Calendar of events:

CEAT Mumbai Xpress Autorickshaw Rally 2007

February15 - 28, 2007: The IndianARC Mapping Mission- The lead organization team of the INDIANARC will travel the entire course of the event to mark exact waypoints, coordinates, arrange timing, day and nighttime activities, and finalize challenge details.

July 10, 2007: Last day for participants to register at discounted fee.

July 15 , 2007: The organization and management team of the Indian Auto Rickshaw Challenge will arrive in Chennai to make final preparations for the event.

July 20– 31, 2007: The Indian "Pimp My Rickshaw" team will be making excellent customizations to participant and sponsor auto rickshaws!

August 04, 2007: The final day for preparations, set up, and organization for the event. Auto rickshaw driving lessons will take place.

August 05, 2007:

Morning: The Chennai Auto Rickshaw Circuit Race will take place as the kick off event to the CEAT Mumbai Xpress Autorickshaw Rally 2007. Opening presentations, announcements, and ceremonies.

Approx. 11 a.m.: The starting time of the Indian Auto Rickshaw Challenge. Teams will gather in Chennai and the event will begin.

Late afternoon / Early evening: The first leg of the challenge will end 140KM (87 MILES) at Vellore.

August 06, 2007:

Morning: The second leg of the event will begin.

Late afternoon / Early evening: The challenge will end for the day 200KM (124 MILES) east of Vellore at Bangalore.

August 07, 2007:

Morning: The third leg of the event will begin.

Late afternoon / Early evening: The challenge will end for the day 203KM (126MILES) at Hassan.

August 08, 2007:

Morning: The fourth leg of the event will begin.

Late afternoon / Early evening: The challenge will end for the day 258KM (160 MILES) at Mangalore

August 09, 2007:

Morning: The fifth leg of the event will begin.

Late afternoon / Early evening: The challenge will end for the day 147KM (91 MILES) at Bhatkal.

August 10, 2007:

Morning: The sixth leg of the event will begin.

Late afternoon / Early evening: The challenge will end for the day 130KM (81 MILES) at Karwar.

August 11, 2007:

Morning: The seventh leg of the event will begin.

Late afternoon / Early evening: The challenge will end for the day 110 KM (68 MILES) at Panjim.

August 12, 2007:

Full day: Sight-seeing in panjim, Goa.

August 13, 2007:

Morning: The eighth leg of the event will begin.

Lafternoon / Early evening: The challenge will end for the day 90 KM (56 MILES) at Malvan.

August 14, 2007:

Morning: The ninth leg of the event will begin.

Lafternoon / Early evening: The challenge will end for the day 193 KM (120 MILES) at Ratnagiri.

August 15, 2007:

Morning: The tenth leg of the event will begin.

Lafternoon / Early evening: The challenge will end for the day 210 KM ( MILES) at Mahabaleshwar.

August 16, 2007:

Morning: The eleventh leg of the event will begin.

Lafternoon / Early evening: The challenge will end for the day 140 KM (87 MILES) at Alibagh.

August 17, 2007:

Morning: The twelveth leg of the event will begin.

Lafternoon / Early evening: The challenge will end for the day 100 KM (62 MILES)

Night: Announcement of winners, award and closing presentations, and the event closing party.

December 10, 2007: Last day for participants to register at discounted fee.

December 11– 15, 2007: The Indian "Pimp My Rickshaw" team will be making excellent customizations to participant and sponsor auto rickshaws!

December 15, 2007: The organization and management team of the Indian Auto Rickshaw Challenge will arrive in Chennai to make final preparations for the event.

December 30, 2007: The final day for preparations, set up, and organization for the event. Auto rickshaw driving lessons will take place.

December 31, 2007:
Morning: The Chennai Auto Rickshaw Circuit Race will take place as the kick off event to the Indian Auto Rickshaw Challenge. Opening presentations, announcements, and ceremonies.

Approx. 11 a.m.: The starting time of the Indian Auto Rickshaw Challenge. Teams will gather in Chennai and the event will begin.

Late afternoon / Early evening: The first leg of the challenge will end 76 kilometers (47 miles) south of Chennai at Mahabalipuram.

Night: New Year Party.

January 01, 2008:
Morning: The second leg of the event will begin.

Late afternoon / Early evening: The challenge will end for the day 113 kilometers (70 miles) south of Mahabalipuram at Pondicherry.

January 02, 2008:
Morning: The third leg of the event will begin.

Late afternoon / Early evening: The challenge will end for the day 177 kilometers (110 miles) southwest of Pondicherry at Thanjavur.

January 03, 2008:
Morning: The fourth leg of the event will begin.

Late afternoon / Early evening: The challenge will end for the day 163 kilometers (101 miles) southwest of Thanjavur at Madurai.

January 04, 2008:
Morning: The fifth leg of the event will begin.

Late afternoon / Early evening: The challenge will end for the day 148 kilometers (92 miles) south of Madurai at Tuticorin.

January 05, 2008:
Morning: The sixth leg of the event will begin.

Late afternoon / Early evening: The challenge will end for the day 100 kilometers (62 miles) west of Tuticorin at Courtallam.'

January 06, 2008:
Morning: The seventh and final leg of the event will begin.

Late afternoon / Early evening: The challenge will come to its final destination 160 kilometers (99 miles) south of Courtallam at Kanniyakumari.

Night: Announcement of winners, award and closing presentations, and the event closing party.

January 07, 2008:
Morning: Participants and auto rickshaws will be transported back to Chennai from Kanniyakumari via train.