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Jan Kopecky beats Gaurav Gill as MRF takes another 1-2 finish
File photo after Kopecky has taken lead in New Caledonia APRC leg on Saturday. An MRF image New Caledonia, 18 May 2014: Team MRF Skoda driver and European Rally Champion Jan Kopecky beat team-mate Gaurav Gill to win Round 2 of the FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) in New Caledonia. Both MRF Skoda drivers were under investigation for postponing the start of Stage 13 as what they thought were unsafe conditions but both escaped with light penalties. Gill was comfortably leading yesterday before an accident caused him suspension damage. After two rounds, Kopecky and Gill are joint leaders with almost nothing to choose from them.
Driving the Team MRF Skoda Fabia S2000, Kopecky was in the driver’s seat with a 5 min lead heading into day 2. 2 stages were cancelled on Saturday, and SS12 was cancelled this morning. Then news came that the last 3 stages would also not run as conditions were so bad that the safety car also could not get through. Both drivers felt the conditions were impossible to drive in and hence requested for safer conditions before resuming.
2013 European Rally Champion Jan Kopecky admitted he has happy for the rally to finish after driving in very tough conditions. He said, “I am happy to have my first win of the season and the Team MRF Tyres Skoda team have been great in really tough conditions. I have to say I didn’t enjoy my driving so much, with so much mud. One stage I liked it was in the North, more like a proper stage, the rest was like driving over the fields in the mud, I didn’t enjoy so much. Our gap (today) was quite huge, so I didn’t want to make a mistake. There was no pressure and I was relaxed in the car, there was one stage in the North I enjoyed and each time I was able to go quicker than Gaurav, so it was good for us. We are now on equal points with Gaurav, that’s good for championship. If you have a close battle from the start its always better. Next is Australia – I’ve never been there, so a new country, a new rally we are looking forward to it.”
Defending champion Gill rued the fact that his mistake yesterday cost him the win but was happy to salvage 2nd place. He commented, “We had a good lead and a health margin, but unfortunately we got caught out by the conditions yesterday and found a tree on the exit of a corner, wasn’t so good for the car and we bent a suspension arm. Glenn (Macneall) and I had to do some repairs, the drive the last stage very conservatively. We’re happy to finished the day yesterday and today fastest of the day, so maximum points in the kitty – the best I could have done.”
Jan Kopecky and his Team MRF Skoda team next head to Australia on equal points (to be confirmed) with his team-mate Gaurav Gill in second. Many stages were cancelled after heavy rain made the roads impossible. The next round of the 2014 APRC is the International Rally of Queensland which will take place next month. Full bonus points will apply as the event had reached the required threshold. Last year 5 stages were cancelled on the final day, again after torrential rain.
Provisional Result Rally New Caledonia
1 – Jan Kopecky (Czech) Pravel Dresler (Czech) MRF Skoda 2hr01min40.6sec
2 – Gaurav Gill (IND) Glenn Macneall (Aust) MRF Skoda 2hr04min53.2sec
3 – Michael Young (NZ) Malcolm Read (NZ) Cusco Proton 2hr23min18.3sec
eom/Adrenna Communications Press Release.
Photos by MACSPEEDFOTO/ALAN MCDONALD
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Jan Kopecky takes lead as Gaurav Gill hits trouble: APRC
New Caledonia, 17 May 2014: Team MRF Tyres Skoda driver and European Rally Champion Jan Kopecky stormed into a comfortable lead in Round 2 of the Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) in New Caledonia. Defending champion Gaurav Gill suffered a suspension failure which cost him any chance of fighting for the lead.
Czech driver Jan Kopecky and co driver Pravel Dresler have a lead of 5min20 sec over team mate Gill after Day 1 of Rally New Caledonia. Gill pulled out a 52 second lead until SS7 where he dropped 1min 40sec then a further 3min 40sec on the final stage of the day with suspension failure. Despite dropping so much time Gill holds onto second place for the MRF Rally Team with a 10 minute buffer over third place Sanjay Takale. Gill managed to get his car to the service tent with the mechanics confident of getting the car ready for tomorrow.
