Summary:
MANALI: Hitesh Sharma from Manali became the overall winner of the first national Himalayan Autocross rally that was organized on challenging dirt track of the country designed by a group of rally enthusiasts. Hitesh Sharma was the overall winner in 4X4 extreme category. Over 20 professional racers participated in 4X4 category, 14 rallyists with cars, four in diesel category and 26 in motorbike category. Last year, the organizers had accepted entries only from Himachal rallyists to promote the sport among the local youth. "We had men, women, veterans, professional racers and even a novice taking part in different races in car, 4X4 extreme and motorbike categories..