Track reduced for Thal Jeep Rally due to thick smog
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The track of the 9th Thal Jeep Rally was reduced to 40 kilometres only while the first vehicle already crossed the finishing line, reported the 24NewsHD TV channel on Sunday.
Talking with newsmen, renowned racer Nadir Magsi said that “due to the worst environmental conditions, the decision to limit racing tracks was taken, and he is sorry about that.”
He said that the track was decreased but still challenging.
Earlier, thick smog and fog again disrupted the schedule of the Thal Jeep Rally. Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (TDCP) officials said that the rally was three hours behind its scheduled time at 9 am from Changa Tella.
Today is the fourth and final day of the Thal Jeep Rally. TCDP officials said that 35 vehicles will take part in the women‘s category, while three women will participate in 32 modifying categories of the Thal Jeep Rally.
20 dirt bikes will participate in racing in Kot Addu. Thetariwala point is the finishing point for Dirt Bikes.
A track covering an area of 40 kilometres is prepared for dirt bikes. Jeeps and bikes will take part in Changa Manga Tella Point.
Local police and rescue teams are also present during the rally.