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Sprint De Bengaluru

An Curtain Raiser event to 2019 INRC

Dated: 23 – 25, March, 2019

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1 25/03/2019 The Hindu Chennai

2 25/03/2019 The Hindu Bengaluru

3 25/03/2019 The Hindu Coimbatore

4 25/03/2019 The Hindu Delhi

5 25/03/2019 The Hindu Hyderabad

6 25/03/2019 The Hindu Kochi

7 25/03/2019 The Hindu Madurai

8 25/03/2019 The Hindu Mumbai

9 25/03/2019 The Hindu Thiruvananthapuram

10 25/03/2019 The Hindu Vijayawada

11 25/03/2019 The Hindu Visakhapatnam

12 25/03/2019 Deccan Chronicle Bengaluru

13 25/03/2019 Deccan Chronicle Kochi

14 25/03/2019 Deccan Chronicle Kozhikode

15 25/03/2019 Deccan Chronicle Thiruvananthapuram

16 25/03/2019 Asian Age Delhi

17 25/03/2019 Asian Age Mumbai

18 25/03/2019 Asian Age Kolkata

19 25/03/2019 Asian Age London

20 25/03/2019 Deccan Herald Bengaluru

21 25/03/2019 Deccan Herald Davangere

22 25/03/2019 Deccan Herald Gadag, Haveri Bellari

23 25/03/2019 Deccan Herald Hubballi-Dharwad

24 25/03/2019 Deccan Herald Kalaburagi

25 25/03/2019 Deccan Herald Kollar,Chikkaballapur,Tumakuru

26 25/03/2019 Deccan Herald Mangaluru

27 25/03/2019 Deccan Herald Mysore

28 25/03/2019 Deccan Herald Uttara Kannada, Belagavi City

29 25/03/2019 The Statesman Delhi

30 25/03/2019 The Statesman Northern Edition

31 25/03/2019 Vijaya Karnataka Bengaluru

32 25/03/2019 New Indian Express Bengaluru

33 25/03/2019 New Indian Express Belagavi

34 25/03/2019 New Indian Express Shivamogga

35 25/03/2019 New Indian Express Mangaluru

36 25/03/2019 New Indian Express Hubballi

37 25/03/2019 New Indian Express Kalaburagi

38 25/03/2019 New Indian Express Vijayawada

39 25/03/2019 New Indian Express Vishakhapatnam

40 25/03/2019 New Indian Express Tirupati

41 25/03/2019 New Indian Express Anantapur

42 25/03/2019 New Indian Express Tadepalligudem

43 25/03/2019 New Indian Express Kochi

44 25/03/2019 New Indian Express Kozhikode

45 25/03/2019 New Indian Express Thiruvananthapuram

46 25/03/2019 New Indian Express Kottayam

47 25/03/2019 New Indian Express Kollam

48 25/03/2019 New Indian Express Kannur

49 25/03/2019 New Indian Express Thrissur

50 25/03/2019 New Indian Express Hyderabad

51 25/03/2019 New Indian Express Warrangal

52 25/03/2019 The Morning Standard Delhi

53 25/03/2019 Rajasthan Patrika New Delhi

54 25/03/2019 Times of India Bengaluru

55 25/03/2019 Times of India Kochi

56 25/03/2019 Times of India Ernakulam

57 25/03/2019 Times of India Belgaum

58 25/03/2019 Times of India Mysore

59 25/03/2019 Times of India Hubli

60 25/03/2019 Times of India Dharwad

61 25/03/2019 Times of India Belagavi

62 25/03/2019 Times of India Trichy

63 25/03/2019 Times of India Thiruvananthapuram

64 25/03/2019 Times of India Malabar

65 25/03/2019 Times of India Chennai

66 25/03/2019 Times of India Madurai

67 25/03/2019 Times of India Coimbatore


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80 24/03/2019 The Hindu Visakhapatnam







87 24/03/2019 Times of India Chennai

88 24/03/2019 Times of India Madurai

89 24/03/2019 Times of India Coimbatore





94 24/03/2019 Times of India Thrivananthapuram

95 24/03/2019 Times of India Hyderabad

96 24/03/2019 Times of India Vijayawada

97 24/03/2019 Times of India Vizag







104 24/03/2019 New Indian Express Vijayawada

105 24/03/2019 New Indian Express Vishakhapatnam

106 24/03/2019 New Indian Express Tirupati

107 24/03/2019 New Indian Express Anantapur

108 24/03/2019 New Indian Express Tadepalligudem

109 24/03/2019 New Indian Express Kochi

110 24/03/2019 New Indian Express Kozhikode

111 24/03/2019 New Indian Express Thiruvananthapuram

112 24/03/2019 New Indian Express Kottayam

113 24/03/2019 New Indian Express Kollam

114 24/03/2019 New Indian Express Kannur

115 24/03/2019 New Indian Express Thrissur

116 24/03/2019 New Indian Express Hyderabad

117 24/03/2019 New Indian Express Warrangal

118 24/03/2019 New Indian Express Chennai

119 24/03/2019 New Indian Express Madurai

120 24/03/2019 New Indian Express Coimbatore

121 24/03/2019 New Indian Express Tiruchy

122 24/03/2019 New Indian Express Tirunelveli

123 24/03/2019 New Indian Express Vellore

124 24/03/2019 New Indian Express Dharmapuri

125 24/03/2019 New Indian Express Villupuram

126 24/03/2019 New Indian Express Nagapattinam






























156 23/02/2019 Times of India Thrivananthapuram


158 23/02/2019 Times of India Mangalore








166 23/02/2019 Deccan Chronicle Kochi

167 23/02/2019 Deccan Chronicle Kozhikode

168 23/02/2019 Deccan Chronicle Thiruvananthapuram

169 23/02/2019 Deccan Chronicle Hyderabad

170 23/02/2019 Deccan Chronicle Karimnagar

171 23/02/2019 Deccan Chronicle Chennai

172 23/02/2019 Deccan Chronicle Coimbatore

173 23/02/2019 Deccan Chronicle Madurai

174 23/02/2019 Deccan Chronicle Tiruchi

175 23/02/2019 Deccan Chronicle Vizag

176 23/02/2019 Deccan Chronicle Rajahmundry

177 23/02/2019 Deccan Chronicle Vijayawada

178 23/02/2019 Deccan Chronicle Nellore

179 23/02/2019 Deccan Chronicle Anantapur

180 23/02/2019 Asian Age Delhi

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182 23/02/2019 Asian Age Kolkata

183 23/02/2019 Asian Age London

184 23/02/2019 The Statesman Delhi

185 23/02/2019 The Statesman Northern Edition











196 23/02/2019 Mail Today Delhi

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197 22/03/2019 Sportskeeda.com Online

198 22/03/2019 Indianews-today.com Online

199 22/03/2019 Iianslive.in ians-agency

200 22/03/2019 auto.ndtv.com Online

201 22/03/2019 timesofindia.indiatimes.com Online

202 22/03/2019 thehindu.com Online

203 22/03/2019 bangalorenewsnetwork.com Online

204 22/03/2019 newsd.in Online

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Published Date: March 25, 2019 Publication: The Hindu

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Edition: Mumbai Page No: 16


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Edition: Vijayawada Page No: 16


