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Indian National Rally Championship (INRC) is widely regarded as the most challenging motor sport competition in the country. Established in 1999, INRC is now firmly known as the premier championships in Indian car rallying with top drivers from across the country competing with each other to grab the 'Indian National Rally Champion' crown. The Mitsubishi Cedia Sports, which is notably known for its unbeatable performance and handling, appeals to the seasoned rallyist and the newcomers alike. The reason could very well lie in the rally car's winning attitude.

This year, the Indian National Rally Championship opened the three-day sports event with the Rally of Maharashtra starting from Nashik on June 3rd, which eventually witnessed a sweet triumph by Mitsubishi Cedia Sports. The total distance of the Rally was 566.15 KM, of which the liaison distance was 455.42KM and the Special Stage Distance being 110.73 KM.

Out of the 28 vehicles that participated in the Nashik rally, 11 were Mitsubishi Cedia Sports. This indomitable car has created records time and again. Prior to the Nashik rally, Mitsubishi Cedia Sports has 34 trail-blazing victories to its credit in World Rally Championship and Federation Internationale de l' Automobile circuits. Moreover, it's been winning Western India Sports Association's INRC annual rounds consecutively since 2006.

Winners

1.	Gaurav Gill / Musa Sherif (Mitsubishi Cedia 2000 N+)	20:34.0

2.	Lohitt Urs / PVS Murthy (Mitsubishi Cedia 2000 N+)	28:17.0

3.	Sirish Chandran / Nikhil Pai (Mitsubishi Cedia 2000 N)	31:17.0

4.	Shailender Hegde / Prajval Pai (Mitsubishi Cedia 2000 N)	34:18.0

5.	Rahul Kanthraj / Vivek Bhatt (Mitsubishi Cedia 2000 N)	34:41.0