On 15 February, renowned Lebanese Red Bull Athlete and rally champion Abdo Feghali broke the Guinness World Records for the Longest Vehicle Drift – with a distance spanning more than 11,180 metres at Yas Marina in Abu Dhabi.
The record covers the longest distance travelled while continuously drifting a vehicle. Feghali earned the Guinness World Records certificate by doubling his previous record of 5.8 kilometres – using a Chevrolet Camaro SS. The distance was measured from the exact moment when the vehicle started to drift until it came to a full stop.
The Red Bull Athlete drifted his Camaro SS for 14.18 minutes, completing 43 laps in a 260-metre course. As per Guinness World Records regulations, Feghali’s milestone victory was witnessed by qualified experts, including eight-time Lebanese motor racing champion Billy Karam and the representative of Guinness World Records Talal Omar.
“Feghali’s drifting talent exceeded all of our expectations and we are truly honored that he used the pioneering Camaro SS model to make world history,” said Ahmed Soudodi, regional brand manager of Chevrolet. “The Red Bull Athlete’s impressive Guinness World Record feat serves a real testament to the vehicle’s remarkable performance and agility. We are extremely proud to have collaborated with Feghali for this revolutionary achievement and look forward to spearheading similar groundbreaking initiatives in the future.”
“It was a great challenge for me, as I always wanted to attempt breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest drift on a vehicle, “ admits Feghali. “I was confident of my success, however in moments like these, you cannot but feel the pressure and responsibility. In the end, my determination “drove” me to break the long awaited Guinness World Record and get this exclusive certificate.”