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Glimpse of the Mokokchung AutoX rally at Imkongmeren Sports Complex on Thursday. (EM Images)[/caption]
Mokokchung, May 3 (EMN): The 4th edition of the Mokokchung AutoX rally organised by the Adventure and Motorsports Association of Mokokchung (Amam) began at the Imkongmeren Sports Complex on Thursday.
An update from the organisers claimed that the event was a success in setting the standards for future motor-sporting events.
65 professional motor racers from Delhi, Kolkata, Assam, Meghalaya, and Motorsports Association from Nagaland participated in the rally. The event was flagged off by L Alemtemsu Ao, vice president of the Mokokchung District Sports Council.
Thursday’s race resulted in Denis Assumi reaching the finishing point at 1:38.06 minutes in the SUV category. He was followed by Sandeep Sharma at 1:41.13 minutes and Imtisanen at 1:43.51 minutes.
While for over-13, 000 CC category, Kevin Puro finished the track in 1:43.47 minutes followed by Ewellson Lyngdoh in 1:43.85 minutes and Bento Swu in 1:44.37 minutes.
In the under-1300 CC category, V Yeshika Yeptho zoomed in the finishing point in 1:45.41 minutes while Alem I Jamir and Abhigyan completed it in 1:48.97 minutes and 1:49.06 minutes in that order.
For Friday's event, Moatsu Sprint will start from 9:00 am at Yimchalu village, which will be the crucial event for competitors of all the categories in the event. The final result will be determined by scores of both formats (AutoX and Moatsu Sprint) in their respective category; competitor’s timing of both the formats will be tabulated from which the winner will be decided from the accumulated best time scores.
Results of 4th AutoX:
SUV Category
1st Position- Denis Assumi- 1:38.06 minutes
2nd Position- Sandeep Sharma- 1:41.13 minutes
3rd Position- Imtisanen- 1:43.51 minutes
Above 13000 CC
1st Position- Kevin Puro : 1:43.47 minutes
2nd Position- Ewellson Lyngdoh : 1:43.85 minutes
3rd Position- Bento Swu : 1:44.37 Minutes
Below 1300 CC
1st Position- V Yeshika Yeptho: 1:45.41 Minutes
2nd Position- Alem I Jamir : 1:48.97 Minutes
3rd Position -Abhigyan: 1:49.06 Minutes
