Maruti Suzuki Desert Storm 2018 Powered By ExxonMobil: Stage 1 Results

Maruti Suzuki Desert Storm stage 1 results out. Stage 1 of Maruti Desert Storm 2018, powered by ExxonMobil, took place through the terrains of Bikaner.

By Abhinand V

Maruti Suzuki Desert Storm 2018 Stage 1 complete. The first stage of India's biggest rally competition took place through the terrains of Bikaner, Rajasthan.

Contestants waded through the loose sand and thorny bushes of the Thar outskirts with throttles wide open. Two wheelers were flagged off at 2:30PM, while four-wheelers left the starting point after six in the evening.

Maruti Suzuki Desert Storm 2018 Powered By ExxonMobil — Stage 1 Results

Since the route of stage 1 couldn't be accessed by road transport, media and other officials waited at Lakhoosar, a remote location with hardly any population. From that point, media attendees walked in the direction opposite to the route of the rally, hoping to see the contestants pass.

Maruti Suzuki Desert Storm 2018 Powered By ExxonMobil — Stage 1 Results

Around 4:30PM, the sound of single-cylinder motorcycle engines was slowly becoming audible. And within a few minutes, the first contestant paced past -- Dakar Rally finalist and Hero MotoCorp rider, CS Santosh.

Maruti Suzuki Desert Storm 2018 Powered By ExxonMobil — Stage 1 Results

After that, first-time riders and experienced riders flew past the point. It was an exciting moment for everyone gathered there. Every rider was cheered by the onlookers as they advanced to the finality of the stage.

Maruti Suzuki Desert Storm 2018 Powered By ExxonMobil — Stage 1 Results

Amongst all the motorcycles was a quad bike. The ATV was noticeably able to handle the terrain with much more ease, compared to the off-road motorcycles.

Maruti Suzuki Desert Storm 2018 Powered By ExxonMobil — Stage 1 Results

Being a rally through the desert, the organisers had taken enough precautions to prevent contestants from getting stranded. However, help would take time to arrive due to the terrain conditions. This means that contestants are all by themselves for most of the time.

Maruti Suzuki Desert Storm 2018 Powered By ExxonMobil — Stage 1 Results

Locals were also excited to see something different in their native place. Children and elders gathered around to see automobiles flying past, something not that common to their eyes.

Maruti Suzuki Desert Storm 2018 Powered By ExxonMobil — Stage 1 Results

When the four-wheelers arrived at the checkpoint, it was already pitch dark. However, the roar of engines and the glow of headlights across the distance was something worth experiencing.

Maruti Suzuki Desert Storm 2018 Powered By ExxonMobil — Stage 1 Results

Maruti Suzuki Desert Storm 2018 Stage 1 Results

Moto

  1. CS Santosh (#1)
  2. Aaron Mare (#3)
  3. Sanjay Kumar (#6)

Xplore

  1. Nipun Agarwal, Kabir Mansharmani (#301)
  2. Vishal Choudhary, Abhivek Singh Godhara (#305)
  3. Surendra Gopu, Hardeep Singh (#307)

Ndure

  1. Sukhjeet Singh, Dhaliwal, Lenin J (#217)
  2. Gurpinder Singh, Mrinmoy Saha (#207)
  3. Ruchit Jadhaw, Aditya Garg (#214)

Xtreme

  1. Suresh Rana, P.V Srinivas Murthy (#101)
  2. Aabhishek Mishra, V Venu Rameshkumar (#103)
  3. Gaurav Chiripal, Srikanth Gowda (#102)

Maruti Suzuki Desert Storm 2018 Powered By ExxonMobil — Stage 1 Results

Thoughts On The Stage 1 Results Of Desert Storm 2018

Stage 1 of the Maruti Suzuki Desert Storm 2018, powered by ExxonMobil, was also the first insight of what the rally involves. Though a lot of waiting was involved to just have a glimpse of the contestants, it was quite a moment for everyone. Desert Storm proved that motorsports is something not to be experienced just on television or the internet. More updates Maruti Suzuki Desert Storm 2018 soon!

In the meantime, check out the gallery below to catch all the action from Stage 1.

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Article Published On: Tuesday, March 20, 2018, 14:32 [IST]
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