Hero MotoCorp launches Nationwide Dirt Biking Challenge, winners to get XPulse 200 & sponsorship contract

To provide a platform to the country’s bike-enthusiast youths, Hero MotoCorp - the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, on Thursday announced Hero Dirt Biking Challenge (HDBC) talent-hunt program.

The Hero Dirt Biking Challenge is aimed at providing the much-awaited platform for budding riders, enthusiasts and amateurs who want to pursue their passion in off-road racing and make a name for themselves in the field.

As per a media release by Hero, the HDBC will reach as many as 45 cities to find India’s top amateur off-road riders. The winner and two runners-up will receive Hero Xpulse 200 4V motorcycles and sponsorships contracts from Hero MotoCorp worth Rs 20 lakh.

The HDBC will be telecast over MTV and streamed over Voot in the month of November 2022.

The participants will also get to be trained by the Hero MotoSports Team Rally. Hero MotoSports Team Rally riders Ross Branch, Joaquim Rodrigues, Sebastian Buhler and Franco Caimi will work with the top participants and provide them with invaluable coaching.

To register and for more details on Hero Dirt Biking Challenge, interested participants may log on to www.hdbc.in.

After screening of the online submissions, the first rounds will be held over multiple weekends in 45 cities and the shortlisted participants from this round will move to the regional rounds that will be held across 18 cities.