A brief look at the world’s toughest off-road motorsport event and the first Indian in history to have qualified for the race. CS SANTOSH is India’s finest off-road racer and this is his first attempt at the magnanimous DAKAR RALLY.
ONE OF THE
WORLD’S MOST
DIFFICULT & DANGEROUS RALLY RAID EVENT FOR THE PAST 35 YEARS.
BIKES, QUADS, CARS & TRUCKS [2014] AT START 431 AT FINISH
204
80%
AMATEUR PARTICIPANTS
DISTANCE OF EACH STAGE CAN GO UPTO
800-900KM PER DAY.
The terrain that the competitors traverse is much tougher and the vehicles used are true off-road vehicles rather than the modified on-road vehicles used in rallies.
This rally raid attracts talent from all platforms including Formula One Champion-Jacky Ickx, WRC Champion-Carlos Sainz to Olympic Ski Jumper-Adam Malysz.
ALL THE COMPETITIVE SPECIAL SECTIONS ARE OFF-ROAD
CROSSING DUNES, MUD, CAMEL GRASS, ROCKS, ERG
AMONG OTHERS.
TOTAL DISTANCE TRAVERSED [2014] COMPETITIVE SPECIAL STAGE (KM) 5228 TRANSPORT STAGE (KM)
3535
INDIA’S OFF-ROAD RACING CHAMPION Resolute and dauntless, Santosh’s skill and determination has helped him persistently press past the numerous challenges the grueling sport of off-road racing has presented, molding him into the finest rider that India has ever produced.
AGE: 30 HEIGHT: 6 FT WEIGHT: 72 KG
SOME PEOPLE, “ FOR IT’S A 100MTS SPRINT AT THE OLYMPICS. FOR ME, IT’S THE DAKAR.
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CS SANTOSH
DIRT TRACK, SUPERCROSS, MOTOCROSS & RALLY RAID
DIRT TRACK, SUPERCROSS & MOTOCROSS MAJOR NATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS (CHAMPIONSHIP WINS)
• 2005 Winner of the MRF National Supercross Championship • 2005 Winner of the Gulf National Dirt Track championship • 2007 National Champion Supercross Indian experts • 2008 Winner MRF Supercross Challenge • 2008 Winner of the Gulf Dirt Track Championship • Winner of the 2010 MRF National Supercross Championship • 2010 Winner of MRF Supercross Bangalore Round 1 • 2010 Winner of MRF Supercross Jaipur Round 3 • 2010 Winner of MRF Supercross Boroda Round 4 • 2010 Winner of MRF Supercross Kholapur Round 5 • 2010 Winner of MRF Supercross Pune Round 6 • 2010 Winner of the 2010 Rolon National Dirt Track Championship • 2011 Winner of the Chandigarh MRF Supercross • 2011 Winner of the Pune MRF Supercross • 2011 2nd place in the Kolhapur MRF Supercross
MAJOR INTERNATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS (SRILANKA, IRAN & DUBAI)
• 2009 Winner of Maharagama Motocross, Sri Lanka • 2010 Winner of Nur Elia Motocross, Sri Lanka • 2010 Winner of Foxhill Supercross, Sri Lanka • 2010 Vijayabahu Motocross Champion, Sri Lanka • 2010 Winner of Gunners Supercross, Sri Lanka • 2010, 2011, 2012 Winner of Gajaba Supercross, Sri Lanka • 2010 Winner of Nalanda Motocross, Sri Lanka • 2011 & 2012 Winner of the Gunner’s Supercross, Sri Lanka • 2011 Winner of the Sigiri Rally Supercross, Sri Lanka • 2011 2nd place in the Fox Hill Supercross, Sri Lanka • 2012 2nd place in the Cavalry Supercross, Sri Lanka • In 2008, CS Santosh became the first Indian in the Asian Motocross championship, to have qualified with the fastest time in Moto II in Iran, where he finished fourth, the highest ever by an Indian rider on the international circuit. • He was ranked overall 6th in the Asian Motocross Championship 2010 • 2006 Finished 5th overall in Dubai National championship • 2006 Winner of the Al-Ain Motocross in Dubai
NATIONAL
RALLY RAID
EVENTS
14th RAID-DE-HIMALAYA, 2012 [WON] The ‘Raid De Himalaya’ is the only Indian motorsport event listed on the off-road rallies calendar of FIM (Federation Internationale Motorcyclisme), Geneva, Switzerland. Only 12 international motoring events world-wide are listed in this calendar. It ranks among the top ten toughest motorsport rallies of the world. CS Santosh is the first South Indian to win the 14th Raid De Himalaya 2012.
