Himalayan Rally 2.0

A Baja-format extreme rally for motorcycles and rally cars through the Uttarakhand Himalayas, organised by Team Firefox in association with Madras Motor Sports Club (MMSC). It starts at Ramnagar and finishes in Dehradun.

Yes. It runs under FMSCI rules, along with FIM rules for moto and FIA rules for cars. FMSCI-appointed officials and the Stewards of the Meeting oversee it.

17 Nov: Marshals' briefing and training programme. Full team briefing and introductions.18 Nov: Documentation, vehicle scrutiny and drivers' briefing. Ceremonial flag-off for a 10 km round.19 Nov: Leg 1, Ramnagar to Lansdowne.20 Nov: Leg 2, Lansdowne to Dehradun.21 Nov: Leg 3, Dehradun loop. Prize distribution in the evening.On leg days, parc fermé opens at 05:00 and closes at 06:00. Leg 1 starts at 07:00. Legs 2 and 3 start at 06:30.

About 400 km: 200 km of timed stages and 200 km of liaison. The terrain is roughly 40% gravel, 40% tarmac and 20% broken tarmac.

A valid 2026 FMSCI licence, with Club Sport as the minimum. Moto riders can hold a Restricted Rally or 2W Club Sport rally licence. Car drivers also need a valid civil driving licence.Entries are capped at 60 motorcycles and 40 cars. The organisers decide which entries are accepted.Entries are not transferable. Non-Indian competitors must comply with the FIA code (article 70).

All fees include GST.Moto: ₹18,000 (early, to 7 Oct), ₹25,000 (standard, to 31 Oct), ₹40,000 (late, to 7 Nov).Rally Car: ₹45,000 (early, to 7 Oct), ₹50,000 (standard, to 31 Oct), ₹55,000 (late, to 7 Nov).Entry fees are non-refundable, unless your entry isn't accepted or the rally doesn't take place.Entries without the organisers' optional advertising cost 100% extra.Team entries are extra. Moto: ₹15,000 (club) or ₹50,000 (manufacturer/trade), minimum 5 vehicles. Cars: ₹25,000 (club), ₹50,000 (trade) or ₹1,00,000 (manufacturer), up to 5 vehicles.Register at www.thehimalayanrally.com or www.thehimalayandrive.com.

Four nights of twin-sharing accommodation at the official night halts (3rd to 6th Dec), the road book and route maps, and an invitation to the prize distribution and Rally Ball.No accommodation is provided on 2nd or 7th Dec. Food, fuel, vehicle recovery and medical charges are not covered.

Moto: Groups A to D by engine size (M1 to M10), plus exclusive classes for the KTM 390 Enduro R, Kawasaki KLX230, Hero Xpulse, Royal Enfield and TVS Apache. Group D is for FMSCI-homologated bikes only. Non-homologated bikes run in Group A.Cars: Group T1 (prototypes, 2WD and 4WD) and Group T2 (4WD series production).A class with fewer than four entries only gets 1st and 2nd prizes. A class with fewer than three is merged into the next class up.

Personal accident cover of ₹10 lakh, specifically "High Risk" (Table III), with hospitalisation benefits.Special rally insurance for your vehicle, valid for 18 to 21 Nov. Normal motor policies do not cover rallying.Third-party vehicle insurance, as required by law.The FMSCI event permit gives basic accident cover to licensed competitors during the event only. It does not replace the cover above.

Riders: Full-face helmet (ECE 22.05/22.06, JIS T8133:2015 or Snell), jacket, trousers, motocross boots and competition gloves. Carry a full 2-litre hydration pack, which is checked at every stage start. No pillion riders. Tear-offs are banned (₹5,000 penalty).Cars: FIA-approved roll cage, seats, 4-point harnesses and helmets for driver and co-driver. Also a fixed fire extinguisher and two red reflective triangles.Everyone: Emergency food and water for 24 hours. Lights on throughout (moto).

No. Reconnaissance is not permitted. The route is revealed only in the road book.

30 km/h through villages and speed-control zones, unless the road book says otherwise.

Refuelling is your responsibility. Plan for a range of at least 200 km, or 220 km with a safety margin. The organisers do not provide fuel.

Through the Sportity app and the "UHR-26 Digital Notice Board" WhatsApp group. Start lists, bulletins and results are also posted at each Rally HQ. At least one member per crew must register a WhatsApp number with the group admin.

Show the Green OK sign if you're fine. If you see a Red SOS sign, you must stop and help. Medical rescue and evacuation is by land.

The Stewards of the Meeting, who include the FMSCI-appointed Chief Steward and Club Steward Mr. Bipin Bhatia. Protests go through the Clerk of the Course, and a deposit applies. Rule changes come as dated, numbered bulletins, stamped by FMSCI before scrutineering.

Trophies for the top three overall, plus team prizes.Moto cash prizes: ₹50,000, ₹30,000 and ₹15,000 for 1st to 3rd.Car cash prizes: ₹1,00,000, ₹75,000 and ₹50,000 for 1st to 3rd.Cash prizes are subject to TDS.

Team Firefox: +91 93810 19775 hrmemorialdrive@gmail.com