K. Vasundhara of Vasundhara Diamond Roof Pvt. Ltd. (Hyderabad) will become the first woman owner of a team in the Champions Yacht Club-FMSCI Indian National Rally Championship 2020.
‘Team Vasundhara’, comprising renowned women rallyists Dr. Bani Yadav of Gurugram and Pragathi Gowda of Bengaluru, will compete in the INRC 3 classification as well as aim for glory in the overall championship in Volkswagen Polo 1.6 with MRF Tyres.
“It is a huge moment for Indian motorsports as for the first time we have a woman owner promoting an all-woman team. We have always strived for more women’s participation and towards bringing in more women enthusiasts,” Vamcy Merla, promoter of INRC and director of Champions Yacht Club, said.
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The INRC 2020 will begin on December 15 in Arunachal Pradesh and move South with three rounds in Coimbatore, Hampi and the season-finale in Bengaluru.