In our snippet today, we shall be answering some basic questions about TSD rally especially for ones who are making their foray into motorsports.
First things first, WHATS A TSD ??

TSD (Time- Speed- Distance) rally is not a Race. A Road book is provided to Driver and Navigator, which has all the instructions on distances and directions, while a Speed Chart is provided to ascertain ideal speed and time they should move on. Now, the Navigator in a TSD has an important role to play, as he/ she calculates the ideal time to reach at every point as per designated speed, with which they need to move.

The old school formula obviously applies; Speed= Distance/ Time. So, the target of the driver navigator duo is to reach on precise time, reaching earlier or later bot attracts penalty at a time check, which will be placed somewhere on the track.

Next would be what all equipment can we use, yes calculators are allowed, historically only a calculator and roadbook worked, but now with GPS, mobiles and apps coming in, TSD has revamped. Simple GPS applications like Orux (available on Android) and MotionX (available on IPhone) can be used along with a calculator (or special TSD calculators).

The tracks in Desert Storm are handpicked and pass through small picturesque villages and offroad tracks which are challenging, beautiful and will test one’s driving as well as navigational skills. As per difficulty level of tracks, the whole TSD competition in Desert Storm is divided in two categories Xplore(2WD) and Ndure(4WD)

One can Xplore in any street car. The format is further run in two parts this year as separate competition with separate Prizes. After the ceremonial Start at Delhi on 3rd April, the first leg will take off from Hanumangarh on 4th April and pass through Bikaner, Jaisalmer and conclude at grand rally Ball in the dunes of SAM on 7th April April.

The second leg will take off from 8th April From Jaiselmer and touch the unhindered desert city Barmer on the Border and reach Jodhpur on 10th April and conclude with a Prize Distribution.

The Ndure format only allows 4*4 cars and runs on same tracks as Xtreme, which translates into greater challenges, sandy tracks and good speed.

While our supercharged team has tried to give a peek into what is a TSD and how it out here at Desert Storm, we also urge our competitors to go through the Supplementary Rules for each category (Xplore or Ndure whichever you are participating).
For Xplore check here : [sdm_download id=”3410″ fancy=”1″]

For Ndure click here : [sdm_download id=”3408″ fancy=”1″]

Trust us, it shall take you a long way and will simplify all hassles and queries you may further have.

See you back tomorrow, as our recce team runs past Border, lets catch them to give us some juicy news and bring to you Sunday tomorrow.