Ziadeh, Rizk and Chidiac Win the Second 4×4 Speed Race of 2021 in Kfarselwan

Georges Ziadeh (4x4), Pierre Rizk (UTV turbo) and Mark Chidiac (UTV standard) win the ATCL's second 4x4 speed race of 2021 in Kfarselwan.

Khaled Karam · 1 min read
Georges Ziadeh's Jeep Cherokee racing above a lake in Kfarselwan
Georges Ziadeh, winner of the 4x4 vehicle class in Kfarselwan. Photo: MMS Racing

KFARSELWAN, LEBANON – The Automobile and Touring Club of Lebanon (ATCL) held the second speed race for four-wheel-drive (4×4) vehicles in Kfarselwan, sponsored by Linglong tyres, with 13 vehicles taking part and the usual coronavirus prevention measures in place.

The event featured three official runs, with the best two times added together to decide the final results. Georges Ziadeh won the 4×4 vehicle class, Pierre Rizk the UTV (turbo) class and Mark Chidiac the UTV (standard) class.

Results

4×4 vehicles

  1. Georges Ziadeh – Jeep Cherokee: 9:32.19
  2. Camille Tannoury – Jeep Cherokee: 9:46.18
  3. Tarek Akoury – Jeep Cherokee: 10:02.18
  4. Rouwad Hatoum – Jeep Cherokee: 10:35.85
  5. Sleiman Khattar – Mercedes-Benz 230 G: 13:22.91
  6. Rachid Naanaai – Range Rover: 15:08.19

UTV (turbo)

  1. Pierre Rizk – BRP Maverick: 9:00.99
  2. Tony Azar – BRP Maverick: 9:15.11
  3. Michel Henri Njeim – Polaris RZR: 9:50.98

UTV (standard)

  1. Mark Chidiac – Yamaha YXZ1000: 9:41.19
  2. Mazen Hreiz – CFMoto 1000: 10:35.19
  3. Georges Hakayem – BRP Maverick: 10:45.19

Prize-giving

Kfarselwan deputy mayor Wajih Hatoum, clerk of the course Gaby Kraiker, head of the stewards Roy Mokarzel and steward Said Zakka presented the prizes. Sleiman Khattar received the veteran driver’s cup, and Kraiker presented Hatoum with a commemorative shield on behalf of the organising club.