Charitable cause :The 2009 Blind Man Car Rally. EDIT :Now on Sunday, 15th February

V-16 · 21st January 2009, 16:04

Welcome back Jiggz.
Viper and Rocam, kindly install a 3 point harness for your navigator and read out instructions in case of car sickness

@ Vikram18- just love your avtar!!

vikram18 · 21st January 2009, 16:08

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Originally Posted by V-16

Welcome back Jiggz.
Viper and Rocam, kindly install a 3 point harness for your navigator and read out instructions in case of car sickness

Yeah! Along with defibrilators, CPR Kits, anti-anxiety pills, Valium ...

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Originally Posted by V-16

@ Vikram18- just love your avtar!!

Thanks

Aditya · 21st January 2009, 16:09

@ GTO: I suggest you use your City or Indigo. It will help if your car has proper windows. Your navigator will need to answer the marshals at various check points. Power windows are a boon.

GTO · 21st January 2009, 16:22

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Originally Posted by Aditya

@ GTO: I suggest you use your City or Indigo. It will help if your car has proper windows. Your navigator will need to answer the marshals at various check points. Power windows are a boon.

What?! And lose my competitive advantage? While you guys will be encountering signals & traffic, I'll be cruisin' on the beach.

Just kidding. One of the organisers was

when I told him of my (effectively) 2 seater Jeep. Maybe I'll get the Benz.

SohailPistawala · 21st January 2009, 17:10

I am still planning to join in, I am not an Actor , im not a star, and I DONT EVEN HAVE MY OWN CAR. So still going thru the list where i can hop in, any invitations??

GTO: can you please post the time for the sunday rally.

straight6 · 21st January 2009, 17:17

Ok, I'm in with Manson.

Heman · 22nd January 2009, 00:23

GTO,

I am taking delivery of a new Alto on 27th of this month. I am sure I will not get a better event for my car to participate in so early.

I am going to participate for the first time. Hence I am a little nervous and also unaware of the rules. Can you help me out with it.

GTO · 22nd January 2009, 10:00

Heman,

Have you had a look at the three opening posts & the two attachments (PDF files)? They pretty much cover everything you would need to know. Think of this event as a relatively relaxed drive (again, NO RACING) where a visually impaired navigator (from the NAB) will be your guide. He will sit in the passenger seat, and two of your relatives / friends can take the back seat. You have to follow his directions, cross certain checkpoints and stick to the correct route. Focus on precision rather than speed. Expect approximately 50 kms of driving. Flag off is at 8 a.m. and cars are expected to complete the route and report back to NAB by 11 a.m. - Noon.

May I take you as confirmed? Varying speeds guaranteed, thus good running-in for your new engine too

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GTO: can you please post the time for the sunday rally.

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The Rally flag-off is at NAB (National Association of the Blind). On Sunday, the 8th of February 2009 at 0800 hrs.

leadf00t · 22nd January 2009, 10:33

@GTO

I am in

leadf00t - Mitsubishi Lancer.

Guys lets make our presence felt for this good cause.

neofromcapone · 22nd January 2009, 10:46

@ GTO

Add me also

neofromcapone - santro

GTO · 22nd January 2009, 12:43

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Originally Posted by leadf00t

leadf00t - Mitsubishi Lancer.

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Originally Posted by neofromcapone

neofromcapone - santro

Thanks! My initial prediction was 20 confirmations, and I'd be happy. We are already at 28. That's like 30% of this charity drive filled with BHPians

Cyrus43 · 22nd January 2009, 13:27

I called Vishal up yesterday and i am going to fill the forms today. I will be co-navigating with Varun a.k.a. MichealSchume. Im not driving this year as last time, Varun Co-navigated with me in theLHD. And we managed coming last as had around 200 penalty points or so..

My advice to all from last year, HAve lots of fun, Dont drive very fast and wave out to all who wave at you.

Another thing. In case a teambhpian gets lost on the way..Which is very posible, lets have a phone number lst sothat we can keep in touch.

EDIT:Welcome back Jig Jig!!

swale84 · 22nd January 2009, 14:37

Spoke to Ankit yesterday:

Some of you may have the same questions as me, so I'm posting them here for everyone's benifit:

Q: Is it possible for me to skip Saturday's briefing and come directly on sunday? (I work on Saturday's - in Pune - so would have been hard)
A: Not really. Saturdays events include the pairing with your Navigator, a dummy run, explanation of rules and regulations. Making it on Saturday is very important

Q: The form asks for names of co passengers. Can they be changed / added at the last moment?
A: Yes, names can be entered on the day of the event. So if your girlfriend decides to bring along a friend at the last minute, she can join you.

