Team #10
Winning team of Kashmir (Nissan) leading, Ahmed ( Wrangler) 2nd and Khadi (Wrangler) sweeping started off on 10 position. On reaching the dunes, I asked my team if they had problem going straight to the flags doing side sloping and cresting. They said no and we started flying on the crests. 1st point was a quick one but just before the 2nd flag my Nissan’s engine stopped on the crest. I tried many times, it was not responding and told my team it might be the end of the journey. After few minutes we took a chance aagain and luckily engine started roaring. Ahmed was following me he got stuck on the same place and we pulled him with in minutes. We had some difficulties while approaching the 3rd flag. 1st I became the victim of tricky bowl and stuck in it. Khadi came to rescue but stuck in soft sand just front of Nissan. Finally Ahmed came in for help and pulled both of us out. Ahmed stuck couple of time and Khadi once before reaching the flag 3. There was no problem after flag 3 and we were welcomed by Sam at flag 6 at 11:30.
We received the coordinates for the 2nd phase and we started off but Sam called us back to check the photos (he might have doubt that we pass through all the flag or not LOL). 2nd phase was easy and we enjoyed side sloping and chasing gazelles and reached the destination at 12:30. It was prayer time Khadi and Ahmed went to mosque and I started searching the Marshals. We were expecting that the team of marshals and the sponsors would be there to welcome the first team.
Overall it was a wonderful drive and thanks to the Marshals and the sponsor for organizing such a great event.