Hyderabad is all set 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.
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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 – Hyderabad September 24 & 25 – Coimbatore October 15 & 16 – Bengaluru / Hyderabad November 19 & 20 – Coimbatore December 17 & 18 – Hyderabad
We are also working on running an event in Mumbai and Delhi.
The Round 1 of the championship is in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.
Details of the event are as follows:- Date : 13th & 14th August 2011 Time : 09:30 am Onwards Venue : Outer Ring Road; Phase II, Kandla Koyo, Near Medchal. Program on the 13th August 2011 Documentation verification, Vehicle safety Scrutiny, Free practice & Paid Practice. Program on the 14th August 2011 Start of Drag Race @ 9:30 Hrs Prize 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 gloves 2 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 641002 2. Hyderabad – Speedway Motorsports, Shop No 3 Krupa Arushi Apts, Main Road, West Marredpally, Secunderabad Andhra Pradesh 500037 3. Hyderabad – All the branches of Hind Motor Training School. About the organisers: Spitfire Motorsports Pvt. Ltd. is engaged in motorsport promotions and was formed more than 10 years ago by veteran motor sport personalities having a combined experience of over 50 man years in motor sports. Spitfire has successfully organised 2 rounds of the International FIA Asian Zone Rally Championship and played a major role in the organisation of the MRF India Rally 2002 which was the successful contender round for the Asia Pacific Rally Championship. Spitfire also organised the India leg of the London Sydney Marathon 2004. Spitfire has been very active in the racing scenario, having run many rounds of the National Racing Championships at Coimbatore. Spitfire has been organising Drag Racing meets since 1999.
Classifications for 4 wheelers:
1. Indian Cars (Pro – Stock) 2. Zen with up to 1400 CC engine 3. Zen with up to 1600 CC engine 4. Indian Cars (Forced Induction / Nitrous Classes) 5. Indian Cars with FOREIGN ENGINE 6. Indian Open 7. Foreign Cars (Pro – Stock) 8. Unrestricted Class 9. Indian Cars Diesel Classes 10. Diesel Open
Classifications for Indian 2-Wheelers : For 2 Stroke Group B: 1. Class M-1 Up to 130 cc 2. Class M-2 above 130 cc up to 165 cc 3. Class M-3 above 165 cc up to 260 cc 4. 350 CC and Above 5. YEZDI CLASS 6. INDIAN OPEN For 4 strokes: 1. Class MF-1 – up to 130 cc 2. Class MF-2 – above 130, up to 165 cc 3. Class MF-3 – above 165cc, up to 210 cc 4. Class MF-4 – above 210 cc, up to 260 cc 5. Bullet Class 350 cc and above 6. Indian Open Classifications for Foreign Bikes 1. Up to 500 CC Group A 2. 501 to 750 CC Group A 3. 751 CC and Above Group A 4. Foreign Bike Open class. Wheelie Class 1. Wheelie Class – Indian Bikes FASTEST wheelie over 1/4 mile 2. Wheelie Class – Foreign Bikes FASTEST wheelie over 1/4 mile