Overnight rain and further showers today made the 2 shorter inland stages very muddy and in many places almost impossible to drive. This created a day of attrition with 6 of the starters failing to finish the day. Both Australian APRC competitors Mark Pedder and Tom Wilde ended up off the road. The conditions became very tough forcing the organisers to cancel SS5 & SS8.
How the day unfolded
- SS 1 Gill jumps out to a 30sec lead over Kopecky
- SS 2 Gill wins by 9.5 sec
- SS3 Gill wins by 1.7sec and leads Kopecky by 40.9sec at service after first loop
Stages are now repeated
- SS4 Kopecky wins by .5 sec
- SS5 Cancelled
- SS6 Gill wins by 11.6 sec and now has lead of 52 sec at second service after second loop
Stages repeated for third time
- SS7 Kopecky wins by 1min 40sec Gill has suspension damage
- SS8 Cancelled
- SS9 Kopecky wins by 4min 30 sec Gill crawls through stage with makeshift repairs
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Kopecky takes lead in New Caledonia APRC leg on Saturday. An MRF image nna Communications
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Akbar Ebrahim replaces Vicky Chandhok as FMSCI’s deputy in FIA
Chennai, 17 May 2014: The Governing Council of the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI) has nominated Mr Akbar Ebrahim, a renowned driver coach and an accomplished race driver, as India’s Deputy representative in the Federation Internationale de L’Automobile (FIA).The FMSCI Chairman Dr Vijay Mallya endorsed the decision and the FIA was informed of the same.Dr Mallya is the Titular Delegate of India and a member of the prestigious World Motor Sports Council of the FIA, which is responsible for all aspects of international motor sport at every level from karting to Formula One.Mr Ebrahim has replaced Mr Vicky Chandhok in the role and will represent the FMSCI to lend a hand to Dr Mallya in the FIA.Thanking the FMSCI’s decision, Mr Ebrahim said: “While my predecessor worked hard to get F1 to India, my priority now would be to get more Indians into F1 and its likes. We are going to work hard to create opportunities for our sportspersons to step out and take on the world. We’ll make sincere efforts to align with global best practices and avail all possible assistance from international associates.“India has all that is required for our kids and our sport to unleash, and what we need to do now is to package and present our case to the world. To start the campaign, we need to lead the charge in the Asian Region.”Mr Ebrahim had recently met FIA President Mr Jean Todt at the FIA Asia Pacific Region Motor Sport Forum in Sri Lanka, where Mr Todt had drawn everyone’s attention to FIA’s taskforce that is currently in operation in the Asia Pacific region.“The idea behind this initiative is to interact, assist and coordinate between motor sports federations in this region,” said Mr Ebrahim. “The Forum gave the confidence that there is a genuine consensus in the FIA to study and work with the ASN’s (National Sports Association) on common perspectives as well as individual requirements.“Some of the key areas that the Forum discussed were driver development, training of officials such as Race Director, Clerk of Course, Stewards, Time keepers, karting at grassroots level, singular Asia Pacific events, among others.”Mr Ebrahim said the FMSCI has offered to host a part of the next Officials’ training programme for the FIA Asia Pacific region.Vicky Chandhok with Akbar Ebrahim (right) at the FMSCI awards function 2014. An FMSCI image During his brief interaction with Mr Todt, Mr Ebrahim assured the FIA President that the FMSCI would strive to introduce the new FIA Formula 4 racing car as the first level junior international racing car in India, and would implement FIA’s Action for Road Safety, a programme promoted by FIA worldwide.eom -
New car and new team brings rewards for Sanjay Takale
Sanjay Takale shifted to a new car but this is the file photo of last year’s car which made him the first Inndian to win an APRC title in Production class. Photo from Sanjay Takale’s PR Whangarei, 22 April 2014: Sanjay Takale, one of two drivers from India in the Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC), had a successful start to his 2014 campaign at last weekend’s International Rally of Whangarei in New Zealand (11-13 April), scoring valuable championship points in order to defend his APRC Production Cup title.
