SEMC 2018: A weekend of non-stop action & thrilling experiences

SHILLONG | Nov 26, 2018: 

TNT | EXCLUSIVE

The weekend capped off with a thrilling end to the Shillong Endurance Motor Sports Challenge (SEMC) at Iew Shillong, Umtyngngar, Upper Shillong on Saturday.

This year marks the second edition of the annual Motorsports Challenge organised by the Shillong Endurance Motorsports Club in collaboration with Meghalaya Aids Control Society – MACS.

November 24 saw a host of people, both from the city and the outskirts, thronging to Umtyngngar to catch their last glimpse of the motorbikes and the colourful, heavily-modified rally cars.

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Even more so, the desire to see these vehicles in action is the reason for the many people on the terraces of nearby buildings and houses as well as in the hills to look down upon the dust-wielding action down below.

The event was attended by Lt Gen. Sukhdeep Sangwan SM as the chief guest and several members of the MACS and the SEMC.

A member of the Meghalaya AIDS Control Society stated that he hopes that the organisation's association with the sport will create awareness on the many myths surrounding HIV/AIDS and that events like these will direct the youth of the state to "healthy behaviours".

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The morning saw the 4X4 Modified Category in action while the 4X4 Stock Category took place in the afternoon.

While the various challenges took place, free eye check-ups and tests were also provided to the participants as well as the audience at the venue.

After three days of non-stop action, the participants, numbering 89 of them (out of whom, two were female drivers — Abigail K.Kamni and Phileta Syiem), slowed down their monster trucks to mark the completion of yet another successful and fun-filled challenge.

WINNERS AND CASH PRIZES

2 STROKE NOVICE

3rd Prize – Banjoplang Umbah (Rs 7000), 2nd Prize Riphinstar Sohtun (Rs 10,000), 1st Prize Batista Marbaniang (Rs 20,000)

2 STROKE EXPERT

3rd Prize – Hansraj Saikia (Rs 10,000), 2nd Prize Jaki Trang (Rs 15,000), 1st Anthony Lyngdoh (Rs 25,000)

CYCLE

3rd Prize – Ronan Bazeley (Rs 7000), 2nd Prize – Jakgra N Marak (Rs 10,000), 1st Prize – Elhannan Jason Syiem (Rs 15,000)

NON-GEAR SCOOTY

3rd Prize – Batiplang Kharjana (Rs 7000), 2nd Prize Bikash Boro (Rs 10,000), 1st Prize – Deepak Sah (Rs 15,000)

4 STROKE NOVICE

3rd Prize – Manas Pratim Rajbongshi (Rs 7,000), 2nd Prize Amit Baidya (Rs 10,000), 1st Bakmenlang Dkhar (Rs 20,000)

4 STROKE EXPERT

3rd Prize – Anthony Lyngdoh (Rs 10,000), 2nd Prize Ajit Sharma (Rs 15,000), 1st Paominthanga R Vaiphei (Rs 25,000)

4X4 STOCK

3rd Prize – Balajied Dorphang (Driver) Heisar Kyndiah (Navigator) (Rs 10,000), 2nd Prize Donly Ford Thangkhiew (Driver) & Edward Dkhar (Navigator) (Rs 20,000), 1st Eugene Nianti (Driver) & Balajied Japang (Navigator) (Rs 25,000)

4X4 MODIFIED

3rd Prize – Madilost Nongbri (Driver) & Keywellnass YK Bodnam (Navigator) (Rs 30,000), 2nd Prize Shanker Swer (Driver) & Alanwest Jana (Navigator) (Rs 50,000), 1st Protik Malniang (Driver) & Biru Dkhar (Navigator) (Rs 1,00,000)

The prize distribution ceremony took place at Homely Dhaba along the Mylliem Road in the evening.

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