2011 saw Lebanon organize the first motocross championship in the history of the country. The championship was organized by LMC in collaboration with Karanouh Rally Motorsports. The First race was organized in Ramlet Al Baida and then the championship went on to take place in Falougha, Batroun, and then the final round in Ramlet Al Baida. The championship was divided into 2 categories; 450 cc and 250 cc.
In the 450 cc category the championship saw a fierce battle between Hassan Osman, Rafic Eid and Ahmad Al Hassan were the latter was leading the championship until the Batroun race where he got injured and handed the first place to Hassan Osman who was overcome later on in the final round by the eventual champion, Rafic Eid. The Championship saw a challenge from Jean Paul Khlat who started racing since the Falougha race and eventually made it to 3rd place in the championship not to forget that he gave a lot of support to Rafic Eid.
In the 250 cc Cateogry the competition was limited to 3 riders; Ahmad Khawaja, Edmond Sassine and Omar Khawaja. Both Khawaja brothers were entertaining the crowd with some amazing stunts and Ahmad went on to win the championship by the slightest Margins, although the last round of the championship was dominated by Edmond Sassine who was strong and consistent all season. Edmond showed pace since the first race of the championship and went on to finish it on the high.
The Final Standings for the Lebanese Motocross Championship:
450 cc
1- Rafic Eid
2- Hassan Osman
3- Jean Paul Khlat
250 cc
1- Ahmad Khawaja
2- Edmond Sassine
3- Omar Khawaja