Desert Storm 2010

vampire · 15th November 2009, 09:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by sudev

Or you could come as an volunteer marshal.

Liked your idea. Thats something I will be able to manage.
Could you tell me what's to be done regarding the same?
Grazie

sudev · 15th November 2009, 12:07

Go and register at Become a Rally Official

Mind you preference to teams of two people with 4wd vehicles

xtreme power · 15th November 2009, 13:04

im in with a defender

sudev · 16th November 2009, 08:05

Created and event page on FaceBook also Desert Storm 2010 | Facebook

sudev · 17th November 2009, 18:50

List of early entries released Storm'10 : Early Entrants

Hardly any places left.

sudev · 1st December 2009, 07:51

The last recce for Desert Storm 2010 is over. The pictures from section show the vast stretch of sand and bush country that will be tackled by the crews at night!

A larger panorama

And while were busy doing road books this guy was keeping eye on us

On the other side of the hill we discovered why - his harem

Get set to hear the roar of engines on the next valentine's day!

sudev · 7th December 2009, 18:15

All Xtreme versions slots have been filed up and there is a waiting list of more than handful wanting to get in to action. Very limited slots left in Xplore category. Surprising from barely 6/ entries last time there is almost a houseful in the Motoquad and Ndure categories. Standard entries close by 15th instant.

Route surveys are over and first draft road book is due out next week to be given for on route check teams. Once this is complete we move to printing.

Any participants here who would like to detail out what preparations are underway at their end?

sudev · 21st December 2009, 17:46

Standard entries closed on 15th instant. There is wait list for Xtreme category and all but one slot taken for the Ndure category. Few slots in Xplore category are open for thos who'd like to enjoy a long TSD rally with reasonable level of challenges in their car's.

New web site is also operational at Desert Storm

nitro.1000bhp · 21st December 2009, 19:00

Wish you guys the very best. And please care to post some good pictures this time .

sudev · 23rd December 2009, 06:39

@nitro: Yes would like to and would urge any other members, participating or volunteering, here to write in and share the pics.

sudev · 3rd January 2010, 07:52

After close of Standard Entry on December 15th all slots were taken in Xtreme category and there was a waiting list. Very few slots were left in Xplore, Ndure and Motoquad categories. Although the date of closing of late entries is January 15th only two slots are left for Motoquad category and all other slots are full. List of entries is up at event web site.

We will accommodate wait list on first come first serve basis if and when a slot empties due to any competitor pulling out.

Thanks to all for the huge interest shown in participation in the longest endurance rally of India.

Monkeyboy4u · 15th January 2010, 11:23

I am just wondering if 4X2 cars take part in the Desert Storm ?

I took my front wheel drive car (a Ford Ikon) and it would used to get stuck even in the smallest patches of sand.

I am skeptical if front wheel drives can cover the vast expanse of sand which you have captured above.

sudev · 16th January 2010, 05:34

@Mokeyboy4u: There is a category for 4x2 vehicles and it is called Xplore. The route ic challenging and does involve sand / desert driving. Though this is not same as the Xtreme route.

Monkeyboy4u · 16th January 2010, 10:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by sudev

@Mokeyboy4u: There is a category for 4x2 vehicles and it is called Xplore. The route ic challenging and does involve sand / desert driving. Though this is not same as the Xtreme route.

Sir thats what my question is how do these cars manage sand/desert driving because my experience is the front wheel drives just keep getting stuck at the smallest patches of sand !

sudev · 16th January 2010, 23:24

Participate and find out. It is not just about power but also about technique. Every year we have category for 2WD cars and they do make it. Sometimes they get stuck too!

15th November 2009, 12:07	#17
sudev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,856 Thanked: 3,229 Times	Go and register at Become a Rally Official Mind you preference to teams of two people with 4wd vehicles
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15th November 2009, 13:04	#18
xtreme power BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 732 Thanked: 75 Times View My Garage	im in with a defender
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16th November 2009, 08:05	#19
sudev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,856 Thanked: 3,229 Times	Created and event page on FaceBook also Desert Storm 2010 \| Facebook Last edited by sudev : 16th November 2009 at 08:06.
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17th November 2009, 18:50	#20
sudev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,856 Thanked: 3,229 Times	List of early entries released Storm'10 : Early Entrants Hardly any places left.
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1st December 2009, 07:51	#21
sudev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,856 Thanked: 3,229 Times	Section #! The last recce for Desert Storm 2010 is over. The pictures from section show the vast stretch of sand and bush country that will be tackled by the crews at night! A larger panorama And while were busy doing road books this guy was keeping eye on us On the other side of the hill we discovered why - his harem Get set to hear the roar of engines on the next valentine's day!
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7th December 2009, 18:15	#22
sudev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,856 Thanked: 3,229 Times	All Xtreme versions slots have been filed up and there is a waiting list of more than handful wanting to get in to action. Very limited slots left in Xplore category. Surprising from barely 6/ entries last time there is almost a houseful in the Motoquad and Ndure categories. Standard entries close by 15th instant. Route surveys are over and first draft road book is due out next week to be given for on route check teams. Once this is complete we move to printing. Any participants here who would like to detail out what preparations are underway at their end?
	() Thanks

21st December 2009, 17:46	#23
sudev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,856 Thanked: 3,229 Times	Standard entries closed on 15th instant. There is wait list for Xtreme category and all but one slot taken for the Ndure category. Few slots in Xplore category are open for thos who'd like to enjoy a long TSD rally with reasonable level of challenges in their car's. New web site is also operational at Desert Storm
	() Thanks

21st December 2009, 19:00	#24
nitro.1000bhp BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 496 Thanked: 814 Times View My Garage	Wish you guys the very best. And please care to post some good pictures this time .
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23rd December 2009, 06:39	#25
sudev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,856 Thanked: 3,229 Times	@nitro: Yes would like to and would urge any other members, participating or volunteering, here to write in and share the pics.
	() Thanks

3rd January 2010, 07:52	#26
sudev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,856 Thanked: 3,229 Times	After close of Standard Entry on December 15th all slots were taken in Xtreme category and there was a waiting list. Very few slots were left in Xplore, Ndure and Motoquad categories. Although the date of closing of late entries is January 15th only two slots are left for Motoquad category and all other slots are full. List of entries is up at event web site. We will accommodate wait list on first come first serve basis if and when a slot empties due to any competitor pulling out. Thanks to all for the huge interest shown in participation in the longest endurance rally of India. Last edited by sudev : 3rd January 2010 at 07:55.
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15th January 2010, 11:23	#27
Monkeyboy4u BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 66 Thanked: 24 Times	I am just wondering if 4X2 cars take part in the Desert Storm ? I took my front wheel drive car (a Ford Ikon) and it would used to get stuck even in the smallest patches of sand. I am skeptical if front wheel drives can cover the vast expanse of sand which you have captured above.
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16th January 2010, 05:34	#28
sudev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,856 Thanked: 3,229 Times	@Mokeyboy4u: There is a category for 4x2 vehicles and it is called Xplore. The route ic challenging and does involve sand / desert driving. Though this is not same as the Xtreme route.
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16th January 2010, 23:24	#30
sudev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,856 Thanked: 3,229 Times	Participate and find out. It is not just about power but also about technique. Every year we have category for 2WD cars and they do make it. Sometimes they get stuck too!
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