{"id":276864,"date":"2026-01-23T00:44:35","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T19:14:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arunachaltimes.in\/?p=276864"},"modified":"2026-01-23T00:50:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T19:20:23","slug":"namsai-pangsau-powerdrive-begins-with-high-octane-climb-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arunachaltimes.in\/index.php\/2026\/01\/23\/namsai-pangsau-powerdrive-begins-with-high-octane-climb-event\/","title":{"rendered":"Namsai-Pangsau PowerDrive begins with high-octane climb event"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>NAMPONG, 22 Jan:<\/strong> The much-anticipated\u00a0 Namsai-Pangsau PowerDrive 2026, themed &#8216;Daring to push boundaries, celebrating boundaries&#8217;, was flagged off on Thursday from Hell Gate here in Changlang district, and witnessed enthusiastic participation of motorsport athletes from across the country.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A total of 35 participants, including 22 superbike riders and 13 high-performance car participants from various parts of India, took part in the opening day, creating a thrilling spectacle for motorsport enthusiasts and local spectators alike.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The event was flagged off by Assam Rifles Director General Lt General Vikas Lakera, who highlighted the deeper significance of such initiatives.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&#8220;Events like this make places relevant. They connect people and build a sense of unity and shared spirit. While it may appear to be a sporting event, it goes much deeper than that. Roads and motors connect nations like arteries, keeping the country united,&#8221; he said, expressing happiness over the growing scale of motorsport events in Arunachal Pradesh.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The competitive action began with an 11.2-km hill climb stage from Hell Gate to Pangsau Pass at the Indo-Myanmar border.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Hamza Murtaza delivered a commanding performance, clocking a blistering 9 minutes 57 seconds to take an early lead.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A local rider, Dr Gomi Basar, followed closely, finishing in 10 minutes 4 seconds, while Mohit Sachdeva completed the stage in 10 minutes 35 seconds, finishing the race at the Pangsau Pass top of the Myanmar border.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Thousands of spectators lined the route leading to Pangsau Pass, cheering the participants and bringing day one to an electrifying conclusion.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Among the senior participants, Dr Basar from Itanagar, who is the chief patron of the Arunachal Superbikes Club, shared his excitement ahead of the race, remarking that &#8220;the heart is already pumping&#8221; for the PowerDrive challenge.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The event will continue on Friday in Namsai town, where competitors will face off in a 1-kilometre tarmac autocross stage set in the heart of the town, promising another day of high-octane action and public engagement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NAMPONG, 22 Jan: The much-anticipated\u00a0 Namsai-Pangsau PowerDrive 2026, themed &#8216;Daring to push boundaries, celebrating boundaries&#8217;, was flagged off on Thursday from Hell Gate here in Changlang district, and witnessed enthusiastic participation of motorsport athletes from across the country. 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