A birds-eye view of the Kohima local ground during the final day of the 2nd Horsepower Challenge on Saturday (Photo courtesy Menuolhoulie Kire)
Kohima, July 16 (MExN): The final day of the 2nd Horsepower Challenge began with the semi finals for the Supercross. Eight riders divided into two groups competed to be in the final slot. Out of the eight, six riders qualified for the final Supercross. It was indeed a very close and exciting race drawing cheers from the crowd. The Autocross had eleven participants in the SUV (4x4), 12 participants for the 1000cc below and another 11 participants in the 1000cc above category.
It may be mentioned that this year there was a lone female participant, Kaholi Zhimomi who managed to find a slot in the final Autocross below 1000cc. The Nagaland Adventure Club (NAC) in its effort to encourage local riders had another round of Supercross where the only seven participants (two wheelers) from the state took part. Out of the seven, only three managed to finish the race as the others developed mechanical problems.
The NAC in collaboration with Gallery Monet also organized a photography competition where 10 professional and amateur photographers participated. Here the first prize was bagged by Chingwang Konyak, 2nd place by Menuolhoulie Kire and 3rd place was taken by Ngore Lotha.
The closing function was graced by Mr. Temjen Toy, Commissioner and Secretary, Roads and Bridges. In his short speech he congratulated the NAC for successfully organizing the 2nd Horsepower Challenge saying that it is not easy to organize such an event. He also said that this kind of event is a time of camaraderie and sportsmanship and brings a rush of adrenaline to everyone. Mr. Temjen Toy also pointed out that the NAC has made Nagaland a ‘destination of events’, and a place that people would want to be in right now. He further congratulated all the winners while also handing out the cash prizes and certificates.
Cash prizes for the event which is sponsored by the state government carries Rs. 35,000, Rs. 25,000 and Rs. 15,000 for the Autocross (1000cc above) respectively, while the below 1000cc category carries Rs. 30,000, Rs.20,000 and Rs. 10,000. For bikes the prizes are Rs. 30,000, Rs.20,000 and Rs. 10,000. In the photography competition, the winner will take away Rs. 15,000 and Rs. 10,000 respectively. Under the special category for the local riders (supercross) the prizes are Rs. 5000, Rs 3000 and Rs 2000 respectively. It may be mentioned that the 2nd Horsepower Challenge saw thousands turn up to witness the final event despite the incessant rain and foggy weather. The 2nd Horsepower Challenge supported by the Government of Nagaland with Morung Express as media partner.
FINAL RESULT FOR AUTOCROSS TOP 5 1000CC ABOVES
POSITIONS PARTICIPANTS NAME PARTICIPANTS NO BEST TIME
CHAMPION ATIKUR 77 1.08.32
1ST RUNNERS IAIMANBHA K WARTI 77 1.09.83
2ND RUNNERS KEKHRIENGUZO SEKHOSE 99 1.12.15
4 KEZHALEO RULO 99 1.12.80
5 HATPA WANGNAO&
VIKSHE SHOHE 79 1.15.78
FINAL RESULT FOR AUTOCROSS TOP5 SUV (4X4)
POSITIONS PARTICIPANTS NAME PARTICIPANTS NO BEST TIME
CHAMPION SANDEEP SHARMA 94 1.06.14
1ST RUNNERS PETER RUTSA 52 1.08.03
2ND RUNNERS LIEH LAMARE 94 1.08.27
4 CHIBOR WAHGLANG 87 1.10.43
5 STEPHEN SYMPLI 94 1.12.55
FINAL RESULT OF SUPERCROSS
POSITION PARTICIPANTS NAME PARTICIPANT NO
CHAMPION REHAN KHAN 27
1ST RUNNERS ANTHONY 11
2ND RUNNERS GAGAN KAPOOR 25
4 DIGANTA BARUAH 20
5 ANU SUOHU 02
6 JAYANTA BORAH 50
FINAL RESULT OF LOCAL RIDERS FOR SUPERCROSS
1 ATUOLIE VIZO 23
2 PAUL RUTSA 12
3 ANU SUOHU 02
FINAL RESULT FOR AUTOCROSS 1000cc& BELOW
Position Participants name Participant No Best time
Champion TOSHI AIER 63 1.15.27
1ST RUNNERS UP SEYIE-O SEKHOSE
& ALIM KHAN 70 1.15.59
2ND RUNNERS UP RUKUOBEITUO
KENSE& SUNEP
IMSONG 81 1.15.69
4. SAMUEL& NEIHU
DZUVICHU 59 1.17.39
5. KALITO ZHIMOMI 66 1.18.43