The Cusco Racing driver from Pune overcame several challenges, including a brand new car, to finish the rally which he says was his main goal.“I’m very very happy. This is the fastest APRC rally so it was always going to be difficult for us but all we wanted to do was finish the rally, which we did.”Takale, and co-driver Sean Gregory from Malaysia, also had a brand new team who will stay with them for the entire 2014 APRC season, which was an added challenge for the duo, but they both praise the high standard of workmanship and professionalism of the Cusco Racing team.“We did well to adjust to the new car, the new team, and new people but Cusco made it really simple. They are very professional and have a lot of knowledge. I’m learning a lot of things and I feel like I’m part of a really good team. Now we must focus on New Caledonia and the Production Cup.”The new Cusco Racing Subaru Impreza that Takale is campaigning this year, is totally different to any other car he has previously driven, so he says simply to score points for the championship was valuable for his long-term goals.“It is a big year for me. This is only my seventh rally in a four-wheel-drive car so I’m still very much getting used to it. I come from motocross and have not raced a lot of cars. But even so, there is no four-wheel-drive cars in India or Malaysia, they are all front wheel drive. So still very new to me and hard to adjust.”“But it is good to get points for the Production Cup. As we know anything can happen so we need to finish all the time.”Takale eventually finished seventh overall and third in the Production Cup standings in the APRC event which leaves him in a good position for the remainder of the APRC championship.“The competition was very fierce. I think we now need to raise the bar and push harder in the next events.“The Pacific events [New Zealand, New Caledonia and Australia] are very difficult for us. They are very very fast and we don’t have roads like this in Asia. Once we get to Asia, we will be pushing for bigger results because we know the roads there.”The next rally for the Cusco Racing team is Rally New Caledonia, based around the tropical island, on 17 and 18 of May.eom/David/FIA release -
Puncture costs Chandhok, Murphy Prototypes a podium at Euro Le Mans
A puncture costs Karun Chandhok a podium. An Adrenna Communications image Silverstone, 20 April 2014: Indian racing driver Karun Chandhok reeled off 4 fastest laps in a row but a puncture cost his team Murphy Prototypes a definite podium finish at the opening round of the European Le Mans (ELMS) race at Silverstone. The team recovered from 28th position to finish 8th as Murphy Prototypes set the pace at Silverstone.Rodolfo Gonzalez started the race for Murphy Prototypes and by the first corner had moved into second position. Approaching the end of his stint, the team received a big blow that would ultimately ruin their podium chances with a puncture. Gonzalez brought the Hertz Car Sales Oreca 03 Nissan machine back to the pits as carefully as he could but the damaged bodywork meant the team had to bring the car into the garage for further repairs. Alex Kapadia took over driving duties after Alan McGarrity (Team Manager) and his team performed a superb repair job on the car. Returning to the track in 28th position, Kapadia drove well and was the fastest car on the circuit for the majority of his stint. Towards the second half of the race, the safety car was deployed to aid the recovery of the stricken Jota Sport Zytek. Alex quickly pitted the #48 Oreca 03 Nissan to hand over to Karun Chandhok for the final stint. Chandhok set a blistering pace with four fastest laps in row and ultimately recording the fastest lap of the race but it was too late. Crossing the finish line after four hours, Chandhok brought the Hertz Car Sales Murphy Prototypes Oreca 03 Nissan home in eighth position. Once again Murphy Prototypes have proven themselves as the fastest LMP2 team in the championship with one of the strongest driver combinations. Chandhok was the fastest driver on track out of the 112 drivers on track. The JK Tyre backed driver Chandhok was happy with his performance despite limited time in the car. He commented, “It was a really frustrating day to be honest as we had the pace to win. I had four fastest laps in a row and Rodolfo and Alex had really good pace. Rodolfo had a puncture which unfortunately came without warning and destroyed a lot of the bodywork, so that was it and put us out of contention. It’s a shame but at least we know we are quick and hopefully we can go to Imola and Le Mans with a lot of confidence and hopefully get a result there.” Chandhok is backed by his long time supporters JK Tyre and Tag Heuer, along with Sidvin and the AVT Group. eom/Adrenna Communications Release
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Karun Chandhok qualifies in third place for Murphy Prototypes
Karun Chandhok photo by Adrenna Communications Silverstone, 19 April 2014: Indian racing driver Karun Chandhok qualified in 3rd position for Murphy Prototypes in his first ever European Le Mans (ELMS) race at Silverstone. Chandhok helped Murphy Prototypes get their 2014 European Le Mans Series season off to a solid start along with their other drivers Rodolfo Gonzalez and Alex Kapadia.
