DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Over 50 racers, including women, competed in the stock categories of the Second Off-Road Challenge Jeep Rally on the third day on Saturday.

In category-A, Zohaib came first, Fawad second and Shakeel third. In category-B, Bismal grabbed first spot, Rabnawaz second and Sultan third. In category-C, Rashid clinched first position, Jahanzeb second and Ejaz Noon third. In category-D, Shakeel Butt clinched first spot, Falak second and Taj Khan third.

In the women event, Palwasha bagged first position, Rakhshinda second and Dina Patel third.

Professional category competitions will be held on Sunday (today) in which 30 drivers will participate.

The professional racers include former Balochistan chief minister Jam Kamal, Nadir Magsi from Sindh, Sahibzada Sultan Ahmed from Punjab, and prominent women racers, including Tushna Patel, Salma Marwat and Maham Shiraz.

Three racers up to the age of 19 are also participating in the jeep rally.

Meanwhile, a driver, Rabab Sultan and his co-driver Bushra Sultan were injured when their jeep overturned. However, they managed to complete the round.

Published in Dawn, March 6th, 2022