Thursday, November 29, 2007

Mokokchung Motor Rally


Mokokchung DC flags off 16 cars:

Mokokchung, Nov 28: The Mokokchung Motor Rally 2007, organised by the Mokokchung District Sports Council (MDSC) in commemoration of the Mokokchung District Administration Golden jubilee celebrations, commenced on Wednesday with DC Mokokchung flagging off the rally at Imkongmeren Sports Complex, Mokokchung.

Altogether, 16 cars are competing in the rally in both the Extreme (8 cars) and General (8 cars) categories including participants from both within and outside the state besides.

After the flag off, the rally proceeded towards Khensa village till the Changki X-Junction along the Mariani Road. Thereafter, the route diverted to Dibuia, Waromung, Yimjenkimong, Molungkimong, Molungyimnsen villages and headed to Tuli via Loyung. The rallyist earlier stopped at Dibuia village for lunch before starting out again.

After Tuli, the rallyist regrouped and further proceeded towards Mokokchung for the last leg of the day. The first day of the rally also saw some vehicles getting retired midway due to technical problems.

The rally will continue tomorrow where the rallyist will proceed from Imkongmeren Sports Complex Mokokchung to Chare under Tuensang district via Dikhu and Chijung river and return to Mokokchung. At Chijung, the rallyist will have 'brunch', a combination of breakfast and lunch at the Chijung Resort. After reaching Mokokchung, the last and final leg of the competiton will "Autocross" at the Imkongmeren Sports Complex Mokokchung.

The rally will conclude tomorrow with chief secretary Lalhuma gracing the valedictory as the chief guest.

Source: The Nagaland Post

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