GAURAV SINGH GILL

DOB:
02-12-1981

Home:
NEW DELHI

Category Competing:
INRC OVERALL (2000cc)

Car:
MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION IX (APRC)
MITSUBISHI LANCER CEDIA (INRC)

Team:
TEAM MRF TYRES

Co-driver:
MOOSA SHERIFF(INRC)
KARL FRANCIS(APRC)

Favourite Surface:
HARD PACKED GRAVEL

Career Highlights:
Debut: 1999
First win 1999 (MOTORCYCLES)
Best:ALL VICTORIES ARE SPECIAL…
This year: 2 out of 2… and a massive crash in APRC!!


When did you first enter the world of rallying?
Entered rallying in 1999 at 17yrs,Cars in 2000.And back again in 2005.

What do you consider as the biggest break in your rallying career?
The biggest break has to be the APRC drive in a EVO IX.

What has been your biggest inspiration in rallying?
My family especially Dicky Gill

Describe your most unforgettable incident in rallying.
Well that has to be the in APRC in New Caledonia,starting off with a fast SSS time. And followed by the worst crash of my career



What edge do you have over your competitors?
I guess the ability to register the stages in my mind.

What’s the top speed that you have touched on a stage?
You guys would probably know that better,but I guess it’s the Cedia in Cochin Rally

How often do you practice and where?
The only time I get to drive a rally car is a couple of days before the Rally !!!

Are you superstitious/do you have a ritual before you get into the car/start a stage…etc?
Not really but yes I pray to God.

Which round of the INRC is your favorite and why?
Chickmangalur’s Birur stage is the one I love,it’s a complete driver’s stage. And the Chandigarh rally 2nd leg stages.

How would you compare Indian rallies with the International ones?
The level of Enthusiasm is quite similar,though they have more monitory support which makes their events of larger scale.

Any tips for upcoming drivers or navigators?
Take it as It comes,stay calm and focused always.Never Panic !!



How do you think we can popularize rallying in India?
We all need to get together and stand up for the sport. Rally.co.in is doing a phenomenal job of taking the sport to the masses.

Given a chance, which WRC driver would you like to co-drive for and in which car?
Colin Mcrae is my most favourite Driver. Subaru WRC and the C4 are the cars

What do you do when you are not rallying?
I try to be in a Rally car as much as possible. I do like to ride my Superbike on my days off and also play WRC Evo on the PS2 and Motorcross on whenever my friends are riding on the track.

Do you play or are you involved in any other form of sport?
Try and play Tennis at times

Who is your favourite sportsman?
Sebastion Loeb for his Versatality

What are your rally plans for 2007?
To finish at the highest possible order in the APRC and to win the INRC.

Whats your username on Rally.co.in?
gaurav_rally









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