Murphy Prototypes had a tough start to the weekend with an electrical issue curtailing their running in Free Practice 1. The team managed to finish 6th overall in FP1 with Chandhok posting a time of 1:52:881. Chandhok was able to better that time in Free Practice 2 to finish 5th overall with a time of 1:50:444.
Qualifying saw Chandhok leading the charge for the Murphy Prototypes team in the Hertz Car Sales Oreca 03 Nissan. Former F1 driver Christian Klien went on provisional pole before British driver Harry Tincknell took over at the top with a 1:47:702. Chandhok slotted into second position with a 1:48:912 before Frank Mailleux just pipped him for second position with a 1:48:854.
The JK Tyre backed driver Chandhok was happy with his performance despite limited time in the car. He commented, “Its a good start to the season and the team is very excited to start in 3rd position. The car is working well and more importantly all three drivers seem to be comfortable with the car. It’s a long race so qualifying not as critical here but always good to start at the front of the grid. Rodolfo will start the race with Alex going second and then I will run to the end. I am optimistic that if we have a clean race that we can get a podium so looking forward to going racing again.”
The first round of the ELMS race at Silverstone will see 112 drivers, 39 cars and 25 nationalitites in action. Other races this weekend will also include the opening rounds of the FIA World Endurance Championship and European Formula 3 Championship.
Chandhok is backed by his long time supporters JK Tyre and Tag Heuer, along with Sidvin and the AVT Group.
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Gaurav Gill wins APRC Round 1, leads MRF Skoda 1-2
Whangarei (New Zealand) 13 April 2014
MRF team celebrate in Whangharei. Photo by MACSPEEDFOTO / ALAN MCDONALD : Reigning APRC Champion and Team MRF Skoda driver Gaurav Gill made a stunning comeback to beat overnight leader and team-mate Jan Kopecký win the VINZ International Rally of Whangarei. The opening round of the 2014 FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) saw Gill and co-driver Glenn Macneall overcome a 23 second deficit to win comfortably in their MRF Tyres ŠKODA Fabia S2000 car.
India’s Gaurav Gill and Australian based co-driver Glenn Macneall clean swept today’s six special stages concluding the 2014 VINZ International Rally of Whangarei – snatching victory from overnight leader and team mate Jan Kopecký.
The opening round of the 2014 FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) saw competitors head south for today’s six remaining special stages – to roads more familiar to Gill. Starting behind Kopecký for the day of double run stages, Gill was in a closely fought battle for stage honours, until the 32-year-old found advantage on the 27.43km Springfield test. Pulling out a time 25 seconds faster than his rival was all Gill needed to put his MRF Tyres team mate behind him for the run to the finish. Defending the gain second time round, Gill added a further 1.1 seconds to win by a competitive 11.9 seconds after 220.87km of competition.
Gaurav Gill was ecstatic to win his first ever rally in Whangarei after missing out in the last couple of years. He commented, “We’ve come close to winning here before but every year we’ve had some issue either technical or mechanical. This time it was the best way to win – to come from the back, especially being down by 23 seconds – it was a massive amount of time to make up in this situation. The most important thing is it was a level playing field for Kopecký and I. He is the European champion and I’m the defending champion so he is good benchmark for me. Plus we had new stages this rally and I had to push really hard – that’s what makes the win so much more exciting for me and the team.”
In the sister MRF Tyres ŠKODA Fabia S2000 car Czech Republic based Kopecký and co-driver Pavel Dresler took consolation in his placing. The first time the 32-year-old has been to New Zealand, it was also his first time in the car and using the Indian manufactured tyres.
Jan Kopecky was happy to finish in second in his first race for the team. He said, “We had a really good fight all weekend so thanks a lot to Gaurav for that because you need to be pushed by an opponent to be able to improve. I don’t have so much experience at these gravel rallies and it being the first time for me to compete so far away from home so we are happy with the result,”.
