{"id":755783,"date":"2025-06-17T09:13:03","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T09:13:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/?p=755783"},"modified":"2025-06-17T09:13:06","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T09:13:06","slug":"this-12-year-old-is-lebanons-youngest-drifting-prodigy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/755783\/this-12-year-old-is-lebanons-youngest-drifting-prodigy\/","title":{"rendered":"This 12-Year-Old Is Lebanon\u2019s Youngest Drifting Prodigy!"},"content":{"rendered":" <p>Most 12-year-olds are busy with video games, but Christopher Khoury prefers burning rubber on the track. <\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>Christopher is a 12-year-old Lebanese boy with a unique and inspiring passion for drifting. He\u2019s been obsessed with cars since he was a toddler and started drifting at just 10. Here&#8217;s everything you should know about this young talent!<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-natural-talent-unveiled\">A Natural Talent Unveiled<\/h3>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_1002-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-755785\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_1002-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_1002-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_1002-200x250.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_1002-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_1002-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_1002.jpg 1125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>    <p><\/p>    <p>His drifting journey started by accident. Two years ago, his dad booked a drifting session and brought Christopher along to watch. Midway through, his father found the car tough to handle and jokingly asked if Christopher wanted to give it a shot. To everyone\u2019s surprise, he hopped in and drifted with ease, despite never having driven a manual car before.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-training-with-the-best\">Training with the Best<\/h3>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DJzniA6Mk-1\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>It quickly became clear that this wasn\u2019t a one-time fluke. Shortly after, Christopher joined the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/driftkingacademy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Drift King Academy<\/a>, training under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/oliverkik\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oliver El Kik<\/a>, aka the Middle East\u2019s King of Drift with over 30 podium finishes. He started with practice cars before moving on to his own custom-built BMW E46 made for drifting.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sharing-his-passion\">Sharing His Passion<\/h3>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DGQ_K5Usii6\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>Christopher\u2019s family created an Instagram account (<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kiko.drifts\">@kiko.drifts<\/a>) to share his progress. His videos racked up thousands of views, with people around the world impressed by his control and confidence behind the wheel.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-overcoming-challenges\">Overcoming Challenges<\/h3>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_9704-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-755788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_9704-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_9704-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_9704-188x250.jpg 188w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_9704-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_9704-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_9704-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_9704-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>    <p><\/p>    <p>Not everyone was thrilled. Some questioned whether drifting was appropriate for someone so young. But his parents and coaches stress that he only practices in safe, controlled environments with full supervision.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-achievements-and-recognition\">Achievements and Recognition<\/h3>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DKOhkkSqf4G\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>Recently, Christopher, who also happens to be a student at Broumana High School, won the \u201cGolden Boy\u201d medal at the Rovelution Cadets &amp; Minors Competition, taking first place among the region\u2019s most promising young drifters.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-bright-future-ahead\">A Bright Future Ahead<\/h3>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_0843-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-755791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_0843-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_0843-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_0843-188x250.jpg 188w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_0843-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_0843-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_0843-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_0843-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>    <p><\/p>    <p>With a solid support system, professional training, and undeniable talent, Christopher is well on his way to becoming a standout in the world of motorsports!<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/755110\/lebanese-student-breaks-guinness-world-record-for-his-football-knowledge\/\"    class=\"mini-fancy-card\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">   <div class=\"mini-fancy-card-image\">     <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/acs-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"World Record\">   <\/div>   <div class=\"mini-fancy-card-content\">     <span class=\"mini-fancy-card-tag\">MORE LIKE THIS<\/span>     <h3 class=\"mini-fancy-card-title\">Lebanese Student Breaks Guinness World Record For His Football Knowledge<\/h3>     <p class=\"mini-fancy-card-description\">ACS student Jad Dawy has officially entered the Guinness World Records, and it\u2019s all thanks to his passion for football.<\/p>   <\/div> <\/a>  <style> .mini-fancy-card {   display: flex; 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