The 24th SJOBA Thunderbolt Rally

wbd8779 · 30th March 2011, 19:58

Some pics from my side

damanshaheed · 30th March 2011, 20:44

Congrats Aman and Jitu, after the second day fiasco u managed to finish commendably. It is a real bad feeling seeing our names at the bottom of the result list, but i guess finishing is what counts at the end of the day. Abhay, nice photos, especially the one u shot of the kamani that raju bains managed to bend

Passiontodrive · 31st March 2011, 15:20

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Originally Posted by damanshaheed

Congrats Aman and Jitu, after the second day fiasco u managed to finish commendably. It is a real bad feeling seeing our names at the bottom of the result list, but i guess finishing is what counts at the end of the day. Abhay, nice photos, especially the one u shot of the kamani that raju bains managed to bend

@damanshaheed: Thanks Daman, During second day we were about to quit, but as we say "SOMETHING IS BETTER THEN NOTHING", we decided to continue and downhill stages most of the times helped us a lot. Aman is a very good driver and his control over vehicle is amazing. I have learnt a lot of things for my future rallies. One suggestion for all future rally drivers: Try to navigate first you will learn lot of things and your limits too, like me vomiting in stages

But second day I was fit enough to perform my duties.

Please don't feel bad about seeing your name at the bottom, at least you finished and rally is all about finish line. No matter at which position. And we all know the reasons behind you last finish, this is not your fault but a bad part is culprit. Think about participants who did not finish, for them you are very lucky man.

Abhey and Paras: Real fun is enjoyed by both of them only. Not much worried about position, going for the first time in extreme to gain experience and they did well too.

My Experience: Navigation in an extreme rally with Aman is like sitting in a washing machine with full power on. Lot of troubles. I am not a Navigator and maybe will not try this in future also. But yes I am a driver and will drive only. Some pictures clicked by me.

Passiontodrive · 31st March 2011, 15:44

Some more pictures:

1. Vehicles at Koti Resorts waiting for first transport section.

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2. Long queue waiting for first competitive stage.

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3. Me fit and ready.

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4. Broken head light by another competitor.

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5. Finally parked at St. Johns.

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amanpreet · 31st March 2011, 20:54

Very well said Jitu, rallying or racing or any mode of motorsport we should learn to finish first, it takes time to be fast , competetive and u learn by ur mistakes, So Daman dont be disappointed with your performance as this is just the learning phase.
I have learnt through my mistakes and years of rallying.
Jitu you performed brillant and i know its really difficult to sit when you, yourself is a driver. But my sincere thanks to you for being part of this rally with me and i enjoyed it the most. And sorry i could not get u a podium.
@Paras did brillant with his 1st experience as an extreme driver and i wish him luck for future rallies. The idea was to complete and they did that brillantly.

saintsinner · 1st April 2011, 03:19

^^thanks bro... extreme ka keeda lag gaya hai

and - no one can sit with you. you are one of the best drivers who would give co drivers an adrenaline overdose.

damanshaheed · 1st April 2011, 10:54

point taken, it's finishing that matters, rest comes with experience. Jitu u're right, I totally endorse the fact that u should navigate first and then get into driving, that is what i hope to do. Aman, really want to sit with u in u're gypsy, maybe this sunday.....considering that i can walk over to u're place, can be any day any time....Paras and Abhay, good going guys....did well and managed to do it without any serious breakdown...very good for a first timer...cheers

Passiontodrive · 2nd April 2011, 11:47

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Originally Posted by amanpreet

Very well said Jitu, rallying or racing or any mode of motorsport we should learn to finish first, it takes time to be fast , competetive and u learn by ur mistakes, So Daman dont be disappointed with your performance as this is just the learning phase.
I have learnt through my mistakes and years of rallying.
Jitu you performed brillant and i know its really difficult to sit when you, yourself is a driver. But my sincere thanks to you for being part of this rally with me and i enjoyed it the most. And sorry i could not get u a podium.
@Paras did brillant with his 1st experience as an extreme driver and i wish him luck for future rallies. The idea was to complete and they did that brillantly.

Thanks Aman for appreciations. But a big thanks to you as you managed each and every thing specially on Day 1. In tough competition: Other drivers with pace notes and Aman with exhausted Navigator

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Originally Posted by saintsinner

^^thanks bro... extreme ka keeda lag gaya hai

and - no one can sit with you. you are one of the best drivers who would give co drivers an adrenaline overdose.

Now you can understand my position better. I think I am a tough guy. But AMAN NE SAARI TOUGHNESS NIKAAAL DI.