Edition: Visakhapatnam Page No: 16

Published Date: March 25, 2019 Publication: Deccan Chronicle



Edition: Kozikode Page No: 15

Published Date: March 25, 2019 Publication: Asian Age



Edition: Kolkata Page No: 15


Edition: London Page No: 15

Published Date: March 25, 2019 Publication: Deccan Herald



Edition: Davangere Page No: 15


Edition: Gadag, Haveri Bellari Page No: 15


Edition: Hubballi-Dharwad Page No: 15


Edition: Kalaburagi Page No: 15


Edition: Kollar,Chikkaballapur,Tumakuru Page No: 15


Edition: Mangaluru Page No: 15


Edition: Mysore Page No: 15


Edition: Uttara Kannada, Belagavi City Page No: 15

Published Date: March 25, 2019 Publication: The Statesman



Edition: Northern Edition Page No: 16

Published Date: March 25, 2019 Publication: Vijaya Karnataka


Published Date: March 25, 2019 Publication: New Indian Express



Edition: Belagavi Page No: 17


Edition: Shivamogga Page No: 17


Edition: Hubballi Page No: 17


Edition: Tirupati Page No: 13


Edition: Anantapur Page No: 13


Edition: Tadepalligudem Page No: 13


Edition: Kozhikode Page No: 13


Edition: Kottayam Page No: 13


Edition: Kollam Page No: 13


Edition: Kannur Page No: 13


Edition: Thrissur Page No: 13


Edition: Warrangal Page No: 13

Published Date: March 25, 2019 Publication: The Morning Standard


Published Date: March 25, 2019 Publication: Rajasthan Patrika


Published Date: March 25, 2019 Publication: Times of India



Edition: Belgaum Page No: 16


Edition: Hubli Page No: 16


Edition: Trichy Page No: 19

Published Date: March 25, 2019 Publication: Sakal Times

Edition: Pune Page No: 8


Edition: coimbatore Page No: 18


Edition: hyderabad Page No: 18


Edition: Trichy Page No: 24


Edition: Malabar Page No: 16


Edition: Vizag Page No: 19


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Published Date: March 24, 2019 Publication: Sakal times



Edition: All edition Page No: 22

Published Date: March 23, 2019 Publication: The hindu



Edition: Dahrwad Page No: 17


Edition: Malabar Page No: 14


Edition: Ernakulam Page No: 14


Edition: Dahrwad Page No: 16


Edition: All Edition Page No: 19


Edition: Kolkata Page No: 15


Edition: London Page No: 15


Edition: Northern Edition Page No: 15

Published Date: March 23, 2019 Publication: Sakal Times


Published Date: March 23, 2019 Publication: Deccan herald

Edition: All Edition Page No: 22

Published Date: March 23, 2019 Publication: Mail Today


ONLINE

Published Date: March 22, 2019 Publication: Sportskeeda.com

Edition: Online Source Press Release

https://www.sportskeeda.com/motorsports/bengaluru-sprint-to-give-glimpse-of-all-new-inrc

Bengaluru Sprint to give glimpse of all-new INRC Bengaluru, March 22: The curtain goes up on the all-new FMSCI Indian National Rally Championship here on Saturday, with the Sprint de Bengaluru 2019 here giving a sneak preview into all the excitement that is in store this season. The new promoters, Champions Yacht Club, promise to lay out world-class fare at each of the six rounds, bring international drivers and change the very face of motorsports in the country. Ads by ZEDO The two-day event here has already attracted over 40 teams and will create a record straightaway, by introducing a separate class for ladies. They will be eligible for each of the categories in play, right from INRC, INRC 2, INRC 3, FMSCI 4WD and FMSCI 2WD. “As our name suggests, our group Champions Yacht Club believes in producing champions. That is our mission as we step in to run the INRC,” the CEO of the company, Vamsi Merla, said. “We will not only create the ideal platform for our drivers but also afford them international competition on world-class routes to help them get better,” he added. As a first step, 250 competitors with valid FMSCI Competition License have been covered for INR 5 lakh personal accident & INR 5 lakh towards medical expenses. In addition, 100 Officials have also been covered for INR 25 lakh (personal accident) and INR 1 lakh towards medical expenses. The Sprint de Bengaluru 2019, organised under the aegis of the Karnataka Motor Sports Club (KMSC) will see the competitors vie for honours over six stages over the weekend. After many decades, Bengaluru will get to witness and enjoy night stages in an ambience that will seem like a carnival. The teams will compete over 30 kilometres of Special Stages, after covering the liaison distance of 108 kms. To be held at the LG Champions Green County next to the Bangalore International Airport, fans can hope for a once-in-a lifetime experience. The event will begin with the unveiling of the FMSCI-approved INRC logo. The top drivers will take part in the customary shakedown before heading for the two night stages on Saturday. On Sunday, the four stages will take place in the morning.CLASSES :

https://www.sportskeeda.com/motorsports/bengaluru-sprint-to-give-glimpse-of-all-new-inrc

INRC: Upto 3500 cc (including Turbo Factor) FMSCI R2 Kits | FIA R2 Kits INRC 2: Upto 2000 cc INRC 3: Upto 2000 cc; FMSCI Group N Regulations FMSCI 4WD: Open to FIA Homologated Group N, N4, T1 and T2 cars FMSCI 2WD: Only for Honda City VTEC, Maruti Esteem and Maruti Baleno homologated, prior to 31st December 2007. LADIES CLASS: INRC / INRC 1 / INRC 2 / INRC 3 / FMSCI 4WD / FMSCI 2WD Specifications.

Published Date: March 22, 2019 Publication: Indianews-today.com

Edition: Online Source IANS

http://www.indianews-today.com/news/40team-bengaluru-sprint-to-give-glimpse-of-new-inrc 40-team Bengaluru Sprint to give glimpse of new INRC Syndicated from IANS | Published on Fri, Mar 22 2019 23:06 IST BENGALURU, MARCH 22 : The curtain goes up on the all-new FMSCI Indian National Rally Championship on Saturday with the Sprint de Bengaluru 2019 giving a sneak preview into all the excitement that is in store this season. The two-day event has already attracted over 40 teams and will create a record straightaway by introducing a separate class for ladies. They will be eligible for each of the categories in play, right from INRC, INRC 2, INRC 3, FMSCI 4WD to FMSCI 2WD.The new promoters, Champions Yacht Club, have promised to change the face of motorsports in the country by laying out a world class fare at each of the six rounds and by bringing in international drivers. "As our name suggests, our group Champions Yacht Club believes in producing champions. That is our mission as we step in to run the INRC," said the Chief Executive Officer of the company, Vamsi Merla."We will not only create the ideal platform for our drivers but also afford them international competition on world-class routes to help them get better," he added. The Sprint de Bengaluru 2019, organised under the aegis of the Karnataka Motor Sports Club (KMSC), will see the competitors vie for honours over six stages during the weekend. After many decades, Bengaluru will get to witness and enjoy night stages in an ambience that will seem like a carnival. Interestingly, 250 competitors with valid FMSCI competition license have been covered for Rs 5 lakh personal accident cover and Rs 5 lakh medical expenses. In addition, 100 officials have also been covered for Rs 25 lakh (personal accident) and Rs 1 lakh towards medical expenses. The teams will compete over 30 km of Special Stages after covering the liaison distance of 108 km. Fans can hope for a once-in-a lifetime experience in the event which will be held at the LG Champions Green County next to the Bangalore International Airport.

http://www.indianews-today.com/news/40team-bengaluru-sprint-to-give-glimpse-of-new-inrc

Published Date: March 22, 2019 Publication: Prokerala.com


https://www.prokerala.com/news/articles/a902105.html 40-team Bengaluru Sprint to give glimpse of new INRC Syndicated from IANS | Published on Fri, Mar 22 2019 23:06 IST BENGALURU, MARCH 22 : The curtain goes up on the all-new FMSCI Indian National Rally Championship on Saturday with the Sprint de Bengaluru 2019 giving a sneak preview into all the excitement that is in store this season. The two-day event has already attracted over 40 teams and will create a record straightaway by introducing a separate class for ladies. They will be eligible for each of the categories in play, right from INRC, INRC 2, INRC 3, FMSCI 4WD to FMSCI 2WD.The new promoters, Champions Yacht Club, have promised to change the face of motorsports in the country by laying out a world class fare at each of the six rounds and by bringing in international drivers. "As our name suggests, our group Champions Yacht Club believes in producing champions. That is our mission as we step in to run the INRC," said the Chief Executive Officer of the company, Vamsi Merla."We will not only create the ideal platform for our drivers but also afford them international competition on world-class routes to help them get better," he added. The Sprint de Bengaluru 2019, organised under the aegis of the Karnataka Motor Sports Club (KMSC), will see the competitors vie for honours over six stages during the weekend. After many decades, Bengaluru will get to witness and enjoy night stages in an ambience that will seem like a carnival. Interestingly, 250 competitors with valid FMSCI competition license have been covered for Rs 5 lakh personal accident cover and Rs 5 lakh medical expenses. In addition, 100 officials have also been covered for Rs 25 lakh (personal accident) and Rs 1 lakh towards medical expenses. The teams will compete over 30 km of Special Stages after covering the liaison distance of 108 km. Fans can hope for a once-in-a lifetime experience in the event which will be held at the LG Champions Green County next to the Bangalore International Airport.

