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@Daniel Rodas @Werno @Javier Lucero @Zed @Alexander Alcala @Mario Cornejo @M.Seidam @Humayun Ghias @varunmehndiratta @Hisham Masaad @Anoop Nair @Niki @JamesThorn @Ruan van den Heever @Chaitanya D @Foxtrot Oscar @Lorenzo Candelpergher @Tbone @Jeepie @sertac @Asif Hussain @Kailas @JeromeFJ @Bernard Kalaani @Looper @Alexanderrr @Mus_hus78 @Daniel Yang @Wrangeld @GauravSoni @Matt.T @Warren Flay @Ale Vallecchi @Mohamad Anwer @Frederic @Srikumar @Jorge Stepniak Felippe @Rizwanm2 Desert Champions Trophy - Final action plan Meeting time: 06:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/SCJYQgPb6VH2iSqq6 Arrive and deflate Place vehicle stickers Three stickers for each car Two on rear side glass window (left and right) One on backglass screen on the passenger side (top) Starting Point: To be sent to trip lead at 6:00 AM, 19 Nov 2021. Convoy ordering: Once you arrive at the starting point, line up cars as per your team numbers. Car recording: All car photos and videos will be taken from all sides to verify any damage. Waypoints distribution: Each team will have 30 minutes from receiving the waypoints to start their drive. All waypoints will be given in printed sheets and through WhatsApp to the trip lead only. Radio: Channel 1 will be used for all event coordination. Each team can choose use their channel number and announce. Time Record: Once the team crosses through the two tall flags their time starts and when the whole team returns through the same tall flags, their timing stops. Whichever team completes in the shortest amount of time, will win. Waypoints approach: There will be 5 waypoints that each team and team member needs to visit and make a circle to mark on the GPS track. Any break in the track of any member log will disqualify the whole team. 5-10 meter variance is acceptable for factoring in the GPS and devices anomalies. After completing those 5 waypoints, each team needs to return to the starting point and pass through the same tall flags to stop their timer. Time lag: Each team will leave after 5 minutes of the gap to avoid crowding on the first waypoints. Location sharing: Each team lead needs to share the WhatsApp live location for 8 hours, so we can monitor the progress for safety and verification purposes. The team lead can appoint another team member to share the live location for saving the battery or device usage. Support team and Backup leads: Two sets of backup leads (4 cars) will be positioned on two different waypoints. Reporting breakdown: Any car breakdown, mechanical failure or accident need to be reported to any crew immediately, so that we can mobilize the nearest support. Gaurav - 050 5258706 Srikumar - 055 9567471 Frederic - 056 5042632 Refreshments: Breakfast and beverages will be served after each team returns. P.S. Bring your camping chairs, umbrellas, canopy (if you have) as you might have to wait until all team finishes.

Team Arabian Leopard, Convoy order while airborne: 1. @Lorenzo Candelpergher 2. @Mus_hus78 3. @Daniel Rodas 4. @Humayun Ghias 5. @Niki That is, of course, as long as we will cruise within reasonable supersonic range, say below Mach 5 (approx 4900 km/h). For this part of the drive don't forget your anti-G suit and your ear-plugs for the supersonic bang (see image below). Later in the drive, as we will approach light speed, as you know, the spacetime continuum will start to warp, therefore convoy numbering will be no longer meaningful as we normally understand it, given that most likely we will finish the drive well before the departure time in a space-temporal paradox (see image below), possibly ending younger than when we started. But hey.. as discussed, remember that tomorrow won't be a competition about speed, we are just strolling around for fun.

TEAM ARABIAN WOLVES, I almost forgot. Here is your link to the Carnity Desert Wolves compilation: As mentioned earlier, a mix of aptly rithmic tunes, from Rock to County, from Disco to Lounge, to accompany and motivate us during our quest tomorrow. @JeromeFJ, @Mohamad Anwer, @James Thorn and @Jorge Stepniak Felippe, remember: It's not the destination, it's the journey that matters!!!

Have fun guys and gals.. you can’t imagine how tough it is to watch this amazing coordination and spirit from distance .. wish everyone safety and a day full of fun and great memories to hold forever. Hopefully next time I will be around with you all.. Play safe and enjoy!

Final touches.... Need a clean aerodynamic Jeep 🤣🤣

Thank you Ale for the TEAM ARABIAN WOLVES compilation ! Other teams if you want to use it, we will charge small fee of 15 min bonus time per download !

