The Palar Challenge 2008 - TPC2008

vinod_nookala · 18th August 2008, 22:23

Guys,

These pictures are in reverse order of the event. This was taken with the trophy on the last day. I have some random pictures, and i couldnt click much as i was busy driving. Will update pics as and when they come

vinod_nookala · 18th August 2008, 22:27

Pics in action will follow....in the process of compiling!

Blue Thunder · 18th August 2008, 22:56

Congrats, headers and vinod_nookala

bottle · 18th August 2008, 23:01

Congrats headers and vinod

looking forward to a recount of the events at the next meet

supremeBaleno · 18th August 2008, 23:51

headers, so finally it took a Suzuki to get you to top spot. :-)

headers · 19th August 2008, 08:45

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Originally Posted by supremeBaleno

headers, so finally it took a Suzuki to get you to top spot. :-)

But more important than just the suzuki going was the ability of the entire team to cross ALL obstacles in the first shot. That gave us the edge.

Also, we had a fantastic teamwork when it came to crossing the obstacles. And vinod was amazing.

The reason i say this is cos, the gypsy and the classic had the wheelbase advantage. Whereas Vinod had to use technique of carrying the torque, which he did amazingly well.

OVerall, an fantastic event, and am already looking forward to the next one. The day 2 special stages made it even more enjoyable!

Sad, though that none of you guys from tbhp could witness the action. Neoranjit and Nickatnite visited us on day2 which was a good surprise!

19th August 2008, 09:19

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Originally Posted by headers

Sad, though that none of you guys from tbhp could witness the action. Neoranjit and Nickatnite visited us on day2 which was a good surprise!

what do you mean "you guys"? are you forgetting that both you and vinod are tbhpians?

esteem_lover · 19th August 2008, 09:32

Congrats vikram & vinod. So Vikram, all those weekends of me training you has at last borne fruit. This weekend, the scotch is on me.

Samurai · 19th August 2008, 09:58

Congrats Vinod and Vikram, good to have you champions among us.

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Originally Posted by rippergeo

what do you mean "you guys"? are you forgetting that both you and vinod are tbhpians?

I guess he was in the Jeep Thrills zone...

Actually, lots of people who frequent this 4x4 section are also Jeep Thrills members.

khan_sultan · 19th August 2008, 10:03

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Originally Posted by vinod_nookala

Hi guys,
...we won The Palar Challenge 2008 and it feels great

Congrats Vinod & team. This is great news. Calls for a celebration..

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Headers was also the king of individual performace event with his MG 413W.

Vikram

. this is music to my ears.

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Originally Posted by headers

But more important than just the suzuki going was the ability of the entire team to cross ALL obstacles in the first shot. That gave us the edge.

Also, we had a fantastic teamwork when it came to crossing the obstacles. And vinod was amazing.

The reason i say this is cos, the gypsy and the classic had the wheelbase advantage. Whereas Vinod had to use technique of carrying the torque, which he did amazingly well.

. Team work is of paramount importance in an OTR event.

Guys, more pictures please...

RedOne · 19th August 2008, 10:06

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Originally Posted by vinod_nookala

Hi guys,
Thank you for your wishes!!! Yes, we won The Palar Challenge 2008 and it feels great as the terrain was very demanding both from man & machine:-) The experience was amazing.

Congratulations Vinod. Good show by the team. I am regretting having missed this one.

Gears,
Red-One.

DirtyDan · 19th August 2008, 11:13

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Originally Posted by vinod_nookala

Yes, we won The Palar Challenge 2008 and it feels great as the terrain was very demanding both from man & machine. The experience was amazing.

"Talking the talk." AND "Walking the walk."

Way cool, guys.

headers · 19th August 2008, 12:39

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Originally Posted by rippergeo

what do you mean "you guys"? are you forgetting that both you and vinod are tbhpians?

Well rippergeo, there was a lot of promising talent in the form of volunteers from C-TBHP, especially off the forum. Unfortunately, no one could make it. Hope I am clear now!

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Originally Posted by esteem_lover

Congrats vikram & vinod. So Vikram, all those weekends of me training you has at last borne fruit. This weekend, the scotch is on me.

Oh yeah John, if not for your training and the advice given, I would not have even gone for the event! LOL

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Originally Posted by Samurai

Congrats Vinod and Vikram, good to have you champions among us.

Thanks Sharat, wish you could have come too. It was fun!

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Originally Posted by DirtyDan

"Talking the talk." AND "Walking the walk."

Way cool, guys.

Thanks dirtydan!

nickatnite · 19th August 2008, 14:27

Congrats to Headers and Vinod.

More pics?

IronWolf · 19th August 2008, 20:47

Congrads guys. Was in chennai that weekend for a friends wedding, I tried but could not make it.

Some Videos please?

18th August 2008, 22:23	#46
vinod_nookala Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,737 Thanked: 430 Times View My Garage	Pics in reverse order:-) Guys, These pictures are in reverse order of the event. This was taken with the trophy on the last day. I have some random pictures, and i couldnt click much as i was busy driving. Will update pics as and when they come Attached Thumbnails Last edited by vinod_nookala : 18th August 2008 at 22:27.
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Blue Thunder Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Right here . Posts: 1,657 Thanked: 386 Times View My Garage	Congrats!!! Congrats, headers and vinod_nookala Last edited by Blue Thunder : 18th August 2008 at 22:57.
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bottle Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,634 Thanked: 274 Times View My Garage	Congrats headers and vinod looking forward to a recount of the events at the next meet
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supremeBaleno Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chennai / Kochi Posts: 5,546 Thanked: 2,697 Times View My Garage	headers, so finally it took a Suzuki to get you to top spot. :-)
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esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 502 Times View My Garage	Congrats vikram & vinod. So Vikram, all those weekends of me training you has at last borne fruit. This weekend, the scotch is on me.
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nickatnite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NYC/MAA Posts: 1,430 Thanked: 603 Times	Congrats to Headers and Vinod. More pics? Last edited by nickatnite : 19th August 2008 at 14:28.
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IronWolf Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Benga-loo-ru Posts: 1,569 Thanked: 45 Times View My Garage	Congrads guys. Was in chennai that weekend for a friends wedding, I tried but could not make it. Some Videos please?
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