Charitable cause : The 2008 Blind Man Car Rally! - Team-BHP

GTO · 21st January 2008, 10:56

Some of you may remember the 2007 edition of the Blind Man Car Rally (Charitable cause: Blind Man Car Rally 2007 MUMBAI Report 11th Feb (Chennai 18th Feb)). Well, its time to start preparing for the 2008 event that is to be held on the 10th of February, 2008 (Sunday) in Mumbai. From this one event alone, about Rs.13,00,000 (Rupees Thirteen lakh) should be donated toward charity.

A brief introduction:

The Blindman Car Rally 2008 is a charitable cause, organised by the Indian Automotive Racing Club (IARC), Bombay Round Table 2 and the National Association for the Blind. The event with start at 7:30 a.m. (on 10/02/2008), and is expected to end by 2:30 p.m.
It is going to be a Time-Speed-Distance event (No racing). You are NOT permitted to exceed a speed of 45 kph.
You are expected to get, and will drive your own car. The distance covered will be approximately 50 kms.
A visually-impaired person will be your navigator.
A maximum of 4 persons are allowed in each car (including the navigator). The Cost of entry per car is Rs. 1,200.

The enrolment forms & regulations data are attached alongwith with this post. Do note that an MAI Competition Licence is required, and may be applied for at the MAI directly. Entry applications may be submitted to :

Bombay Round Table No.2
C/O Vishal Mirpuri
7, Sea View Bldg, 1st Floor,
Ahimsa Marg, Khar (W)
Mumbai 400 052

About the Round Table India:

The Round Table India was founded in 1962 and is a 2500 member strong charitable organisation today. Narain Karthikeyan is their brand ambassador. Among other achievements, they have built 1100+ schools which have in turn provided education to 550,000+ Indian children. The RTI has also provided valuable emergency support in times of distress such as the Gujarat Earthquake, Tsunami 2004, Latur Earthquake and the Surat floods.

ashthedivx · 21st January 2008, 11:01

Nice move GTO, actually a nice place to post for a noble cause.

Unfortunately, i cannot be present since being a delhite. Any schedule for such event in Delhi.

Aditya · 22nd January 2008, 17:05

I doubt my car will be ready in time for the rally. But, fellows, do take part. It's a lot of fun for everyone. Sam and I took part last year and had a great time.

madan80 · 25th January 2008, 12:25

went thru the rules et al... looks quite scary.. with penalties for driving and timings. Might give it a shot... we should all go with T-bhp stickers!

karlosdeville · 25th January 2008, 12:49

Great. Coincidentally, the Fiat Club rally in Pune this year is being held in conjunction with the Pune Blind School this saturday.

manson · 25th January 2008, 13:12

That seems like fun, too bad i can't make it this year too.

manson.

Cyrus43 · 28th January 2008, 22:29

@gto can you give me the website from which you got this information please.

thank you

GTO · 29th January 2008, 11:10

Hi Cyrus

The information was emailed to me.

siddharth_menon · 2nd February 2008, 12:58

I wanted to take part ... but I don't know any visually impaired person.

Any volunteers ?

Ad1tya · 3rd February 2008, 13:34

Will the Navigator will be provided? Any idea?

Aditya · 3rd February 2008, 16:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by siddharth_menon

I wanted to take part ... but I don't know any visually impaired person.

Any volunteers ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ad1tya

Will the Navigator will be provided? Any idea?

Chaps, the navigator will be provided by the NAB. You'll be paired with your navigator a day before the rally.
We had just two Team-BHP members taking part last year. Hope there are more this year.

Cyrus43 · 5th February 2008, 15:56

i have registered..who else has???

ankitpp · 6th February 2008, 13:37

Lets get atleast 10 cars from team-bhp participate. I have heard its a great event and would give it a shot. Atleast its for a good cause.

Sam Kapasi · 6th February 2008, 19:36

To know about last years event read this.
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/motor-...-18th-feb.html (Charitable cause: Blind Man Car Rally 2007 MUMBAI Report 11th Feb (Chennai 18th Feb))

Guys, I'll be there. It is fun. All you need to do is show up with your car and a little money. It is a beautiful and heart-warming experience.

