Last Updated : 10 Jul, 2022 07:35 AM
Published : 10 Jul 2022 07:35 AM
Last Updated : 10 Jul 2022 07:35 AM
Chennai: Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest motorcycle and scooter manufacturer, has announced the ‘Hero Dirt Biking Challenge’ (HDBC). This is the first pan-India talent challenge by an original equipment manufacturer.
Hero MotoCorp has released a message in this regard:
It offers a great opportunity for budding riders, enthusiasts and amateurs who want to excel in ‘off-road’ racing. For this, it reaches out to 45 cities to find the best amateur off-road riders in the country. The winner and 2nd and 3rd runners-up will be awarded the popular Hero Xpulse 200 4V motorcycles. You can also get sponsorship deals worth Rs.20 lakh from Hero. The competition will be telecast on MTV and Voot in November.
Announcing the announcement, Hero MotoCorp’s Chief Development Officer (CGO) Ranjivjit Singh said, “Hero’s rally-racing team has been flying the flag for India in international rally racing. It now invites the Indian youth to achieve. It will create many achievers,” he said.
To register to participate and know more details visit www.hdbc.in.
First round matches will be held in 45 cities followed by regional rounds in 18 cities. The top 100 riders will proceed to a 5-day regional bootcamp, this time coached by legendary Indian rider CS Santhosh. The bootcamp will conclude with a race. The top 20 participants will advance to the finals held at Hero MotoCorp’s state-of-the-art R&D center at the world-class Innovation Technology Center in Jaipur. 5 days before the finale, the best riders are trained by the Hero Moto Sports Team Rally and the winner is finally chosen and awarded. This is what he said.