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The Hill Climb sponsored by Chloride Exide attracted 50 contestants as the organizers prepare for action on Aug. 4.

Renowned rally drivers, experienced bikers and quad riders will join them at a famous event for high speeds on Uphill trends.

This is the oldest form of motorsport born in France more than 100 years ago.

The defending champion, Baldev Chager, whose Mitsubishi Evo10 scored a time of 03 minutes: 03 seconds on the course, is among the big names of the next round of the series. He will be joined by Karan Patel, second in the last edition, Mitsubishi Evo10 – 03:03 and Onkar Rai (Skoda Fabia – 03:05) among the rally drivers.

The motorcycle category will be led by Anthony Nielsen, Francesco Chechini and Ben Spinks while Ian Duncan will defend the Buggy Clbad title that he won last year.

Hill Climb is a unique sport, where every car and every driver tries to take the fastest time on the steep slopes. Hill Climb allows a wide variety of vehicles to compete, ranging from motorcycles, quads, buggies and modified rally cars.

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Following the recent agreement, Chloride Exide will be the title sponsor of the three rounds of the 2018 Hill Climb Competition which will run from August 4th to 5th, followed by similar events on September 22nd and 23rd. and November 24th and 25th. The events will be under the umbrella of the Rift Valley Motor Sports Club.

"The Powerlast brand gives life to the grain Hill Climb events embody, and we are pleased to partner with Chloride Exide," said Gurvir Bhabra, one of the organizers.