Bigrock DirtPark Trail Attack 8

Adrenaline, Grit, and the “Death Trap”

After a year filled with adventure and off-road thrills and having freshly returned from a solo bike trip to the Himalayas – I, Rock n Roll Rider, witnessed another yearly spectacular. This was none other than the BigRock Dirt Park Trail Attack 8, held at their facility on March 29th.

BigRock conducted its 8th edition of Trail Attack, a dedicated off-road race for amateurs where budding riders return year after year to clinch the podium. This year was particularly special for me as an admin of The Off-Road Hunters; two of our beloved community members secured the 1st and 2nd positions in the Himalayan Class, a truly proud moment!

Quick Guide: What is BigRock Dirt Park Trail Attack?

• What is it? India’s largest amateur off-road race event, targeted at budding Adventure Bike riders.
• When? Usually held in February or March. This year’s event spanned March 28th and 29th.
• Who? Anyone with enthusiasm and a commitment to safe riding.

The Track & The “Gauntlet”

The track built for the 8th edition was a literal “death trap” of sorts, consisting of major obstacles mixed with jumps and fast sections. Targeted at amateurs, the course featured rock gardens, tyre sections, deep pits, and loose soil inclines that tested every participant to their limit.

The stats prove how brutal the weekend was. Out of 75 entries received across 6 classes, only 41 riders managed to complete all 9 laps. Each lap was a grinding 4.2kms, pushing both riders and machinery to the breaking point.

Fastest Timed Lap: 8 minutes and 55 seconds, achieved by Rajeev G Malagi.
Overall Endurance Winner: Rishi Sai Ganesh (Hero Xpulse Class), who finished all 9 laps in an astonishing 1hr and 45 minutes.

Being someone who has been trail riding and following races, I felt some sections were severely bottlenecked due to the majority of riders having trouble clearing obstacles, causing significant hindrances for those looking to glide through. The resulting carnage left numerous riders with crashes and a substantial number of bikes damaged, with some of them deemed unusable, at least for now.

An Editor’s Eye: While the racing was top-notch, the event’s production felt scaled back. The participants weren’t provided with any goodies, compared to last year where they got a jersey and a balaclava. It felt like BigRock’s busy schedule might have spread them too thin, leaving this edition slightly under-hyped and rushed.

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BigRock Dirt Park Trail Attack 8 – Final Winners

Overall Top 3 Finishers

Rank	Name & Motorcycle	Category	Total Time
I	Rishi Sai Ganesh (Hero Xpulse 200)	Class 1	1:45:39.797
II	Manish Kuppireddy (Hero Xpulse 200)	Class 1	1:50:45.293
III	Mahesh G (KTM 390 Enduro R)	Class 4	1:57:32.461

Class 1: HERO XPulse Class

POS	Name	Fastest Lap	Total Time
I	Rishi Sai Ganesh	11:03.309	1:45:39.797
II	Manish Kuppireddy	11:23.308	1:50:45.293
III	Mohammed Zuber Ali	12:10.981	1:58:27.742

Class 3: Indian Motorcycles Up to 350 CC

POS	Name	Fastest Lap	Total Time
I	Raju S	13:01.934	2:23:49.875
II	Abhilash Bharadwaj	15:40.281	2:38:11.161
III	Sivakumar	15:03.882	DNF (8 Laps)

Class 4: Indian Motorcycles 351 CC to 500 CC

POS	Name	Fastest Lap	Total Time
I	Mahesh G	12:17.359	1:57:32.461
II	Faizal Sabu	12:16.907	2:02:54.027
III	Hemachandran R	13:37.867	2:13:19.177

Class 5: Big Bike Class (Above 450 CC)

POS	Name	Fastest Lap	Total Time
I	Manuj Bharadwaj	13:36.379	2:35:10.282
II	Haneesh Iqbal N	17:38.344	3:09:26.637

Special Mention: The dedicated Ladies Class featured only 1 participant this year. While she unfortunately couldn’t complete the grueling course, her presence was a testament to the growing spirit and commitment to off-road racing in India.

With this, the Trail Attack 8 concluded. While many riders were cherishing their podium finishes, others are already mentally preparing to come back stronger better next year. Keep riding!