The city will flag off its first-ever women’s car rally on February 7, where 30 participants will drive through regular traffic for 80 km from Whitefield to Devanahalli. The challenge will be to reach the destination in two-and-a-half hours.

“It’s not impractical as this is no race, but a rally. Only motorable roads have been chosen and the endeavour is to create awareness and draw women into driving,” said Rati Dhandhania Mundrey, Chairperson, FICCI Ladies Organisation, which is hosting the event with Karnataka Motor Sports Club.

“We are setting a platform for women to shed their inhibitions,” she said.

Participants are allowed to bring in a navigator, but have to follow the Road Book issued by the Karnataka Motor Sports Club (KMSC). Specified routes and check points will be unveiled before the rally. According to the organisers, security is in place with rally permits from the police and ambulance accompanying them.

The rally will be flagged off at 9.45 a.m. on February 6 at Tata Motors Whitefield and will end at Hotel Royal Orchid in Devanahalli.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Bengaluru / by Ranjani Govind / Bengaluru – February 05th, 2016