2015 Gulf Monsoon Scooter Rally dates announced

The time to get your scooter muddy and slushy is just around the corner. The 26th edition of the Gulf Monsoon Scooter Rally has been scheduled for August 9, 2015. Like last year, this popular annual two-wheeler event, sponsored by Gulf Oil Corporation Ltd and organised by Sportscraft, will be run along the backwoods of Navi Mumbai.

Known to be the only fully dedicated and organised monsoon scooter rally in India, this event invites professionals as well as biker enthusiasts to take part. This year, the rally is open to all types of scooters from two-stroke, four-stroke, and gearless. Winners will also win trophies and cash prizes of up to Rs 75,000.

Commenting on the event, Ravi Chawla , Managing Director, Gulf Oil Lubricants, commented, “With the sales of scooters growing close to four times faster than that of motorcycles in India, Gulf Oil’s aim is to be present at the points of consumption where scooter owners can choose to buy our product and experience superior benefits i.e. instant pick-up (Insta Zoom). Our monsoon scooter rally is yet another such property to connect with our audience and build the brand relevance much strongly.”

Last year, 36 riders participated in the Monsoon Scooter Rally and the organisers expect this edition to see even great numbers. Champions who came out undefeated last year are expected on the track this year as well. They include Muzaffar Ali of Bhopal, Manjeet Singh Bassan, the winner in 2002, ’05, ’07, ’08 rally, Shamim Khan, winner in 2003, ’04, ’10, ’12 rally, Kunal Rao winner of 2006 rally, Avtar Singh, winner of 2001 rally and R Nataraj from the Bangalore TVS Racing Team.

This year the competition will be tough as all the above will be vying for the title. Also last year’s winner R Nataraj, of TVS Racing Team will be flagged off first. Entries for the rally will be accepted till July 31, 2015 and late entries can be extended only till August 5, 2015.