Shift into high gear at Adrenaline Rush for the official launch and crew presentation for the 48th Rally of Lebanon, giving you an exclusive experience that brings the world of motorsport straight to UA as part of the Welcome Week 2026 | Fuel Your Power: Drive, Strive, Rise.
Meet accomplished drivers and motorsport professionals, hear stories from behind the wheel and beyond the track, ask your questions, and get up close with the people who make motorsport happen. Then, take your turn at the wheel with a rally car simulation experience in partnership with the Automobile and Touring Club of Lebanon (ATCL) and Rally Plus.
Event Details
Audience: UA students
Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Hadat–Baabda Campus, Building A, Square
What to Expect
- A panel discussion with five leading figures from the world of motorsport
- Insights into rallying, championships, event management, and driver development
- A meet and greet with the panelists
- A car simulation experience with ATCL and Rally Plus
Meet the Panelists
Billy Karam
President of the ATCL, eight-time Lebanese rally and hill-climb champion, and prominent motorsport figure whose passion for cars extends beyond the track. Known for his long-standing involvement in Lebanese motorsport and his record-breaking model car collection, he has also used his platform to promote road safety and inspire younger generations.
Imad Lahoud
President of the FIA Rally Commission, one of the key sporting commissions of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile.
Jamil Yazbeck
Lebanese motorsport champion, driver, and motorsport executive. He is Executive President of Rally Plus, a member of the National Sports Commission at ATCL, and an instructor at UA’s Faculty of Sport Sciences.
Jason Wehbe
Professional rally driver, multi-time Lebanese motorsport champion, and Co-Founder of Rally Plus. He also leads the Next Gen Young Drivers Program, developed in partnership with ATCL, which supports emerging Lebanese racing talent.
Marc El Hayek
Motorsport event and operations professional with extensive experience across local and international racing events. He serves as Chief Safety Officer and Motorsport Event Manager at ATCL and is a member of the FIA Drift Commission.
Christopher Kanledjian
Lebanese motorsport driver whose journey began in karting in 2017. After winning the L2 Category of the Lebanese Speed Test Championship in 2021, he took his first step into rallying as an opening car at the 2025 Rally of Lebanon.
Ready to Feel the Rush?
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