https://www.prokerala.com/news/articles/a902105.html

Published Date: March 22, 2019 Publication: Ianslive.in

Edition: Online Source IANS-Agency

http://www.ianslive.in/index.php?param=news/-615554 40-team Bengaluru Sprint to give glimpse of new INRCIANS Bengaluru, March 22: The curtain goes up on the all-new FMSCI Indian National Rally Championship on Saturday with the Sprint de Bengaluru 2019 giving a sneak preview into all the excitement that is in store this season. To get full access of the story, click here to subscribe to IANS News Service

http://www.ianslive.in/index.php?param=news/-615554

Published Date: March 22, 2019 Publication: Auto.ndtv.com

Edition: Online Source Online

https://auto.ndtv.com/news/revamped-2019-inrc-to-begin-with-the-bengaluru-sprint-this-weekend-2011470 Revamped 2019 INRC To Begin With The Bengaluru Sprint This Weekend The Sprint de Bengaluru will mark a new beginning for the Indian National Rally Championship that kicks off with the Sprint de Bengaluru 2019 this weekend. The all-new FMSCI Indian National Rally Championship (INRC) will kick-off with the Sprint de Bengaluru 2019 this weekend, marking a new era for the series. The rally this weekend will sport the new INRC logo and provide a preview of what you can expect through the series. INRC has found new series promoters - Champions Yacht Club - that promise to bring world-class fare to each of the six rounds along with international drivers. The Bengaluru rally will run over two days at the LG Champions Green County next to the Bangalore International Airport. The event will begin with the unveiling of the INRC logo. Speaking on the new season of INRC, Champions Yacht Club - CEO, Vamsi Merla said, "As our name suggests, our group Champions Yacht Club believes in producing champions. That is our mission as we step in to run the INRC. We will not only create the ideal platform for our drivers but also afford them international competition on world-class routes to help them get better." The Sprint de Bengaluru 2019 has been organised under the aegis of the Karnataka Motor Sports Club (KMSC). The two-day event will see more than 40 teams participating in the curtain raiser and will cover a competitive distance of 30 km in addition to liaison sections totalling 108 km. The event has been divided into six stages with the first two stages to be held at night on Saturday. On Sunday, the remaining four stages will take place in the morning. This year, the INRC also gets a separate class for women, which eligible in each of the categories including INRC, INRC 2, INRC 3, FMSCI 4WD and FMSCI 2WD. The new promoters have also insured all the 250 competitors with FMSCI Competition License for a cover of ₹ 5 lakh under personal accident and ₹ 5 lakh towards medical expenses. In addition, 100 officials have been covered for ₹ 25 lakh (personal accident) and an additional ₹ 1 lakh for medical expenses. The top drivers will take part in the customary shakedown before heading for the two-night stages on Saturday. CLASSES

https://auto.ndtv.com/news/revamped-2019-inrc-to-begin-with-the-bengaluru-sprint-this-weekend-2011470

https://auto.ndtv.com/news/revamped-2019-inrc-to-begin-with-the-bengaluru-sprint-this-weekend-2011470

INRC: Upto 3500 cc (including Turbo Factor) FMSCI R2 Kits | FIA R2 Kits INRC 2: Upto 2000 cc FMSCI Rally Sport Regulations INRC 3: Upto 2000 cc; FMSCI Group N Regulations FMSCI 4WD: Open to FIA Homologated Group N, N4, T1 and T2 cars FMSCI 2WD: Only for Honda City VTEC, Maruti Esteem and Maruti Baleno homologated, prior to 31st December 2007. 0 Comments LADIES CLASS: INRC / INRC 1 / INRC 2 / INRC 3 / FMSCI 4WD / FMSCI 2WD Specifications.

Published Date: March 22, 2019 Publication: Timesofindia.indiatimes.com


https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/racing/top-stories/over-40-teams-to-compete-in-the-inrc-curtain-raiser-event/articleshow/68528158.cms



Published Date: March 22, 2019 Publication: Thehindu.com


https://www.thehindu.com/sport/motorsport/bengaluru-all-set-for-sprint-rally-showdown/article26612648.ece Bengaluru all set for ‘Sprint’ rally showdown

Ready to vroom: One of the participant attacking the stages during the pre-event testing.

The two-day event is a curtain raiser of sorts for the INRC When the Champions Yacht Club (CYC) was declared the new promoter of the Indian National Rally Championship (INRC) for four wheelers last month quite a few said it’s going to be tough from here for both the sport and those involved in it. But it turned out to be a different story with the CYC opening its promoter-ship campaign with the Champions Sprint de Bengaluru 2019 here this weekend. The two-day event, scheduled at the LG Champions Green County on the Bengaluru-Hyderabad highway, is a curtain raiser of sorts for the INRC. And the CYC and the Karnataka Motor Sports Club (KMSC) has done a fairly good job in setting up some sizzling hot stages that may pose some challenge for the drivers in fray over the next two days. And it may well give you a sneak preview into all the excitement that is in store for the entire season. Interestingly, there are about 40 teams and, it has a mix of hungry-looking boys and experienced stars. They all know that this is the right time for them to prove a point. What is all the more surprising is that there is a separate ladies class. For CYC, it is not only about creating champions out of exciting talents but also encouraging more women into the sport. “Everybody has got some talent but not the opportunity. We want to create opportunities at any cost and along with it produce champions for the country. That is my wish and dream and our mission as well as we step in to run the INRC,” said Vamsi Merla, the CEO of the company.

https://www.thehindu.com/sport/motorsport/bengaluru-all-set-for-sprint-rally-showdown/article26612648.ece

https://www.thehindu.com/sport/motorsport/bengaluru-all-set-for-sprint-rally-showdown/article26612648.ece

“We will not only create the ideal platform for our drivers but also afford them international competition on world class routes to help them get better,” he added. Coming back to the ‘Sprint’ event, it’s going to be a night drive over two stages on Saturday. It is expected to bring the crowd as it probably held after a long time. Night drives can be both tough and exciting. “Don’t be surprised if we clock some of the fastest timings in these stages,” said Samrat Yadav, who will be driving for Team Champions on a Volkswagen Polo. He said the event is a perfect blend for a complete INRC. “There is tarmac, uphill and downhill, loose soil and many more. The variations are such that it’s a mix of all INRC stages.” The event will begin with the unveiling of the FMSCI-approved INRC logo and the top drivers will take part in the customary shakedown before heading for the two night stages on Saturday followed by four stages the next day.