Q: Can I scan & e mail the forms?
A: Preferably courier them, since they need hard copies. Printing them at their end will be an added task for them.

Q: If I have a last minute hiccup and can't bring the car thats details are entered in the form, is it OK if I drive another one? (Those who know me well will understand why this is a valid question :-( )
A: Sure, just make sure you carry copies of the car's papers with you when you come for the rally.

Yup - that's about it. Putting in my request for a leave on Saturday and sending in my form!

You can add me to the list: Suhail - Ford Ikon 1.6

Dippy · 22nd January 2009, 17:05

Forms submitted this morning.

@Vikram: Your form arrived when I reached the office today

GTO · 22nd January 2009, 17:12

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You can add me to the list: Suhail - Ford Ikon 1.6

Superb! Thank you.

A reminder to all : Please submit your forms at the earliest.

21st January 2009, 16:04	#31
V-16 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 4,594 Thanked: 950 Times View My Garage	Welcome back Jiggz. Viper and Rocam, kindly install a 3 point harness for your navigator and read out instructions in case of car sickness @ Vikram18- just love your avtar!! Last edited by V-16 : 21st January 2009 at 16:06. Reason: add
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21st January 2009, 16:09	#33
Aditya Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 17,845 Thanked: 77,082 Times View My Garage	@ GTO: I suggest you use your City or Indigo. It will help if your car has proper windows. Your navigator will need to answer the marshals at various check points. Power windows are a boon.
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21st January 2009, 17:10	#35
SohailPistawala BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 434 Thanked: 25 Times	I am still planning to join in, I am not an Actor , im not a star, and I DONT EVEN HAVE MY OWN CAR. So still going thru the list where i can hop in, any invitations?? GTO: can you please post the time for the sunday rally.
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21st January 2009, 17:17	#36
straight6 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bombay Posts: 2,548 Thanked: 296 Times	Ok, I'm in with Manson.
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22nd January 2009, 00:23	#37
Heman BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 90 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	GTO, I am taking delivery of a new Alto on 27th of this month. I am sure I will not get a better event for my car to participate in so early. I am going to participate for the first time. Hence I am a little nervous and also unaware of the rules. Can you help me out with it.
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22nd January 2009, 10:33	#39
leadf00t BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: MH04 Posts: 439 Thanked: 15 Times View My Garage	@GTO I am in leadf00t - Mitsubishi Lancer. Guys lets make our presence felt for this good cause.
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22nd January 2009, 10:46	#40
neofromcapone BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bombay Posts: 413 Thanked: 439 Times	@ GTO Add me also neofromcapone - santro
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22nd January 2009, 13:27	#42
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	I called Vishal up yesterday and i am going to fill the forms today. I will be co-navigating with Varun a.k.a. MichealSchume. Im not driving this year as last time, Varun Co-navigated with me in theLHD. And we managed coming last as had around 200 penalty points or so.. My advice to all from last year, HAve lots of fun, Dont drive very fast and wave out to all who wave at you. Another thing. In case a teambhpian gets lost on the way..Which is very posible, lets have a phone number lst sothat we can keep in touch. EDIT:Welcome back Jig Jig!! Last edited by Cyrus43 : 22nd January 2009 at 13:33.
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22nd January 2009, 14:37	#43
swale84 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 459 Thanked: 9 Times	Spoke to Ankit yesterday: Some of you may have the same questions as me, so I'm posting them here for everyone's benifit: Q: Is it possible for me to skip Saturday's briefing and come directly on sunday? (I work on Saturday's - in Pune - so would have been hard) A: Not really. Saturdays events include the pairing with your Navigator, a dummy run, explanation of rules and regulations. Making it on Saturday is very important Q: The form asks for names of co passengers. Can they be changed / added at the last moment? A: Yes, names can be entered on the day of the event. So if your girlfriend decides to bring along a friend at the last minute, she can join you. Q: Can I scan & e mail the forms? A: Preferably courier them, since they need hard copies. Printing them at their end will be an added task for them. Q: If I have a last minute hiccup and can't bring the car thats details are entered in the form, is it OK if I drive another one? (Those who know me well will understand why this is a valid question :-( ) A: Sure, just make sure you carry copies of the car's papers with you when you come for the rally. Yup - that's about it. Putting in my request for a leave on Saturday and sending in my form! You can add me to the list: Suhail - Ford Ikon 1.6 Last edited by swale84 : 22nd January 2009 at 14:38.
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22nd January 2009, 17:05	#44
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,561 Thanked: 2,472 Times	Forms submitted this morning. @Vikram: Your form arrived when I reached the office today
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