FAQ
Dragndash is NOT a race; it is an Asian road adventure that marries the thrill of driving with the love of scenic travel. The road adventure will occur on open roads, and the goal is to enjoy the drive and soak in the cultural vibrance of each well-planned destination stopover.
The fun filled and exciting moments on the road culminate to the close of the day where participants arrive at the best curated selection of hotels and enjoy premium accommodation coupled with a bespoke dining and after-hours partying experience like no other.
Whilst we do not discriminate between car brands or types; we would highly recommend that participants choose a vehicle that is both ‘swift and reliable.’ Most important of all, every vehicle should be deemed safe (fresh tires, functioning brakes, full recent service etc…) before each drive.
As a precaution, we urge our participants to avoid using any vehicle that is too old (pre-2000), or too modified, but if sentiments dictate otherwise, we would of course respect that decision.
Of course! We welcome participants from anywhere in the world, and will assist with all shipping and carnet arrangements. We also handle all on-land logistics and point to point flat bed towing arrangements for vehicles that are completing or starting from different locations on the route.
For added peace of mind, all participants will be given a handy contact information sheet containing the emergency phone numbers of designated contact people and their respective areas of support.
In the unfortunate event that your vehicle is completely incapacitated due to a mechanical fault or an accident, our support crew will assess the severity of the situation and offer the following options: (a) on the spot, basic repair of the vehicle using the available tools and resources, or (b) arrange for towing of the vehicle to the participant’s preferred workshop (in the country of incident, or country of origin, and at a separate charge). Regardless of situation, our support crew will stay with the participant and the vehicle until any of the above scenarios is resolved completely.
Even without a usable vehicle, participants can choose to either complete or exit the drive. Option (a) ride shotgun with one of our support vehicles for the rest of the drive, Option (b) rent a vehicle of your choice from a renowned luxury vehicle rental specialist and have it trailered delivered to you in 24 hours (only available in Malaysia), or Option (c) exit the event; we will provide a 1-way transfer to the nearest major airport in a major city for a flight back to the participant’s country of origin.
We have mapped out a route which consists of a balanced mix of short highway bursts, and longer country B roads. These carefully planned routes take into consideration the type of vehicles that are participating, ease of access to amenities and services, and finally, a route that offers a blend of breathtaking sights and driving pleasure.
We do. Our DRAGNDASH concierge team will handle all applications and the distribution of passes to participants once the application is approved. If you are flying in from another country to join the event, please make sure that you have a valid Entry Visa where applicable. For more assistance on Visa applications into Singapore, Malaysia or Thailand, kindly email your requests or queries to concierge@dragndash.com.
The inaugural DRAGNDASH drive takes 10 days to complete, however we are aware that some of our participants are unable to commit to so many days on the road, or they may have travel location limitations. As such, we are offering the following tailor-made options to suit: (a) 5-Day Half Drive (Northbound): Desaru or KL to Bangkok, (b) 4-Day Half Drive (Southbound): Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur, (c) Custom Request – one fixed location to another.
Anyone qualifies if they meet the criterion of our online Application Form.
Our Event is curated to attract an eclectic mix of individuals, couples, and small groups who love driving and travelling. The overall participant mix will consist of serious drive enthusiasts, casual travel seekers, and finally, experience mongers who want to enjoy all aspects of the road adventure including the carefully selected accommodation, top shelf dining, good networking opportunities, and the after-hours parties that we have planned at select stopovers.
DRAGNDASH takes care of all your accommodation needs and most of your dining needs too. We curate only 5-Star, or unique ‘experiential’ accommodation at every stopover, ensuring that all participants enjoy a premium stopover experience where every expectation is met.
Our specially planned dinners (on non-free and easy days) offer participants a chance to enjoy a bespoke gourmet wine and dine, cum networking experience. Each day may offer a different surprise, from the culinary touch of a renowned Guest Chef’s Omakase menu, to a special off-menu dining experience at a top-notch location. In any event, every meal is a special one.
Before each drive, a sumptuous breakfast is included the following morning at every stopover.
We can accommodate any form of dietary requests, but will need to know specific details during the application declaration.
Absolutely! If you wish to upgrade your accommodation needs (subject to availability), you may either inform our concierge a minimum of 24 hours in advance to make the necessary adjustments, or directly with the operator of the stopover Hotel/Resort.
In addition, you may order separate room service or upgrade your dining options at every stopover.
All additional charges will be paid directly to the operator of the stopover Hotel/Resort upon checkout the following day.
A mandatory deposit of 20% of the agreed route fee is required to secure your attendance for the event. We offer a range of payment options, depending on your preferred mode of payment including Direct Bank to Bank Transfer, Credit Card, and Crypto Payment.
All payments are to be made within 30 days of the ‘acceptance of invitation’ date to join the event.