Desert Champions Trophy - 2023

[JeromeFJ]

Congratulations to all Leads, Participants, Support and Organizers !

[DP1011]

A BIG Congratulations to all who were part of DCT, from day 1 of announcement till the event, your enthusiasm was just  fantastic! Cannot single out anyone on this, as it was a classic display of huge team effort - Hence I say wonderfully done @Carnity💥! And Many more to come am sure🤩! 

( I must say Lucky are all those who wanted and could participate, and am sure theres always next time for those who couldnt join owing to last minute unavoidable reasons beyond control🙂) 

[Gaurav]

@GauravSoni @Davie Chase @Looper @Rizwanm2 @Zed @Asif Hussain @Moh Qar  @Wissam

 

@PETELCZYC PAJERO - luke @Dodi Syahdar @Bravoecho @Imteeaz @Stumpy Paj @Bashar Beasha @Benjamin @Mark B @Naveen Raj @Jessica Lambert @mainpasir @Lala G @Cole bertasso @Santoso Marjuki @Mahmoud Taha @eibuthomas @stuwart fernandes @Anoop Nair @fadijoin @JohanE @Cesar Chacon @Albertorres @Miguel Gallego @Mohammad Sayawoush Azad @Arun Menon @Ishak @Krishna R @Tharun Kumar V @Jaro Tuzinsky @Rajiv Sam @Perhat @Icon Auto

 

Congratulations to all Desert Champions for successfully completing the Desert Champions Trophy yesterday without any disqualifications, accidents, or damage to your vehicles. Your exemplary performance underscores your champion-like behavior, demonstrating focus on the task at hand by understanding both your individual abilities and your car's capabilities. This challenge was crafted to assess not just your prowess in hill climbing or straight-line driving but also to test your off-road skills, experience, perseverance, and teamwork.

As organizers, we take immense pride in and express our gratitude for, having 40 Desert Champions who exhibit outstanding maturity and a commendable competitive spirit.

Thank you all.

[Davie Chase]

Thank you @Carnity especially @Gaurav @Frederic and @Srikumar and the entire support team of @Cha @Sunil Mathew @DP1011 @Islam Soliman (hope you car is not terminal mate) and @Simon D for all the hard work making this a truly memorable day for all of us. 
the terrain was the trickiest I have encountered during my short time as a Carnity lead, but boy oh boy was it fun, except one forest that we drove through to get to an easy green (not so easy and was one of the worst patches of bushes I have ever seen in the desert). I learnt so much in this 6hrs and had a fantastic confidence boost along the way as to my leading skills. 
may entire team of desert flyers @Dodi Syahdar @PETELCZYC PAJERO - luke @Joji vargheseand @Benjamin drove the wheels off their cars and followed me wherever I went. Talk about team work, wow you guys were the best team a lead could wish for, thank you one and all for making my day so memorable and so much fun. 
looking forward to the next one 

thank you all for a great weekend 😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀

[PETELCZYC PAJERO - luke]

17 minutes ago, Davie Chase said:

Thank you @Carnity especially @Gaurav @Frederic and @Srikumar and the entire support team of @Cha @Sunil Mathew @DP1011 @Islam Soliman (hope you car is not terminal mate) and @Simon D for all the hard work making this a truly memorable day for all of us. 
the terrain was the trickiest I have encountered during my short time as a Carnity lead, but boy oh boy was it fun, except one forest that we drove through to get to an easy green (not so easy and was one of the worst patches of bushes I have ever seen in the desert). I learnt so much in this 6hrs and had a fantastic confidence boost along the way as to my leading skills. 
may entire team of desert flyers @Dodi Syahdar @PETELCZYC PAJERO - luke @Joji vargheseand @Benjamin drove the wheels off their cars and followed me wherever I went. Talk about team work, wow you guys were the best team a lead could wish for, thank you one and all for making my day so memorable and so much fun. 
looking forward to the next one 

thank you all for a great weekend 😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀

Super fun day and learning experience.
@Davie Chaseseriously good work leading us through the desert, esp the 'forest stage' which i dont think any of us were expecting    

all carnity support guys, the organising was fabulous and cant wait for the next one 😎

Was great vibes from everyone there,,., thank-you

Edited November 20 by PETELCZYC PAJERO - luke
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[Frederic]

@GauravSoni @Davie Chase @Looper @Rizwanm2 @Zed @Asif Hussain @Moh Qar  @Wissam

@PETELCZYC PAJERO - luke @Dodi Syahdar @Bravoecho @Imteeaz @Stumpy Paj @Bashar Beasha @Benjamin @Mark B @Naveen Raj @Jessica Lambert @mainpasir @Lala G @Cole bertasso @Santoso Marjuki @Mahmoud Taha @eibuthomas @stuwart fernandes @Anoop Nair @fadijoin @JohanE @Cesar Chacon @Albertorres @Miguel Gallego @Mohammad Sayawoush Azad @Arun Menon @Ishak @Krishna R @Tharun Kumar V @Jaro Tuzinsky @Rajiv Sam @Perhat @Icon Auto

Sharing with you all the GPX track of winning team lead. 

