MARGAO
"It's a feast for motor buffs," said Sharmad Raiturkar, president of All Goa Motor Sports Association. He added: "Our motto is to give the locals a platform to showcase their talent."
Others present were Vaibhav Marathe, general secretary, and Deepraj Raikar, chief coordinator. The race will conducted in nine categories and carries a total prize money of Rs 2,30,000 (two lakhs thirty thousand rupees).
The autocross challenge will have a special category for women participants besides t
he regular categories -- 800cc to 1000cc (petrol) with prizes of Rs 5,000, 3,000 and 2,000 plus trophies; 1001cc to 1300cc (petrol) with prizes of Rs 5,000, 3,000 and 2,000 plus trophies; 1301cc to 1600cc (Petrol) with prizes of Rs 5,000, 3,000 and 2,000 plus trophies; Diesel open class with prizes of Rs 7,000, 5,000 and 3,000 plus trophies; SUV open class with prizes of Rs 7,000, 5,000 and 3,000 plus trophies; Petrol Indian Open with prizes of Rs 7,000, 5,000 and 3,000 plus trophies; Petrol Unrestricted open class with prizes of Rs7,000, 5,000 and 3,000 plus trophies; Goan local class with prizes of Rs 7,000, 5,000 and 3,000 plus trophies; Ladies class with prizes of Rs 5,000, 3,000 and 2,000 plus trophies; and category for championship in 1400cc Petrol, 1600cc Petrol, Petrol Indian open, Petrol unrestricted open class with champion of the day carrying a prize of Rs 1 lakh plus trophy.
A total of 45 national riders have confirmed their participation as top drivers Suem Khabir, Salman besides Goa's Vaibhav Marathe will be seen in action. Siddharth Kunkolienkar, EDC Chairman, will flag off the event on December 10 at 9 am. TCP Minister Vijai Sardesai will grace the occasion and will distribute the prizes in the presence of VM Prabhudessai, Director of SAG.
A total of 45 national riders have confirmed their participation as top drivers Suem Khabir, Salman besides Goa's Vaibhav Marathe will be seen in action. Siddharth Kunkolienkar, EDC Chairman, will flag off the event on December 10 at 9 am. TCP Minister Vijai Sardesai will grace the occasion and will distribute the prizes in the presence of VM Prabhudessai, Director of SAG.
