Sahyadri Offroad Challenge (SOC) is an annual offroad competition hosted by Sahyadri Offroaders, Pune.
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A Democratic Offroad Event...
Of the Offroaders,
By the Offroaders,
For the Offroaders.
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Originally envisioned to bring together 4WD enthusiasts from across Maharashtra, SOC has steadily grown into a national-level event, attracting participants from all corners of India.
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Our core philosophy is rooted in safety, inclusivity, innovation, and technical offroading.
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Safety
Ensuring safety first approach while designing, scrutinizing and conducting the tracks.
Inclusivity
We strive to create a platform where all classes of 4x4 vehicles can compete on an equal footing, and where skill and strategy are just as important as speed.
Innovation
Each edition of SOC introduces fresh challenges and innovative formats, designed to push participants to develop and demonstrate advanced offroading capabilities.
Technical Offroading
A prime example of this is our unique ring-scoring system, integrated into the track to test technical prowess and precision driving — a clear reflection of our commitment to thoughtful and challenging course design. At SOC, it’s not just about being fast — it’s about being smart, skilled, and truly in sync with your machine.
The Sahyadri Offroad Challenge features a multi-stage format, designed to rigorously test the capabilities of drivers, co-drivers, and their 4x4 vehicles under extreme off-road conditions. Stages may include both natural terrain and man-made obstacles. Certain tracks may also incorporate additional off-road related tasks requiring active participation from both the driver and co-driver. The specially designed offroad tracks are categorised under one of the following challenges:
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King of the Ring
This format includes a series of technically demanding tracks that feature a unique ring-scoring mechanism. Competitors must collect rings (and other challenges) placed strategically across the track to successfully complete the challenge. The cumulative performance across these tracks determines the winners in each class/category.
The Fast & 4xFurious
This format prioritizes speed and precision (Time Attack). Competitors race against time on tracks that are specifically designed to reward quick execution. Any additional challenges included in these tracks are structured with speed as the primary factor. Winners in each class/category are determined based on the fastest completion time (calculated after all penalties and bonus points if any).
​The event is regulated by Sahyadri Offroaders, Pune.