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Old 21st December 2014, 18:28   #1
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Enjoyable Drive: Car Rally for the Blind. Mumbai on Sunday, 8th Feb 2015

Hi friends,

The annual Car Rally for the Blind is around the corner. It will be held on the second Sunday of February, which is 8th Feb 2015.

Registration fees (Rs. 2,500/- or Rs. 5,000/- or Rs. 10,000/- or Rs. 25,000/-) should be transferred to the following bank account:

BOMBAY ROUND TABLE NO. 2 CHARITABLE TRUST,
HDFC BANK,
SANTA CRUZ (WEST) BRANCH,
MUMBAI.*
C.A. NO.*00791000063227.
Ifsc Code:- HDFC0000079.

The amount goes towards the welfare of the visually impaired. Please note that there are limited seats (100) available.

The link to the facebook page for the rally is:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mumba...21827681370464

The link to the website of the rally is:
http://www.blindmancarrally.org/

Links to some earlier rally reports:

2014 Rally

2013 Rally

A brief overview for the newbies:
  • The rally is organised by Bombay Round Table 2. It is a a TSD (Time Speed Distance) event, where reaching at the right time is more important than reaching early. In fact reaching early has a penalty just as reaching late has.
  • You are NOT permitted to exceed the speed limit prescribed on the roads. You are expected to get, and will drive your own car
  • Each car is assigned a blind navigator. This navigator is given a Tulip chart, printed in Braille. Only the navigator can read it, unless you know braille. You need to drive as per the instructions read out by the navigator.
  • Throughout the route there are check points which you must visit and get your time punched. Missing a check point means you are out of the race.
Overall, it's a hugely enjoyable event where you will interact with the blind navigator and go home amazed and impressed.
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Old 22nd December 2014, 16:25   #2
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re: Enjoyable Drive: Car Rally for the Blind. Mumbai on Sunday, 8th Feb 2015

Great driving event, I will be there! Here is last year's report for those wanting to know more about the fun we have - link.
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Old 31st December 2014, 01:52   #3
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Re: Enjoyable Drive: Car Rally for the Blind. Mumbai on Sunday, 8th Feb 2015

I have transferred the money, there is going to be a clash of two events, but my heart is all for the rally. Let's see if I can achieve a respectable finish this year.
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Old 2nd January 2015, 10:22   #4
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Re: Enjoyable Drive: Car Rally for the Blind. Mumbai on Sunday, 8th Feb 2015

Done with the registration, Last year it was the first time I participated, thoroughly enjoyed. For all those who are in town on 8th Feb, make it a point to attend it. You'll enjoy it.
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Unfortunately, I'll have to give the rally a miss this year. Got functions to attend both on 7th and 8th February.
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Re: Enjoyable Drive: Car Rally for the Blind. Mumbai on Sunday, 8th Feb 2015

What is the last date till which i can register? The contact number mentioned on their website doesnt work.
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The message did say we should register by 31st Dec, but maybe you could get lucky.
You may try nine eight two one three two one six double two to reach Mr. Vishal Mirpuri to know if any places are available yet.
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Old 8th January 2015, 03:27   #8
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I am out of town as well that weekend, won't attend this year! It was my first at this event last year and vouch for a fun filled event!
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The venue is the NSCI grounds at Worli instead of NAB.
It's on their Facebook page too.
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Re: Enjoyable Drive: Car Rally for the Blind. Mumbai on Sunday, 8th Feb 2015

Will be there this year. Missed last 2 years. There seem to be some changes since the time I last attended. Will be great to meet a lots of Bhpians again.
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I'm in too. Will be my fourth attempt, and since every year have improved a bit on the rank, so hopefully will do so again. Hugely enjoyable.
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Re: Enjoyable Drive: Car Rally for the Blind. Mumbai on Sunday, 8th Feb 2015

Sorry Rush, I got my own b'day celebrations that weekend. Cant skip that can I?
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Re: Enjoyable Drive: Car Rally for the Blind. Mumbai on Sunday, 8th Feb 2015

Sadly i am travelling that week.,
Sorry, wont be able to attend.
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Old 24th January 2015, 16:33   #14
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Re: Enjoyable Drive: Car Rally for the Blind. Mumbai on Sunday, 8th Feb 2015

I am inn. Will be doing this for the second year and hoping for a better finish this time.

Had already registered in December.

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Re: Enjoyable Drive: Car Rally for the Blind. Mumbai on Sunday, 8th Feb 2015

Count me in too!

Have sent in my payment already.

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