Moodabidri, 27 August 2024: The 4th edition of the Time-Speed-Distance (TSD) rally, Moodubidire Adventure Drive 2024, which attracted 35 participants from across South India, concluded successfully here on Sunday.
Moodubidire, traditionally known for its educational institutions, is now emerging as a new hub for motorsports, and in the forefront of this new interest are the efforts of the Tribhuvan Automotive Sports Club (TASC) and the Bedra Adventure Club (BAC), whose initiatives have attracted the cream of talent and propelled interest in the sport in this region.
The event, rooted in a motorsports history that dates back to 1988, was further strengthened in 2013 when BAC joined forces with TASC. This year’s rally marked a significant milestone, continuing to build on the legacy of motorsports in the region. Abhayachandra Jain, Former Minister for Fisheries, Youth Services, and Sports in the Government of Karnataka, inaugurated the event in the presence of Kuldeep M, President of TASC, and Akshay Jain, President of BAC.
The Indian Motor Sports Club (IMSC) played a crucial role in organising and providing technical support for the TSD event, ensuring it adhered to the high standards set by the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (fmsci). It’s involvement has not only added prestige to the event but enhanced the standards of organising and it also highlights the growing recognition for Moodabidri, as the new hub of motorsports activities.
The closing ceremony was a grand affair, which saw notable motorsport athletes being felicitated. The ceremony was graced by Vivek Alva, Managing Trustee of Alvas Education Foundation, Abhijeet M, Secretary of TASC, Pratap Jain, Treasurer of TASC, along with Kuldeep and Akshay, Presidents of TASC and BAC, respectively. The event garnered praise from the Tourism Department of Karnataka and the Coastal Tourism Department of Mangalore, who commended the organisers for their efforts in promoting motorsports.
In the various competitive categories, the winners were celebrated for their outstanding performances. In the Novice class, Sampath Gowda and Vinay took the top spot, followed by Umar Farooq and Praveen Perera in second place, and Koushik and Sachin in third.
The Doctor category saw Vinoy Prasad and Swopna Rai clinching first place, with Smrithi Shetty and Shibin Girish taking second, and Mahaveera Jain and Rakshit Kumar finishing third.
The Couple category was led by Shrutha Jayant and Jayanth M Jain, followed by Joshil Kumar and Priyanka in second place, and Shaewari and Abhinanta in third.
In the Bedra category, Raksha Balal and Vikram Jain emerged victorious, with Pradeep K and Sanjeet Jain in second place, and Rizhwan and Imran in third.
The Club category saw Akhil Nayak and Chiranth Jain taking the top honors, followed by Zahir Manipady and Vinoth Kumar in second place, and Dilip Kumar Jain and Samruda Pai in third.
The Corporate category was won by AbulalaPuthige and Saravana Kumar, followed by Darshan and Pradeep in second place, and Vishwak Kasturi and Vivek Tripathi in third.
In the Expert category was won by David Sharon and Meghana Sarkar who defeated Kartik Maruthi and Shankar Anand and AbulalaPuthige and Saravana Kumar finished third.
Certificates were presented to several individuals who made significant contributions to motorsports. Among those honoured were Musa Sherif, recognised for his outstanding role as a co-driver and his extensive contributions to Indian motorsports, and Ashwin Naik, celebrated for his achievements on both national and international rally circuits.
Dr Sajeesh Reghunathan, MPT, was acknowledged for his dual expertise in motorsports and physiotherapy, while Aroor Vikram Rao was honoured for his remarkable rallying career.
Prathijna Shetty, Vikram Rao, Dean Mascarenas, Sudeep Kotari, and Adan Ahmed were also recognised for their dedication and accomplishments in the sport.
The Indian Motor Sports Club (IMSC) received special recognition for its pivotal role in organising and conducting the TSD event, highlighting the collective efforts that have made this event a success.
The Moodubidire Adventure Drive 2024 concluded with the promise of future events, continuing to nurture the passion for motorsports in the region. The organisers expressed their gratitude to all participants, sponsors, and supporters who contributed to the event’s success.
