Falougha, Lebanon – One of Lebanon’s most iconic motorsport events, the Falougha Hill Climb, is making a spectacular comeback in the 2025 Lebanese Hill Climb Championship, nearly a decade after it last featured in 2015. Known for its fast-flowing corners, dramatic jumps, and technical mountain layout, Falougha is set to deliver thrilling action as it hosts Round 1 of the national championship.
Event Schedule: Speed Takes Over the Mountains
Friday, June 27, 2025
Official Test Session: 09:00 – 14:00
Sunday, June 29, 2025 – Race Day
1st Heat: 10:00
2nd Heat: 11:30
3rd Heat: 13:00
Prize Giving & Podium Ceremony: 15:30
Official Entry List – 2025 Falougha Hill Climb
1 Roger Feghali – Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VI
2 Garo Haroutiounian – Mitsubishi Mirage
3 Jawad Slim – Lancer Evo VIII
4 Alex Feghali – Lancer Evo VIII RS
5 Paul Kossaifi – Lancer Evo IX
6 jean Biry Lancer Evo VIII
7 Bassel Abou Hamdan – Škoda Fabia
8 Rabih Ayoub – Škoda Fabia
9 Houssam Tarabay Lancer evo X
10 Michel Zgheib – BMW E36 328
11 carlos merhi Bmw 135
12 youssef Feghali BmW 325 I
14 Michel Feghali – BMW “CIA”
15gerges dargham Bmw m3
16 Nidal Jurdi BMW 330
17 jean pierre saab Bmw M3
18 rodrigue El Rahi lancer Evo IX
19 Ahmad khaled evo X
20 jad al Awar evo X
21 nadi yazbeck evo VIII
22 joanna hassoun evo IX
23 joseoh Eid evo VIII
24 Henri Kahy – Citroën DS3
25 David Mezher – Ford Fiesta Rally3
26 Joseph Hindi – Renault Clio Rally3
27 richard ibrahim peugeot 206
28 gaby kahy renault clio
29 roudy eid gold kit Car
30 tarek melhem peugeot 306 S16
31 ryan khneisser peugeot 208
32 edwin khneisser cross car
33 Youssef Kossaidi – Cross Car
With over 30 entries, the diversity of machinery ranges from classic Evos to modern Rally3 and Cross Car entries, ensuring tight battles across every category.Falougha: A Hill Climb Like No Other
Set in the scenic highlands, the Falougha course features tight switchbacks, rapid straights, and dramatic elevation changes. It’s a driver’s dream and a fan-favorite venue, with natural grandstands and spectacular viewing points.
Expect:
✅ High-speed cornering
✅ Big jumps
✅ Intense grip battles
✅ Roaring engines echoing through the hills
Podium Predictions: Too Close to Call
With legends like Roger Feghali, young guns like Alex Feghali ryan and edwin khneisser , and fierce competition from AWD, FWD, and RWD platforms, the podium remains wide open. One thing is certain: Falougha is back, and it’s going to be epic.
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