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Motor Rallying – Adventurous Part of the Indian Car Industry
Adventure, excitement, and thrill are synonymous to car industry when it comes to motor rallying.
Motor Rallying is a racing sports enjoyed and admired by sports enthusiasts across the globe. It’s simply defined as a joyful sport of driving a car beyond the limits and cross the racing lines. It is not bounded with any kind of rules and traffic violations and is usually held in mountain regions where the nature set its own rules.
Motor Rallying is a racing sports enjoyed and admired by sports enthusiasts across the globe. It’s simply defined as a joyful sport of driving a car beyond the limits and cross the racing lines. It is not bounded with any kind of rules and traffic violations and is usually held in mountain regions where the nature set its own rules.
Here is a brief overview of Motor Rallying in India
Rich Heritage
Indian Motor Rallying has a rich heritage nearly about 30 years old. This activity started in India during the World War II when the runways in different country parts were left deserted. These deserted areas were eyed by sports enthusiasts for pursuing and enjoying sports activities. One of the earliest airstrips where motor rallying made its beginning in India was at Sholavaram, located near Chennai.
Further to that, many more sports enthusiast started taking interest in the fun activities, which eventually gave birth to the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI). This federation then became the governing body of all such sports event in the country.
In the 1980s, Indian motorsports received a major facelift with the entry of whiz kid Karivardhan, pioneer of single seater open wheeled racing car, ala Formula Ford. He together with Vicky Chandok designed and raced Formula India Single Seater Maruti Engine machines.
However, Indian motorsports was left in the doldrums when Karivardhan lost his life in an air crash. Later, in the 1990s, Narain Kartikeyan came into picture and revitalized the motorsports industry in the country. He chose road racing instead of motor rallying, and thereafter the race and rally have always been a hot topic amongst car enthusiasts.
Further to that, many more sports enthusiast started taking interest in the fun activities, which eventually gave birth to the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI). This federation then became the governing body of all such sports event in the country.
In the 1980s, Indian motorsports received a major facelift with the entry of whiz kid Karivardhan, pioneer of single seater open wheeled racing car, ala Formula Ford. He together with Vicky Chandok designed and raced Formula India Single Seater Maruti Engine machines.
However, Indian motorsports was left in the doldrums when Karivardhan lost his life in an air crash. Later, in the 1990s, Narain Kartikeyan came into picture and revitalized the motorsports industry in the country. He chose road racing instead of motor rallying, and thereafter the race and rally have always been a hot topic amongst car enthusiasts.
Journey Ahead
With the increasing number of sports enthusiast and advent of hi-tech cars in India, rallies became more popular. It has now become an international scene where people from all over the world come to enjoy the thrill and adventure of driving beyond the limits. Today, India holds a major place on the international motor rally circuit. The biggest advantage of these rallies is the topographical distribution of the country.
The four teams that are closely associated with motor rallying in India are Team MRF, Team JK, Team JCT and Team Paarel. These teams sponsor the sports held as annual events. Though there are a number of sports today, the world class Formula One Car Race is one of the most popular and adventurous car sports across the country.
The four teams that are closely associated with motor rallying in India are Team MRF, Team JK, Team JCT and Team Paarel. These teams sponsor the sports held as annual events. Though there are a number of sports today, the world class Formula One Car Race is one of the most popular and adventurous car sports across the country.
Motor Rallying Events
One of the most important and challenging rally events in India is the Himalayan Car Rally, a rally that has participants from around the world. It covers a distance of over 3,200 kms that crosses across the mountain terrains of Uttranchal and Himachal Pradesh. From past 9 years, Maruti Suzuki is organizing the event known as, Raid-de-Himalaya, an exclusive motor rally for cars and bikes that starts every October.
Some of the other important motoring events in India are as follows:
- Vintage Car Rally: This is a periodic and recurring event in most of India’s major cities. The rally starts from New Delhi and terminates on the same day at the starting point. Some of the best vintage cars are displayed in this rally.
- The Monsoon Rally: This is an annual event for cars and motorcycles where the drivers have to show their best driving skills during the monsoon season.
- The Charminar Challenge Rally: It is a rally started long time back. It has its starting point in the south.
Motor Rallying Talents
Narain Kartikeyan is one of the most talented Indian drivers who have linked his name to the popular Formula One Car Race. He is also known as the first Indian to test drive in Formula One.
Asif Nazir is the first Indian to participate in a challenging racing series in America, the Barber Dodge Pro Series. Then there is Gaurav Gill and Manik Raikhy who are believed to be the most renowned rally drivers from the JK Rally Team.
Some of the other Indian talents associated with motor rallying are Parthiva Sureshwaren, Karun Chandhok, and Karamjit Singh.
Asif Nazir is the first Indian to participate in a challenging racing series in America, the Barber Dodge Pro Series. Then there is Gaurav Gill and Manik Raikhy who are believed to be the most renowned rally drivers from the JK Rally Team.
Some of the other Indian talents associated with motor rallying are Parthiva Sureshwaren, Karun Chandhok, and Karamjit Singh.
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