Mumbai: The inaugural edition of Generation Speed 2025, India’s biggest motoring festival, wrapped up in exhilarating fashion at Aamby Valley on February 22nd and 23rd. Curated by the masterminds behind India Bike Week, this groundbreaking festival drew over 10,000 automotive enthusiasts from across the country. The event delivered an action-packed weekend featuring high-speed races, dazzling car showcases, exclusive unveilings, riveting discussions with motorsport icons, and electrifying live performances.
A Festival for the Passionate Auto Enthusiast
Festival Director Martin Da Costa expressed his delight at the overwhelming response: “The debut of Generation Speed exceeded all expectations. Over 200 stunning vehicles graced the festival, and the passion from India’s automobile community was truly electrifying. From racing stars to collectors, from tuners to off-roaders, the enthusiasm was infectious. This is just the beginning of what will be India’s premier motoring festival for years to come.”
Curated Car Run: A Parade of Legends
The event was a haven for car aficionados, featuring:
- Joey Postel’s iconic JDM collection and Swaranjit Bajaj’s all-yellow fleet.
- The Maharaj of Gondal’s classic cars, including the legendary Formula 5000 showcased at Legacy Lane.
- Mods Own Country, a curation of the best 35,000 km Mod Scouting trip by @B.Choww.
- The Speed Shikari Run by @Professor.D.Piston, a thrilling showcase of rare exotics and supercars ripping down the Speedway.
- JK Tyre Motorsport’s breathtaking showcase featuring Formula 4, IRL Wolf, drift cars, and the legendary JK Tyre stunt cars defying gravity with two-wheel stunts.
- The Skoda vRS collection, displaying every vRS model sold in India, including the brand-new 2025 vRS unveiled at Auto Expo.
- Mira Erda’s blistering Speedway run in the MG Cyberster, the Asia Book of Records’ fastest 0-100 car on Sambhar Salt Lake.
- A thrilling drift show by Yousuf Al Herais (C63 AMG S) and Red Bull’s Aras Gibieza, European Double World Stunt Champion.
Races and Competitions: A High-Octane Motorsport Spectacle
The festival delivered a high-adrenaline racing experience with:
- Autocross, Drift, and Timed Trials, where precision and speed took center stage.
- Drift Competition, judged by FIA’s Yousuf Al Herais, with the top five winners securing a spot at Red Bull Motojam Moto Clinic:
- Jasmehar Singh Jubbal
- Prateek Dalal
- Sanam Sekhon
- Harsh Agarwal
- Jugraj Singh Bhurjee
- FMSCI-backed Autocross Championship, featuring 175 entries across multiple categories, crowned:
- Divya Parmar as the 2W Upto 500 CC champion (KTM Duke) & 4W Upto 1600 CC 2WD winner (Honda Jazz).
- Minal Chitroda, clinching the 4W Upto 2550 CC 2WD (Mini Cooper) & Unrestricted Class (BMW X3).
- Parvez Inamdar, victor of 4W Upto 4000 CC (Audi RS7).
- Shaswat Singhania, ruling the 4001 CC+ category (Lamborghini Urus).
Experiences & Thrill Rides
Attendees got behind the wheel of their dreams with:
- The Drift Taxi Experience by Tapaswi Racing
- Rally Car Experience by Chetan Shivram Motorsports
- Defender Experience and GS Trail for off-road warriors
- Adventure Square featuring paramotoring thrills
- JCB Games and the RC Arena, showcasing remote-controlled stunt races
Conversations with Motorsport Legends
The festival wasn’t just about speed—it was also about learning from the best.
- Vicky Chandok took fans down memory lane with his GP2 Fiat and Caterham.
- Dakar veteran Sanjay Takale mesmerized crowds with his endurance rally stories.
- Dubai’s Drift Masters, Yousuf and Fahad, held thrilling Drift Talks.
- Kajal Prajapati and Neharika championed Women in Motorsports, inspiring the next generation of female racers.
- D&O Motorsports explored career paths in motorsport engineering.
- Veer Sheth & Jamie Shaw ignited passion for F4 racing among young hopefuls.
Pathfinders Serai: Overlanding Legends Unite
The festival paid tribute to legendary overlanders:
- Sorabh Chinoy, who rode a Honda CB 750-4 from London to Bombay in 1974.
- Medha & Sujal, who road-tripped from India to Casablanca in their Land Cruiser.
- Anand Baid & family, who embarked on an India to Paris adventure in a Fiat Linea.
- Ashik Aseem, Akshay Jadhav, Urvashi Patole, and Saurav Sane, who recounted incredible cross-country journeys.
Live Music & Community Spirit
The festival wasn’t just about cars; it was a celebration of culture and community.
- Suggahunny and Karan Kanchan electrified the stage with pulse-pounding performances.
- The Club Parade showcased 20 elite auto clubs, each proudly displaying their prized vehicles.
Looking Ahead: A Year-Round Celebration of Auto Culture
Generation Speed is set to grow into a year-long festival, fostering education, collaboration, and appreciation for motoring culture in India. With a phenomenal debut, the festival has cemented itself as a premier event for auto enthusiasts and is poised to become the must-attend automotive celebration of the year.
Buckle up, because this is just the beginning!
