The ‘All India Offroad Carnival 2023’ was held at Prodirt Adventure in Pune, Maharashtra, on 11^th and 12^th February, 2023. The 2-day event, which was divided into categories for ‘Professional’, ‘Amateur’ and ‘Kids’ – saw riders participating from across India. The event was based on time attack autocross, so the fastest rider would clocking the best time, over a 2-laps, wins.

Riders – men, women and children – participated from Bangalore, Nasik, Pune, Mumbai, Satara, Goa, Kolhapur, Nagpur and Panchgani to win in this prestigious carnival event. The riders were put up at the venue in tents where all facilities were provided, including live music played and barbecue for participants and teams plus crew members.

Ace rider, Rustom Kersi Patel, from Mumbai, won five trophies at the event over 2 days, making the community ever so proud of his achievements. Patel won the top spot in ‘Pro 4 Stroke – upto 250cc’  riding his hero X pulse and in the ‘Pro Veterans Open Foreign Bikes upto 500cc’ riding a KTM 250cc. He came in second in the ‘Pro 4 Stroke, upto 150cc,’ riding his hero impulse and in the ‘Scooter Open Category’, riding an Aprilia. He also claimed top-spot, in partnership with 15-year-old Abhas, winning the Bike Treasure Hunt.

Rustom thanks his title sponsor Ajmera Racing India power by Castrol Power 1 biking for their support. “This was one of the best experiences in my racing career as this was the first time all riders and participants were living in tents! This is brotherhood of bikers and everything was very well managed,” shared Rustom with Parsi Times, as he strutted home with five trophies – three in first place and two in second place. Reiterating his message to all racing enthusiasts, Rustom emphasizes, “Say no to street racing, If you want to race, get on the track!”