Remember you will need to be there on Saturday and Sunday, for a few hours. I hope to see you there

Cyrus43 · 6th February 2008, 20:01

has anyone else enroled yet???

come on guy..please..

22nd January 2008, 17:05	#3 (permalink)
Aditya Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,835 View My Garage	I doubt my car will be ready in time for the rally. But, fellows, do take part. It's a lot of fun for everyone. Sam and I took part last year and had a great time. __________________ MH 01 T 1476 - Here we go again!!!

25th January 2008, 12:25	#4 (permalink)
madan80 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 866 View My Garage	went thru the rules et al... looks quite scary.. with penalties for driving and timings. Might give it a shot... we should all go with T-bhp stickers! __________________ Finally - Chennai's English music radio station- 104.8FM - Im lovin IT! __________________ 2002 Lancer \| 2006 Palio

25th January 2008, 12:49	#5 (permalink)
karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 2,915 View My Garage	Great. Coincidentally, the Fiat Club rally in Pune this year is being held in conjunction with the Pune Blind School this saturday. __________________ ( O \ \| / O )

25th January 2008, 13:12	#6 (permalink)
manson Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: mUmbAi Posts: 1,616 View My Garage	That seems like fun, too bad i can't make it this year too. manson. __________________ Robin

28th January 2008, 22:29	#7 (permalink)
Cyrus43 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: BOMBAY....not mumbai!! Posts: 2,363 View My Garage	@gto can you give me the website from which you got this information please. thank you __________________ *CYRUS "FIAT CRAZY BAVAJI"* DHABHAR........**

21st January 2008, 11:01	#2 (permalink)
ashthedivx BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 335 Infractions: 0/1 (7)	Nice move GTO, actually a nice place to post for a noble cause. Unfortunately, i cannot be present since being a delhite. Any schedule for such event in Delhi.

29th January 2008, 11:10	#8 (permalink)
GTO Super-Admin Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 12,190 View My Garage	Hi Cyrus The information was emailed to me. __________________ GTO Self-imposed limits are the only type that exist. Break them....then, make it a habit. Exceed. Please don't PM for support. Use the Contact Form instead. Please read the NEW Team-BHP FAQ section for all your queries.

2nd February 2008, 12:58	#9 (permalink)
siddharth_menon Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 3	I wanted to take part ... but I don't know any visually impaired person. Any volunteers ?

3rd February 2008, 13:34	#10 (permalink)
Ad1tya Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 9	Will the Navigator will be provided? Any idea? __________________ ..My Rides.. Toyota Innova 2.5V \| FIAT Palio Sport 1.2L \| Toyota Corolla \| Santro Xing

5th February 2008, 15:56	#12 (permalink)
Cyrus43 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: BOMBAY....not mumbai!! Posts: 2,363 View My Garage	i have registered..who else has??? __________________ *CYRUS "FIAT CRAZY BAVAJI"* DHABHAR........**

6th February 2008, 13:37	#13 (permalink)
ankitpp Newbie Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: mumbai Posts: 2	Lets get atleast 10 cars from team-bhp participate. I have heard its a great event and would give it a shot. Atleast its for a good cause.

6th February 2008, 19:36	#14 (permalink)
Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Delhi (but watch this space) Posts: 6,835 View My Garage	To know about last years event read this. http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/motor-...-18th-feb.html (Charitable cause: Blind Man Car Rally 2007 MUMBAI Report 11th Feb (Chennai 18th Feb)) Guys, I'll be there. It is fun. All you need to do is show up with your car and a little money. It is a beautiful and heart-warming experience. Remember you will need to be there on Saturday and Sunday, for a few hours. I hope to see you there __________________ Live the YetiLife® *MA-DONNA! MA-DONNA! MA-DONNA!*

6th February 2008, 20:01	#15 (permalink)
Cyrus43 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: BOMBAY....not mumbai!! Posts: 2,363 View My Garage	has anyone else enroled yet??? come on guy..please.. __________________ *CYRUS "FIAT CRAZY BAVAJI"* DHABHAR........**

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