Guwahati, Jan. 27: The city is set to host the 4th Women Power Car Rally on February 5. The event will see about 40 women from different parts of the state and the country participating in the rally.

The rally, organised by Darshana's Automotive Training and Research Institute, aims to promote motorsport among women and create awareness on traffic rules and how to drive safely. The rally also promotes the importance of women empowerment.

"We aim to encourage more women to join the exciting field of motorsport through this car rally. Nowadays many women drive their own vehicles but are unaware on how to drive safely. Through this rally we will create awareness on traffic rules and how to drive safely," said Darshana Sengupta, founder and organiser of the car rally.

"The rally will be based on the time, speed and distance (TDS) format to maintain precise time and speed on various segments of a pre-defined route. Every year, around 35 women participate in the rally. This time, we are expecting participation from around 40 women from different parts of the country. Each team will comprise a navigator and a driver as navigation plays a vital role in a TDS rally," Sengupta said.

The first three winners of the rally will receive cash prizes worth Rs 50,000, Rs 30,000 and Rs 20,000 respectively. Awards will also be given to participants in the categories of best decorated car, oldest driver/navigator and youngest driver/navigator, among others.