Desert Storm 2011

sudev · 13th October 2010, 06:27

The Early Entries for the ninth edition of the 2011 Maruti Suzuki Desert Storm are now open. Apply now for an invitation to participate using the attached form.

The application to participate is two step process. First submit the filled application with the initial fee and all the supporting documents. If selected by the organisers you will receive a confirmation intimation along with the final entry form that needs to be completed and balance fee paid.

Limited slots are available so act soon. Desert Storm web site is here

Use this thread to post any questions or comments. Organisers can be reached at info@motorsport.in

DS11 Application for Invite (Doc#A).pdf

AltoHoncho · 13th October 2010, 11:37

Sudev:
Are there vehicle restrictions in it? I mean in terms of engine specs, any technicals that are mandatory to clear the Inspections? I am unable to locate the details on their website, maybe they havent been updated yet.
Need more info on it, I have a friend who's interested and we will be applying based on the info.

sudev · 13th October 2010, 12:05

@AltoHoncho: There are three categories of Desert Storm (four if you count motoquad) for four wheelers. The Xtreme needs lots of vehicle preparation as per standards laid down by FMSCI as the cars are for out and out speed driving. non homologated cars (almost all Indian cars except cedia and Gypsy??) can alsobe driven in the Desert Storm.

For the Ndure (4x4) and Xplore (2x4) cars the standard cars are good to go and no modifications are needed. Both these category of events are with more emphasis on navigation and timing and less about all out speed driving.

The web site would be getting progresssively updated but you can read nfo about the 2010 Desert Storm as most regulations are likely to be same.

tantragna · 13th October 2010, 19:25

Mr.Sudev I am interested in 2w action.

I found an ambiguity in the fee structure for it in early entry scheme. The application demands 10k whereas the early entry fee is 5k. So can you be able to clarify this.

I have also communicated the same with the organisers, awaiting reply.

Thanks in advance

guptavis · 13th October 2010, 21:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by tantragna

Mr.Sudev I am interested in 2w action.

I found an ambiguity in the fee structure for it in early entry scheme. The application demands 10k whereas the early entry fee is 5k. So can you be able to clarify this.

I have also communicated the same with the organisers, awaiting reply.

Thanks in advance

Hello Tantragna,

The document states that Application fee for 'MotoQuad' category is Rs. 2000.

sudev · 14th October 2010, 10:14

Corrected invitation form is attached here. Please use this one and not the earlier attachment.

@MODS: Can you please de-link the attachment in first post??

tantragna · 14th October 2010, 12:49

Thanks Sudev, its clear now!

racingmachine · 15th October 2010, 13:02

Incase someone is in need of a navigator for TSD format(ndure or xplore), you can contact me via pm. Though i have no prior experience, i did attend Sudev's TSD camp this month, so i have a basic idea of how things work. Do let me know.

Cheers.

sudev · 15th October 2010, 14:00

vkochar is looking a navigator - PM him??

sudev · 26th October 2010, 06:44

Desert Storm 2011 - Early Entries close on October 31st!! Grab your participation now!!

Event page is here

Organiser web site

Facebook event page here

sudev · 30th October 2010, 14:45

The early entry closing date is October 31st.
Status as of yesterday evening:
Ndure - All slots taken. Three entries i to wait list.
Xplore - Three slots left to be taken. Then wait list starts

Space for Xtreme and Motoquad categories also filling up but room for entries yet.

sudev · 30th October 2010, 14:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by racingmachine

Incase someone is in need of a navigator for TSD format(ndure or xplore).

