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Karna Kadur, Musa Sherif top leaderboard of FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship
Chennai, April 26: The reigning national champion Karna Kadur along with co-driver Musa Sherif continued their dominance, topping four of the five special stages on Saturday in the International Automobile Federation (FIA) Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) India Round which is being held here at the Madras International Circuit.
Asia Pacific Rally Championship: Karna Kadur and Musa Sherif top the leaderboard after Day 2
Chennai, April 26: Reigning national champion Karna Kadur along with co-driver Musa Sherif continued their dominance, topping four of the five special stages today in the FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) India Round which is being held here at the Madras International Circuit.
APRC 2025: Karna Kadur, Musa Sherif lead in Indu Chandhok Memorial South India Rally
Chennai, April 25: Reigning national champion Karna Kadur of Bengaluru set the early pace to take a slender lead in the FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship after two loops of the short Super Special Stage, which kick-started the Indu Chandhok Memorial 48th South India Rally at the Madras International Circuit, here on Friday.
Stage set for Indu Chandhok Memorial 48th South India Rally
Chennai, April 24: There is plenty of action on offer as reigning National champion Karna Kadur (co-driver Musa Sherif) heads a 21-strong FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship promoted by Vamcy Merla (Asia Cup) grid that features a Hyundai i20 and Maruti Suzuki Fronx for the first time, in the three-day event that is part of the Indu Chandhok Memorial 48th South India Rally to be run in and around the Madras International Circuit, Sriperumbudur, from April 25 to 27.
Hyderabad star Stephen Rogers dominates 4W Drag Championship
Hosur, April 21: Hyderabad ace Stephen Jyothi Rogers Pachigalla started his campaign in the FMSCI Indian National Drag Racing Championship 2025 (4-wheeler) with a grand triple crown in the premier Unrestricted class, besides setting a National record, as he topped the category in both first and second rounds held at the Taneja Aerospace in Hosur.
Ajith Kumar secures P2 podium finish at the Belgium Spa Francorchamps Circuit in Belgium
Chennai, April 21: Actor Ajith Kumar has added another feather to his cap with his team, Ajith Kumar Racing, securing yet another podium finish at a prestigious car racing event.
Chennai's Rivaan Dev Preetham excels in Academy karting series in Spain
Valencia, April 16: Talented Rivaan Dev Preetham, the only Indian to have won a race in the history of FIA Motorsport Games, once again showcased his skill and talent dishing out promising results in the second round of the prestigious Champions of the Future Academy Programme here, according to a release from FIA.
Portuguese side Estoril Praia to honour late F1 legend Ayrton Senna with limited edition fourth kit
Estoril , April 16 : Portuguese side Estoril Praia, in the game against SC Braga on April 19, will wear a new fourth kit, inspired by one of the greatest legends in world sport, the late Ayrton Senna at the Antonio Coimbra da Mota Stadium.
Ajith Kumar reaches Circuit De Spa in Belgium to prepare for next race
Chennai, April 16: Actor Ajith Kumar, whose racing team Ajith Kumar Racing is gearing up for the GT4 series, has reached the Circuit De Spa in Belgium where he is to intensify his preparations for the upcoming races, that are bound to test the endurance levels of drivers.
Rider registration for Indian Supercross Racing League season 2 mega auction opens
Pune, April 15: The Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL), the world's first franchise-based Supercross league, is back! The much-anticipated Season 2 kicks off with the opening of rider registrations on April 24, 2025 - promising even higher-octane action, new international faces, and the return of celebrated talent from across the globe.
Hemant Mudappa beats world champion Ricky Gadson at Aamby Valley
Aamby Valley, April 14: Fifteen-time national champion Hemanth Muddappa of Mantra Racing outgunned 13-time world champion Ricky Gadson from the USA at The Valley Run 2025, clocking a blistering 9.477 seconds astride a BMW S1000rr, at the Aamby Valley strip here. It was the fastest time of the mega event.
Here's how Ajith Kumar's racing team is different from other participating teams in the GT4 European series!
Chennai, April 14: Ajith Kumar Racing, actor Ajith Kumar’s car racing team, has now disclosed how it will be different from all the other participating teams in the GT4 European series competition.
