City rallyist, navigator emerge winner

‘Rally of Himalayas’

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Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, October 20

Seasoned Chandigarh rallyist Harvinder Bhola and navigator Chirag Thakur won the ‘Rally of Himalayas’ organised by Himalayan X-Treme Motorsports Club from October 7 to 10. The duo won the ‘Overall Winner’ title in Manali.

As many as 100 top rallyists from across the country participated in the rally. Driving Maruti Grand Vitara 1850 CC, Bhola, along with his navigator Thakur, covered 500 kms in four days. All four stages majorly covered the challenging terrains of Hamta Pass, Manali, Kaza, Kunzum Pass and Losar of Spiti Valley.

“The rally covered most difficult terrains for racing, which is a real test for the man and the machine. Kaza is well-known for its rough terrain challenge and high-altitude problems. Making it even more challenging was ice patch roads with tight narrow sharp turns,” said Bhola.