Published Date: March 22, 2019 Publication: Daijiworld.com

Edition: Online Source IANS-

https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=572477 40-team Bengaluru Sprint to give glimpse of new INRC Bengaluru, Mar 22(IANS): The curtain goes up on the all-new FMSCI Indian National Rally Championship on Saturday with the Sprint de Bengaluru 2019 giving a sneak preview into all the excitement that is in store this season. The two-day event has already attracted over 40 teams and will create a record straightaway by introducing a separate class for ladies. They will be eligible for each of the categories in play, right from INRC, INRC 2, INRC 3, FMSCI 4WD to FMSCI 2WD. The new promoters, Champions Yacht Club, have promised to change the face of motorsports in the country by laying out a world class fare at each of the six rounds and by bringing in international drivers. "As our name suggests, our group Champions Yacht Club believes in producing champions. That is our mission as we step in to run the INRC," said the Chief Executive Officer of the company, Vamsi Merla. "We will not only create the ideal platform for our drivers but also afford them international competition on world-class routes to help them get better," he added. The Sprint de Bengaluru 2019, organised under the aegis of the Karnataka Motor Sports Club (KMSC), will see the competitors vie for honours over six stages during the weekend. After many decades, Bengaluru will get to witness and enjoy night stages in an ambience that will seem like a carnival. Interestingly, 250 competitors with valid FMSCI competition license have been covered for Rs 5 lakh personal accident cover and Rs 5 lakh medical expenses. In addition, 100 officials have also been covered for Rs 25 lakh (personal accident) and Rs 1 lakh towards medical expenses. The teams will compete over 30 km of Special Stages after covering the liaison distance of 108 km. Fans can hope for a once-in-a lifetime experience in the event which will be held at the LG Champions Green County next to the Bangalore International Airport.

https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=572477

Published Date: March 22, 2019 Publication: Bangalorenewsnetwork.com


http://bangalorenewsnetwork.com/news_detail.php?f_news_id=1632 Bengaluru Sprint to give glimpse of all-new INRC Over 40 teams to compete in the INRC curtain-raiser eventThe two-day event here has already attracted over 40 teams and will create a record straightaway, by introducing a separate class for ladies. They will be eligible for each of the categories in play, right from INRC, INRC 2, INRC 3, FMSCI 4WD and FMSCI 2WD. “As our name suggests, our group Champions Yacht Club believes in producing champions. That is our mission as we step in to run the INRC,” the CEO of the company, Vamsi Merla, said. “We will not only create the ideal platform for our drivers but also afford them international competition on world-class routes to help them get better,” he added. As a first step, 250 competitors with valid FMSCI Competition License have been covered for INR 5 lakh personal accident & INR 5 lakh towards medical expenses. In addition, 100 Officials have also been covered for INR 25 lakh (personal accident) and INR 1 lakh towards medical expenses. The Sprint de Bengaluru 2019, organised under the aegis of the Karnataka Motor Sports Club (KMSC) will see the competitors vie for honours over six stages over the weekend. After many decades, Bengaluru will get to witness and enjoy night stages in an ambience that will seem like a carnival. The teams will compete over 30 kilometres of Special Stages, after covering the liaison distance of 108 kms. To be held at the LG Champions Green County next to the Bangalore International Airport, fans can hope for a once-in-a lifetime experience. The event will begin with the unveiling of the FMSCI-approved INRC logo. The top drivers will take part in the customary shakedown before heading for the two night stages on Saturday. On Sunday, the four stages will take place in the morning. CLASSES :

http://bangalorenewsnetwork.com/news_detail.php?f_news_id=1632

INRC: Upto 3500 cc (including Turbo Factor) FMSCI R2 Kits | FIA R2 Kits INRC 2: Upto 2000 cc FMSCI Rally Sport Regulations INRC 3: Upto 2000 cc; FMSCI Group N Regulations FMSCI 4WD: Open to FIA Homologated Group N, N4, T1 and T2 cars FMSCI 2WD: Only for Honda City VTEC, Maruti Esteem and Maruti Baleno homologated, prior to 31st December 2007. LADIES CLASS: INRC / INRC 1 / INRC 2 / INRC 3 / FMSCI 4WD / FMSCI 2WD Specifications.

Published Date: March 22, 2019 Publication: Newsd.in

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https://newsd.in/40-team-bengaluru-sprint-to-give-glimpse-of-new-inrc/ 40-team Bengaluru Sprint to give glimpse of new INRC Bengaluru: The curtain goes up on the all-new FMSCI Indian National Rally Championship on Saturday with the Sprint de Bengaluru 2019 giving a sneak preview into all the excitement that is in store this season. The two-day event has already attracted over 40 teams and will create a record straightaway by introducing a separate class for ladies. They will be eligible for each of the categories in play, right from INRC, INRC 2, INRC 3, FMSCI 4WD to FMSCI 2WD. The new promoters, Champions Yacht Club, have promised to change the face of motorsports in the country by laying out a world class fare at each of the six rounds and by bringing in international drivers. “As our name suggests, our group Champions Yacht Club believes in producing champions. That is our mission as we step in to run the INRC,” said the Chief Executive Officer of the company, Vamsi Merla. “We will not only create the ideal platform for our drivers but also afford them international competition on world-class routes to help them get better,” he added. The Sprint de Bengaluru 2019, organised under the aegis of the Karnataka Motor Sports Club (KMSC), will see the competitors vie for honours over six stages during the weekend. After many decades, Bengaluru will get to witness and enjoy night stages in an ambience that will seem like a carnival. Interestingly, 250 competitors with valid FMSCI competition license have been covered for Rs 5 lakh personal accident cover and Rs 5 lakh medical expenses. In addition, 100 officials have also been covered for Rs 25 lakh (personal accident) and Rs 1 lakh towards medical expenses. The teams will compete over 30 km of Special Stages after covering the liaison distance of 108 km. Fans can hope for a once-in-a lifetime experience in the event which will be held at the LG Champions Green County next to the Bangalore International Airport. –IANS bbh/arm

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Published Date: March 23, 2019 Publication: Timesofindiaindia.indiatimes.com


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Published Date: March 23, 2019 Publication: Evoindia.com


https://evoindia.com/sprint-bengaluru-inrc/ Sprint de Bengaluru 2019 – Younus Ilyas takes early lead

SPRINT DE BENGALURU 2019 – CURTAIN RAISER Kerala’s Younus Ilyas charged ahead into the lead after the first stage of the Sprint de Bengaluru 2019, the curtain-raiser to the highly anticipated FMSC Indian National Rally Championship here on Saturday night. Aided by his navigator Harish Gowda from Bengaluru, Ilyas attacked the sharp turns and curves during the night stage with confidence and verve. He needed just 06:47.30 minutes to complete the 5.5 kilometres to the delight of a packed audience. Suhem Kabeer (and J Jeevarathnam) eased into the second position in the INRC 1 category, finishing just 10 seconds behind the leaders. They were quick in their Polo but missed out on a couple of turns that hurt them. The third place was taken by another INRC 1 entry, Lokesh Gowda (Uday Kumar) who took 7:03.10 minutes to complete their run. Younus and Harish naturally grabbed the lead in their own category too, the INRC 2 for a brilliant start to the season for the Race Concepts Motorsports Team. Ritesh Guttedar (Lokaranjan) took the second place while Lanusanen Pongener (Vinay Kumar) took the third place. Dean Mascarehnas, who finished a creditable fourth despite driving in his stock car, led his category, the INRC 3.The second stage will take place later in the night, followed by four day stages on Sunday. Earlier in the evening, the event began with a bang, with all the 25 cars lining up for the ceremonial start. The state IGP K Revanna, Chairman of Champions Yacht Club Subhakar Rao and its Director Ms Hemamalini N flagged off the cars, cheered on by thousands of enthusiastic spectators. This was immediately followed by the shakedown, with the drivers giving the guests a taste of their skills and the route in their cars. Results after Stage 1:

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INRC: 1 (INRC 2) Younus Ilyas | Harish K N 00:06:47.300; 2. (INRC 1) Suhem Kabeer | J. Jeevarathinam (00:06:57.600); 3. (INRC 1) Lokesh Gowda | D Uday Kumar (00:07:03.100) INRC 2: 1 Younus Ilyas; 2. Ritesh Guttedar; 3. Lanusanen Pongener INRC 3: 1 Dean Mascarenhas; 2. 2 Dhruva Chandrashekar; 3. 3 Chetan Shivram

