35th SJOBA Rally from 4th March
This three day mega event would kick off on 4th March with the process of scrutiny of the vehicles and Super Spectator Stage (SSS) set up at Forest Hill, Mohali, where all drivers will present their dare devil acts of motorsport. The Challenge Rally (Extreme) would be open to Jeeps/Cars/Bikes and will be spread over a period of 2 days (5th and 6th March) with the participants being required to cover approximately 200 kms per day. The route will be a challenging and an adventurous one covering “axle-breaking” riverbeds (both dry and wet), fast tarmacs with winding hair pins, unmetalled surfaces and exhilarating hilly terrain in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. The competitive stretches (SS) would be evenly spaced and followed by the transport sections. Participants (25 4Wheelers and 55 2Wheelers) are likely to face 5 competitive sections (SS) on each day, which challenge the driver’s concentration abilities, physical endurance and driving skills. Also for the 4 Wheelers there will be a NIGHT STAGE. The areas covered during these two exhilarating days of SJOBA Rally are Ropar, Gharshankar, Mansowal and Hoshiarpur.
STAGES FOR THE RALLY – DAY 1
Section Stage From To Kms St Johns
TPT1 Transport SJS Rail Majra 56.00
SS1 Competitive Rail Majra Bhaipur 16.20
TPT2 Transport Bhaipur Thathiala 1.40
SS2 Competitive Thathiala Kanuan 16.47
TPT3 Transport Kanuan Kanua2 0.50
SS3 Competitive Kanua2 Jhungian 13.06
TPT4 Transport Jhungian Shahpur 35.90
SS4 Competitive Shahpur Mehandwani 14.50
TPT5 Transport Mehandwani Pandori 2.64
SS5 Competitive Pandori Ratanpur 10.22
TPT6 Transport Ratanpur Gaj Retreat 5.92
Gaj Retreat
TPT7 Transport Gaj Retreat Mehandpur 7.60
SS6 Competitive Mehandpur Mansowal 5.91
TPT8 Transport Mansowal Gaj Retreat 0.14
Day 2 – Leg 2
Section Stage From to Kms
TPT1 Transport Gaj Retreat Ratanpur 5.52
SS1 Competitive Ratanpur Achalpur 11.21
TPT1 Transport Achalpur Dalewal 5.75
SS2 Competitive Dalewal Pandori 9.33
TPT2 Transport Pandori Mehandwani 2.64
SS3 Competitive Mehandwani Bhadiar 16.46
TPT3 Transport Bhadiar Gondpur 4.05
SS4 Competitive Gondpur Bathri 7.75
TPT4 Transport Bathri Mansowal 10.99
SS5 Competitive Mansowal Mansowal 2 9.35
TPT5 Transport Mansowal 2 Gaj Retreat 1.11
TPT6 Transport Gaj Retreat SJS 115.70
This rally is being conducted with the affiliation of FMSCI. The total prize money for the 2022 version of the rally is around 5.0 lakhs and trophies and other awards for the participants & Winners. The prize distribution ceremony would be held at Chandigarh Golf Association (CGA) on the 6th evening.Safety standards have always been a priority of SJOBA. Hence, there are FIVs (First Intervention Vehicles) and ambulances at each competitive stage with SJOBA Marshals and Doctors available with full medical assistance. Each Marshal on the route also carries a first aid kit with himself, when on duty. SJOBA also boasts of a near perfect wireless communication network set-up with in-house ham radio operators who ensure that any kind of help is provided immediately to the participants.The rally is possible only because of the full support of the Police and Administrations of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, as adequate arrangements are made to ensure that there is no oncoming traffic in the competitive stages. Each participant is treated like a member of the SJOBA family and thus provided with excellent food and lodging during the event. Lunch and stay for all participants and Marshals would be at the Gaj Retreat. For more details you can email at secretary@sjoba.in
OFFICIALS of the Event
SAMPAT SINGH PRESIDENT
GAGAN SEKHON SECRETARY
SPS GHAI COC
NAGENDRA SINGH DCOC
NIPUN MEHAN CRO
DR VIVEK KAPOOR CMO
NAVKIRAN SINGH CSO
ITINERARY – FOR MEDIA COVERAGE
4th March: 8:00 am Onwards Scrutiny at FOREST HILL RESORT.
12:30 pm Start of SSS Stage at FOREST HILL RESORT.
5th March: 6:00 am Rally Flags Off from St John’s High School
3:00 pm Rally Reaches Gaj Retreat.
6th March: 7:00 am Flag Off from Gaj Retreat
4:30 pm End of Rally at St John’s High School
7:30 pm onwards Prize Distribution at CGA GOLF RANGE.