TEAM ARABIAN WOLF Alert Find below the final convoy order: @JeromeFJ in Second Lead @Mohamad Anwer at #3 @James Thorn will be #4, and @Jorge Stepniak Felippe will Sweep. We'll line up in this order once arrived at the starting point, first row, TO THE RIGHT of the flag poles. Our confirmed Carnity radio channel will be #2 (446.031). See you all tomorrow. Have a nice evening.

All Radio Channel Assigned. All crew, support team and backup lead will be on Channel 1. Team 1 - Arabian Sand Gazelle - Kailas - Radio Channel 7. Team 2 - Arabian Wolf - Ale - Radio Channel 2. Team 3 - Arabian Saluki - Chaitanya - Radio Channel 3. Team 4 - Arabian Camel - Marjan - Radio Channel 10. Team 5 - Arabian Leopard - Lorenzo - Radio Channel 4. Team 6 - Arabian Red Fox - Richard - Radio Channel 6.

Good afternoon @Simon Dawood @Asem Rashwan @Eduardo sos @ahmed salama @Sergio Negri @Motorian Racing @Suresh K @Nikita Kuzmich @JERINE_B @rohit kumar @Javier Martin @CEdric Rodrigues @Brette and @Lawrence_Chehimi Below you can find the convoy numbering for tomorrow's drive Absolute Newbie Drive Al Qudra 19 november 2021 Attendees Level Car Pos # Vanessa8580 Marshal Mitsubishi Pajero LWB Blue 1 Sergio Negri Absolute Newbie Nissan Patrol Super Safari black 2 Simon Dawood Absolute Newbie Mitsubishi Pajero LWB 2011 3 Asem Rashwan Absolute Newbie Ford Explorer 2008 4 Javier Martin Absolute Newbie Land Rover LR4 2015 5 Rohit Kumar Absolute Newbie Ford Expedition grey 2020 6 Motorian Racing Absolute Newbie Mitsubishi Pajero SWB white 2017 7 Lawrence Chehimi Advance Nissan Patrol Y62 white 2019 8 Suresh K Absolute Newbie Mitsubishi Pajero SWB white 2013 9 Nikita Kuzmich Absolute Newbie Toyota Prado 2020 10 Cedric Rodrigues Absolute Newbie Jeep Wrangler grey 2017 11 Ahmed Salama Absolute Newbie Jeep Wrangler TJ 12 Jerine B Absolute Newbie Jeep Wrangler Grey 2021 13 Eduardo Sos Absolute Newbie Toyota FJ Cruiser 14 Brette Marshal Jeep Grand Cherokee Black 15 We will be using radio channel 1 (446 00625) Looking forward to meet everyone tomorrow morning at 7 am ! If there is a problem or an emergency you can reach me on the number 056 4341668.

Yes please, all team members need to record the complete GPS track. Tampering means, transferring tracks from one device to other, OR editing, merging, splitting the actual event track is completely prohibited. As GPS tracking is the only means to verify so we request all teams for their full compliance, please. This event is not a carnity regular drive and an event to identify "CHAMPIONS" so we expect a champion-like performance without any negligence, excuses, or accidents. Mobile battery drain is usually for lead, so others can start recording and switch the screen off and keep verifying after every few minutes. Yes, all individual GPS tracks of the winning team will be properly verified without any compromise or leniency. Yes please, we need to see the circle on the GPS track to verify that each individual has been to the same waypoint. The variance of 5-10 meters is acceptable factoring the GPS, devices anomalies, but not 50 meters. Yes, you can cover all 5 waypoints however you wish to target. After completing all 5 waypoints every team needs to return to the starting point. Basically, Start and Finish points are the same.

Dear team saluki @Anoop Nair, @Warren Flay, @Matt.T and @Hisham Masaad we will arrange our convoy on the spot. We will use channel 3 for coms and Radio channel 5 will be our back up if there is a lot of interference. See you all tomorrow @Gaurav can you update the meeting point in the drive thread first post and calendar. Easy for morning starters . Thanks

Please vote with or without any reasoning, to see how everyone feels about the Team formation so far. Wishing all teams good luck, patience, tolerance, creativity and awesome off-road skills for the big day. Here is the final list and good luck to everyone. Team 1: Arabian Sand Gazelle Kailas Daniel Yang Werno Looper Alexander Alcala Team 2: Arabian Wolf Ale Vallecchi Mohamed Anwer James Thorn Jorge Jerome FJ Team 3: Arabian Saluki Chaitanya Anoop Nair Warren Flay Matt.T Hisham Masaad Team 4: Arabian Camel Marjan (Jeepie) Zed Alexanderrr Javier Lucero Varun Mehdiratta Gaurav Soni (Spare to replace any no-show) Team 5: Arabian Leopard Lorenzo Daniel Rodas Mustafa Humayun Niki Team 6: Arabian Red Fox Richard Bernard Ruan Mario M.Seidam

I would have thought that each team would take the same channel as team number to facilitate the support team to communicate with each specific team (easy to remember). hahahaha But then there are superstition and habits.. 😂 If you'll notice, as far as I am concerned, whenever I can, I am always on Channel 4 😉

But everyone knows that ...... 42 is the answer

Team 1 - Arabian Sand Gazelle will take channel 7

On behalf of @Wrangeld: Team 6 - Channel 6 Thanks!

