Shamim Khan Steers the New Mahindra Rodeo RZ to Victory

The Mahindra Rodeo RZ, the latest offering from the Mahindra Two Wheelers’ stable, has proved its mettle once again by winning the Gulf Dirt Track National Championship in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Rider, Shamim Khan rode the newly launched Rodeo RZ to victory over the challenging course which consisted of 5 laps of one km each of the slushy and gravel-laden winding track that was specially laid out for this event. “Shamim and the Rodeo RZ have yet again proved that they are an unbeatable combination in the event for scooters up to 150cc. The fact that the new Mahindra Rodeo RZ 125cc emerged victorious on such a challenging track is clear testimony to Mahindra’s experience and expertise in making solid, powerful and reliable vehicles for tough Indian roads. My congratulations to Shamim. In future, we will see this winning duo take on many more such challenges,” said Viren Popli, Executive Vice President, Strategy & Market Development, Mahindra Two Wheelers.

“This is a thrilling victory for me as it’s the ninth time since my participation in the Gulf Dirt Track National Championship in the last 2 years. The new Mahindra Rodeo RZ performed admirably in spite of the demanding nature of the track and perfectly complimented my riding skills. I look forward to participating with the Mahindra Rodeo RZ in future rallies as well,” said Shamim Khan. National Champion, Shamim Khan started his career in the year 2000. He is originally from Nashik and has dominated local Maharashtra rallies for almost 5 years now. In addition to the Gulf Monsoon Scooter Rally, Shamim also rode the Mahindra Rodeo to victory in the Pit Stop Monsoon Rally, Gulf Dirt Track National Championship - Round 1 in Mangalore, Round 2 in Aurangabad and the Rotary Rotocross (Autocross) for 2 wheelers, both in 2012.

The new Rodeo RZ, the latest addition to the Mahindra Scooters portfolio, is a powerful, zippy and trendy scooter with a host of unique, modern features, which lets young couples do more, much more with their lives. The Gulf Dirt Track National Championship has been organised by the Mumbai-based Sportscraft and sponsored by Gulf Oil Corporation Ltd., India’s leading lubricant manufacturing company.