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Rush Hour 3: Qudra to Ghantoot - Drive Report " I need a big suite, two beds, two showers, a massage therapist, some new clothes and a case of Old Spice" - Chris Tucker / Rush Hour 3 That's how some may feel after the Rush Hour: tired from the effort to stay concentrated, sore from holding the wheel, dusty from eating the sand. The third installment of the saga saw the convoy leave 5 minutes ahead of time, in the 36 degree heat of Qudra, headed across the "Bab al Shams" segment, across the Solar Park's western pylon line, through the long range dunes reaching the E14 Faqa Road on the outskirts of Ghantoot. As promised, the Oryx Express managed to find the noble beats, roaming just outside their compound. Nonetheless, a couple of episodes prevented the convoy from accomplishing the goal of covering 60 Km in the 2 hours of the drive. In fact, after an outstanding start, driven at an average speed of 35 Km/hour, the beginning of the second hour saw the convoy run into unexpected trouble, in the form of two nasty stucks requiring quite an effort to be solved. The first, in all honesty, was yours truly's fault: after a sharp criss-crossing we ended into a tight bowl, from which the attempt to climb and crossing it straight on, caused the lead to slow down, and the second lead to get stuck on the ridge. The tug from the slip face required a double rope, due to the tallness of the crest, with quite a loss of time needed to join the ropes and attach them by climbing the very soft sand. The second stuck, although it seemed harmless and needing only a self recovery, become a joint recovery effort, after the stuck car's diff-lock failed to engage, leading to an even more deep stuck on a soft side-slope. All in all, 22 minutes were spent with the two recoveries, negating the valiant effort to reach the goal of 60 Km in the 2 allocated hours. In fact, while the convoy maintained a 31 Km/h moving average throughout the drive, the total moving average was "only" 25 Km/h, covering just 43.9 Km. in the 2 hours of the drive. Nothing to be disappointed about, considering, with hindsight, that this Rush Hour episode took place in a much more mixed terrain than the previous two tracks. The Ghantoot segment is constituted by a longer stretch of tighter, soft dunes, closer to each other, following a small patch of steep technical dunes, which require perfect choice of track and immaculate execution, which is at times difficult to achieve with a 13 car convoy. So, hat off to @JeromeFJ in Second Lead, @GauravSoni sweeping, and @Alexanderrr, @Waqas Parvez, @ASAD., @Senthil Kumar, @Gregory, @Tom B, @Shaker, @Ashok chaturvedi, @Gilbert Khalil and @Joseph Raju, for completing this challenging drive. I hope to see you soon out there for the next episode of Rush Hour....soon to come!

Dear Desertnauts. Welcome to this drive. Our goal will be to move alongside the western border of Al Marmoon's Conservation Area, entering just off the road to Bab al Shams Resort, reaching the Solar Park's pylon lines, and proceeding south from there, until we'll reach a large enclosure and feeding area populated (usually) by a great deal of Oryx. The Oryx Express will test a mix of skills, needed to overcome a couple of technical areas with tall, sharp, ridges and deep soft bowls, as well as long range, more open, dunes. Considering we plan to exit on E14, inland from Sheik Zayed Road, not too close to any gas stations (21 km to the nearest one), it's recommended that you start with a full tank (fill up at Qudra's Last Exit ADNOC station). The convoy order, chosen to alternate Internediates with Fewbie drivers, will be as follows: @JeromeFJ in Second Lead @Ashutosh Garg at #3 @Paolo Pellegrini #4 @Vaibhav at #5 @Paolo Morresi #6 @RiaanJH at #7 @Davie Chase at Center Forward @DP1011 , Deepak wrangler at #9 @Waqas Parvez #10 @Pascal at #11 @Harshal #12, and @munkybizness will Sweep. Looking forward to see you tomorrow morning, ready to leave as close to 6:30 am as possible. Have a nice evening.

Dear friends, some changes happened and below is the revised list of booking. The way it is going, I think (and hoping I am being fair) will add the waitlisted names with first drive. Others I can see they have already joined another drive. This way we have all happy joining at least one drive. @Shaker @ASAD. @Alexanderrr please confirm availability to add you to the drive. Attendees Tom B @Tom B Warren Flay @Warren Flay Simon Dawood @Simon Dawood Rob S @Rob S Mark D @Mark D Pacific @Pacific Mohamad Anwer @Mohamad Anwer Joseph Raju @Joseph Raju Joji varghese @Joseph Raju Marwan Haddad @Marwan Haddad Waitlisted Attendees topgear @topgear Rajiv Sam @Rajiv Sam Shaker @Shaker ASAD. @ASAD. imranaasghar81 @imranaasghar81 Alexanderrr @Alexanderrr Ashok chaturvedi @Ashok chaturvedi

I have been always inspired by your reports @Ale Vallecchi and your drives are no less. Hope I can join the rush hour finale , what an honour 👍

Welcome dune surfers! @Jessica Lambert @Alfred Alinazar @Ranjan Das @KAMALIO @imranaasghar81 @Abdul Basit Khan @Ashok chaturvedi @Anish S @Looper please find the convoy list for tomorrow drive; I have put an experienced driver ahead of each fewbie driver to learn more about the lines and for any assistance during the drive. radio channel will be communicated before the drive. see you all at 5.30 am! you can connect with me on 0545564213 in case of any emergency.