International teams will now be spending much of the evening cleaning and packing their cars and equipment for shipping to the series second round. Held in five weeks’ time at the Pacific island location of New Caledonia it uses 15 special stages situated between capital city Noumea and the international airport location of Tontoua.
Results:1. Gaurav Gill/Glenn Macneall – 2:11:39.7
2. Jan Kopecky/Pavel Dresler – 2:11:51.7
3. Mark Pedder/Claire Dowling – 2:20:02.3
Photo by MACSPEEDFOTO/ALAN MCDONALD
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Tarun Reddy in the top six on debut at Rochingham
Rochingham (England), 7 April 2014: Sixteen-year-old Indian driver Tarun Reddy made a superb job of his debut racing weekend in England by scoring two sixth-place finishes against an international field in the 2014 Protyre Formula Renault Championship at Rockingham Motor Speedway.
According to a Press Release from Adrenna Communications, Reddy was sixth in races one and three, and eighth in race two, ending the weekend in sixth place in the championship. The 16-year-old Indian belied his lack of experience by mixing it with the rest of the field on the highly technical Rockingham circuit, which mixes oval Indycar-style banking with complex twists and turns on the infield.
After joining the MGR Motorsport team of long-respected Formula Renault engineer Mark Godwin, Tarun was up against it in terms of testing and preparation before the opening round. But after taking ninth place in the opening qualifying session, he slashed the deficit to the front in the second session, taking eighth place – just 0.7 seconds off pole position.
Tarun admitted having a tough start but was happy to finish the weekend on a very strong note. He said, “The pressure got to me a little bit in first qualifying. I lack experience of making the most of new tyres and didn’t use them very well, and that cost me a good starting position. But in second qualifying I did a better job. It was my first race in England and I didn’t want to do anything stupid. I just wanted to come over the line in a good position.”
In the first race, Tarun passed American TJ Fischer for eighth place on lap three, then moved up to sixth as drivers ahead made errors. In race two, Reddy went from 10th on the grid to eighth on the first lap. For much of the rest of the race he was in a big fight, losing one position to American TJ Fischer but passing Scotsman Colin Noble Jr on the penultimate lap to finish eighth.
The final race saw the leading runners in a big train in the early laps, with Tarun passing Belgian Wolfgang Reip on lap two to take seventh place. Towards the end he closed in on a battle between Noble and McLaren Formula 1 protégé Ben Barnicoat, and he was able to snatch sixth place from Noble with a dramatic move on the final lap into Chapman Curve – a corner where, traditionally, nobody passes!
“I was not too comfortable with the balance of the car in the race, but I was pleased to pass Noble towards the end of Race 2. We made some changes to the car and it felt a lot better in the final race. I lost a position at the start but made it back immediately on outbraking, and then I passed Reip. On the final lap I got Noble – because it was the last lap, I just went for it when I got the opportunity – and I was all over Barnicoat at the finish. With another lap or two I’m sure I could have had him as well!” said Reddy.
Tarun was pleased with the weekend, and is now looking forward to the second round, which takes place at Donington Park on 31st May/1st June. “Rockingham went quite well. I didn’t expect it to go so well, with my lack of testing and the drivers I was up against. But as the weekend went on it got better and better.
“The plan is to come back to England a week before Donington and do a few days of testing so I can get up to speed with the circuit. Before then I will focus on my fitness and preparation in India, but it will be great to get more miles in the car.” he said.
Reddy’s manager and coach, MRF
Tarun Reddy finished 6th at Rockingham on debut. Image by Jakob Ebrey Photography Challenge champion Rupert Svendsen-Cook, added: “In every single session, from first qualifying to the last race, Tarun got closer and closer to the front. I don’t think there was another driver who made as much progress as he did. And he did a great opportunist move on Noble on the last lap – that showed real character and commitment.”
