Cougar Motorsport Pvt. Ltd. brings to India the first edition of Force Gurkha RFC India and is all set to thrill from August 8-14 in Goa. Launched in 1997 in Malaysia first, the RFC is considered among the top ten toughest motor races in the world. With the event coming to India, Indian off-road enthusiasts and touring adventurers can get the international experience at home. Interested adventure enthusiasts can participate in the event as Touring Adventurers.
Force Gurkha RFC India will be a test of the participating teams’ mental and physical skills, companionship, motor skills and vehicle. The teams will have to spend six days fighting the rain, manoeuvring through the changing paths and flooded rivers. They will encounter vicious insects and beautiful sights. The participants will have to traverse close to 250 kms from South to North Goa competing in Special Stages set in natural terrain and prove to themselves that they can conquer anything. As the RFC Founder Mr. Wee says, “Life is an adventure. Live it to the full; don’t wait for tomorrow if you can make it today.”
The Challenge
RFC is not for the weak-hearted. The terrain is not merciful. The six day challenge is divided into four sections – the Prologue, the Predator, the Terminator and the Twilight Zone. There will be 30 Special Stages (SS) divided between the four sections. The SS will test driving and recovery skills in extreme off-road conditions and will be designed by experts from RFC International.
The Prologue will be where spectators can experience all the charged off-road action. This is proposed to be held close to town where the viewers will be amazed by the range of modified 4×4 vehicles and ATVs. The Predator and Terminator sections will involve camping on the jungle fringes. Participants will have to fend for themselves, battle the rain, cook their own meals and set up their own camps. The Twilight Zone is an expedition drive through the jungle. Explore new territory and meet creatures of the dark. Contestants will also have to complete an SS task in this section.
Sounds easy? It won’t be. The lashing rains tend to alter the paths. Participants will have to deal with unpredictable erosions and landslides, fallen trees and other unexpected hurdles.
The first edition of Force Gurkha RFC India is all set to take the country by storm. Explore the other side of Goa from August 8-14 in the toughest off-road motorsport event to hit the country.
Eligibility
The 2014 edition of Force Gurkha RFC India is open to anyone with a road registered 4-wheel drive or an all-terrain vehicle (ATV). Participants can take part in this event as Competitors or Touring Adventurers. One vehicle can have a team of two. There are 50 slots for participants, of which 40 will be reserved for Indian entries and the rest for foreign entries.
The entry fee for Competitors and Touring Vehicles is INR 75,000 and INR 10,000 respectively. Foreign entries will be charged at USD 2,500 and USD 333 respectively.
The participation forms, event schedule, rules and regulations and all other details of the event are available at www.rfcindia.in.
Cougar Motorsport brings to India the first edition of Force Gurkha RFC
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