Published Date: March 23, 2019 Publication: Business-standard.com


https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/ilyas-takes-early-lead-in-sprint-de-bengaluru-119032300816_1.html Ilyas takes early lead in Sprint de Bengaluru IANS | Bengaluru Last Updated at March 23, 2019 22:20 IST Keralas Younus Ilyas claimed early lead after the first stage of the Sprint de Bengaluru 2019, the curtain-raiser to the highly anticipated FMSC Indian National Rally Championship (INRC), here on Saturday. Aided by his navigator Harish Gowda from Bengaluru, Ilyas tackled the sharp turns and curves during the night stage with confidence and verve. He needed just 06:47.30 minutes to complete the 5.5 kilometres to the delight of a packed audience. Suhem Kabeer (and J Jeevarathnam) eased into the second position in the INRC 1 category, finishing 10 seconds behind the leaders. They were quick in their Polo, but missed out on a couple of turns that hurt them. The third place was taken by another INRC 1 entry, Lokesh Gowda (Uday Kumar), by clocking 7:03.10 minutes. Younus and Harish grabbed the lead in their own category too, the INRC 2 for a brilliant start to the season for the Race Concepts Motorsports Team. Ritesh Guttedar (Lokaranjan) took the second place, while Lanusanen Pongener (Vinay Kumar) the third spot. Dean Mascarehnas who finished a creditable fourth despite driving in his stock car led his category, the INRC 3. The second stage will take place later in the night, followed by four day stages on Sunday. The event began with a bang in the evening with all the 25 cars lining up for the ceremonial start. The state IGP K Revanna, Chairman of Champions Yacht Club Subhakar Rao and its Director Ms Hemamalini N flagged off the rally, cheered on by thousands of enthusiastic spectators. --IANS kk/pcj

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http://www.ianslive.in/index.php?param=news/-615582 Ilyas takes early lead in Sprint de Bengaluru IANS | Bengaluru Last Updated at March 23, 2019 22:20 IST Keralas Younus Ilyas claimed early lead after the first stage of the Sprint de Bengaluru 2019, the curtain-raiser to the highly anticipated FMSC Indian National Rally Championship (INRC), here on Saturday. Aided by his navigator Harish Gowda from Bengaluru, Ilyas tackled the sharp turns and curves during the night stage with confidence and verve. He needed just 06:47.30 minutes to complete the 5.5 kilometres to the delight of a packed audience. Suhem Kabeer (and J Jeevarathnam) eased into the second position in the INRC 1 category, finishing 10 seconds behind the leaders. They were quick in their Polo, but missed out on a couple of turns that hurt them. The third place was taken by another INRC 1 entry, Lokesh Gowda (Uday Kumar), by clocking 7:03.10 minutes. Younus and Harish grabbed the lead in their own category too, the INRC 2 for a brilliant start to the season for the Race Concepts Motorsports Team. Ritesh Guttedar (Lokaranjan) took the second place, while Lanusanen Pongener (Vinay Kumar) the third spot. Dean Mascarehnas who finished a creditable fourth despite driving in his stock car led his category, the INRC 3. The second stage will take place later in the night, followed by four day stages on Sunday. The event began with a bang in the evening with all the 25 cars lining up for the ceremonial start. The state IGP K Revanna, Chairman of Champions Yacht Club Subhakar Rao and its Director Ms Hemamalini N flagged off the rally, cheered on by thousands of enthusiastic spectators. --IANS kk/pcj


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https://sportzwiki.com/more/ilyas-takes-early-lead-in-sprint-de-bengaluru/ Ilyas takes early lead in Sprint de Bengaluru IANS | Bengaluru Last Updated at March 23, 2019 22:20 IST Keralas Younus Ilyas claimed early lead after the first stage of the Sprint de Bengaluru 2019, the curtain-raiser to the highly anticipated FMSC Indian National Rally Championship (INRC), here on Saturday. Aided by his navigator Harish Gowda from Bengaluru, Ilyas tackled the sharp turns and curves during the night stage with confidence and verve. He needed just 06:47.30 minutes to complete the 5.5 kilometres to the delight of a packed audience. Suhem Kabeer (and J Jeevarathnam) eased into the second position in the INRC 1 category, finishing 10 seconds behind the leaders. They were quick in their Polo, but missed out on a couple of turns that hurt them. The third place was taken by another INRC 1 entry, Lokesh Gowda (Uday Kumar), by clocking 7:03.10 minutes. Younus and Harish grabbed the lead in their own category too, the INRC 2 for a brilliant start to the season for the Race Concepts Motorsports Team. Ritesh Guttedar (Lokaranjan) took the second place, while Lanusanen Pongener (Vinay Kumar) the third spot. Dean Mascarehnas who finished a creditable fourth despite driving in his stock car led his category, the INRC 3. The second stage will take place later in the night, followed by four day stages on Sunday. The event began with a bang in the evening with all the 25 cars lining up for the ceremonial start. The state IGP K Revanna, Chairman of Champions Yacht Club Subhakar Rao and its Director Ms Hemamalini N flagged off the rally, cheered on by thousands of enthusiastic spectators. --IANS kk/pcj

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Published Date: March 23, 2019 Publication: Newsd.in


https://newsd.in/ilyas-takes-early-lead-in-sprint-de-bengaluru/ Ilyas takes early lead in Sprint de Bengaluru IANS | Bengaluru Last Updated at March 23, 2019 22:20 IST Keralas Younus Ilyas claimed early lead after the first stage of the Sprint de Bengaluru 2019, the curtain-raiser to the highly anticipated FMSC Indian National Rally Championship (INRC), here on Saturday. Aided by his navigator Harish Gowda from Bengaluru, Ilyas tackled the sharp turns and curves during the night stage with confidence and verve. He needed just 06:47.30 minutes to complete the 5.5 kilometres to the delight of a packed audience. Suhem Kabeer (and J Jeevarathnam) eased into the second position in the INRC 1 category, finishing 10 seconds behind the leaders. They were quick in their Polo, but missed out on a couple of turns that hurt them. The third place was taken by another INRC 1 entry, Lokesh Gowda (Uday Kumar), by clocking 7:03.10 minutes. Younus and Harish grabbed the lead in their own category too, the INRC 2 for a brilliant start to the season for the Race Concepts Motorsports Team. Ritesh Guttedar (Lokaranjan) took the second place, while Lanusanen Pongener (Vinay Kumar) the third spot. Dean Mascarehnas who finished a creditable fourth despite driving in his stock car led his category, the INRC 3. The second stage will take place later in the night, followed by four day stages on Sunday. The event began with a bang in the evening with all the 25 cars lining up for the ceremonial start. The state IGP K Revanna, Chairman of Champions Yacht Club Subhakar Rao and its Director Ms Hemamalini N flagged off the rally, cheered on by thousands of enthusiastic spectators. --IANS kk/pcj

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https://www.thehindu.com/sport/motorsport/younus-shines-bright-at-night/article26621369.ece Younus shines bright at night He stopped the clock at 06:47.30s for the early lead Night rallying has to be the most difficult as the drivers come at great speeds without much reference points. It’s all also about how hard to accelerate and go deep into a corner under pitch darkness. Of course, they have the lights on the car to help them down the route. But Kerala’s Younus Ilyas and his co-driver Harish Gowda from Bengaluru made it look pretty easy finishing on top in the opening stage of the Sprint de Bengaluru at the LG Champions Green County here on Saturday. The ‘Sprint’ rally event, which is said to be the curtain raiser for the FMSCI-Indian National Rally Championship (INRC) for four wheelers, attracted some of the best talents in the country. They know for sure their performance may count much for the season ahead. And, Ilyas proved that too a good measure by attacking the sharp turns and corners with confidence at night. He stopped the clock at 06:47.30s for the early lead which may matter much in the stages to follow. Suhem Kabeer (J. Jeevarathinam) eased into the second position in the INRC 1 category, finishing just 10 seconds behind the leaders. Missing out They were quick in their Polo but missed out on a couple of turns that hurt them. The second stage will take place later in the night, followed by four stages on Sunday. Earlier, the event began with a ceremonial start. Inspector General of Police K. Revanna, Chairman of Champions Group Subhakar Rao and its Director N. Hemamalini flagged off the cars. It was followed by the customary shakedown, with the drivers giving the guests a taste of their skills and the route in their cars. The results (after stage 1, provisional): 1. Younus Ilyas & K.N. Harish 00:06:47.300s; 2. Suhem Kabeer & J. Jeevarathinam 00:06:57.600; 3. Lokesh Gowda & D. Uday Kumar 00:07:03.100.

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Ready, steady go...The Karnataka State IGP H.S Revanna and Champions Yacht Club Director Hema

Malini flagging off the cars at the ceremonial start.