Hemant Mudappa beats World champion Ricky Gadson at Aamby Valley
Aamby Valley, April 14: Fifteen-time national champion Hemanth Muddappa of Mantra Racing outgunned 13-time world champion Ricky Gadson from the USA at The Valley Run 2025, clocking a blistering 9.477 seconds astride a BMW S1000rr, at the Aamby Valley strip here. It was the fastest time of the mega event.
Indian Racing Festival to cover cities in northeast
New Delhi, April 11: "The Indian Racing Festival- a carnival of Total Control" is scheduled to be held from April 12 to 22, and will cover key cities including Kohima, Aizawl, Shillong, Guwahati, and Gangtok.
Ajith back in Europe to prepare for GT4 European series
Chennai, April 10: Even as his film ‘Good Bad Ugly’ opened to full houses across the world, actor Ajith Kumar was back in Europe, gearing up for his next racing challenge in the GT4 European Series.
Ajith gives tips to son Aadvik on racing in Go Kart circuit in Chennai
Chennai, April 3: Actor Ajith Kumar, who is back in Chennai after having participated in intense and gruelling car races in Dubai and Europe, has now been spotted giving tips to his son Aadvik on racing at a Go Kart circuit in the city.
Jason Saldanha, Thimmu Uddapanda win Thailand Rally title
Bangkok, March 30: Mangalore’s Jason Saldanha and Thimmu Uddapanda of Kodagu, began the season with a bang winning the first round of the Thailand National Rally Championship (RAAT) in RC 2.1 class, in Nakhon Ratchasima, on Sunday.
Grateful for your unwavering encouragement, says actor Ajith Kumar's racing team
Chennai, Mar 27: Actor Ajith Kumar's racing team has now expressed gratitude to sports enthusiasts, fans and audiences for their support, saying they were grateful for the unwavering encouragement.
Naveen, Musa Sherif end fairytale run, claim Kenyan NRC RC3 victory
Nairobi, March 26: Hyderabad's Naveen Pulligilla and co-driver Musa Sherif of Kasargod created Indian motorsports history by becoming the first "all-Indian team" to participate in the World Rally Championship (WRC).
Naveen Pulligilla, Musa Sherif end fairytale run, claim Kenyan NRC RC3 victory
Nairobi, March 26: Hyderabad's Naveen Pulligilla and co-driver Musa Sherif of Kasargod, created Indian motorsports history, as they became the first “all-Indian team” to participate in the World Rally Championship (WRC). The duo competed in the iconic Safari Rally Kenya 2025 from March 20 to 23 and won the RC3 Kenyan National Rally Championship.
Ajith Kumar does country proud again as his team comes third at 12H Mugello car race in Italy
Chennai, March 24: Actor Ajith Kumar's car racing team, Ajith Kumar Racing, is fast making winning a habit.
Salman Khan roped in as brand ambassador of Indian Supercross Racing League
New Delhi, March 12: After a path-breaking inaugural season that transformed India's motorsports landscape, the Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL) announced on Wednesday the joining of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan on-board as its official brand ambassador.
How Salman Khan is following his passion for bikes and motorsports?
Mumbai, March 12: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is following his childhood passion for bikes and motorsports, as he has been crowned as the brand ambassador of the Indian Supercross Racing League.
Your hardwork and perseverance will be rewarded sir, says Adhik Ravichandran to Ajith Kumar
Chennai, March 8: Impressed with the dedication of actor Ajith Kumar who is currently training hard in France for his next car race, director Adhik Ravichandran has now told the star actor that his hard work and perseverance will be rewarded.
New video clip showing Ajith Kumar attempting to race despite crash wins hearts online
Chennai, Feb 25: A new video clip showing actor Ajith Kumar attempting to start his car and race, immediately after having suffered a crash in Valencia, Spain is now winning hearts online.
Ajith Kumar car crash: Actor emerges unscathed, poses for pictures with fans
Mumbai, Feb 23: Telugu superstar Ajith Kumar, who was involved in a dual crash of his car during Porsche Sprint Challenge racing event, has miraculously come out of the crash unscathed.
Hope to bring street racing to Goa: Actor John Abraham expresses excitement for motorsports ahead of Indian Racing Festival 2025
Panaji, February 10: Actor John Abraham reached Goa to promote the Indian Racing Festival 2025 on Sunday. The event is expected to take place in the state in November.
Moto GP: Jorge Martin undergoes surgery after pre-season crash in Sepang
Noale (Italy), Feb 8: Reigning MotoGP champion Jorge Martin underwent successful surgery on his right hand after suffering a crash during pre-season testing earlier this week in Sepang, Malaysia. Despite fracturing both his hand and foot in a highside crash, the Spaniard did not require surgery on his left foot, his team Aprilia Racing confirmed on Friday.
