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Mercedes-benz DETOUR 2012
A one-of-a-kind motor sports event open to a wide community, spanning over United Emirates and challenging the brains and wits of all contestants is set to take place this 9th November 2012 between 07:00-16:00.Mercedes -benz DETOUR 2012 is a race without speeding. Teams of two in their own or rented Mercedes-benz will be tested for their navigation skills, time calculations. They will face challenging mental en-route activities & fun physical activities at pit–stops, follow given route instructions, search for hidden clues and calculate the precise time they have to reach each pit-stop. The average speed given plus additional time to complete pit-stop challenges will ensure that no one is speeding.
PROGRAM
- Briefing - 7:00am to 8:00am
- DETOUR Road Challenge - 8:00am to 1:30pm
- Brunch & Entertainment - 1:30pm to 5:00pm
Race Details
- Teams will be provided with tulip charts containing directions, time & speed limits.
- Hunt is divided into six legs, with activities en-route and at four DETOUR pit-stops.
- Teams have to calculate the exact arrival time at each of the six pit-stops and at the finishing line.
- All charts to be endorsed by DETOUR marshals.
- Arriving early or late at the pit-stops will cost team penalty points.
- All activity sheets with answers & charts must be legibly written and handed over in the activity envelope at the finish marshal in order to get the final time endorsed.
Race Rules
1) Age - 21+
2) Valid D/L & registration
3) Vehicle Type - Mercedes-benz only (Register now - special rental rates available)
4) Full fuel tanks at start
5) Odometer reset at start
6) Time endorsed at marshal points
7) AAA number to be provided
8) Observe RTA laws & limits
Please visit http://detouruae.com/register.php to register.