Published Date: March 24, 2019 Publication: Thesentinelassam.com


https://www.sentinelassam.com/news/younus-ilyas-takes-early-lead-in-sprint-de-bengaluru/ Younus Ilyas takes early lead in Sprint de Bengaluru

Bengaluru: Kerala’s Younus Ilyas claimed early lead after the first stage of the Sprint de Bengaluru 2019, the curtain-raiser to the highly anticipated FMSC Indian National Rally Championship (INRC), here on Saturday. Aided by his navigator Harish Gowda from Bengaluru, Ilyas tackled the sharp turns and curves during the night stage with confidence and verve. He needed just 06:47.30 minutes to complete the 5.5 kilometres to the delight of a packed audience. Suhem Kabeer (and J Jeevarathnam) eased into the second position in the INRC 1 category, finishing 10 seconds behind the leaders. They were quick in their Polo, but missed out on a couple of turns that hurt them. The third place was taken by another INRC 1 entry, Lokesh Gowda (Uday Kumar), by clocking 7:03.10 minutes. Younus and Harish grabbed the lead in their own category too, the INRC 2 for a brilliant start to the season for the Race Concepts Motorsports Team. Ritesh Guttedar (Lokaranjan) took the second place, while Lanusanen Pongener (Vinay Kumar) the third spot. Dean Mascarenhas who finished a creditable fourth despite driving in his stock car led his category, the INRC 3. The second stage will take place later in the night, followed by four-day stages on Sunday.

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The event began with a bang in the evening with all the 25 cars lining up for the ceremonial start. The state IGP K Revanna, Chairman of Champions Yacht Club Subhakar Rao and its Director Ms Hemamalini N flagged off the rally, cheered on by thousands of enthusiastic spectators. IANS


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https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/younus-ilyas-wins-sprint-de-bengaluru-119032400505_1.html Younus Ilyas wins Sprint de Bengaluru Press Trust of India | Bengaluru Last Updated at March 24, 2019 19:35 IST Kerala's Younus Ilyas survived a late attack from Bengaluru's Dean Mascarenhas to dramatically clinch the INRC overall and INRC 2 categories in the Sprint de Bengaluru 2019, the curtain-raiser event to the FMSC Indian National Rally Championship here Sunday. The Race Concepts driver, along with his navigator Harish Gowda, seemed to be in control after storming into a comfortable 10-second lead in the night stage on Saturday. But Mascarenhas, an acknowledged champion driving in the INRC 3 category, showed a glimpse of his speed and prowess on Sunday. Despite driving his stock car which clearly didn't have enough power, he began Day 2 with a bang, finishing just 2 seconds off Ilyas' well-prepared Cedia. He was equally brilliant in the next stage, clocking 4:58.30 which was just one second behind Ilyas. The two stages, at LG Tranquil, tested the drivers and cars thoroughly, with tarmac, gravel, loose soil, sharp climbs and steep falls marking the route. It gave the huge local crowds a bird's eye view of the entire run, making for a great holiday treat. Mascarenhas then came into his own, winning the next two stages at the LG Champions County track handsomely. With only long straights and sharp curves and turns to conquer, he went all out and gained 9 and 8 seconds each to make up for his 10-second shortfall in the opening stage. He, though, was penalised six minutes for getting to the starting point on Saturday night late which proved to be too big a deficit to overcome. He slipped all the way to the bottom of the table. "It was just bad luck," Mascarenhas said. "My car didn't start so I got delayed. I am, however, very happy with the way I drove and I am looking forward to a good season," he added. Ilyas expressed happiness at his performance and praised the stages. "It was a great outing. And I loved being out here! The stages were interesting and were challenging at times. But I am really glad to have come out on top, he said. Dhruva Chandrashekar, with his navigator Musa Sherif, quietly made their way up to take the second place in the INRC overall category. They clinched the INRC 3 category in the process.

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Published Date: March 24, 2019 Publication: Devdiscourse.com

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https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/sports-games/455191-younus-ilyas-wins-sprint-de-bengaluru Younus Ilyas wins Sprint de Bengaluru Press Trust of India | Bengaluru Last Updated at March 24, 2019 19:35 IST Kerala's Younus Ilyas survived a late attack from Bengaluru's Dean Mascarenhas to dramatically clinch the INRC overall and INRC 2 categories in the Sprint de Bengaluru 2019, the curtain-raiser event to the FMSC Indian National Rally Championship here Sunday. The Race Concepts driver, along with his navigator Harish Gowda, seemed to be in control after storming into a comfortable 10-second lead in the night stage on Saturday. But Mascarenhas, an acknowledged champion driving in the INRC 3 category, showed a glimpse of his speed and prowess on Sunday. Despite driving his stock car which clearly didn't have enough power, he began Day 2 with a bang, finishing just 2 seconds off Ilyas' well-prepared Cedia. He was equally brilliant in the next stage, clocking 4:58.30 which was just one second behind Ilyas. The two stages, at LG Tranquil, tested the drivers and cars thoroughly, with tarmac, gravel, loose soil, sharp climbs and steep falls marking the route. It gave the huge local crowds a bird's eye view of the entire run, making for a great holiday treat. Mascarenhas then came into his own, winning the next two stages at the LG Champions County track handsomely. With only long straights and sharp curves and turns to conquer, he went all out and gained 9 and 8 seconds each to make up for his 10-second shortfall in the opening stage. He, though, was penalised six minutes for getting to the starting point on Saturday night late which proved to be too big a deficit to overcome. He slipped all the way to the bottom of the table. "It was just bad luck," Mascarenhas said. "My car didn't start so I got delayed. I am, however, very happy with the way I drove and I am looking forward to a good season," he added. Ilyas expressed happiness at his performance and praised the stages. "It was a great outing. And I loved being out here! The stages were interesting and were challenging at times. But I am really glad to have come out on top, he said. Dhruva Chandrashekar, with his navigator Musa Sherif, quietly made their way up to take the second place in the INRC overall category. They clinched the INRC 3 category in the process.

https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/sports-games/455191-younus-ilyas-wins-sprint-de-bengaluru

Published Date: March 24, 2019 Publication: Sportskeeda.com


https://www.sportskeeda.com/motorsports/younus-ilyas-wins-sprint-de-bengaluru Younus Ilyas & Harish K.N of Race Concepts win Sprint de Bengaluru

Younus IIyas' winning car - Sprint De Bengaluru

Bengaluru, March 24: Kerala’s Younus Ilyas survived a late attack from Bengaluru’s Dean Mascarenhas to dramatically win the INRC overall and INRC 2 categories in the Sprint de Bengaluru 2019, the curtain-raiser event to the FMSC Indian National Rally Championship here on Sunday. The Race Concepts driver, along with his navigator Harish Gowda, seemed to be in control after storming into a comfortable 10-second lead in the night stage on Saturday. Ads by ZEDO But Mascarenhas, an acknowledged champion driving in the INRC 3 category, showed a glimpse of his speed and prowess on Sunday. Despite driving his stock car which clearly didn’t have enough power, he began Day 2 with a bang, finishing just 2 seconds off Ilyas’ well prepared Cedia. He was equally brilliant in the next stage, clocking 4:58.30 which was just one second behind Ilyas. The two stages, at LG Tranquil, tested the drivers and cars thoroughly, with tarmac, gravel, loose soil, sharp climbs and steep falls marking the route. It gave the huge local crowds a bird’s eye view of the entire run, making for a great holiday treat.