Stress @Hisham Masaadmust be going through. 😁

@Mohamad Anwersoon I will fit towbar with LC70 adaptor so often are you behind me😂

Dear desert wonderers, finally stress is over. The best is to abide by and stick to the standard practice, rules and regulations, which I am sure all will be happy to. As FB+ convoy, considering safety factor (most important), and trying to make sure we will have fun in Sha Allah, will keep the convoy to the max 13 cars. Below is our order for tomorrow drive. Radio channel will be 2, and my mobile is 0506318834. Please sleep well tonight, come fully relaxed, ready for the adventure, and a lot yalla push.@Marwan Haddad @Joseph Raju @Simon Dawood @Shaker @ASAD. @Rob S @Joji varghese @Warren Flay @Mohamad Anwer @Mark D @Tom B @Pacific

Yes I would and exit on the other drive please confirm then I will immediately exit.. appreciate very much

Stress coz he is trying to keep everyone happy in fair way.

Dear friends, again and as usual, reminder to reconsider and re-evaluate. Below is the current booking situation. Having long waitlist, would really appreciate, if any change of plan. Attendees Tom B @Tom B Warren Flay @Warren Flay Simon Dawood @Simon Dawood Rob S @Rob S Mark D @Mark D Pacific @Pacific Prakash Anoop @Prakash Anoop Mohamad Anwer @Mohamad Anwer Joseph Raju @Joseph Raju Joji varghese @Joseph Raju Waitlisted Attendees Morshedi @Morshedi topgear @topgear Marwan Haddad @Marwan Haddad Rajiv Sam @Rajiv Sam Shaker @Shaker ASAD. @ASAD. imranaasghar81 @imranaasghar81 Alexanderrr @Alexanderrr Ashok chaturvedi @Ashok chaturvedi Nice evening Hisham

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 strictly follow these guidelines. MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: COVID19 Precautions Mandatory Safety Requirements Ban from Carnity Off-road Club Two Way Radio Guidelines Drive Details Level: Fewbie Plus and above Meeting time: 2:30 PM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: Dropped pin https://maps.app.goo.gl/Fcb5A5FkxFUGS95Y8 Action Plan: NEW PLAN: The Rush Hour saga continues, this time doubling up the track, going first from Qudra to Ghantoot, then retracing the way from Ghantoot back to Qudra Station. This second episode may, at times, be more challenging, as we could have to cross from the slip-faces. As all other editions, the drive plan is to cover at least 60 Km in 2 hours IN EACH SEGMENT. Departure is scheduled exactly at 3:00 PM (meeting time will be from 2:30 PM onward, so that we'll be all ready to start precisely at 3PM). The drive will end, wherever we'll be (with exit points planned nearby our route), at exactly 7:00 PM, or upon covering 60+60 Km, whichever comes first. The goal is to drive at a minimum average moving speed of 30Km/h. 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: 7:00 PM (including the possibility of a 30 minute extension to reach the exit) P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE: Limited to 8 cars maximum. RSVP will close on Monday - 12 PM. 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. Members that do not confirm the terms of the COVID requirements will be removed from the RSVP list. 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 ON THE CALENDAR

Sorry i have cancel to join i thought i will not be accepted so i plan for another trip in sweihan death bowls and g bowl

@Hisham Masaad to alleviate your stress 😄, I have signed out since I managed to get a firm slot for Ale's F+ drive. It does not change the situation for others since I am on the waiting list for my second drive.

I am ready to drop off my other drive to join this one let me know thanks Hisham.

Thanks @Hisham Masaad im available

Confirm

Hey Mayank @munkybizness, yes LWB, new project at hand and will be tested during Sunday’s drive

@Hisham Masaad confirmed

@Hisham Masaad Confirmed

Confirmed

Confirmed @Hisham Masaad. Looking forward to it.

Providing my flight departs and lands on-time tomorrow I’ll be there!

I am confirmed with you inshallah @Hisham Masaad and looking forward to it. Regards, Mohamad

Thank you, I had lotsss of FUN !!! 👍

Congratulations @Zixuan Huang - Charlie

Congratulations @Zixuan Huang - Charlie. Well deserved 👍

well done @Zixuan Huang - Charlie 👍... Congratulations.

Congratulations @Zixuan Huang - Charlie

if u add me in this drive i can exit from other drive, please advsie.

Hello @Ahmed_Elmahdy there is a link with a set of instructions, check it out. Hope this helps!

Confirmed @Hisham Masaad

Dear lucky confirmed attendees😂😂😂, Like many of yous, Sweihan is one of my favs too, so pls dont cancel last minute that it leaves no chance for WLs candidates to be confirmed😂😂😂🙏🏼🙏🏼, ( that will hurt💔) what say @RiaanJH 😉!

Long time no see @Zixuan Huang - Charlie well done and congrats! 👍

Congrats man @Zixuan Huang - Charlie, ready to shoulder greater responsibilities !!

Congratulations @Zixuan Huang - Charlie

Well done @Zixuan Huang - Charlie.👏👏👏

Congratulations @Zixuan Huang - Charlie well done buddy.

Dear Charlie @Zixuan Huang - Charlie hearty congratulations. Truly deserved and welcome aboard the step toward leadership . Your passion to off-roading and your smooth personality what brought you here and still more . Well done my friend 👍

Congrats @Zixuan Huang - Charlie well done buddy!!!