page_title: Indian National Rally Championship
section_title: MAI years
hierarchical_section_title: Indian National Rally Championship / MAI years
caption_attribution_description: English: L. Gopalakrishnan, (a.k.a) G.V.L Gopal from Coimbatore in a Scissors Action Rally Team's Group A(II) IND Maruti Gypsy in 1991 Rally D'Endurance ina Special Stage near Tumkur.
context_page_description: Indian National Rally Championship is a rallying series organised by the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India, which is the Governing Body or ASN of India recognised by FIA culminating with National Champion Driver and Co-Driver. The driver and co-drivers's championship are based on a point system. The championship first received its National Championship Title status in 1988.
context_section_description: Between the years 2000 and 2008 MAI (Motorsports Authority Of India) was approved by FIA to administer and govern the National Championship. In 2008, the sanctioning and governing authority was reverted to FMSCI.
caption: ITC's Scissors Action Team, based in Coimbatore won the maiden Rally in 1988. Here GVL Gopal, at 1991 RallyD'Endurance
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