 

 

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[Bravoecho]

Massive respect to all of the team leads.
 

Yesterday was tough and having to drive soft powder sand tested everyone let alone having to navigate at the same time.

 

[Islam Soliman]

A huge congratulations to the champions team @Icon Auto outstanding lead and entire team with great harmony and capabilitues.. looking at the route and the stats it’s really an awesome track very smartly thought off and well executed.. BRAVO 👏 

Congratulation @GauravSoni and @Looper the entire Mavericks and Demons teams.

the biggest achievements yesterday was all teams completed the competition safely and on time with zero disqualification despite of the very challenging terrain.. congratulations to everyone who took part in this event and looking forward for a lot more to come.

[Lala G]

@Carnity An amazing toast raised to all off-road enthusiasts by this wonderful event successfully completed in style.
 

@Icon Auto Wow! You guys attacked the dunes head on and blasted and nailed it. A big congrats to you guys. The amount of learning daring guts we got to know from your scores is beyond bounds. Almost perfect score.

@Looper and team. Great work and commendable performances. It’s great to be learning from you guys.

Thanks @Carnity for this exposure to our members with @Icon Auto and Team StrongHooks, this raises the bar for us.

As a strict rule based off-road group, I couldn’t help noticing that while we chose to do multiple passes when in doubt but (without taking away at all from @Icon Auto fabulous and untouchable glory) I do notice ingress of formidable NO GO areas twice which would ideally lead to irreparable damage like disqualification.

@GauravSoni man oh man, you and team. Bro. Fantastic. Unbelievable what you guys achieved. Congrats. Some score you put up and made us Carnity members proud. You, our internal Carnity heros.

I personally thank @Asif Hussainin having faith and allowing me to join his team Sand Runners. @Cole bertasso @JohanE @Jaro Tuzinsky we jelled into a brotherhood that I will remember for life. Asif bro you clearly had the most unrecognized fellows under your wings. Shoutout to @JohanE with around a max of 4 desert drives, and @Cole bertasso with similar experience

Anyways amazing learning experience for us all. Wish Carnity keep making such challenges every year so we keep learning and bettering our self’s.

Edited November 20 by Lala G

[Gaurav]

A HUGE SHOUTOUT TO THE AMAZING TEAM BEHIND THE SCENES WHO CONTRIBUTED IMMENSELY TO THIS PHENOMENAL SUCCESS!

The journey towards achieving this remarkable milestone was nothing short of extraordinary. The level of preparation undertaken was not solely for the purpose of delivering the final result but also for the incredible feat of reaching this point. Countless hours of intense brainstorming sessions, sleepless nights fueled by determination, and the continuous challenge to achieve perfection were woven into the fabric of each passing day.

Central to the success of this endeavor was the unwavering commitment, knowledge, and patience shown by @Frederic and @Srikumar. Their passion for the project and their selfless dedication to creating an outstanding off-road challenge for everyone involved were nothing short of remarkable. They went above and beyond, making tough decisions such as adjusting travel plans, altering business schedules, and reprioritizing family commitments, all in the pursuit of making DCT 2023 a truly unforgettable experience for all participants. Their role and contribution can only be likened to the rocket fuel propelling this event toward excellence.

Selecting the ideal battleground for such an epic endeavor posed an enormous challenge for all of us. It had to be a stage worthy of champions, yet not so daunting as to be excessively risky or seemingly impossible to conquer. Striking the perfect balance required a keen understanding of the intricacies involved, and the team worked tirelessly to ensure that the challenge would be both tough and achievable.

As we reflect on this journey, it is crucial to acknowledge the collaborative spirit and collective effort that brought us to this triumphant moment. 

Many thanks, @Ale Vallecchi for recce support and for saving my car from the farm fence.

Many thanks @Islam Soliman @Simon D @DP1011 @Sunil Mathew and @Cha for amazing support and control to keep everyone safe, informed and smiling from morning till night.

Each member of the team played a vital role, contributing their unique skills and expertise to the overall success of DCT 2023. This achievement is a testament to the power of teamwork, resilience, and a shared commitment to pushing boundaries. Once again, a heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to making this event a resounding success!