GULF MONSOON SCOOTER RALLY 25th June 2006

Some of the best two-wheeler riders will be seen in action in the 16th Monsoon Scooter Rally, sponsored by Gulf Oil Corporation Limited and organized by Sportscraft, under the aegis of The Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India.

The monsoon challenge, popularly known as Gulf Monsoon Scooter Rally, because of the company’s patronage for the sixth successive year, will be held on June 25 along the backwoods of Vashi – Nerul - Belepur.

Having lost out last year to Manjit Singh Bassan because of a technicality, the event offers Rustom Patel a chance for revenge.

It must be recalled that in the last edition in July 2005, Rustom finished with the best time but was disqualified after it was detected during the mandatory post-event scrutiny of the vehicle that he had made an illegal modification on his scooter. Thus Manjit Singh, who placed second, was elevated to first place.

Also in the fray is another former champion Shamim Khan, who should give both Manjit and Rustom a run for their money. Then there are also seasoned campaigners in Badal Doshi who should make an interesting battle.

With heavy rain expected as always, the going is certainly going to be tough for the 40 riders expected to confirm participation. The route plotted by Sportscraft is, needless to say, dicey and bound to put competitors to the stiffest test.

First timers, particularly, should be ready to take a tumble or two while negotiation the rocky and slushy stretches that one is bound to encounter along the competitive stages.

Gulf Oil Corporation Ltd, the second largest Lubricant Manufacturers amongst the private sector Lube company’s in India, is more then 100 year old brand, and is marketed in over 100 countries world wide .It offers a wide range of lubricants including high performance synthetic engine oils for cars and two wheelers, and diesel engine oils meeting prevailing 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.

The event will be flagged off at Our Lady's Home, 205, Dr. Ambedkar Road, Dadar, Mumbai - 400 014, opposite Hindmata Cinema and finish at K Stars Hotel, Plot No 46 & 55 Sector 11 CBD Belapur New Mumbai.

Scooters assembled/manufactured in India under the following classes are eligible:

a) Class S-1 above 80 upto 110cc - Two stroke
b) Class S-2 above 110cc upto 160cc - Two stroke
c) Class FSG Upto 160 cc -- Four Stroke.

The last category is a Four-Stroke general class for Indian Manufactured Scooters
A maximum of 40 entries will be accepted on first come-first-serve basis. Sportscraft reserves the right to reject and increase the number of entries.

In addition to cash prizes and trophies for the first five finishers, there are also trophies for the best and second best riders from Thane, Nashik, Pune and Mumbai.

The best first timer will be awarded the Late Firdosh Vajifdar Trophy and a cash prize of Rs 1,000/-

The closing date for early entries is 16th June 2006. Late entries will be accepted till 21st June 2006.

Entry forms are available and accepted only at the Sportscraft’s office, Chitrakut, 3rd Floor, Siri Road, Chowpatty Bandstand, Mumbai 400 006. Tel. 022 – 2367763123677631 or e-mail :sportscraft@hotmail.com between 10:00hrs to 17:00hrs on Monday to Friday and 10:00hrs to 12:30hrs on Saturday.

Visit us on www.indmotorsport.com/sportscraft

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