{
  "id": 303994,
  "title": "Kerala drivers are the 4X4 Stock class champions at The Rainforest Challenge (India) 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/kerala-drivers-are-the-4x4-stock-class-champions-at-the-rainforest",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-08T10:21:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/sport/motorsport/athul-thomas-and-binil-babu-from-kerala-are-champions-in-the-4x4-stock-class-at-the-recently-concluded-rainforest-challenge-india-in-goa/article71317267.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "At the annual Rainforest Challenge India off-road event held in Goa, Kerala drivers Athul Thomas and Binil Babu emerged as champions in the 4X4 Stock class, driving their Maruti Jimny. This win is particularly significant as no other Kerala team has won in this category before. Athul, a veteran with over 10 years of experience in various motorsports events across the country, was supported by his co-driver Binil, who was new to four-wheelers but brought his experience as a bike racer. The four-day event featured 14 different stages across forests with uneven paths, marked only by cones. Despite the grueling conditions, including incessant rain, Binil expressed a desire for better sponsorship opportunities to support the growth of motorsports in Kerala, making it more accessible for talented young drivers.",
  "summary": "Athul Thomas and Binil Babu from Kerala are champions in the 4X4 Stock class at the recently-concluded Rainforest Challenge (India) in Goa",
  "key_points": [
    "Kerala drivers Athul Thomas and Binil Babu win 4X4 Stock class at Rainforest Challenge India 2026.",
    "Athul Thomas has over 10 years of experience in various motorsports events.",
    "Binil Babu, new to four-wheelers, brings bike racing experience to the team."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}