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Maruti Suzuki Monsoon rally

KOCHI: The second Maruti Suzuki Monsoon Car Rally, organised by the Motorsports Association of Kerala, will be flagged off from the Ned Star Hotel, Nedumbassery near here, on July 28. The navigational TSD event, where drivers are required to cover a certain distance within a specified time, will run through Idukki, Kottayam and Ernakulam districts over two days on an undisclosed route.

Maruti Suzuki is the rally’s main sponsor while JK Tyre and Sri Lankan Airlines are the co-sponsors of the 550-km event.

The rally, which is approved by the Motorsports Association of India, will be run under three categories: professionals, novices and ladies. Some of the country’s top stars, including Lohit Urs and Girija Shanker will be seen in action in the professional class.

After covering Idukki and Kottayam districts, the cars will return to Nedumbassery. The next day, the rally will run on a coastal route, including Cherai, before winding up at Nedumbassery.

“With all the rain, the event should be a big challenge for the drivers,” said Deva Kumar, the president of the host club. “But the lovely scenery on the route should be a bonus.” For further details, contact club officials at 98470 47266 (e-mail: mail @motorsportskerala.com and littlehuts@yahoo.com). – Principal Correspondent

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