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Sahara Force India in driver development partnership with Hilmer Motorsport: GP3
KL, 25 March 2014: Sahara Force India is delighted to announce a further expansion of its driver development programme as it enters GP3 in partnership with Hilmer Motorsport.The expanded programme, which will see Hilmer compete in the series with three cars under Sahara Force India colours, follows a similar deal for the GP2 series. Together with Sahara Force India’s successful Academy programme, the GP3 partnership represents a logical step towards creating a full motorsport ladder for talented drivers.The GP3 team will make its first on-track appearance at the Jerez test on April 10-11, while the racing debut will take place in Barcelona at the beginning of May.Dr Vijay Mallya, Team Principal and Managing Director of Sahara Force India:“Our partnership with Hilmer to field a GP3 team reaffirms Sahara Force India’s commitment towards developing a new generation of drivers. Combined with our support for grassroots karting, our presence in GP3 and GP2 lends valuable support to up-and-coming racers and will help them to realise their potential.”Franz Hilmer, Team Principal of Hilmer Motorsport:“We are very happy to announce the expansion of our collaboration with Sahara Force India. After the partnership with our GP2 team we are very proud that our GP3 team will also contest under the Sahara Force India banner. It is a big but also logical step for us in the development of ambitious talents and with teams in GP2 and GP3 we are present in the two major junior formulas. We offer an ideal platform to young drivers and our target is to prepare them as effectively as possible on their way to the pinnacle of motor racing.”eom -
Vishnu Prasad, Motorsport person of the year: FMSCI awards
2013 FMSCI Indian National Champions
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FMSCI Indian National Rally Championship (INRC) 4W
Amittrajit Ghosh
National Champion Driver
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FMSCI Indian National Rally Championship (INRC) 4W
Amittrajit Ghosh
National Champion : Driver
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FMSCI Indian National Rally Championship (INRC) 4W
Ashwin Naik
National Champion : Co-Driver
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FMSCI Indian National Rally Championship (INRC) 4W
S. Padmanabhan
National Champion : Tuner
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FMSCI Indian National Rally Championship (INRC) 4W
Arjun Rao
1600 cc Champion : Driver
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FMSCI Indian National Rally Championship (INRC) 4W
Satish Rajagopal
1600 cc Champion : Co-Driver
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FMSCI Indian National Rally Championship (INRC) 4W
Slideways Industries
1600 cc Champion : Team
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FMSCI Indian National Rally Championship (INRC) 4W
Kumar Ramaswamy
1600 cc Champion : Tuner
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Junior Indian National Rally Championship (JINRC) 4W
Suhem M.K.
JINRC Champion : Driver
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Junior Indian National Rally Championship (JINRC) 4W
Zayne Asrar
JINRC Champion : Co-Driver
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Junior Indian National Rally Championship (JINRC) 4W
Slideways Industries
JINRC Champion : Team
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Junior Indian National Rally Championship (JINRC) 4W
Johnson
JINRC Champion : Tuner
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Indian Rally Championship (IRC) 4W
Sumit Panjabi
IRC Champion : Driver
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Indian Rally Championship (IRC) 4W
Dr.S. Dinesh
IRC Champion : Co-Driver
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Indian Rally Championship (IRC) 4W
JCT Rallying
IRC Champion : Team
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Indian Rally Championship (IRC) 4W
Md.Yusuf
IRC Champion : Tuner
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Indian National SUV Rally Championship (INSUVRC) 4W
Gaurav Gill
INSUVRC Champion : Driver
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Indian National SUV Rally Championship (INSUVRC) 4W
Musa Sherif
INSUVRC Champion : Co Driver
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Indian National SUV Rally Championship (INSUVRC) 4W
Mahindra Adventure
INSUVRC Champion : Team
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Indian National SUV Rally Championship (INSUVRC) 4W
N Leelakrishnan
INSUVRC Champion : Tuner
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MMSC FMSCI National Racing Championship (4W)
Ashwin Sundar
MRF FF 1600 : National Champion Driver
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MMSC FMSCI National Racing Championship (4W) S Narendran
LGB Formula F4 : National Champion Driver
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MMSC FMSCI National Racing Championship (4W) Wallace Sports
LGB Formula F4 : National Champion Team
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MMSC FMSCI National Racing Championship (4W) N Leelakrishnan
Indian Touring Car : National Champion Driver
