3rd TDCP Thal Rally 2018 all set to strike tomorrow
As many as 80 racers are participating in the 2018 Thal Jeep Rally which commenced today and will have the qualifying rounds tomorrow in Muzaffargarh.
The Tourism Development Corporation Punjab (TDCP) is organizing the third edition of Thal Desert Rally that will be hosted by RASE - Rally Timing Solutions. As many as 80 adventure-hungry car racers, including female riders, have got themselves registered to join the rally race.
The TDCP Thal Jeep Rally is day rally comprises on two stages of the rally track. There will be several observation posts along the Rally Route. Racers would be competing on a 180-190 km track which runs from Muzaffargarh that is 30 minutes drive from Multan. The track starts at Head Muhammad Wala with mid-point at 90 kilo meters towards Choubara, Layiah. What makes the track so difficult to navigate through is the presence of pure white sand at a plain area without any dunes. These areas are usually densely populated as well ensuring local crowds. Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab (TDCP) has ensured complete security for families and students attendees among visitations of other historical sites nearby.
Famous participants include Nadir Magsi, Sahibzada Sultan, Asad Khoro, Awais Khakwani, Nauman Saranjam, Mansoor Haleem and Tushna Patel. Categories remain the same as as, Prepared (A,B,C,D), Stock (A,B,C,D) and Women.
Saturday 17th is all set for Race day for all stock categories and women category. Race day for all Prepared categories followed by prize distribution ceremony will be held on Sunday 18th.
Chief Minister Punjab is expected as chief guest at the closing ceremony which will be held in Layiah.
Participants list has been updated on RASE app and website and the Final list will be uploaded after qualifying rounds tomorrow.