First Speed Test of 2021 Postponed to April 18 Due to Bad Weather

The ATCL postpones the first Speed Test of 2021 at Casino du Liban from April 11 to Sunday, April 18, because of heavy rain forecast for the weekend.

Poster showing the first Speed Test of 2021 postponed to April 18
The poster announcing the new date for the first Speed Test of 2021.

JOUNIEH, LEBANON – The Automobile and Touring Club of Lebanon (ATCL) has announced that the first Speed Test of the year, sponsored by Motul and planned for Sunday, April 11th at Casino du Liban, has been postponed to Sunday, April 18th.

The decision was taken because of bad weather and the heavy rain forecast for Sunday. The organising club said it acted to protect the safety of the officials and the drivers.

Registration reopens

Registration continues at the club’s rally office in Kaslik, with the new deadline set for 4pm on Friday, April 16th. The entry list will be published at 1pm on Saturday, April 17th, and the event will again run under the strict coronavirus prevention measures used at last year’s races.

New date

  • Original date: Sunday, April 11th, 2021
  • New date: Sunday, April 18th, 2021
  • Venue: Casino du Liban (outdoor area)
  • Reason: heavy rain forecast