Abhay Mohan feted for winning title in his first Formula Racing season
Chennai, Feb 1: Bengaluru teenager, Abhay Mohan, who won one of the two premier single-seater National Championships, in the prestigious MMSC fmsci Indian National Car Racing Championships 2024, was elated to receive his first National Championship Trophy at the glittering MMSC Annual Awards ceremony held here.
I wish my late father had lived to see this day: Ajith Kumar on being conferred Padma Bhushan
Chennai, January 26: Actor Ajith Kumar expressed gratitude to the government for honouring him with the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian honour.
India's Atiqa Mir set to drive in 2025 season of World Series Karting
New Delhi, January 21: India's karting sensation, Atiqa Mir has been signed up to drive in the World Series Karting (WSK) Championships 2025 after her exceptional results in a test session conducted at La Conca circuit in south Italy.
Sanjay Takale returns to hero's welcome after making history at Dakar
Pune, Jan 20: Top Indian rally driver Sanjay Takale returned home from Saudi Arabia after creating motorsports history as the first Indian driver to finish the 2025 Dakar Rally in the Classic cars category. This groundbreaking achievement puts Sanjay Takale in a rare club of Indians who finished Dakar in their maiden attempt.
Porsche Sprint challenge: Ajith Kumar qualifies in first round with personal best timing
Chennai, Jan 20: Actor Ajith Kumar, who, after doing the country proud in the 24H Dubai 2025 racing event where his team Ajith Kumar Racing finished third, has now finished round one of the Porsche Sprint Challenge in Portugal, qualifying with a personal best timing of 1.49.13 seconds per lap.
Double delight for Philippos Matthai, Arushi Vikram at National Rally Sprint Championship
Chennai, Jan 19: Delhi’s Philippos Matthai and Tarushi Vikram of Chikkamagaluru won two titles apiece in the finals of the FMSCI Indian National Rally Sprint Championship 2024 organised by the Madras Motor Sports Club at the Madras International Circuit here on Sunday.
Ajith begins preparations for the Porsche Sprint Challenge in Portugal
Chennai, Jan 17: Actor Ajith Kumar, whose car racing team Ajith Kumar Racing did the country proud by finishing third in the 991 category of the 24H Dubai 2025, has now begun preparations for the next challenge, the first round of the Porsche Sprint challenge Southern European series 2025.
Ajith to his fans: I am grateful for your love but please look after your lives!
Chennai, Jan 14: Actor Ajith Kumar, whose car racing team Ajith Kumar Racing on Sunday did the country proud by emerging third in the 991 category of the 24H Dubai 2025, has said that while he is grateful for the love of his fans, he would want them to look after their lives.
Udhayanidhi Stalin thanks Ajith for sporting TN Sports Development Authority logo on car, equipment
Chennai, Jan 13: Tamil Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, who is also a film producer and a former actor, thanked actor Ajith Kumar for displaying the logo of the Tamil Nadu Sports Development Authority on the car and the equipment used by Ajith Kumar's team, Ajith Kumar Racing, even as he wholeheartedly congratulated the actor and his team on securing the third place win in the 991 category of the prestigious 24H Dubai 2025 racing event.
After Kamal, Naga Chaitanya, now Kavin congratulates Ajith on third place win in 24H Dubai race
Chennai, Jan 13: The list of film industry professionals congratulating actor Ajith Kumar on his team's magnificent third place finish at the 24H Dubai 2025 car racing event continues to grow with actor Kavin being the latest to appreciate Ajith for his outstanding achievement.
Indian GT racer Akshay Gupta joins Dubai 24 Hours race; second Indian on grid after actor Ajith Kumar
New Delhi, January 13: Indian GT Racer and tech entrepreneur Akshay Gupta is set to become the second Indian driver to participate in the Dubai 24 Hours race.
GT Racer Akshay Gupta becomes second Indian on grid to join Dubai 24 Hours Race
New Delhi, Jan 12: Indian GT Racer Akshay Gupta, is set to become the second Indian driver to participate in the Dubai 24 Hours race. Gupta follows the trailblaze by renowned Indian actor Ajith Kumar, who previously made the headlines returning to professional racing at Dubai 24 Hours.