Elie Jean Hage drove the same BMW to impressive results in the speed test as well as qualifying to the finals of the CPD. Joe Karam his cousin was determined to qualify too on the same car regardless of his back injury. We met Joe after the event and had this little chat.
Elie Hage your cousin qualified to the finals a couple of weeks before you did, and now it’s your turn what can you tell us about it?
(Joking) It is the first time the student surpasses his teacher. Anyway it was enough for us that Elie qualified and we are very happy and satisfied with the result.
Where you expecting the result taking into consideration your back problem?
Well I expected much more than this but my back problem really hurt me.
But we saw that your second run was perfect.
You saw it perfect, but I believe that I can do much better. There is at least 10 points where i can improve.
You and Elie used the same car, is this allowed in the final and what are your preparations?
We are not allowed to use the same car, so this is Elie’s car and he will use it in the finals and on the other hand I will use the car that I usually use in the Hill Climb events?
Are you going to apply any modifications on this car?
No it will be the normal car.
Anyway how are your preparations for the second hill climb that is due next week?
The car will be better prepared for the next Hill Climb. We still have some problems between me and the car but we are working on sorting them up. We hope to improve a little. My back pain is very big and this might be an issue.
How much does this affect you’re driving in general?
Well it has a big effect. Today I feel that I got some hammering but I have 4 days to recover. I am already under Physio therapy and I have improved about 70%
At the end I would like to thank Elie Jean Hage, Akl Yazbeck and www.biser3a.com for all your support.
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