Groupe PSA (Citroen) Sets Up Technical Centre In Chennai
- Jul 29, 2019
- Views : 7073

One of South India’s most gruesome rallies, the Dakshin Dare Rally, has been flagged off from Fairfield by Marriott in Bengaluru. The 2,000km rally will span four days and finish at Hubli on August 1. The famous rally is organised by a Bengaluru-based motorsport club called Motorsport.inc, which has organised all previous iterations of the rally.

The rally consists of two categories - Ultimate Cars and Ultimate Bikes. Both categories will have a competitive grid featuring drivers like Gaurav Gill representing Team Mahindra Motorsport in the Ultimate Cars category and riders like Sanjay and Vishwas will compete under the Harjee Motorsport banner in the Ultimate Bikes category.
Also Read:
There is one change to this event as Maruti Suzuki is not sponsoring the event like in the past. For more details, check out the press release below:
Press Release:
29th July 2019, Bengaluru:
11th edition of the much anticipated 2019 Dakshin Dare was flagged off from Fairfield by Marriott Bengaluru Rajajinagar Bengaluru today amidst much fanfare.
The 2,000-kilometer long rally, beginning in Bengaluru and finishing in Hubli on August 1st 2019, will test every driver’s skill, speed and courage over 4 grueling days and will keep motorsports fans in the country hooked.

South India’s most demanding and alluring rally will traverse through treacherous terrains in Karnataka before entering the picturesque locales of North Karnataka, where the eventual champion will be crowned. This rally was officially flagged off by Mr. Hamza Hussain (Superintendent of police intelligence) (Karnataka State Police)
This year marks the participation of over 100 motorsport enthusiasts across three categories – Ultimate Cars and Ultimate Bikes.

The rally will see last year’s winner and Asia Pacific champion Gaurav Gill representing Team Mahindra Motorsport in the Ultimate car category battling for the title again with over tough competitors from all over the country. Also we have top Riders Sanjay and Vishwas from team Harjee Motor Sport from Karnataka fighting for the top Honors.

Motorsport.inc, headed by Mr. Jaidas Menon, is a Bengaluru based club which is motorsport club organizing Dakshin Dare current edition and all previous ones. Participants are provided clearance for their vehicles after a strict one day scrutiny check prior to the flag-off ceremony. As challenging as the rally is expected to be, all the participants are provided with on-ground safety measures at regular intervals during the course of the rally. To ensure safety of the participants the rally is conducted professionally in supervision of top class marshals.
Also Read:
Groupe PSA (Citroen) Sets Up Technical Centre In Chennai
Mahindra Thar Roxx vs Scorpio N: Why Character Still Wins
Mahindra Scorpio Lifestyler Unveiled: Mahindra Returns to Lifestyle...
2026 Skoda Slavia Facelift Unveiled, Now Comes With Rear Massage...
2026 Mahindra Scorpio N Facelift Launched With Minor Styling Upgrades...
2026 Tata Nexon Camo Edition Launched: Does It Get Sweeter For The...
5 Things We Love About The Kia Syros EV
2026 Maruti Baleno Facelift Launch Confirmed! Check Out The Expected...
2026 Nissan Tekton Short Review: What We Liked & What Needs To Improve
India's largest automotive community
MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV
₹ 25.69 Lakh
MG Hector Tomahawk EV
₹ 19.49 Lakh
BMW X1 LWB
₹ 49.90 Lakh
Mahindra Scorpio N
₹ 13.69 Lakh
Toyota Hilux
₹ 31.99 Lakh
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Rebrands as TATA.CARS: Carries 'Nothing's Too Far' As Brand Promise
MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV With 1100 Km Range LAUNCHED At Rs 25.69 Lakh
MG Hector Tomahawk EV Launched At Rs 19.49 Lakh! With Claimed Range of 517 Kms
2026 Audi Q3 Unveiled In India Finally! Looks Truly A Generation Ahead!
Volkswagen To Bring A Sportier Kylaq With Sporty Sub-4-Metre SUV