New Delhi, Delhi Lieutenant-Governor Tejendra Khanna will flag-off the 44th Statesman Vintage & Classic Car Rally on Sunday, February 28th, 2010 at the majestic building of Statesman House in New Delhi. A record 130 entries have been received for this year,s rally which is truly India,s biggest and most popular vintage sporting events. These rare beauties will travel between Delhi and Greater Noida before returning to the picturesque Rail Museum for prize distribution.

The sturdy Fords, little Austins, Bentleys, Lagondas, Minnervas, majestic Rolls Royce, stylish Chevrolets, Buicks & Jaguars, a pleasing 1914 John Morris, the erstwhile Nizam of Hyderabad,s fire engine are some of the timeless machines participating in this year rally, drawing passionate heritage motorists from across India.

"This Statesman Vintage Rally is seen as the Mecca of all vintage rallies in the Indian sub-continent and this year the legendary event has grown even bigger with the maximum number of vintage, classic and post war car entries ever," said Rahul Mittra, CEO Brandsmith, leading brand promotions Company and the exclusive promotions & event partner of this coveted annual event since 2004.

Indian Oil, JK Tyre, Religare, Heritage Motoring Club of India, Jharkhand Khadi Board, Zee Business News amongst other top brands have partnered along with Brandsmith for making the 44th Statesman vintage rally a memorable event, like the yesteryears. The most awaited running trophies this year would include the Statesman Challenge Trophy presented to the oldest participating vehicle to complete the time section, C.R. Irani Memorial Trophy for the "Queen of the Rally," The Trophy for the most elegant car manufactured outside UK & USA, amongst 39 odd other coveted trophies.

PROGRAMME: February 28, 2010

*Pre-judging of these timeless machines by an expert panel of vintage car judges would take place on 26th & 27th February at Modern School, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi

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