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In the latest episode of the evo India Podcast, Editor Sirish Chandran sits down with veteran automotive journalist Bob Rupani for an in-depth conversation on the history of Indian motorsport. They talk about the inception of rallying in India, the legendary London–Sydney Marathon that passed through Indian cities, and Bob’s experiences working with the late Nazir Hoosein: the visionary who introduced the Himalayan Rally in the 1980s and later the Great Desert Himalayan Rally, India’s attempt at a version of the Dakar Rally.

The discussion also covers the challenges and support that motorsport pioneers faced in India, the golden era of rallying, and the unforgettable days of racing at Sholavaram.

Tune in to the evo India Podcast to relive iconic moments of Indian rallying history, the rise of the Himalayan Rally, and Bob Rupani’s insights on motorsport in India.

0:00 Precap
0:25 Introduction
5:02 Bob's journey into motorsports and London-Sydney marathon
12:25 Inception of the Himalayan Rally in 1980
18:50 Big names who participated at the Himalayan Rally
20:34 Philip Young's Morris Minor and Austin Healey 3000 at the Himalayan Rally
23:09 Various cars at the Himalayan Rally
24:36 The people behind the Himalayan Rally
28:00 Cause of the decrease in international participants
29:24 Challenges faced during the Himalayan Rally
30:29 The Great Desert Himalayan Rally
33:24 Uniqueness of the GDH Rally
34:54 The route of the Himalayan Rally
36:48 Challenges of organising a rally of such scale
40:17 From rallying to racing at Sholavaram
50:45 The low of Indian motorsport

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