In a groundbreaking move set to turbocharge the Indian motorsport landscape, Racing Promotions Private Limited (RPPL) and JK Tyre have kicked off the Indian Racing Festival with a high-octane showrun in Srinagar on March 18, 2024. Led by the visionary Akhilesh Reddy from Hyderabad, RPPL has joined forces with JK Tyre, a company synonymous with nurturing India’s motorsport ecosystem. This collaboration marks a pivotal chapter in the annals of Indian racing, promising to catapult the sport into unprecedented realms of excitement and competition.
The 2024 edition of the Indian Racing Festival, boasting the Indian Racing League (IRL), the FIA-endorsed Indian F4 Championship, and the JK Tyre FMSCI National Racing Championship (JKNRC), is poised to be a spectacle of speed and strategy. With a schedule that spans five rounds and features more than ten races, the festival is a testament to the growing fervor for motorsport in the country.
As a prelude to this racing extravaganza, RPPL and JK Tyre have embarked on a nation-wide promotional journey, with Srinagar playing host to the inaugural event. The city, often celebrated as a slice of paradise, provided a breathtaking backdrop to the display of Wolf GB08 cars and Formula 4 vehicles piloted by motorsport prodigies such as Sohil Shah, Rishon Rajeev, and Shriya Lohia. The event not only showcased the machines’ prowess but also highlighted JK Tyre’s indelible impact on shaping the Indian racing scene.
The shores of Dal Lake witnessed a fusion of thrill and natural beauty as motorsport enthusiasts were treated to drift shows, superbike stunts, and a display of raw karting talent by young speedsters. The initiative, supported by the Jammu & Kashmir Tourism Department, aimed at inspiring the local youth and fostering a new generation of motorsport aficionados.
Akhilesh Reddy and Sanjay Sharma, the driving forces behind RPPL and JK Tyre’s motorsport endeavors, shared their enthusiasm for bringing this monumental event to Srinagar. They emphasized the festival’s role in spotlighting Indian talent and integrating international racing standards, thereby nurturing future champions on the global stage.
In a celebration of speed, skill, and spectacle, the Indian Racing Festival’s showrun in Srinagar has set the stage for an electrifying season. As engines roar and champions emerge, this landmark event is steering Indian motorsport towards a thrilling and promising horizon.
