Rallyists all set for Hero Racing Challenge

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, December 19

Scrutiny and competitor trials for the Sixth Hero Racing OYA Autocross, Motocross and Off-road Challenge were held at GMADA ground, opposite PUDA office in Mohali today.

The ground witnessed a huge rush of spectators, as the contestants practiced at the track to give their best in the competition. The qualifying rounds will be organised tomorrow and the mega event will be flagged-off by the Deputy Commissioner of Mohali, Tejinder Pal Sidhu, along with the principal of YPS, RP Devgan.

All the vehicles participating in the event, including diverse makes of two-wheelers and four-wheelers were inspected.

The vehicles were scrutinised as per the norms of the Federation of Motorsport Clubs of India (FMSCI). The finest teams from different parts of the country reached today for the grueling challenge, including Hero Racing team, A2B team, TVS Riders, Jaipur Riders, Delhi Bikers Club, Tusker Motorsport, Capital Offroaders, 4X4 Earth Crawlers, Gerrari Offroaders, Xtreme Offroaders Ludhiana and Mudaholics Jalandhar.

Seasoned rallyists such as Sanjay Sikand, Bobby Bhogal, Phil Mathous, Abhishek Mishra, Harpreet Bawa and Harkaran Singh were seen practicing for the fierce fight.

The Clarke of the course, Gulpreet Aulakh said, “This time, the event will be high on adventure and also rigorous in its approach. Like always this time too, the participants have to sweat it out to win. Everything will be a test of endurance and technique.”

According to steward and Co-Founder, Team Chandigarh Adventure Sports, Nikhil Jaspal, “The event boasts of the biggest dirt flat track with a bridge cross in India. Adventure lovers will enjoy the triple treat- Autocross, Motocross and Off-roading. We have taken full care of safety norms and two life support ambulances with paramedic staff have been stationed at the spot during.”

The event has been organised by the Old Yadvindrians Association (OYA) in collaboration with Team Chandigarh Adventure Sports.