Gulf Dirt Track National Championship 2006 for 2 wheelers 16-17 September : Raipur

Raipur: It is for the first time that Gulf Oil Corporation Limited will stage Gulf Dirt Track National Championship (GTDNC) in Raipur at Science College Ground, G.E.Road on 16th & 17th September 2006. This is third round of this year’s Gulf Dirt Track National Championship.

The event is sponsored by Gulf Oil Corporation Limited and co-sponsored and supported by Chhattisgarh Tourism Board (CTB) and organized by Mumbai’s Sportscraft, in association with Chhattisgarh Motor Sports Association (CGMSA) under the aegis of the Federation of Motorsports Clubs of India.

To give support and boost to the event, Honorable His Excellency the Governor of Chhattisgarh State Shree K. M. Seth is the Chief Patron and Mr. Brijmohan Agrawal, Tourism Minister, Chhattisgarh State is the Patron of the event.

After the 2nd round held in Chennai there has been major changes in the leading positions. In the Indian Expert Championship class H. K. Pradeep over took the reigning Gulf Dirt Track National Champion C. S. Santosh both from TVS Racing Team . The points in foreign Motorcycle upto 250cc class are as follows: H. K. Pradeep of TVS Racing Team with 67 points & Karan Kadam with 63 points followed by T. K. Vishwanth with 49 points.

However in Motorcycle Above 80cc upto 150cc Group ‘B’ 2 Stroke class (Private Expert Championship) Rustom Patel is still ahead of the fray accumulating 70 points, followed by Raja from Bangalore with 63 point and Ganesh Lokhande from Nashik with 55 points.

Leading the Novice classes are: Motorcycle above 80cc upto 150cc Group ‘D’ 2 Stroke is Arvind K.P with 37 points followed by Hafeezur Rehman with 20 points both from TVS Racing Team.

Where as in Motorcycle above 125cc upto 160cc Group ‘D’ 4 Stroke Novice class is Hafeezur Rehman (TVS Racing Team) is leading with 37 points followed by Gyanesh Shukla from Mumbai with 26 points.

Way ahead in the lead in Private Expert Championship – Foreign Motorcycles upto 250cc Group ‘A’ 2 & 4 Stroke class is Snehal Chauhan from Pune with 63 points followed by Badal Doshi from Mumbai with 58 points.

The event to be held in Raipur would feature 12 classes, out of which seven classes are championship races. In the remaining five categories, three would be open to all, while two races would be for the riders from the Raipur. As there are various groups and classes, the event is not restricted to professionals only. In fact, anyone having a two-wheeler can compete.

There will be a special class for Ladies on Scooter upto 110cc class)

Gulf Oil Corporation Ltd., the second largest Lubricant Manufactures amongst the private sector Lube Company’s in India, is more then 100 year old brand, and is marketed in over 100 countries worldwide. Gulf Oil offers a wide range of lubricants including high performance synthetic engine oils for cars and two wheelers, and diesel engine oils meeting prevalent Euro Norms. Other products are specialties viz. Brake oils, coolants greases etc. GOCL has also diversified beyond lubricants and is marketing Auto components and accessories viz. car care products, filters, lubrication systems etc.

Over the last four years, the Gulf Dirt Track challenge was staged in 12 cities, providing motorcycle freaks a chance to test their riding skills. With more manufactures entering the fray, the event is gaining in popularity.

The prize money at stake is huge as the winners of this round will take home Gulf trophies and prize money of Rs. 75000/-.

For the convenience of the participants the forms will be available at:
• Sportscraft – Chitrakut 3rd Floor Siri Road, Chowpatty Band Stand, Mumbai between 10 a.m. – 5:p.m.
• “Sibbal Palace”G.E.Road Telibandha, Raipur . Contact No: 0771- 24023351 / 52, 94252 – 06975 Fax No. 0771 – 24022265
• It will also be posted on www.indmotorsport.com /Sportscraft

The entries will be accepted at:
• Sportscraft – till 13th September 17:00 hrs.
Local entries only (Chhattisgarh state) will be accepted at “Sibbal Palace”G.E.Road Telibandha, Raipur . Contact No: 0771- 24023351 / 52, 94252 – 06975 Fax No. 0771 – 24022265

The Standard entries close on 11th September 17:00 hrs. The late entries will be accepted till 14th September 13:00 hrs.

The Championship will be held in the following classes and points garnered from the same will be counted over the five rounds of the Challenge:

Indian Expert Class
1.Motorcycles above 250cc Group ‘B’ class 2 & 4 Stroke
2.Foreign Motorcycles upto 250cc 2 & 4-stroke,, Group ‘A’

Private Expert class
1.Motorcycles above 80cc upto 150cc 2-stroke Group ‘B’
2.Foregin Motorcycle upto 250cc Group A- 2 & 4 Stroke

There are special classes for the Novice Championship.
1.Motorcycles above 80cc upto 150cc 2-stroke Group ‘D’
2.Motorcycles above 125cc upto 160cc 4-Stroke Group ‘D
3. Motorcyclles upto 125cc – 4 Stroke - group D

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