Fifth Maruti Suzuki Rally Desert Storm 2007 was flagged off from the National Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday.
The four-day rally, aimed at opening more avenues for motor sport enthusiasts, will cover a distance of over 1300 kms, crossing Bikaner, Jaiselmer, Pushkar, Sambhar and conclude at Jaipur on February 18.
"The aim of this rally is that motor sport enthusiasts should get a chance to do something especial who have interest in motor sports. There are two categories one for a common man and other for professionals," said Shashi Kapoor, Deputy General Manager, Maruti Udyog Limited.
"As far as the special stages are concerned, they are almost similar to the last year except that we are changing the direction. We have also started the Asia zone this time," said Raj Kapoor, organiser, Northern Motor Sport.
The rally has 13 competitive sections traversing over 400 kms. Over 61 teams are participating in the car category including 30 professional rallyists and 31 amateurs.
At least 22 biker teams are also participating. To add to the rally, there are women and husband- wife teams too.
With a prize money of rupees 6.8 lakhs, the fifth Maruti Suzuki Rally Desert Storm is the largest prized money motor sport in the Indian National Motor sport this year. (ANI)
The four-day rally, aimed at opening more avenues for motor sport enthusiasts, will cover a distance of over 1300 kms, crossing Bikaner, Jaiselmer, Pushkar, Sambhar and conclude at Jaipur on February 18.
"The aim of this rally is that motor sport enthusiasts should get a chance to do something especial who have interest in motor sports. There are two categories one for a common man and other for professionals," said Shashi Kapoor, Deputy General Manager, Maruti Udyog Limited.
"As far as the special stages are concerned, they are almost similar to the last year except that we are changing the direction. We have also started the Asia zone this time," said Raj Kapoor, organiser, Northern Motor Sport.
The rally has 13 competitive sections traversing over 400 kms. Over 61 teams are participating in the car category including 30 professional rallyists and 31 amateurs.
At least 22 biker teams are also participating. To add to the rally, there are women and husband- wife teams too.
With a prize money of rupees 6.8 lakhs, the fifth Maruti Suzuki Rally Desert Storm is the largest prized money motor sport in the Indian National Motor sport this year. (ANI)
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