Maruti Suzuki flags off 7th edition of motorsport rally Dakshin Dare

Maruti Suzuki flagged off its annual southern motorsport rally Dakshin Dare 2015 from the Orion Mall at Bengaluru, India. In its 7th edition, the rally this year sees more than 40 per cent new participation. 105 teams comprising of 170 participants will cover a total of 2,000
km over a span of 6 days.

This year the participants will navigate through a new route covering South India's most scenic, yet challenging terrains of Davangere, Shimoga, Hampi, Gulbarga, Chitradurga and Bellary. For the first time the rally culminates in the City of Pearls, Hyderabad, where the winners will be felicitated on August 8, 2015.

Flagging off the rally, Tarun Garg, Senior VP - National Sales & Network, Maruti Suzuki said, "Pioneered in 2009, Dakshin Dare is our effort to provide the thrill of off-road rallying experience to motorsport enthusiasts in South India. Dakshin Dare is a recipe of thrill, beauty, cars, talent, twists and turns. It challenges motorsport enthusiasts to achieve greater milestones in their motorsport journey. At Maruti Suzuki, we believe that rallies bring out the best in men and machines, and the increasing participation each year is encouraging and helps us strengthen such motorsport events."

The rally divided into three categories - Endurance, Ultimate Car and Ultimate Bike.

The rally route is dotted with tarmac and uneven rocky paths. Expected rains along the route will make it even more grueling.

Participants are provided clearance for their vehicles after a strict one day scrutiny which includes various safety checks.

Maruti Suzuki Dakshin Dare 2015 is organised in partnership with Motorsports Inc.

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