Quepem, Goa:
The adrenaline levels soared on Day 2 of the Rainforest Challenge (RFC) India 2025 as Chow Ujjal Namshum from Arunachal Pradesh and his co-driver Chethan Chengappa from Karnataka maintained their commanding lead in the fiercely competitive ‘4×4 Extreme’ category. According to provisional results released at the end of Day 2, the duo scored 838 points out of a possible 900 after completing nine out of 26 Special Stages (SS).
Their near-flawless performance included three perfect 100-point SS runs and a 95-point finish in another, despite encountering mechanical issues and challenging terrain. “The pace has really picked up now,” said Namshum. “We got stuck in a few places, but that’s part of the game. The real challenge is pushing through and focusing on the next stage.”
Hot on their trail is Bijender Singh from Delhi, along with co-driver Gajender Singh, who sits in second place with 750 points. Singh’s strategy this year has shifted. “I used to preserve the vehicle early on, but that led to major point gaps. This year I’m being more aggressive—and it’s paying off,” he shared.
Telangana’s Rambabu Mareedu, with co-driver Kumaraswamy Thalam, moved into third place with 703 points, showing consistency and grit on a challenging day in Goa’s monsoon-washed jungle terrain.
Debut of ‘4×4 Modified’ Category:
The 2025 edition introduced the ‘4×4 Modified’ category, where Mumbai’s Cyril Dmello, co-driving with Ameer Sadiq, led the field with 363 points out of 400 after Day 1. “RFC India has always been a dream for me,” said Dmello. “Today was technical and tough, just the way I imagined it.”
Steven Fernandes from Goa (331 points) and Karnataka’s Manoj Biradar (328 points) followed closely in what promises to be a thrilling new addition to the RFC legacy.
Next Up – 4×4 Stock Begins:
With scrutiny completed for the 30 registered ‘4×4 Stock’ teams, their competition is set to begin tomorrow, adding to the intensity as 77 teams across three formats take on the unforgiving Goan wilderness.
As RFC India 2025 enters its most demanding stages, the spirit of competition, resilience, and camaraderie will define who emerges victorious in what is widely regarded as India’s toughest off-road motorsport challenge.
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