12th MARUTI SUZUKI DESERT STORM, 2014 [WON] This was a 2200km long rally spread over six days, making it India’s longest off-road motorsport annual event. CS Santosh won this rally, that traversed through the scorching deserts of Rajasthan (India), in his maiden attempt.
INTERNATIONAL
RALLY RAID EVENTS ABU-DHABI DESERT CHALLENGE, 2013 [DNF] In 2013, CS Santosh became the first Indian to debut at the World Cross Country Championship but an unfortunate fire accident injured him badly during the 3rd Stage. He was running in the top 10 in his class.
ABU-DHABI DESERT CHALLENGE, 2014 [10th] In 2014, CS Santosh became the first Indian to finish in the top 10 (overall 10th) in the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, the same rally that had broken him the previous year.
SEALINE CROSS-COUNTRY RALLY, 2014 [8th] In 2014, CS Santosh became the first Indian to participate & finish 8th in the Sealine Cross-Country Rally (Qatar), which is a part of the World Cross Country Championship also. This rally is known for being particularly hard to navigate along with very long stages.
WORLD CROSS COUNTRY RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP
OVERALL RANKING Santosh ended the 2014 season with an overall 9th in the championship. This puts him in the Top 10 for this year and it shows his capabilities as a consistent & focused achiever. For someone who had a horrific debut season last year, it takes more than courage to achieve this impossible feat.
NEXT STEP
THE ULTIMATE CHALLENGE
THE DAKAR RALLY 2015 THE FIRST DAKAR IS ABOUT COMPLETION, NOT PLACEMENT.
2015 KTM 450 RALLY REPLICA CS Santosh intends to use the 2015 KTM 450 RALLY motorcycle for the 2015 DAKAR RALLY. This motorcycle is known as the iconic DAKAR motorcycle that has the DNA of 13 consecutive winsthe highest ever in the history of Dakar.
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FRANCE
NATIONALITIES
70
BROADCASTERS
3.9
MOST REPRESENTED COUNTRIES 17%
NETHERLANDS
13.5%
ARGENTINA
12.6%
SPAIN
5.4%
CHILE
5.3%
MILLION SPECTATORS
190
BREAKDOWN ARGENTINA
CHILE
BOLIVIA
2500000
1000000
410000
1200
COUNTRIES
HOURS OF TOTAL COVERAGE
WEBSITE
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THE DAKAR FAMILY
Entering the Dakar is, in a certain way, like climbing Everest, sailing round the globe or rowing round the world.
THE BUDGET
(This is a tentative expenses* list EXCLUDING FUEL.)
OVERALL EXPENSES SHOULD BE AROUND
INR 1.3-1.5 CRORES
*Due to varying prices the values above are subject to change.
SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS* BRAND PROMOTION
From stickers to press-conferences, before and after the rally, our team will leave no stone unturned to promote your brand and its values. We will show our gratitude & appreciation for your involvement in the adventure. This includes interviews during the rally by the media.
LIVE UPDATES ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Our documentation crew will also be updating all our activites on Social Media to help in your proxy involvement in the adventure. All posts will acknowledge and promote the sponsor.
THE DAKAR RALLY RAID MOVIE
Tha Dakar organisers shoot the whole rally where Santosh will feature in a few places. They also compile a film that shows intense action in the competition stages. We will provide an edited copy of the film to you with your brand in it and share it with Santosh’s fan following on Social Media.
*All benefits will be orgainsed in the form of packages based on the amount of sponsorship. We will soon let you know of these packages to help you choose what works best for you.
A.S.O ECSTATIC TO HEAR ABOUT CS SANTOSH IN DAKAR 2015. The Amaury Sport Organisation, which organises Dakar every year is looking forward to have CS Santosh in Dakar 2015. To ensure the best possible course conditions, a limited number of competitors are invited to participate in the Dakar in each category, including assistance. Santosh being selected for Dakar is a big achievement for India as he would be the first Indian in history to compete in this challenging event.
BE A PART OF HISTORY THE MANY FIRSTS
No doubt Santosh has time and again made his mark in the off-roading history of India. And no one other than him is capable enough to step foot into Dakar with such confidence. He will be the first Indian to do so and you, the sponsor will be responsible for this feat. A really proud moment for India.
BETTER RECEPTION BY MEDIA Santosh being the first Indian and maintaining his position in the top 10 of the best riders in the world has already caught the organiser’s attention. They have invited Indian media to cover his journey. No doubt such a feat will be celebrated in India as much as its goning to be celebrated in Dakar.
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2014 DESIGNED & CONCEPTUALISED BY ANIKET DAS