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Mascarenhas then came into his own, winning the next two stages at the LG Champions County track handsomely. With only long straights and sharp curves and turns to conquer, he went all out and gained 9 and 8 seconds each to make up for his 10-second shortfall in the opening stage. Sadly for him, he was penalized 6 minutes for getting to the starting point on Saturday night late which proved to be too big a deficit to overcome. He slipped all the way to the bottom of the table. “It was just bad luck,” Mascarenhas said. “My car didn’t start so I got delayed. I am, however, very happy with the way I drove and I am looking forward to a good season,” he added. Ilyas expressed happiness at his performance and praised the stages. “It was a great outing. And I loved being out here! The stages were interesting and were challenging at times. But I am really glad to have come out on top,” he said. Dhruva Chandrashekar, with his accomplished navigator Musa Sherif, quietly made their way up to take the second place in the INRC overall category. They clinched the INRC 3 category in the process. “We are very happy with the way the curtain-raiser went,” Vamsi Merla, the CEO of Champions Yacht Club, the promoters of the INRC, said. “For the first time, we had a live screening of the stages at the venue as also a webcast. This is just the beginning,” he declared. RESULTS: INRC Overall: 1. Younus Ilyas / Harish KN; 2. Dhruva Chandrashekar / Musa Sherif; 3. Sanjay Agarwal / Smitha N INRC 1: Suhem Kabeer / J. Jeevarathinam; 2. Lokesh Gowda / D Uday Kumar INRC 2: 1. Younus Ilyas / Harish KN; 2. Ritesh Guttedar / Lokaranjan; 3. Lanusanen Pongener / Vinay Kumar PM INRC 3: 1. Dhruva Chandrashekar / Musa Sherif; 2. Chetan Shivram / Dilip Sharan; 3. Aroor Vikram Rao / Somayya AG FMSCI CUP / 4WD: 1. Sanjay Agarwal / Smitha N; 2. Avin Nanjappa / Darshan Nachappa; 3. Nikhil J / Arjun Dheerendra FMSCI CUP / 2WD: 1. Vaibhav Marathe / Arjun SSB; 2. Avinash DC / Kenith Harsha; 3. Adith KC / Venu Ramesh Kumar Ladies Class: 1. Shivani Pruthvi / Deepti Pruthvi; 2. Harshita Gowda / Vidya M


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Bengaluru, March 24: Keralas Younus Ilyas survived a late attack from Bengalurus Dean Mascarenhas to dramatically win the INRC overall and INRC 2 categories in the Sprint de Bengaluru 2019, the curtain-raiser event to the FMSC Indian National Rally Championship, here on Sunday. To get full access of the story, click here to subscribe to IANS News Service



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https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/ilyas-wins-sprint-de-bengaluru-mascarenhas-second-119032400525_1.html Ilyas wins Sprint de Bengaluru, Mascarenhas second IANS | Bengaluru Last Updated at March 24, 2019 19:55 IST Keralas Younus Ilyas survived a late attack from Bengalurus Dean Mascarenhas to dramatically win the INRC overall and INRC 2 categories in the Sprint de Bengaluru 2019, the curtain-raiser event to the FMSC Indian National Rally Championship, here on Sunday. Ilyas along with his navigator Harish Gowda seemed to be in control after storming into a comfortable 10-second lead in the night stage on Saturday. But Mascarenhas, an acknowledged champion driving in the INRC 3 category, showed a glimpse of his speed and prowess on Sunday. Despite driving his stock car, which clearly didn't have enough power, he began Day 2 with a bang, finishing just 2 seconds off Ilyas' well prepared Cedia. He was equally brilliant in the next stage, clocking 4:58.30, just one second behind Ilyas. The two stages, at LG Tranquil, tested drivers and cars thoroughly, with tarmac, gravel, loose soil, sharp climbs and steep falls marking the route. It gave the crowd a bird's eye view of the entire run, making for a great holiday treat. Mascarenhas then came into his own, winning the next two stages at the LG Champions County track handsomely. With only long straights and sharp curves and turns to conquer, he went all out and gained 9 seconds and 8 seconds each to make up for his 10-second shortfall in the opening stage. A happy Ilyas praised the stages. "It was a great outing. I loved being out here! The stages were interesting and were challenging at times. I am glad to have come out on top," he said. Dhruva Chandrashekar, with his accomplished navigator Musa Sherif, quietly made his way up to take the second place in the INRC overall category. They clinched the INRC 3 category in the process. --IANS kk/pcj

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Published Date: March 24, 2019 Publication: Motorsports.com


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https://www.thehindu.com/sport/motorsport/sprint-de-bengaluru-younus-llyas-drives-to-glory/article26626275.ece Sprint de Bengaluru | Younus llyas drives to glory

Mission accomplished: Younus llyas, left, and co-driver Harish Gowda after their successful outing.

Dean Mascarenhas wins final two stages in a handsome manner Kerala’s Younus llyas ruled the night stage the other day and came back in a stronger fashion on the final day to emerge a clear winner of the Sprint de Bengaluru here on Sunday. The second stage, to be held under the night skies on Saturday, was cancelled due to ‘dust hang’ though the drivers were prepared to have a go on it. It did not matter much for Ilyas and his co-driver Harish Gowda from Karnataka as they enjoyed a slight ten-second advantage going into the final day.

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Representing Race Concepts, the duo looked pretty prepared for any test that came their way. And, they seemed to be running fine in one of the most challenging terrains at the LG Tranquil that had loose soil, gravel, tarmac and steep climbs. Speed and ability Dean Mascarenhas had other ideas too despite having a stock car that was not powerful enough to match the speed of the top runner. He believed in speed and ability to take on the best on his day. He showed glimpses of that in the final two stages by winning both of them in a handsome manner. He made nine and eight seconds in each of the stages but as luck would have it was penalised six minutes for reaching the starting point on Saturday night late. It came as a huge blow as he slipped to the bottom of the table after playing it steady on the stages for most part. “Call it bad luck as my car failed to start,” said Dean and quickly added that he was pleased with his driving skills that can help him through the INRC season. Dhruva Chandrasekar made the most out of it with his far experienced navigator Musa Sherif to climb his way up to the second spot in the INRC overall category. “It was great outing here and I just loved attacking the stages that were both interesting and challenging,” said Ilyas, who plans to shift his class and do a much better job this season. The CEO of Champions Yacht Club Vamsi Merla, the promoter of the INRC, was pretty pleased with the curtain-raiser event. “For the first time we had the live screening of the stages and also a webcast. This is just the start,” he said. The results: INRC Overall: 1. Younus Ilyas & Harish Gowda; 2. Dhruva Chandrashekar & Musa Sherif; 3. Sanjay Agarwal & Smitha N. INRC 1: Suhem Kabeer & J. Jeevarathinam, 2. Lokesh Gowda & D Uday Kumar; INRC 2: 1. Younus Ilyas & Harish Gowda, 2. Ritesh Guttedar & Lokaranjan, 3. Lanusanen Pongener & Vinay Kumar PM. INRC 3: 1. Dhruva Chandrashekar & Musa Sherif, 2. Chetan Shivram & Dilip Sharan, 3. Aroor Vikram Rao & Somayya AG. FMSCI CUP & 4WD: 1. Sanjay Agarwal & Smitha N, 2. Avin Nanjappa & Darshan Nachappa, 3. Nikhil J & Arjun Dheerendra. FMSCI CUP & 2WD: 1. Vaibhav Marathe & Arjun SSB, 2. Avinash DC & Kenith Harsha, 3. Adith KC & Venu Ramesh Kumar. Ladies Class: 1. Shivani Pruthvi & Deepti Pruthvi, 2. Harshita Gowda & Vidya M.

