Gangtok, April 23: The Burtuk Heliport in Gangtok turned into a festival of speed, style, and spirit with the first-ever Mountain Rush Time-Speed-Distance (TSD) Rally flagging.
The Mountain Rush Time-Speed-Distance (TSD) Rally was flagged off on April 23 by Director General of Police Akshay Sachdeva, marking a significant moment for motorsport enthusiasts in Sikkim.
JK Tyres organised the rally with an energetic Auto Show that turned the helipad into a buzzing arena. The crowd was treated to a display of high-performance vehicles, including Formula 4 cars, modified Maruti Balenos, luxury Lexus and BMWS, as well as powerful superbikes like the Kawasaki Ninja 1000cc, Honda CBR 650cc, and Suzuki Gixxer 750cc. Stunt teams wowed the audience with daring performances, drawing cheers and applause.
Hari Singh, Head of Operations at JK Tyres, shared his excitement about bringing the rally to Sikkim and wished the participants the best of luck. He also honoured DGP Sachdeva for his support.
Speaking at the event, DGP Sachdeva praised the organisers for hosting such a unique event in Gangtok. He encouraged the youth to enjoy motorsports safely and responsibly, and said the rally would help build patience and discipline.
After the flag-off, the rally cars took off on their journey through Sikkim’s stunning but tough landscapes. The rally aims to promote rural tourism, support local homestays, and showcase the culture and beauty of the region, while putting Sikkim on the national motorsport map.
The event also saw the presence of Delay Namgyal Barfungpa, Advisor to the Urban Development and Food & Civil Supplies Departments, and MLA Sonam Tshering Venchungpa.
With cheers from the crowd and engines roaring, the Mountain Rush Rally began its journey, bringing excitement, opportunity, and pride to Sikkim.
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