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Spitfire Motorsports Pvt. Ltd, a long established motorsports organisation, has joined hands with Speedway Motorsports, Hyderabad to organise the first ever FMSCI Indian National Drag Racing Championship 2011.
What is a Drag Race?
A drag race is a straight 400 metre run of 2 cars or bikes alongside. There is a special starting light system which will first be amber in colour and the driver has to start as soon as the green light comes on. The timing will be recorded as soon as the vehicle crosses the 400 metre mark. The system will also record the reaction time of the driver (i.e. the time the vehicle takes to start moving after the green light has come on). In case of a tie of 2 vehicles having the same timing, the driver with a lower reaction time will be placed ahead.
Drag racing is an extremely popular form of motor racing and attracts a large number of entrants. In order to accommodate all the entries to participate in a single day, the entries are limited to about 200 for one weekend. Drag Racing is often referred to as the most popular form of “grass roots” motorsport.
Unlike other forms of racing, a drag race is one where regular cars and motorcycles with no modifications also can take part under the “showroom stock” or the “street stock” category. This is an ideal form of motor racing for novices to take part.The results are classified based on various classes which are based on type of vehicle and cubic capacity.The Championship:
Although drag races have been conducted across the country from the 1990s, a Championship has never been organised in India. Drag Championships are extremely popular in the US and Europe.
In order to provide a competitive platform for this increasingly popular form of sport, Spitfire and Speedway are organising the FMSCI Indian National Drag Racing Championship for the first time in India.
This Championship is expected to give a major fillip to the sport and increase the competitiveness and quality to international events. The organisers have visited and studied the European Championship at close quarters and aim to progressively enhance the sport to international standards.
The events are proposed to be held on the following dates:
August 13 & 14 – HyderabadSeptember 24 & 25 – CoimbatoreOctober 15 & 16 – MumbaiNovember 19 & 20 – Coimbatore / BengaluruDecember 17 & 18 – Hyderabad
We are also working on running an event in Delhi.
The Round 2 of the championship is in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.
Details of the event are as follows:-Date : 24TH & 25TH September 2011Time : 09:30 am OnwardsVenue : KARI MOTOR SPEEDWAY, COIMBATORE.Program on the 24TH September 2011Documentation verification, Vehicle safety Scrutiny, Free practice & Paid Practice.Program on the 25th September 2011Start of Drag Race @ 9:30 HrsPrize Distribution @ 17:00 Hrs
The event will be run strictly in accordance with the regulations of the Federation of Motorsports Clubs of India (FMSCI) which is the governing body for motorsports in India.
This implies that a high level of emphasis is placed on competitor and spectator safety. The events will also have officials appointed by the FMSCI to ensure compliance with all the requirements.
There are some basic safety rules that a competitor has to follow – helmets & seat belts are compulsory in the case of cars.4 Wheeler Safeties:All drivers must comply with the minimum following regulations? Minimum ISI standard Helmet? Long pants/Jeans? Shoes? It is also recommended that all drivers use fire resistant clothing, driving gloves2 Wheeler Safeties:? Helmets are compulsory. ISI Helmets are recommended.? Full length ankle shoes.? Full-length leather gloves in sound condition are compulsory.? Full sleeve jacket made of thick cord compulsory.
Checks are made on the vehicle the previous day to ensure safety of the vehicles during a process called “scrutiny”. Only if a vehicle clears this process will it be allowed to take part. Even at the start line, there will be safety checks to ensure that the vehicles are safe.Some practice time is also provided on Saturday followed by races on Sunday.
For the regulations and entry forms, please visit www.speedwaymotorsports.in
Or contact Mandeep Singh – 092950 92960.
Entry forms may be submitted at
1. Coimbatore – AutoZone, 22 KSM Road, RS Puram, Coimbatore 6410022. Hyderabad – Speedway Motorsports, Shop No 3 Krupa Arushi Apts, Main Road, West Marredpally, Secunderabad Andhra Pradesh 5000373. Hyderabad – All the branches of Hind Motor Training School.