Published Date: March 25, 2019 Publication: Thesentinelassam.com


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Bengaluru: Keralas Younus Ilyas survived a late attack from Bengalurus Dean Mascarenhas to dramatically win the INRC overall and INRC 2 categories in the Sprint de Bengaluru 2019, the curtain-raiser event to the FMSC Indian National Rally Championship, here on Sunday. Ilyas along with his navigator Harish Gowda seemed to be in control after storming into a comfortable 10-second lead in the night stage on Saturday. But Mascarenhas, an acknowledged champion driving in the INRC 3 category, showed a glimpse of his speed and prowess on Sunday. Despite driving his stock car, which clearly didn’t have enough power, he began Day 2 with a bang, finishing just 2 seconds off Ilyas’ well prepared Cedia. He was equally brilliant in the next stage, clocking 4:58.30, just one second behind Ilyas. The two stages, at LG Tranquil, tested drivers and cars thoroughly, with tarmac, gravel, loose soil, sharp climbs and steep falls marking the route. It gave the crowd a bird’s eye view of the entire run, making for a great holiday treat. Mascarenhas then came into his own, winning the next two stages at the LG Champions County track handsomely. With only long straights and sharp curves and turns to conquer, he went all out and gained 9 seconds and 8 seconds each to make up for his 10-second shortfall in the opening stage. A happy Ilyas praised the stages. “It was a great outing. I loved being out here! The stages were interesting and were challenging at times. I am glad to have come out on top,” he said. Dhruva Chandrashekar, with his accomplished navigator Musa Sherif, quietly made his way up to take the second place in the INRC overall category. They clinched the INRC 3 category in the process. IANS

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Published Date: March 25, 2019 Publication: Autocarindia.com


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INRC 2019: Younus Ilyas wins Sprint de Bengaluru 25th Mar 2019 5:16 pm Curtain-raiser event for the 2019 INRC saw Ilyas take victory after Mascarenhas was handed a penalty. The Sprint de Bengaluru 2019 took place over the weekend, acting as a non-championship, curtain-raiser event for the upcoming 2019 season of the Indian National Rally Championship. It was Kerala’s Younus Ilyas who took top honours at the event, after Bengaluru’s Dean Mascarenhas was handed a penalty. Ilyas, along with navigator Harish Gowda, set the pace early on and held a 10 second lead at the end of the first day. But on the second day, Mascarenhas, who was driving a stock car in the INRC 3 category, started eating into Ilyas’ advantage. After completing the first two stages of the day just behind Ilyas, he managed to win the next two stages at the LG Champions County track, gaining nine and eight seconds on each stage.



However, Mascarenhas was then handed a six-minute penalty for reaching the starting point late on Saturday. This dropped him down to the bottom of the standings, handing victory to Ilyas. “It was just bad luck,” lamented Mascarenhas. “My car didn’t start so I got delayed. I am, however, very happy with the way I drove and I am looking forward to a good season.” “It was a great outing. And I loved being out here! The stages were interesting and were challenging at times. But I am really glad to have come out on top,” said Ilyas. Dhruva Chandrashekar and navigator Musa Sherif took an understated 2nd place in the overall INRC category, taking victory in the INRC 3 category in the process. Sanjay Agarwal and navigator Smitha N rounded up the top three in the overall standings. The event also featured a separate ladies class that was won by Shivani Pruthvi. RESULTS: INRC Overall: 1. Younus Ilyas / Harish KN; 2. Dhruva Chandrashekar / Musa Sherif; 3. Sanjay Agarwal / Smitha N INRC 1: Suhem Kabeer / J. Jeevarathinam; 2. Lokesh Gowda / D Uday Kumar INRC 2: 1. Younus Ilyas / Harish KN; 2. Ritesh Guttedar / Lokaranjan; 3. Lanusanen Pongener / Vinay Kmar PM INRC 3: 1. Dhruva Chandrashekar / Musa Sherif; 2. Chetan Shivram / Dilip Sharan; 3. Aroor Vikram Rao / Somayya AG FMSCI CUP / 4WD: 1. Sanjay Agarwal / Smitha N; 2. Avin Nanjappa / Darshan Nachappa; 3. Nikhil J / Arjun Dheerendra FMSCI CUP / 2WD: 1. Vaibhav Marathe / Arjun SSB; 2. Avinash DC / Kenith Harsha; 3. Adith KC / Venu Ramesh Kumar Ladies Class: 1. Shivani Pruthvi / Deepti Pruthvi; 2. Harshita Gowda / Vidya M

Published Date: March 25, 2019 Publication: Motorsport.com


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By: Rachit Thukral 6h ago Younus Ilyas emerged victorious in the curtain-raising round of the Indian National Rally Championship in Bengaluru after chief rival Dean Mascarenhas was handed a hefty penalty. Race Concepts’ Ilyas established a comfortable 10-second advantage after the opening two night stages in Sprint de Bengaluru. However, his advantage came under serious threat from INRC3 runner Mascarenhas, who started closing in for the overall lead on the final day. Driving a stock car, Mascarenhas gained nine and eight seconds respectively in the last two stages of the rally, comfortably making up for the deficit he faced at the end of day 1.

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Unfortunately, the Bengaluru-based driver was deemed to have arrived late to the starting point on Saturday and was subsequently hit with a hefty six-minute penalty. That dropped him all the way to the bottom of the rankings, leaving the way clear for Ilyas to win the non-championship season opener. Dhruva Chandrashekar finished second behind Ilyas and took a class win in the INRC3 category, while Sanjay Agarwal completed the overall podium spots. INRC, now run by new promoter Champions Club, featured a ladies class for the first time. Shivanu Pruthvi, who starred in the first half of our debut Volkswagen Ameo Cup season last year, was declared the winner ahead of seasoned rally driver Harshita Gowda.

Published Date: March 25, 2019 Publication: Sportsfield.in


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25-03-2019 Younus Ilyas wins Sprint de Bengaluru Bengaluru, : Kerala’s Younus Ilyas survived a late attack from Bengaluru’s Dean Mascarenhas to dramatically win the INRC overall and INRC 2 categories in the Sprint de Bengaluru 2019, the curtain-raiser event to the FMSC Indian National Rally Championship here on Sunday. The Race Concepts driver, along with his navigator Harish Gowda, seemed to be in control after storming into a comfortable 10-second lead in the night stage on Saturday. But Mascarenhas, an acknowledged champion driving in the INRC 3 category, showed a glimpse of his speed and prowess on Sunday. Despite driving his stock car which clearly didn’t have enough power, he began Day 2 with a bang, finishing just 2 seconds off Ilyas’ well prepared Cedia. He was equally brilliant in the next stage, clocking 4:58.30 which was just one second behind Ilyas.

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The two stages, at LG Tranquil, tested the drivers and cars thoroughly, with tarmac, gravel, loose soil, sharp climbs and steep falls marking the route. It gave the huge local crowds a bird’s eye view of the entire run, making for a great holiday treat. Mascarenhas then came into his own, winning the next two stages at the LG Champions County track handsomely. With only long straights and sharp curves and turns to conquer, he went all out and gained 9 and 8 seconds each to make up for his 10-second shortfall in the opening stage. Sadly for him, he was penalized 6 minutes for getting to the starting point on Saturday night late which proved to be too big a deficit to overcome. He slipped all the way to the bottom of the table. “It was just bad luck,” Mascarenhas said. “My car didn’t start so I got delayed. I am, however, very happy with the way I drove and I am looking forward to a good season,” he added. Ilyas expressed happiness at his performance and praised the stages. “It was a great outing. And I loved being out here! The stages were interesting and were challenging at times. But I am really glad to have come out on top,” he said. Dhruva Chandrashekar, with his accomplished navigator Musa Sherif, quietly made their way up to take the second place in the INRC overall category. They clinched the INRC 3 category in the process. “We are very happy with the way the curtain-raiser went,” Vamsi Merla, the CEO of Champions Yacht Club, the promoters of the INRC, said. “For the first time, we had a live screening of the stages at the venue as also a webcast. This is just the beginning,” he declared. RESULTS: INRC Overall: 1. Younus Ilyas / Harish KN; 2. Dhruva Chandrashekar / Musa Sherif; 3. Sanjay Agarwal / Smitha N INRC 1: Suhem Kabeer / J. Jeevarathinam; 2. Lokesh Gowda / D Uday Kumar INRC 2: 1. Younus Ilyas / Harish KN; 2. Ritesh Guttedar / Lokaranjan; 3. Lanusanen Pongener / Vinay Kmar PM INRC 3: 1. Dhruva Chandrashekar / Musa Sherif; 2. Chetan Shivram / Dilip Sharan; 3. Aroor Vikram Rao / Somayya AG FMSCI CUP / 4WD: 1. Sanjay Agarwal / Smitha N; 2. Avin Nanjappa / Darshan Nachappa; 3. Nikhil J / Arjun Dheerendra FMSCI CUP / 2WD: 1. Vaibhav Marathe / Arjun SSB; 2. Avinash DC / Kenith Harsha; 3. Adith KC / Venu Ramesh Kumar Ladies Class: 1. Shivani Pruthvi / Deepti Pruthvi; 2. Harshita Gowda / Vidya M

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