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News18
3 days ago
- Automotive
- News18
Indian Racing Festival to flag off with season opener in Coimbatore on Aug 16
Agency: PTI Coimbatore, Aug 14 (PTI) The Indian Racing Festival (IRF), the country's premier motorsport championships, will kick off its new season at the Kari Motor Speedway here on Saturday. The two-day season opener will feature the franchise-based Indian Racing League (IRL), the FIA-certified Formula 4 Indian Championship (F4 Indian) and the 28th JK Tyre FMSCI National Racing Championship's FLGB4 category. The five-weekend calendar will span multiple cities and select street circuits, aiming to bring top-tier racing closer to fans. 'Coimbatore has always been a key pillar of Indian motorsport. The Drivers Draft this year has raised the competitive bar, bringing in a mix of proven international names and promising Indian racers who will push each other every lap," said Akhilesh Reddy, Chairman and Managing Director of Racing Promotions Pvt. Ltd in a release. The F4 Indian Championship, using Mygale F4 Generation 2 chassis with Alpine engines, offers young drivers a route to earn FIA Super Licence points while competing in India. The FLGB4 class, powered by 1300cc Suzuki Swift engines, remains the country's longest-running single-seater category and a launchpad for homegrown racers. PTI ATK APA APA (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments First Published: August 14, 2025, 17:30 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Automotive
- The Hindu
JK Tyre & Industries showcases luxury tyre range
JK Tyre & Industries Limited recently showcased its luxury tyre range, Levitas, at 'Fast & Fabulous: The Supercar Catwalk' in Mumbai. Anshuman Singhania, Managing Director, JK Tyre & Industries Limited, Akhilesh Reddy, chairman of Racing Promotions Private Limited and Gaurav Gill, rally champion and India's only Arjuna awardee in motorsports, were present at the event. 'The Levitas range is pushing the boundaries of what a luxury tyre can represent, blending sophistication with cutting-edge performance. Through the Fast & Fabulous event, we have brought this vision to life, showcasing the style, control, and premium appeal our products are built to deliver,' a press release quoted Mr. Singhania as saying. The Levitas Ultra tyres for the premium segment and Levitas XTREME for ultra-high performance, represent JK Tyre's growing push into the premium segment. Through this product range, JK Tyre has signalled a strategic push into the luxury and high-performance automotive segments, marrying decades of tyre expertise with forward-looking design and innovation, the company said.
