Industry Odisha Bureau, Oct 23: The 29th season of the CTR-JK Tyre FMSCI Indian National Car Racing Championship will begin at Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore on October 24. The opening round, notably, will conclude on October 25. The weekend will feature 17 races across multiple categories. This will bring together experienced competitors and emerging talent.
The championship will feature single-seater, touring car and single-make competitions, along with motorcycle racing. It is backed by the JK Tyre and Chennai Turbo Riders (CTR). The programme includes LGB Formula 4, the JK Tyre Novice Cup, Super Saloon, Indian Touring Car (ITC), Indian Super Touring Car (ISTC), the JK Tyre Levitas Cup and the Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup presented by JK Tyre.
LGB Formula 4, which uses a 1,298 cc Suzuki Swift engine, will hold three races. Further, the JK Tyre Novice Cup, designed for drivers progressing from karting to formula racing, will feature two races.
The touring car programme will include production-based vehicles across different classes. Two races have been scheduled for the ITC and ISTC categories. The JK Tyre Levitas Cup will return for its second season with race-prepared Maruti Suzuki Ignis cards, competing in rookie and Pro/Gentlemen’s classes across two races.
The Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup will enter its sixth edition with separate Amateur and Professional grids. Riders will compete on GT-R650 and GT-R750 platforms, respectively, with three races scheduled for each class.
The opening round will establish the early championship standings across the participating categories. Races will be streamed live on JK Tyre Motorsport’s Facebook and YouTube channels from 10am on Saturday and 9:45am on Sunday.
