Cholistan Desert Jeep Rally Explained

Cholistan Desert Jeep Rally [1]
Image-Size:200px
Category:Rally raid
Country/Region:Pakistan
Inaugural:2005
Classes:PREPARED(A,B,C & D) STOCK(A,B,C & D)
Drivers:100 (approx.)
Website:www.tdcp.gop.pk

Cholistan Desert Jeep Rally (or simply "Cholistan Jeep Rally" or also known as "TDCP Cholistan Jeep Rally") is a rally raid type of off-road race, organised by the TDCP in Pakistan.[2] The event is annually run in the Cholistan Desert venue. It was first introduced in 2005 by Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab (TDCP). The event is run by the Government of Punjab. The rally initiates near the Derawar Fort in Ahmadpur East Tehsil. Around 100 drivers and teams from all over Pakistan participate and almost 100,000 visitors witness it every year.[2]

The word "Jeep" in the name of the rally has nothing to do with the car company "Jeep". This rally is not sponsored by or for exclusive use of Jeep vehicles. In Pakistan, the name/word Jeep has been used interchangeably for off-road vehicles or SUVs. It is not uncommon to hear phrases like "I have a Toyota Land Cruiser jeep", or "I drive a Nissan Patrol jeep".

The purpose to hold this event in the heart of Cholistan desert is to show outside world its history and rich culture and open this area as a winter tourist destination. It is anticipated that event will receive widespread projection in print and electronic media.

In 2023, the rally is set to happen between 6 and 12 February 2023. This year more than 100 drivers would be competing. [3]

Cooperation

The rally is held with cooperation of the following stake holders.

Winners

Winners of Cholistan Rally [5] !Winner!Event Edition!Year [6]
Mir Nadir Magsi10th2015
Sahibzada Sultan11th2016
Mir Nadir Magsi12th2017
Mir Nadir Magsi13th2018
Mir Nadir Magsi14th2019
Mir Nadir Magsi15th2020
Sahibzada Sultan16th 2021
Jaffar Magsi17th2022
Fasil Hassan Khan 18th2023

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Toyota Gazoo Racing - Cholistan Rally. 2021-02-20. www.toyota-indus.com.
  2. Web site: Footloose, NOS, The News International. jang.com.pk.
  3. Web site: TDCP Cholistan Jeep Rally. 29 January 2018. The Tourist.
  4. News: Jeep Rally Introduction. 10 January 2013. TDCP. 11 January 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130123042951/http://www.tdcp.gop.pk/tdcp/EventsFunctions/CholistanDesertJeepRally/Introduction/tabid/422/Default.aspx. 23 January 2013. dead.
  5. Web site: Gear Up for Amazing Performances by Desert Racing Champions In the Cholistan Desert Rally 2020!. 2021-02-20. A blog about real estate, lifestyle and tourism in Pakistan Zameen Blog. en-US.
  6. Web site: Cholistan Desert Rally. 2021-02-20. jeeprally.tdcp.gop.pk.