Some one is looking for a driver for the Xplore category!! Any one interested??

amitku · 1st November 2010, 14:38

Hi Sudev,

I have got in my entry for Xplore. I am a first timer, and will be accompanied by a friend (also first timer). Philip told me that you would be conducting course for the event in December. Please do let me know and register me for the course. Would also need help in preparation for the event. We would be entering a Maruti Esteem.

sudev · 1st November 2010, 15:03

@amitku : Look at this post on another thread here on the subject http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...ml#post2118249

sudev · 1st November 2010, 15:32

Sorry the registration link given earlier does not function. Try this link instead:

https://spreadsheets.google.com/view...Sll2SlFwZHc6MQ

13th October 2010, 06:27	#1
sudev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,856 Thanked: 3,229 Times	Desert Storm 2011 The Early Entries for the ninth edition of the 2011 Maruti Suzuki Desert Storm are now open. Apply now for an invitation to participate using the attached form. The application to participate is two step process. First submit the filled application with the initial fee and all the supporting documents. If selected by the organisers you will receive a confirmation intimation along with the final entry form that needs to be completed and balance fee paid. Limited slots are available so act soon. Desert Storm web site is here Use this thread to post any questions or comments. Organisers can be reached at info@motorsport.in DS11 Application for Invite (Doc#A).pdf
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13th October 2010, 11:37	#2
AltoHoncho BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 581 Thanked: 14 Times View My Garage	Sudev: Are there vehicle restrictions in it? I mean in terms of engine specs, any technicals that are mandatory to clear the Inspections? I am unable to locate the details on their website, maybe they havent been updated yet. Need more info on it, I have a friend who's interested and we will be applying based on the info.
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13th October 2010, 12:05	#3
sudev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,856 Thanked: 3,229 Times	@AltoHoncho: There are three categories of Desert Storm (four if you count motoquad) for four wheelers. The Xtreme needs lots of vehicle preparation as per standards laid down by FMSCI as the cars are for out and out speed driving. non homologated cars (almost all Indian cars except cedia and Gypsy??) can alsobe driven in the Desert Storm. For the Ndure (4x4) and Xplore (2x4) cars the standard cars are good to go and no modifications are needed. Both these category of events are with more emphasis on navigation and timing and less about all out speed driving. The web site would be getting progresssively updated but you can read nfo about the 2010 Desert Storm as most regulations are likely to be same.
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13th October 2010, 19:25	#4
tantragna BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 228 Thanked: 28 Times View My Garage	Mr.Sudev I am interested in 2w action. I found an ambiguity in the fee structure for it in early entry scheme. The application demands 10k whereas the early entry fee is 5k. So can you be able to clarify this. I have also communicated the same with the organisers, awaiting reply. Thanks in advance
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14th October 2010, 12:49	#7
tantragna BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 228 Thanked: 28 Times View My Garage	Thanks Sudev, its clear now!
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15th October 2010, 13:02	#8
racingmachine BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 136 Thanked: 38 Times	Incase someone is in need of a navigator for TSD format(ndure or xplore), you can contact me via pm. Though i have no prior experience, i did attend Sudev's TSD camp this month, so i have a basic idea of how things work. Do let me know. Cheers.
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15th October 2010, 14:00	#9
sudev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,856 Thanked: 3,229 Times	vkochar is looking a navigator - PM him??
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26th October 2010, 06:44	#10
sudev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,856 Thanked: 3,229 Times	Desert Storm 2011 - Early Entries close on October 31st!! Grab your participation now!! Event page is here Organiser web site Facebook event page here
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30th October 2010, 14:45	#11
sudev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,856 Thanked: 3,229 Times	The early entry closing date is October 31st. Status as of yesterday evening: Ndure - All slots taken. Three entries i to wait list. Xplore - Three slots left to be taken. Then wait list starts Space for Xtreme and Motoquad categories also filling up but room for entries yet.
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1st November 2010, 14:38	#13
amitku BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Noida Posts: 86 Thanked: 31 Times	Hi Sudev, I have got in my entry for Xplore. I am a first timer, and will be accompanied by a friend (also first timer). Philip told me that you would be conducting course for the event in December. Please do let me know and register me for the course. Would also need help in preparation for the event. We would be entering a Maruti Esteem.
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1st November 2010, 15:03	#14
sudev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,856 Thanked: 3,229 Times	@amitku : Look at this post on another thread here on the subject http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...ml#post2118249
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1st November 2010, 15:32	#15
sudev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,856 Thanked: 3,229 Times	Sorry the registration link given earlier does not function. Try this link instead: https://spreadsheets.google.com/view...Sll2SlFwZHc6MQ
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