October 10, 2015
The 17th Maruti Suzuki Raid-de-Himalaya kicks off.
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The 17th Maruti Suzuki Raid-de-Himalaya kicks off.
• Highest ever participation of over 151 team enthusiasts
• Rallyists to travel over 2000 km in 6 days through the world’s highest mountain range
• S-Cross, the premium crossover, makes a grand debut at Raid

Maruti Suzuki, the leading passenger vehicle maker, today flagged of the world’s highest altitude and one of the most challenging motorsport rallies, Maruti Suzuki Raid-de-Himalaya 2015, from Shimla.

In its 17th edition, the 6 day motorsport event is set to cover a total distance of 2000 km travelling through some of the most picturesque and peaceful locations in the Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. The rallyists will cross places like Shimla, Dalhousie, Srinagar, Manali and Rangdum in the wake of the rocky Himalayas and freezing weather locales.

This year the Maruti Suzuki Raid-de-Himalaya celebrates the highest number of entries ever, and a number of firsts to its credit. Around 150 participants will be gutting it out on the flaky, rough and uncertain roads of the Himalayas under extreme weather conditions, each hoping to grab the pole position.

S-Cross, the premium crossover recently launched by Maruti Suzuki will make its debut in motorsports.

On the occasion, Mr. Aditya Aggarwal, General Manager, Maruti Suzuki said, “We are overwhelmed to see the response received by our flagship motorsport event Maruti Suzuki Raid-De-Himalaya. Raid has always been the most challenging rallies and each year we try to bring in more excitement and make it tougher for the participants. The open format and multi terrain routes with extreme climate conditions bring out the tougher sides of the participants and their driving skills. “

Maruti Suzuki Raid-de-Himalaya 2015

Key Highlights

  • • S-Cross, the premium crossover from Maruti Suzuki to participate
  • • 2000 kms to be covered in 6 legs across 6 days .
  • • Highest ever participation of over 150
  • • 67 participants in Xtreme Motorcycles and Quads (Highest ever)
  • • 38 participants in Xtreme cars and truck
  • • 46 participants in adventure category
  • • 10 women drivers participants

Maruti Suzuki Raid-de-Himalaya is organised in association with country’s leading motorsport organizer, Himalayan Motorsport. According to Mr. Vijay Parmar, President of Himalayan Motorsport, “Maruti Suzuki Raid-de-Himalaya 2015 promises to be tougher and meaner this time with high uncertainties and enthralling driving. As early onset of winters is predicted in the western Himalayan region, participants may actually face snow and icy winds, mercury falling to 15 degree Celsius below zero at places.”

Known as one of the top ten toughest motorsport rallies of the world, the 17th Maruti Suzuki Raid-de-Himalaya will be run in compliance with the International Sporting Code of the FIA, National Competition Rules (NCR) & General Prescriptions of the FMSCI.

About Maruti Suzuki and Motorsport:
Be it a motorsport enthusiast, an amateur or a professional, Maruti Suzuki creates opportunities for all to experience the thrill and joy of motorsport. The Maruti Suzuki motorsport calendar is packed with exciting motoring events. For families, there are events like Women’s Rally and Treasure Hunt throughout the year, across cities. The Maruti Suzuki Autocross brings action for amateurs and professionals, together. But what makes the Maruti Suzuki motorsport calendar an attraction in India (and internationally too), are Maruti-Suzuki Raid-de-Himalaya, Maruti Suzuki Desert Storm and Maruti Suzuki Dakshin Dare.

For more information please visit: www.marutisuzukimotorsport.com

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