Quote:

Originally Posted by damanshaheed

point taken, it's finishing that matters, rest comes with experience. Jitu u're right, I totally endorse the fact that u should navigate first and then get into driving, that is what i hope to do. Aman, really want to sit with u in u're gypsy, maybe this sunday.....considering that i can walk over to u're place, can be any day any time....Paras and Abhay, good going guys....did well and managed to do it without any serious breakdown...very good for a first timer...cheers

Daman if he charge some money for that PAY HIM. You will get more value for money from his experience.

ONE THING WE FORGOT TO MENTION: BHPians EVERYWHERE. Thanks Team-BHP

saintsinner · 6th April 2011, 01:58

^^ from what i know him he is a very soft and lovable person at heart.

from my experience.. being at the place of a driver and a navigator is a totally different experience. i have been both, the learning is immense!

Passiontodrive · 9th April 2011, 09:47

Complete report by Day and Night News Channel. Nice Video

YouTube - Special - SJOBA - 6th Aprial 2011 Part 1

YouTube - Special - SJOBA - 6th Aprial 2011 Part 2

WRX · 10th May 2011, 01:06

Two stories in this months issue of Autox magazine that cover the SJOBA rally. One features the Mahindra Thar and is written from a service crew’s perspective. The other describes the event from a competitors point of view.

Feature: Mahindra Thar
Feature: Sjoba Rally 2011

amanpreet · 10th May 2011, 08:37

Nice Article... Keep up the Gud show AUTOX GUYS...

30th March 2011, 19:58	#46
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30th March 2011, 20:44	#47
damanshaheed BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Noida Posts: 93 Thanked: 57 Times	Re: The 24th SJOBA Thunderbolt Rally Congrats Aman and Jitu, after the second day fiasco u managed to finish commendably. It is a real bad feeling seeing our names at the bottom of the result list, but i guess finishing is what counts at the end of the day. Abhay, nice photos, especially the one u shot of the kamani that raju bains managed to bend
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31st March 2011, 15:44	#49
Passiontodrive BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sangrur (Punjab) Posts: 111 Thanked: 23 Times	Re: The 24th SJOBA Thunderbolt Rally Some more pictures: 1. Vehicles at Koti Resorts waiting for first transport section. 2. Long queue waiting for first competitive stage. 3. Me fit and ready. 4. Broken head light by another competitor. 5. Finally parked at St. Johns.
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31st March 2011, 20:54	#50
amanpreet BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: noida Posts: 63 Thanked: 11 Times	Re: The 24th SJOBA Thunderbolt Rally Very well said Jitu, rallying or racing or any mode of motorsport we should learn to finish first, it takes time to be fast , competetive and u learn by ur mistakes, So Daman dont be disappointed with your performance as this is just the learning phase. I have learnt through my mistakes and years of rallying. Jitu you performed brillant and i know its really difficult to sit when you, yourself is a driver. But my sincere thanks to you for being part of this rally with me and i enjoyed it the most. And sorry i could not get u a podium. @Paras did brillant with his 1st experience as an extreme driver and i wish him luck for future rallies. The idea was to complete and they did that brillantly.
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1st April 2011, 03:19	#51
saintsinner BANNED Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Noida Posts: 612 Thanked: 11 Times	Re: The 24th SJOBA Thunderbolt Rally ^^thanks bro... extreme ka keeda lag gaya hai and - no one can sit with you. you are one of the best drivers who would give co drivers an adrenaline overdose.
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1st April 2011, 10:54	#52
damanshaheed BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Noida Posts: 93 Thanked: 57 Times	Re: The 24th SJOBA Thunderbolt Rally point taken, it's finishing that matters, rest comes with experience. Jitu u're right, I totally endorse the fact that u should navigate first and then get into driving, that is what i hope to do. Aman, really want to sit with u in u're gypsy, maybe this sunday.....considering that i can walk over to u're place, can be any day any time....Paras and Abhay, good going guys....did well and managed to do it without any serious breakdown...very good for a first timer...cheers
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6th April 2011, 01:58	#54
saintsinner BANNED Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Noida Posts: 612 Thanked: 11 Times	Re: The 24th SJOBA Thunderbolt Rally ^^ from what i know him he is a very soft and lovable person at heart. from my experience.. being at the place of a driver and a navigator is a totally different experience. i have been both, the learning is immense!
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10th May 2011, 01:06	#56
WRX BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: LOS ANGELES Posts: 30 Thanked: 4 Times	Re: The 24th SJOBA Thunderbolt Rally Two stories in this months issue of Autox magazine that cover the SJOBA rally. One features the Mahindra Thar and is written from a service crew’s perspective. The other describes the event from a competitors point of view. Feature: Mahindra Thar Feature: Sjoba Rally 2011 Last edited by WRX : 10th May 2011 at 01:08.
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10th May 2011, 08:37	#57
amanpreet BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: noida Posts: 63 Thanked: 11 Times	Re: The 24th SJOBA Thunderbolt Rally Nice Article... Keep up the Gud show AUTOX GUYS...
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