[GTO]

Some of you may remember the 2007 edition of the Blind Man Car Rally. 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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[manson]

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

manson.

[Cyrus43]

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

thank you

[GTO]

Hi Cyrus

The information was emailed to me.

[siddharth_menon]

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

Any volunteers ?

[Ad1tya]

Will the Navigator will be provided? Any idea?

[Aditya]

Originally Posted by siddharth_menon

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

Any volunteers ?

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]

i have registered..who else has???

[ankitpp]

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]

To know about last years event read this.
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/motor-...-18th-feb.html

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]

has anyone else enroled yet???

come on guy..please..