TOP GUNS IN NORTH & SOUTH READY TO FACE THE “FANTASTIC FOUR” THIS JULY IN GOA

The Northern & Southern editions of RFC India 2016 selections got off to a great start in January and now getting ready to take on the final in Goa this 22-29 July before the RFC Grand Final in Malaysia this November.  

Local off-road warrior Tejinder Pal Singh of Gerrari Off-roaders Chandigarh emerged as the winner of the inaugural Force Gurkha RFC North India held in Chandigarh, Punjab on January 16-17. Jegat Nanjapa, a nine-time winner in Indian Rally Riders championships, took the RFC South India title in Bangalore after two days of extreme 4x4 action on Janury 23-24. Here’s a summary of how the top two teams from the selections won their respective “tickets” to Goa. 

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MONSOON & MASSALA!

When rain showers and dark clouds dominate the sky during the South West Monsoon in August, when the heavy precipitation transforms the dry, dusty trails into formidable and punishing terrain, and when most tourists skip the rainy season in the State of Goa, India – it was time to unleash the inaugural Indian chapter of the Force Gurkha Rainforest Challenge!

This historic debut was brought about by Cougar Motorsports, the New Delhi based RFC India Representative. The concept fits perfectly with the state’s tourism plans of promoting Goa in the hinterland during the monsoon season. "It is a sports and adventure tourism activity unrelated to the already numerous beach events and concerts, but one which attracted hundreds of off-road enthusiasts coming from all over India in various categories like race teams, support crew, officials, sponsors and outdoor adventure fans," commented Ashish Gupta, the Founder of Cougar Motorsports.

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ATVs ACCESSIBLE IN INDIA

Nebula Automotive introduces new four-wheeler ATVs for the Indian power sports and dirt bike market. The all-terrain vehicle manufacturer and distributor based in Pune, has added new ATV models that will give the Indian consumer a wider selection of off-road quads and ATVs. 

The new models include the Nebula 125E, Nebula 150D, Nebula Dingo 250, 4x4 Nebula Xtreme 800, and the amphibious Nebula Maritime ATV.

Nebula Automotive entered the off-road quad bike market in 2009 and is now the home of the largest ATV showroom in India with company-owned locations in Mumbai and Pune. The founder, S.G. Asnani, has a vision of offering a wide assortment of ATVs at price points suited for every type of rider in India. Based on this philosophy, a dozen Nebula ATV models are available ranging from entry-level 110cc quads for children and budget-focused buyers to 800cc 4x4 ATVs for extreme power sports enthusiasts.

ATVs have many purposes such as joy riding, adventure sports, convenience farming, and border security. Although ATV trails are not commonplace, many riders use them on hilly tracks, sand dunes, forest areas, and other terrain that is not accessible with street vehicles. ATVs can already be found at many hill stations, beach resorts, and adventure clubs throughout the country. 

"Previously, buyers in India had to put their names on pre-order lists or deposit large amounts of money and wait for several weeks before taking delivery of their ATVs. With most of the country having instant access to the latest automobiles, bikes, tablet PCs and phones, we are now standardizing the process of purchasing the ATV for the buyer," says Asnani. The ATVs are usually in the buyer's possession within 24 hours of purchase after undergoing a thorough pre-delivery inspection. 

India does not require riders to obtain a driving license for operating ATVs, ont the other hand these al terrain vehicles cannot be registered with any Regional Transport Office of the country.