Noted: Team 1 - Arabian Sand Gazelle - @Kailas Team 2 - Arabian Wolf - Ale - Radio Channel 2. Team 3 - Arabian Saluki - Chaitanya - Radio Channel 3 Team 4 - Arabian Camel - Marjan - Radio Channel 10 Team 5 - Arabian Leopard - Lorenzo - Radio Channel 4 Team 6 - Arabian Red Fox - @Wrangeld

Mr Bean leading! That's a hint that a Stock Car with High Ground Clearance will suffice for this route 😁

If we are allowed to pick a radio channel now, we would like to claim channel 10

I feel like you @M.SeidamI suppose we can record our track on two separate devices in the same car… one out for navigation and other as backup recording kept in cool box!! That’s no tampering! @Gaurav@Frederic can please confirm!

As mentioned in the beginning. Due to any mechanical failure, breakdown or accident, the trip lead needs to inform any of the crew immediately. We will mobilize the support team asap with the shortest, fastest track we have marked on this entire area. Once the support team arrives and verifies the genuineness of the breakdown, then the rest of the team can start to continue the remaining track. I expect the support team should reach within 15-30 minutes (most likely) but we still mentioned 15 mins - 2 hours, so that this cannot be used as a loop-hole to get rid of the weakest link.

Beautifully written ...just showed it to wife and immediate response...good the drive is over, you take care of kids tomo...😂😂

To all team leads and participant you can ask us any question anytime before 6 AM tomo. Once event is live, we will restrict the communication for safety and support reason only. And none of the crew will be able to answer or address any doubts, confusion, to be fair with all participating teams. Answering the new concern over WhatsApp live location (few of you have), please try to share "if you can" without compromising the track log. It is used for monitoring purpose only for safety reason. You can even start and stop live location any time without any issues.

Absolutely 💯 we are out there to enjoy the pack journey Great choice for 🎵

Dear @Gaurav, will go for channel 3, Dr. @Chaitanya Dlooks busy, I checked with him, and asked me to send the message

Noted: Team Arabian Wolf - Ale - Radio Channel 2. Team Arabian Camel - Marjan - Radio Channel 10 Team Arabian Leopard - Lorenzo - Radio Channel 4

@Gaurav, Team Arabian Leopard will opt for Channel 4, if not taken.

Correct, that's not tampering. As far as phone stays in the same car and doesn't hop on hop off during tricky terrain. But we trust our leads completely for this little loop-hole compliance. Noted: Team Arabian Wolf - Ale - Radio Channel 2. Team Arabian Camel - Marjan - Radio Channel 10

Spare phone is acceptable. Correct, at meeting point all trip lead will receive vehicle stickers from @Tbone Stick those stickers and deflate and you will get the starting point location at 6 AM on every trip lead whatsapp. Yes please. Noted: Ale team - Radio Channel 2.

Question 1 - Meeting and starting points being different, the line up as indicated (next to the flag poles) will not be necessary at the meeting point? Question 2 - can we indicate the team's chosen radio channel here? If yes, I'd like to pick channel 2. Thanks

Definitely understand. Only one question to clarify . Will additional phone or device recording in the same time ( and kept in cool box for example ) is not considering any one of the above mentioned? This is realy important Gaurav as there is no place for me to tolerate on my self to disqualify my team just because battery went off or phone overheating issue . Thanks 🙏

