Tata Elxsi Defender Rally Series 2023 by Bowler

Xtreme Engineering

Tata Elxsi's partnership with Defender Rally Series by Bowler builds on a highly successful first year, taking competitors into 7 further UK rounds and 4 International Baja events at the tracks of Spain, Iceland, and France.

Bowler is a member of Jaguar Land Rover's rapidly expanding Special Vehicle Operations division, which includes a specialized team of Tata Elxsi ’s designers, engineers, and technicians devoted to enhancing the performance, luxury, and capabilities of these vehicles.

The Defender Rally car was developed by Bowler and Tata Elxsi Engineering team in just 2 years with further enhancements developed on the back of the 2022 championship, providing even further robustness and endurance for international events. This mindset of rapid testing, learning, and implementation of world-class technical solutions is a prime example of the work Tata Elxsi undertakes.

Bowler and Tata Elxsi share a common foundation of Xtreme engineering, thriving in challenging environments, fostering high-performing teams, and utilizing next-gen technologies. This rally series aligns perfectly with Tata Elxsi’s vision to provide cutting-edge technology and engineering solutions for the modern automotive industry.

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Icelandic Hill Rally Tata Elxsi International Baja Series Round 4

The Bowler Defender Rally team flew out for their first competitive attendance at the Can-Am Iceland Hill Rally from 11th-13th August. This desirable bucket-list destination hosted Round 4 of the Tata Elxsi International Baja Series. Our rally teams enjoyed the thrill of racing over Iceland’s formidable terrain, with awe-inspiring views of glaciers and volcanoes.

Tata Elxsi has been confirmed as the title partner for 2023 UK and International Defender Rally Series by Bowler

Tata Elxsi, one of the world’s leading design and technology service providers, is today confirmed as Bowler’s title partner for the 2023 Defender Rally Series. Tata Elxsi is a global specialist in design thinking and digital technology and views the rally series as a perfect demonstration of Extreme Engineering – where technology, engineering,

Strong finish for Bowler at Nicky Grist Rally, Wales

On the 8th of July, Bowler took part in the one-day Nicky Grist Rally in Wales with a team of eight cars. This was a very popular event with 127 competitors taking on stages across the picturesque region of Powys, mid-Wales. In contrast to the Scottish Summer Hill Rally, Nicky Grist Stages comprises mainly of…

2024 Defender Rally Series Sponsored By Tata Elxsi Opens With Fierce Competition At Walters Arena

2024 Defender Rally Series opens at Walters Arena, Wales, with adverse weather failing to hold back the line-up of specially prepared Defender 90 vehicles

Team Williams Wins at the Inaugural Scottish Summer Hill Rally Lauder

Over the weekend of the 17th and 18th June, the UK Tata Elxsi Defender Rally Series competed at the inaugural Summer Scottish Hill Rally based at the beautiful backdrop of Thirlestane Castle, with stunning competitive stages across the eastern border region of Scotland. This event represented the first Hill Rally in Bowler’s 2023 UK Rally…

Team Bowler Wins Open class at the 10th Anniversary Baja Lorca Spain

Over the weekend of 26th and 27th May, the Tata Elxsi Defender Rally Series by Bowler competed at the 10th Anniversary Baja Lorca in Spain. The weekend proved to be highly eventful and introduced drivers and crew to many new challenges as they continue to develop with their Bowler Defender rally cars and gain valuable…

Round 3 Baja – Lorca, Spain

Baja Lorca Ciudad del Sol Rally is an extremely popular off-road event that takes place in the region of Murcia, Spain. The rally takes place over two days and covers a total distance of around 350 kilometres, most of which is off-road, taking the competitors through a variety of terrains, including dirt roads, rocky terrain,…

Bowler dominates at the Rallye Terres du Gatinais France for round 2 of the 2023 Tata Elxsi Defender Rally Series by Bowler

Over the weekend of 29th and 30th April, the Tata Elxsi Defender Rally Series by Bowler participated in their first international Rally round. The Bowler teams showcased their exceptional driving skills and performance as they competed in the 17th Edition of Rallye Terres du Gatinais, France. Despite the challenging weather conditions and tough terrain

Round 2 European Tata Elxsi Defender Rally Series by Bowler Baja – Gatinais Rally

Gatinais Rally takes place in the heart of France, in the Loiret part of the Centre-Val de Loire region and is a popular fixture on the French motorsport calendar attracting drivers and spectators from across the Europe. The first Cross-Country Rally France Championship was held in 1974 and since then has been an annual event

Rallynuts Stages Rally in Mid Wales

The weekend of the 15/16th April saw the Tata Elxsi Defender Rally Series compete at the 49th annual Rallynuts stages rally – widely recognised as a key stage rally in the British calendar. Rallynuts brought up to 120 teams together from multiple classes for some closely fought competition. Rallynuts was established as the first public event

Round 2 UK Tata Elxsi Defender Rally Series by Bowler – Rallynuts

The Rallynuts Stages Rally (formerly known as the Severn Valley Stages) is one of the most popular stage rallies in the UK and has been a favourite with rally competitors since the early 1970’s. Over the years the Severn Valley has been a round of the Welsh National Stage Rally Championship, Clubman’s Championship and Historic

Round 1 – Walter’s Arena

Walters Arena Rally Circuit is a thrilling and challenging rally circuit located in the heart of South Wales and has been home to rally championships since Walters took over the site in the 1990s. Its origins go back to just after WW2 when it was a huge 4,000-acre opencast coal mine. When it fell out