The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes MARCEL PROUST The Desert Dash is a unique event that combines the thrill of motorsports with the luxury of fine, hand-picked hotels. After the huge success of last year s event, 2010 promises a truly memorable experience yet again, through the exquisite deserts of Rajasthan.
How it works The Desert Dash will be run in compliance with the International Sporting Code of the FIA and the National Competition Rules (NCR) of the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI). The Desert Dash is a Time Speed Distance event that comprises a set of instructions specifying a route to travel, and a speed at which to travel. A team, consisting of a driver and a navigator, attempts to travel the specified route at exactly the specified speeds. The Desert Dash is not a race. Traveling too fast results in penalties as does traveling too slowly. Arriving too early at a checkpoint hurts the team s score, as does arriving too late. The team is scored on how closely to the correct time they arrive. The route has been carefully charted to cover lightly-traveled terrain with breath-taking views. Of course, there are prizes at the end but as participants will discover the journey is really the destination! The participants No previous motorsport experience is required to participate in The Desert Dash. The entire event has been carefully designed to give participants the thrill of driving off-the-beaten track. The focus is on trying an entirely new experience, competing with like-minded people and having fun. The Desert Dash is an invitation-only event with a limited number of participants. It is open to select car owners with premium street legal vehicles: Both 4WD and 2WD vehicles allowed Off-road test for vehicles with 4WD capability 2WD sedans and SUVs to compete in a separate group All details taken care of No special vehicle preparation is required. All preparation required for The Desert Dash will be organized by Cougar Motorsport. This includes: Government and police approvals FMSCI rally licenses, personal accident insurances and vehical rally insurance Safety gear including first aid kits, helmets, fire extinguishers and emergency rations Monitoring by officials with radio backup and FMSCI licensed stewards Service and recovery back-up Medical officer and ambulance on duty An Entry Form can be downloaded from www.cougarmotorsport.in
The Programme From The Aman, New Delhi to Amanbagh Date Activity Venue Thursday, 25th November Drivers Briefing Ceremonial Flag Off; Offroad special The Aman, New Delhi Alsisar Mahal, Alsisar Friday, 26th November Leg 1 Alsisar Mahal to Lallgarh Palace, Bikaner Saturday, 27th November Leg 2 Lallgarh Palace to Khimsar Dunes Village Sunday, Leg 3, Prize Distribution Khimsar Fort 28th November and Rally Ball at Amanbagh to Amanbagh
Synonymous with unique lifestyle experiences Aman Resorts, with its global chain of exquisite resorts combines luxury and fine aesthetics with sensitivity to the environment. nm THE AMAN, NEW DELHI Amidst the lush order of Lutyens Delhi, just minutes from the grandeur of Rashtrapati Bhavan and the peaceful Lodhi gardens, The Aman, New Delhi is a beautiful, new, city-based resort. It has already gained a reputation for its unusual architecture and fine cuisine. The Desert Dash 10 will be flagged off from The Aman, New Delhi.
Experience Rajasthan like Royalty Every evening, teams will stay at the finest hotels that Rajasthan has to offer. ALSISAR MAHAL Alsisar Mahal in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan was built as a fort by the Kachwa clan of Rajputs. Descendants of the family have since refurbished and restructured the palace to give the traveller a taste of true regal splendour with modern day amenities. KHIMSAR FORT Situated on the edge of the Great Thar Desert, this unique fort at Khimsar was built by Rao Karamsiji, the 8th son of the Jodhpur founder, Rao Jodha in 1523 AD. Almost 500 years later, a section of the fort still remains the residence of the royal family of Khimsar. The remaining is a beautiful luxury hotel set amidst a lush oasis of 11 acres.
LALLGARH PALACE Located in Bikaner, the Lallgarh Palace was built by the Late Maharaja Ganga Singhji in 1902 A.D. and has been called poetry in sandstone. The hotel offers all possible luxuries in a setting fit for royalty.
AMANBAGH Amanbagh rests within a walled enclosure. Its exotic gardens are a dramatic contrast to the surrounding rugged terrain of the Aravalli Hills. This elegant, unique interpretation of a grand haveli offers the luxury, service and attention to detail that the Aman Resorts are famed for.
The Route Alsisar Mahal, Alsisar The Aman, New Delhi Bikaner Gajner Deshnok Lallgarh Palace Ladnun Alsisar Fatehpur Lakshmangarh Salasar Sikar Amanbagh Didwan Chandwali Ramdevra Phalodi Kheechan Deu Nagaur Chomu Samod Pokran Dechhu Jodhpur Khimsar Fort Mandor Merta City Pushkar Ajmer Kishan Garh Jaipur Rar Beawar Pali Bali Deogarh Sanderao Kumbhalgarh Ranakpur Nathdwara Sirohi Udaipur Map not to scale
About Cougar Motorsport The Desert Dash is organized by Cougar Motorsport - an organisation that brings together the experience of motor sport competitors, officials and event management specialists. All founders are high-ranking professionals with large organisations who have experienced first-hand the added dimension that motorsport can bring to executive life. Desert Dash 09 - a recap 17 cars, 9 car constructors, 37 participants, four 5 to 7 star resort properties in Rajasthan, 1600 Kms, 6 off road sections including a flat, dried up salt lake. Sun, sand, premium SUVs & luxury combined together for the very first time in the Indian motorsport circuit in a rally with a difference. terrific & you guys have done a super job Murad Ali Baig, noted auto columnist Unique event and never seen anything like this in India. Experience of a lifetime that we will never forget Pramath Sinha, founder 9.9 Media, founding Dean ISB dedication of the team to be on call at any time... last 5 days for me have been most wonderful L. Khosla, MD Elvy Lifestyle This kind of event is going to be a wake up call for car manufacturers... with people like Cougar behind us, future is great Gurpreet Singh, renowned architect
CON TAC T INFORMATION 28 37 43 N 77 13 33 E 4E, Hansalaya, 15 Barakhamba Road, New Delhi 110 001 T: +91 11 43552974 E: info@cougarmotorsport.in ASHISH GUPTA M: +919810187776 E: ashish.gupta@cougarmotorsport.in YUVRAJ SHARMA M: +91 9811707428 E: yuvraj.sharma@cougarmotorsport.in