Hero MotCorp’s motor sport division which is formally known as “Hero MotoSports Team Rally” has showcased their readiness for the upcoming prestigious Dakar rally 2017. Today at the Jaipur facility Hero has showcased their motor sport prowess with all their team members and ground staff present along with the official riders, including C.S Santosh and J. Rodrigues.On the occasion star rider C.S Santosh, said
We are absolutely proud to carry the tricolor of India to Dakar Rally 2017. This year will be a completely different experience for me, as I am a going to participate as a member of the world-class factory team. After a great first qualifier, we are now charged-up for the Oilibya Rally in October. Hero MotoSports Team Rally has all the traits of a champion team and I am hopeful that we will put-up a great show at the Dakar next year.
The team riders including C.S Santosh and Joaquim Rodrigues from Portugal showcased their off-roading skills on the specially made track by the German and French Engineers. Riders were demonstrating their extraordinary off road riding skills on their upgraded Speedbrain 450 rally motorcycles. Hero has undergone a partnership with German automaker known for their off road motorbikes- Speedbrain GmbH. Apart from partnering in various motorsports across the world the team will assist Hero in their product development programs including new product testing.The team is going to be headed by Wolfgang Fischer, Managing Director, Speedbrain and is working under the direct supervision of Dr. Markus Braunsperger, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Hero MotoCorp.
By: Farhan Kashif