Full Name: Arjun Gurudev

DOB: 29-10-1977          

Home: Bangalore

Category Competing:  RSC

Car: Maruti Suzuki Esteem Type 1

Team: Chettinad Sporting

Co-driver: B A Devaiah

Favourite Surface: Smooth Gravel

Career Highlights:
Debut : 2005

Best: 4^th in Goa 2006
Other:   2007 Kochi Rally Stage 6 - Fastest in RSC

            2006 K1000 Rally Stage 8- Fastest in RSC

How and when did you enter the world of rallying?

Was always interested and took part in a couple of autocross events. Saved a little money which allowed me to rent a car and drive 1 rally. There was no turning back after that.

Waiting for it as yet.

What has been your biggest inspiration in rallying?

The feeling I get every time I step into the car.

Describe your most unforgettable incident in rallying.

The first start - K1000 2005. It was an unbelievable feeling.

What edge do you have over your competitors?

It's a secret J

 What's the top speed that you have touched on a stage? 

Think it was at the K1000 in 2007. Must be about 130/140, not sure.

How often do you practice and where?

Need to start this. Have not been practicing but planning to this year.

Are you superstitious/do you have a ritual before you get into the car/start a stage...etc?

No.

Which round of the INRC is your favorite and why?

K1000 because it is fun, fast and also my home event.

Any tips for upcoming drivers and navigators?

Lose weight (unlike me)

How do you think we can popularize rallying in India?

Given a chance, which WRC driver would like to co-drive for and in which car? 

Colin McRae. Car would be the Peugeot 206 and/or Lancia Stratos.

What do you do when you are not rallying? 

Work with an IT company. Don't find time to pursue other interests.

Do you play or are you involved in any other form of sport?

No!

Who is your favourite sportsman?

Michael Schumacher, Mick Doohan, Colin McRae and Valentino Rossi.

Whats your username on Rally.co.in?

killjoy