The country’s most popular motorsport event, Raid de Himalaya has flagged off its 18th edition in Manali. This year we have a total of 154 teams, consisting of 29 car xtreme, 79 bikes and 46 adventure categories. The event which begins in Manali will see participants driving/riding towards Kaza-Sarchu-Leh and will end in Manali again.
By the end of the journey, participants are expected to cover a total distance of about 1700kms. Expected to be tougher than previous year’s event, this year’s it will be a test of mental endurance as well. Last year’s event which started in Shimla went through Manali, Dalhousie, Rangdum and ended in Srinagar.
The 17th edition of the Raid de Himalaya saw Raj Singh Rathore and his navigator Amber Udasi clinching the top prize in the Xtreme four-wheeler category with the Polaris. The top slot in the Adventure category was claimed by Jagmeet Gill with navigator Chandan Sen. While among women, Anu Rana and her navigator Poonam Rana won the Coup de Dames title. Stay tuned to witness who will claim the title this year. Results will be out on October 15.
