Throughout the competition, teams encountered challenges that demanded quick thinking and effective problem-solving as they navigated complex technical issues, rugged terrain, and on-the-spot repairs. These experiences underscored the importance of resilience, collaboration, and adaptability, essential attributes that contributed to each team's success.

This milestone 2^nd edition was made possible by the steadfast support of our sponsors. We extend our deepest gratitude to Indian Oil Corporation for their invaluable partnership, which played a pivotal role in elevating the event's success. Their involvement, along with contributions from other dedicated sponsors, provided the critical resources and infrastructure that made this celebration of engineering innovation possible. We sincerely appreciate their commitment to nurturing young talent and advancing motorsport engineering in India.

FOMBI 2024 was officially inaugurated on 28^th September 2024 by Chief Guest Dr. Manish Jaiswal, Director – NATRAX, Pithampur. The ceremony was further graced by Dr. Jyoti Deshmukh, Group Director of SISTec; Aditi Lunawat, Director of Development, SISTec; and Dr. Manish Billore, Principal of SISTec Ratibad, along with Umesh Pratap Singh, Director of ISNEE Motorsports Private Limited; T. Jayakumar, Chief Manager, Retail, Indian Oil Corporation Limited; Kapil Kumar Agarwal, CEO, SMPL Integrated Textile Industry; M. S. Dhakar, Principal Chief Manager, BSNL; and R. K. Sachan, Co-Vice President, Eicher Tractors.

With the successful completion of this milestone event, we look forward to many more years of pushing boundaries and inspiring the next generation of engineers.

Failure is not the opposite of success its a part of the success.