then reopened from 10:28 to 12:58.
Third, fifth, and sixth speed stages: 21.30 km.
Habboûb – Bentaël: This stage starts from Habboûb, climbing towards Fidar al-Tahta, Fidar al-Fouqa, Mazra'at al-Ain, Bchetléda, Hjoula, Birkat Hjoula, Jrabta, to reach Bentaël. This road will be closed from 08:01 to 10:31, from 11:21 to 13:51 and from 13:58 to 16:28.
A gathering point and a service area will be set up in the LBCI parking lot at 4:00 PM. The first car will enter the Casino du Liban at the end of the 39th Spring Rally at 4:23 PM, where the prize-giving ceremony will take place at 4:45 PM.
So, will it be the Feghalis or a surprise guest? Some superb duels are coming ahead.
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