Maruti Suzuki, India’s largest carmaker, announced the culmination of the inaugural season of ‘ROCK N’ ROAD 4X4 Masters’ championship. The exhilarating off-roading spectacle, tailored exclusively for passionate off-roaders who are proud owners of the JIMNY, came to a thrilling finale in Goa, crowning Mr. Mihir Dharkar as the champion from the city of Mumbai. Accompanying Mihir on the podium were Mr. Shantanu Grover from Delhi and Mr. Gurmeet Virdi from Chandigarh, securing their positions as the first and second runners-up, respectively. Along with other prizes, the winner and the first runner-up of the championship won a rare opportunity to witness the coveted Rainforest Challenge in Malaysia, one of the world’s toughest offroad championships.
On the successful completion of the first season of this one-of-a-kind off-roading extravaganza, Mr. Shashank Srivastava, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing & Sales, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, “The success of ‘ROCK N’ ROAD 4X4 Masters’ championship Season 1 marks a significant milestone in our endeavor to provide JIMNY owners with the ultimate off-roading experience. At Maruti Suzuki, we are committed to fostering a community of passionate off-roaders and adventure seekers, and the championship perfectly embodies this vision. By providing a platform for enthusiasts to showcase their skills and forge camaraderie, we aim to ignite a passion for off-roading and inspire more enthusiasts to explore the great outdoors with the highly capable JIMNY. The excitement and expertise showcased in the inaugural season has reinforced our commitment to cultivating a community of drivers who seek adventure. We look forward to building on this success and delivering even more exhilarating experiences in the future.”
Launched in January 2024, the inaugural season of the ‘ROCK N’ ROAD 4X4 Masters’ championship captivated off-roading enthusiasts across the nation. Designed to provide JIMNY owners with a stage to put their off-roading skills to test, the championship witnessed participation from over 200 enthusiasts from 8 cities – Delhi, Chandigarh, Shillong, Hyderabad, Vagamon, Bengaluru, Mumbai/Pune, and Goa. The participation of a diverse set of contestants ranging from professional off-roaders to amateurs gave everyone a chance to learn and grow while keeping the thrill quotient high.
The championship was structured in two phases – qualifiers, organized across 8 cities, followed by a grand finale in Goa. The ‘ROCK N’ ROAD 4X4 Masters’ championship allowed JIMNY owners to test their skills across a multitude of challenges such as ascents, descents, and undulations across varying off-road terrain. The top-two participants from each of the 8 cities progressed to the finale, showcasing their skills over a curated track and unleashing the potential of their JIMNY.
