The most common thing we hear before DRIVEN is “but I’ve never done anything like this.” Good. That is who DRIVEN is built for, and first-timers do better here than almost anywhere else in motorsport.

The rules are on a first-timer’s side

DRIVEN is a TSD rally: the winner is the most precise, not the fastest. A brand-new driver in a small hatchback regularly beats a seasoned one in a sports car, because the skill that matters, staying calm and hitting your timing, can be learned in a single morning.

What you actually need

• A valid driving licence.
• A car or a bike in ordinary working order.
• One to three friends to navigate with you.
• A willingness to concentrate and enjoy the day.

That is the entire list. No fast car, no race gear, no experience. If you want a gentle checklist for the vehicle, our first-timer prep guide walks through it in five minutes.

Why it works for women who’ve never raced

Because DRIVEN removes the things that scare people off, speed, aggression, machismo, and keeps the things that are genuinely fun, a route through the countryside, a team in your car, checkpoints to chase and a celebration at night. Confidence is a side effect of a day done right, and thousands of women have driven away with more of it than they arrived with.

Do your first one

DRIVEN 7.0 runs on 8 March 2027, out of Bengaluru and back by night. Register your interest and we will send you route details, pricing and everything you need the moment entries open.

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