4th CanKids Car Rally Day Two Reportage

Day Two Reportage

The thrill of back road driving, mixed with continuous calculations, kept the participants on their toes on Day 2. The TSD kicked off at Country Inn and Suites and via some superb country roads, wound its way to Kumbhalgarh. Much action was seen at the TC points along the way where competitors were timed. Some were penalized for minor infractions too. Many braved on despite getting lost along the way. However, in a rally, that is counted as “All in a day’s work.” The Spirit of Competition was high and all participants vied for the ever elusive perfect timing.

Some amazing countryside vistas opened as all drove through the lush green Aravali Hills. Water bodies, lakes, dams and quaint villages added to the thrill of competing and Western Motorsport’s in-house team of professional photographers managed to capture some amazing moments. Naturally, the rally generated a lot of interest among the villagers and the participants managed to stop at several places and spread their message of awareness about Cancer.

Followed by a relaxed break and lunch at Kumbhalgarh, everyone headed towards Udaipur — the final destination for the day.

Come evening, all the cars had lined up in the parking space of GBH American Hospital, Udaipur. Another round of presentations and felicitations followed and eminent representatives from the Hospital and the Rotary Club participated in the gathering.

The day ended at a beautiful lake-view location—The Hilltop Palace—where all participated in several games hosted in the lush garden of the hotel. Dinner followed and yet no one was ready to call it a day. Everyone soaked in the cool invigorating breeze and the view of the absolutely mesmerizing Lake Fateh Sagar.

The conclusion of an action-packed day generated much excitement among the participants towards the final day of the competitive stage of the rally.

4th CanKids Rally 2015 – Day One Reportage

Day One Reportage

On day one 4th CanKids rally participants were raring to go, after the previous day’s ceremonial flag off. The participants gunned their vehicles for the day’s destination—Mayo College Girls School, Ajmer. Along the way, they were challenged by the clues to the day’s event—The Treasure Hunt. Looking for clues and navigating through the Road Book. The treasure was to finish in a stipulated time. Surprisingly, the Treasure Hunt was one of the high points of the rally. The participants enjoyed thoroughly as they really had to wrack their brains to solve the clues. The Treasure Hunt organised by Western Motorsports got rave reviews as many commented that it was different than what they were normally used to.

A splendid traditional Rajasthani luncheon welcomed them at Kanchan Kesri on NH 8 where the Chief Scrutineer, Capt Amarjeet Sangwan from FMSCI, inspected the vehicles and gave his go-ahead to the proceedings of the rally. Following the Scrutiny, the participants sped to the venue for that day’s awareness event. Mayo College Girls School extended a hearty welcome to the rally participants.

The welcome ceremony and a presentation in the auditorium was followed by a high tea.

To a packed auditorium, a brief idea of what CanKids aims to achieve was given. Some of the Cancer survivors related their personal battles and many in the assembled audience fought back tears. It was a heart-warming narrative of the trials and tribulations of fighting cancer.

An appeal to everyone present was made to contribute to the cause in whatever capacity possible. A round of felicitations by CanKids, and some sloganeering, concluded the event at Mayo College Girls School.

The strain of a long drive had not dampened the high spirit of an adrenaline-fuelled rally experience. Day 1 concluded with a scrumptious dinner at Country Inn & Suites, outside Ajmer, and the announcement of the winners of the Treasure Hunt. In brief, once again, a revision of the concept and rules and regulations of Day 2’s TSD were explained to the participants.

4th Cankids Rally 2015 – Rally Photos

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4th CanKids Rally Day Zero

Day Zero Reportage

4th CanKids rally day zero preparation started today. Accompanied by some light-hearted banter, in a superb setting of Queen’s Bar & Lounge, GECC Mall at Sohna Road, Gurgaon. The Participants for CanKids 4th car rally were introduced for the first time to the concept of Time, Speed, Distance (TSD) rally by Team Western Motorsports. The participants were briefed on all the aspects of the rally specially the TSD rally. Rally participants were explained the basics, the rules & regulations, safety and the general working of a well organised professional rally.

The  rally participants then proceeded for scrutiny Zone. Documents were checked and kits were distributed. Competitors prepared their vehicles for vehicle scrutiny with compulsory stickers. The vehicles were checked for basic safety and scrutiny norms set up by the FMSCI (Federation of Motor Sport Clubs of India). CanKids organised a super show for all the competitors and to all mall visitors.

Everyone was enthralled by the performances and the young cancer survivors put a splendid song and dance routine. It was truly a celebration of victory over most impossible odds.

Post some very insightful speeches, it was time for group photographs and everyone jumped to the opportunity to get themselves captured by the shutterbugs. In a ceremonial gesture, balloons with prayers written on them were released in the sky so as to send a message to God.

All this merriment was followed by High Tea after which the cermonial flag off for the rally took place. The participants zoomed off one by one as the chief guests, Dr. Blossom Kochhar, Race driver Garima Avtaar and the  Joint Commissioner of Police, Gurgaon Mr. Saurabh Singh flagged them off.

4th Tour-de-Thar 2015 Dates Announced.

Western Motorsports in association with Jeypore Bike Riders, today announced that the 4^th Tour-de-Thar 2015 which is an annual event. 4th Tour-de-Thar will start from 25^th December and end on 28^thDecember 2015.

At Western Motorsports we can’t imagine life without motoring. Come winter, it is our special time of the calendar. Tour-de-Thar, as the name suggests would be held in the vast expanse of the Great Indian Desert – The Thar. If Western Motorsports had an eye in the sky we could show you riding as just a small speck in the big open desert. Since we don’t have such a thing with us, be with us at ground zero to experience this.

Motorists willing to participate in 4^th Tour-de-Thar would be tested for their driving endurance, while enduring the mix of sun, winter chill, you being just the speck in the middle of vast open desert, camping out in tents, enjoying the day’s end around the bonfire and sharing your stories of the day with fellow riders/drivers.

4^th Tour-de-Thar would roll out from Jaipur on 25^th December 2015. This expedition is open to both type of wheels – 2 & 4 covering around 1,500 km approximately. If you are ready to rough out, if you got it in you, and your wheels are fit for the ride get in touch with Western Motorsports.

Your interest of participation can be sent to asr@westernmotorsports.in

Links to previous Tour-de-Thar expeditions:

Tour-de-Thar’13

Tour-deThar’14

Video for Tour-deThar’14