General Info This drive is organized in full compliance with the COVID19 guidelines. We expect every member that joins this drive to go through below information and and strictly follow these guidelines in order not to jeopardize someone's health, and to ensure we can keep organizing these drives safely. MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: COVID19 Precautions Ban from Carnity Off-road Club Two Way Radio Guidelines Drive Details Level: Fewbie and Above When: 26 November 2021 Friday Meeting time: 7:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/U2jctgcaApkFN7Kq9 Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance. What to bring along: Loads of water, snacks (for yourself), smiles, face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 11.00 AM THIS IS A COMPRESSOR ONLY DRIVE. PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS DRIVE UNLESS YOU HAVE A COMPRESSOR. ANYONE ARRIVING AT THE DRIVE WITHOUT A COMPRESSOR, FLAG, PROPER SHOVEL AND DEFLATION KIT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO JOIN THE DRIVE. ALL TOW POINTS WILL BE CHECKED BEFORE DEPARTURE. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE: Limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Thursday - 9 AM. If the RSVP is full and you wish to join, please mention your name on the drive thread to add on the waiting list. Latecomers will be returned back - without ANY EXCEPTIONS. Members without RSVP will be returned back - without ANY EXCEPTIONS. Please withdraw your RSVP, if you aren't joining, so your spot can be taken by others. Repeated no-show members after RSVP will have their account suspended for a month. PLEASE RSVP THE BELOW IN THE EVENTS CALENDAR

Aerodynamic Jeep is an oxymoron 😩

Most welcome boss, thought you were busy, and can see race started with the radio channels 😂

Thank you so much @Hisham Masaad

@Gaurav is there scope for audience? Any event like this has audience. I couldn't join bcoz of my car problem. Now its rectified and would love to watch. Kindly share start point location if audience are allowed.

My first drive

Final count down now toward end game .. 30 drivers , 6 teams and one 🏆 … lets bounce and dance together .. only one team will keep the trophy but all of us will have breakfast 🤣

You know guys recovery is an essential art in sand off-roading and from time to time I try to keep this thread reviving by posting some clips relevant to our trips , and encourage all to do please as well for the sake of our all collective benefit 🙏

Guess who's back just in time for the 19th Nov event 😁 @Srikumar @Asif Hussain New Front Diff Assembly & New Transfer Case / Center Diff (didn't opt for the Sharjah scrapyard option) :

All vehicle stickers just arrived with the team name and numbers...

This post is for the bookies out there. Who's going to win? Who do you bet on? I set out to write an analysis but I think I will leave the members to analyze these numbers, as they say facts are stubborn things, but statistics are pliable so, these are the facts: # of Drives is the drives I have driven Drives Completed are total drives the member has completed including other drives. W. Avg Drives are Newbie drives X1 + Febie x2.... divided by total drive. higher the number better it is. Frequency is in days.

Thanks to everyone for attending the DCT - Team Formation. Here is the final list and good luck to everyone. Team 1: Arabian Sand Gazelle Kailas Daniel Yang Werno Looper Alexander Alcala Team 2: Arabian Wolf Ale Vallecchi Mohamed Anwer James Thorn Jorge Jerome FJ Team 3: Arabian Saluki Chaitanya Anoop Nair Warren Flay Matt.T Hisham Masaad Team 4: Arabian Camel Marjan (Jeepie) Zed Alexanderrr Javier Lucero Varun Mehdiratta Gaurav Soni (Spare to replace any no-show) Team 5: Arabian Leopard Lorenzo Daniel Rodas Mustafa Humayun Niki Team 6: Arabian Red Fox Richard Bernard Ruan Mario M.Seidam

Get ready for exciting winter off-road drives with outdoor fun. We have used the Summer to create, plan prepare an exciting, new and challenging program of drives for everyone to enjoy through the Winter season. Make sure to look out for the callouts (below) in the drive calendar and posts to let you know the drive is different, when deciding to sign up. Take a good read and decide if these are made ‘just for you’. We can promise, each of these drives delivers something special, out of the ordinary, and designed to meet your demands. Lookalike - make, shape, colour or region specific vehicles Nature-lover – discover, fauna, flora, wadis and wildlife Passion play – join like-minded hobbyists R&R – family and fun times Skill Development (SDD) – crests, criss-cross, technical, climbs, recoveries Team Sport – drive hard, play harder Pet Drives – Fun for all the family Fitness – drive & thrive (run, ride, hike, stretch)

Done. It will be my 1st drive with you as lead.

@Josh T. @Charbel @John Vanderbleek @ShereenMK @Salim Akhtar @Christian Andras @Prakash Anoop @Dodi Syahdar Revised convoy order; See you in the morning

Copy that @Salim Akhtar

Hi @Anish S, would be happy to join, confirmed it. Thanks

A link to the first song of the Desert Wolves compilation, in the works for Friday's drive: Dedicated to all the teams, of course!! Final link to Spotify will follow. As usual, a combo of music from the 70's onward, and from all places: Italian sounds, Disco hits, "lone wolf" Country ballads, pissed-off Rock (hopefully not needed, other then while chasing "prey"), Eastern sounds to soothe, etc.