- Rallyist Arindam Saikia and co-driver Jeevarathinam J clinch the winning title
- Polaris RZR 1000 wins the race with a lead time of 20 minutes and 12 seconds
Polaris RZR 1000 swept the podium at the third edition of one the most challenging rallies, the India Baja 2018. The winning offroad buggy was driven by Arindam Saikai/co-driver Jeevarathinam J with a lead time of 20 minutes and 12 seconds. The India Baja 2018 tests the qualities of endurance, ingenuity, physical and mental toughness of the driver as well as the vehicle. The cross-country rally was held in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan and included 400km of extremely harsh special stages and over 150km of transport stages.
Speaking on the occasion Pankaj Dubey, Managing Director and Country Head, Polaris India Pvt. Ltd., said, “This victory in India Baja 2018 is a matter of great pride for Polaris. The rally is a test of endurance even for the most experienced competitors as it requires time to adjust to the desert. Polaris has a strong focus on motorsports in India and the leading event like India Baja forms a powerful platform for us, to showcase the endurance and power of our range of vehicles. I would like to congratulate the winners, Arindam Saikia on Polaris RZR 1000 and Taufeeq Mughal on Polaris Sportsman ATV for displaying fantastic performance and providing us with this lifetime motorsports experience.”
Speaking about the experience, Arindam Saikai, Polaris RZR 1000 Driver, said, “India Baja 2018 has been an extremely positive rally for us. We had a trouble-free rally and the superb performance and built of the Polaris RZR® made it easier for us lead the rally. It was fun to be in a challenging rally with fellow rallyists and I’d like to congratulate all of them for participating in what has been a very tough rally for each one of us.”
