India’s latest CIK (world body for karting)-approved track, measuring about 1.2kms, is all set for inauguration later this year at the Madras International Circuit, Sriperumbudur, according to Madras Motor Sports Club (MMSC) vice-president Vicky Chandhok,.
Speaking at the MMSC Awards Function here on Saturday when the winners of the MRF MMSC FMSCI National motorcycle and car racing championships were honoured, Chandhok said: “We are proud to announce that the CIK-approved karting track will be inaugurated later this year.
“The track is being built at a cost of about Rs. 16 crore, and we have received all the necessary approvals from CIK. This is a natural progression after our MIC racetrack received Grade-2 certification from FIA.”
Chief guest Arun Mammen, vice-chairman and managing director, MRF Tyres, said: “MRF has been India’s leading tyre company for four decades, and continues to be the pioneer in developing and supporting motorsport not just in India, but also globally.
“It is a matter of pride that we won back-to-back European Rally Championship in 2022 and 2023 with tyres developed and manufactured in India. Also, MRF tyre is the choice for events not only in India, but also World-wide like the FIA South American Rally Championship, and the National Rally championship in Uruguay, Paraguay, Australia and New Zealand.”
Ajit Thomas, president, MMSC, said: “We appreciate the support from MRF Tyres and also TVS and Honda India. We made some upgrades, especially with regard to the timing equipment. We hope to inaugurate the CIK-approved international standard karting track later this year.”
MMSC secretary Manoj Dalal proposed a vote of thanks.
The National champions: 2-Wheeler racing: Pro-Stock 301-400cc: Rider Champion: Rajiv Sethu (RACR Castrol Power1 Ultimate). Team Champion: Petronas TVS Racing. Manufacturer champion: Yamaha.
Pro-Stock 165cc: Rider: KY Ahamed (Petronas TVS Racing). Team: Petronas TVS Racing. Manufacturer: Yamaha.
Novice (Stock 165cc): Rider: Vignesh Goud (Race’ists Motorcycle Club). Team: Axor Sparks Racing. Manufacturer: Yamaha.
Girls (Stock 165cc): Rider: Lani Zena Fernandez (RACR Castrol Power1 Ultimate). Team: Alpha Racing. Manufacturer: Yamaha.
TVS Open (Apache RR 310): Rider: Chiranth Vishwanath.
TVS Girls (Apache RTR 200): Rider: Nithila Das.
Idemitsu Honda India Talent Cup – Open (NSF 250R): Rider: Kavin Quintal.
4-Wheeler racing: MRF Formula 2000: Driver: Sandeep Kumar.
MRF Formula 1600: Driver: Chetan Surineni.
Indian Touring Cars: Driver: Gurunath Meiyappan (Race Concepts). Team: Race Concepts.
Indian Junior Touring Cars: Driver: Deepak Ravikumar (Team Performance Racing). Team: DTS Racing.
Super Stock: Driver: T. S. Diljith (DTS Racing). Team: Redline Racing.
Formula LGB 1300: Driver: Diljith. Team: DTS Racing.
MRF Saloons (Toyota Etios): Driver: Angad Matharo (Redline Racing).
Published - January 20, 2024 05:55 pm IST
