Maruti Suzuki Autocross-2011: Bikers go vroom at Kulur dirt-track

Mangalore, October 16: The dirt track off NH 66 at Kulur on the outskirts of the city came alive to the vroom of engines on a calm, clear Sunday. A good number of intrepid riders and drivers set off on their two-wheelers and four-wheelers of various descriptions. The scene was the second day of the two-day Maruti Suzuki Autocross.

Organised by the Mangalore Motor Sport Association, the competition in various categories was intense and nail-biting.

The zeal of the riders in negotiating the track was matched by a large gathering of motor sports enthusiasts, who egged on their favourite riders from the safety of the spectators' enclosure. The sport was the true winner at the end.

The event provided an opportunity for motorsports fans of this coastal town a chance to see some of the best names in Karnataka showcase their skills, as riders from Mysore, Bangalore, Chikmagalur, Shimoga, Coorg and Hassan districts had taken part. Main feature of this event was the participation of Mr. Baban Khan from Bangalore, Aroor Vikram Rao, Aroor Arjun Rao, Top Team of Mudigere. Two wheeler Siddharth Nayak, Mohammed Adnan, Sudeepan, Shruptha Padival.

The event also provided an opportunity for photographers to freeze the action forever.

Distance of the dirt track was approximately 1km. For two-wheelers five to seven laps per class. For four-wheelers two laps for all the classes. Electronic laser time recorder was implemented for autocross.

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. were the main Sponsors of this event. Co-Sponsored by Castrol, JK tyres, K and N Filter, IMG Sports and Mandovi Motors. Hospitality Sponsored by Hotel Gold Finch.

The Prize distribution ceremony was held at the venue. Mr. A. Sanjay Rao, Chairman of the event, Director Mandovi Motors, Mr. Sudhir B.K., President Mangalore Motor Sports Association, Mr. Yathish Baikampady coordinator of the event, were present.

Winners in two-wheeler category

4-stroke

1st place - Abhishek C G(Chickmaglur)

2nd place - Adnan Ahmed(Mangalore)

3rd place - Shruptha Padival(Mangalore)

2-stroke

1st place - Suhail Ahmed (Bangalore)

2nd place - Adnan Ahmed (Mangalore)

Third place - E Madhu (Bangalore)

Novice (Local)

1st place - Nishak Salian(Valencia Gorigudda)

2nd place - Shishir Pervody(Ujjodi)

3rd place - Dinesh Gowda(Puttur)

Expert Class

1st place - Suhail Ahmed(Bangalore)

2nd place - Adnan Ahmed(Mangalore)

3rd place - Abhishek C G (Chikmagalur)

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