Full Name: Deepak Paul Chinnappa
DOB: 09/04/1987
Home: Bangalore
Category Competing: Rally Star Cup
Car: Maruti Esteem
Team: FRK Racing
Co-driver: Sri Karunya
Favourite Surface: Tarmac
Career Highlights:
Debut: 2006
Best: 2nd K1000-2007
Other: 2003 MRF Asian zone national karting champion & Indian National Karting Champion
How and when did you enter the world of rallying?
2006 in the Rally star cup category after 6 years of Karting and 1 year of single seater racing
What do you consider as the biggest break in your rallying career?
Still waiting for one
What has been your biggest inspiration in rallying?
My dad, and everyone who have been supporting me.
Describe your most unforgettable incident in rallying.
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Good: Leading in my debut rally Bad: Finishing 4th in my debut rally due to mechanical problems
What edge do you have over your competitors?
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Probably my racing and Karting experience to a certain extent.
How often do you practice and where?
I only get to drive my car a couple of weeks before a rally. Practice in Bangalore
Are you superstitious/do you have a ritual before you get into the car/start a stage…etc?
Yes I am. I Pray to god before the start of every stage and at the end of the rally
Which round of the INRC is your favorite and why?
Bangalore K1000, because of the quality of the stages and the excellent organization of my home event.
Any tips for upcoming drivers and navigators?
Car preparation is the #1 priority
How do you think we can popularize rallying in India?
By better TV coverage and advertisements
Given a chance, which WRC driver would like to co-drive for and in which car?
Colin McRae in a Subaru 14
What do you do when you are not rallying?
As of now ive got only time to Study
Do you play or are you involved in any other form of sport?
No.
Who is your favourite sportsman?
Colin McRae, Michael Schumacher and Nicky Hayden
What are your rally plans for 2008?
Drive the Racing and Rally Championships
Whats your username on Rally.co.in?
Deeps

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