Prasaditya Karnataka-1000 Rally flagged off

The Prasaditya 46th Karnataka-1000 rally, the third round of the Blueband FMSCI Indian National Rally Championship, was flagged off here today by former Minister S Shivanna to signal the start of the event which will be run near here over two days starting Saturday, Dec 3.

Bengaluru’s Karna Kadur (co-driver Nikhil Pai) of Arka Motorsports, said

The Prasaditya Karnataka-1000 rally, which has attracted 65 entries, is being organised by the Karnataka Motor Sports Club under the aegis of FMSCI, the governing body of motorsports in India and promoted by Blueband Sports. Following a reconnaissance run this morning of the Special Stages, most of the competitors expressed happiness at the terrain which was variously described as fast, flowing and technical.

Championship leader, Bengaluru’s Karna Kadur (co-driver Nikhil Pai) of Arka Motorsports, said: “I am quite pleased with the Special Stages.'' Delhi-based seven times National champion and Arjuna Awardee Gaurav Gill (Moosa Sherif),  who is currently second in the championship, was impressed with the Special Stages.  The total distance of the Prasaditya Karnataka-1000 rally is about 224 Kms of which the competitive section is 119.11 Kms that will be run over 10 Special Stages.