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MMSC FMSCI National Racing Championship (4W) Big Foots Racing
Indian Touring Car : National Champion Team
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MMSC FMSCI National Racing Championship (4W) S Feroze Khan
Indian Junior Touring Car: National Champion Driver
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MMSC FMSCI National Racing Championship (4W) Team Rad Racing
Indian Junior Touring Car : National Champion Team
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JK Tyre FMSCI National Rotax Max Karting Championship
Pradyumn V Danigond
Micro Max : National Champion Karting Driver
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JK Tyre FMSCI National Rotax Max Karting Championship
Krishnaraaj D Mahadik
Junior Max : National Champion Karting Driver
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JK Tyre FMSCI National Rotax Max Karting Championship
Vishnu Prasad
Senior Max : National Champion Karting Driver
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FMSCI Indian National TSD Rally Championship 4W
K.P. Karthick Maruthi
TSD National Champion Driver
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FMSCI Indian National TSD Rally Championship 4W
S. Sankar Anand
TSD National Champion Navigator
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FMSCI Indian National TSD Rally Championship 4W
K.P. Karthick Maruthi
TSD Champion Driver Pro Expert
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FMSCI Indian National TSD Rally Championship 4W
S. Sankar Anand
TSD Champion Navigator Pro Expert
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FMSCI Indian National TSD Rally Championship 4W
Chidananda Murthy
TSD Champion Driver Pro Stock
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FMSCI Indian National TSD Rally Championship 4W
Sujith Kumaar B.S.
TSD Champion Navigator Pro Stock
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FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship (2W)
K Jagan
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FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship (2W)
TVS Racing
Group C : Upto 165 cc : Open : Team
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FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship (2W)
Yamaha
Group C : upto 165 cc : Open : Manufacturer
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FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship (2W)
Meka Viduraj
Group D : upto 165 cc : Novice : Rider
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FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship (2W)
Sparks Racing
Group D : upto 165 cc : Novice : Team
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FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship (2W)
Yamaha
Group D : upto 165 cc : Novice : Manufacturer
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FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship (2W)
K Y Ahmed
Group D : upto 130 cc : Novice : Rider
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FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship (2W)
TVS Racing
Group D : upto 130 cc : Novice : Team
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FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship (2W)
TVS
Group D : upto 130 cc : Novice : Manufacturer
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MRF MoGrip FMSCI National Supercross Championship
K.P. Arvind
Foreign Open 2/4 Stroke : 500 cc : Rider
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MRF MoGrip FMSCI National Supercross Championship
Suhail Ahmed
Novice Class Group C 2/4 Stroke : upto 260 cc : Rider
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MRF MoGrip FMSCI National Supercross Championship
Pramod Joshua
Indian Expert Class Group B 2/4 Stroke : upto 260 cc : Rider
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MRF MoGrip FMSCI National Supercross Championship
Pramod Joshua
Indian Expert Class Group C 2/4 Stroke : upto 260 cc : Rider
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MRF MoGrip FMSCI National Supercross Championship
Naresh V.S.
Private Expert Class Group C 2/4 Stroke : upto 260 cc: Rider
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MRF MoGrip FMSCI National Supercross Championship
Gaurav Khatri
Private Foreign Open 2/4 Stroke : 500 cc : Rider
Motorsportman of the year rolling trophy award : Vishnu Prasad
Life Time Achievement Award : K Krishnamurthy
Indians abroad
1) Gaurav Gill FIA Asia Pacific Rally Champion
2) Narain Karthikeyan participation in GP series – Wins and Podiums
3) Armaan Ebrahim FIA GT Series -3 podiums
4) Karun Chandok- Podium in the Dubai 24 Hour Race5) Sanjay Takale FIA Asia Production Cup Winner
6) Raj Bharath – Podiums in the Formula Masters China
7) Jehan Daruwala winner British Karting Championship
8) Kush Maini – 2nd in the WSK Cadet Class Championship
9) Mahi Racing winner constructor World Super sport Championship
10) K Rajini 2W 2013 Losail Asia Road Racing Championship
11) R Deepak 2W 2nd in above
12) K Jagan 2W third place in the 2013 Asia Cup Road Racing Serieseom
Gautam Singhania presenting the Man of the year award to Vishnu Prasad. An Adrenna Communications photo
