Indian Racing Festival: The Indian Racing Festival (2024) presented by Kingfisher Soda will return to the Madras International Circuit. The third round of the Indian Racing League and Formula-4 Indian Championship will be held at the Madras Circuit. Which will be an important event after the successful night street racing in Chennai.
After hosting the first round of the Indian Racing Festival, the drivers and teams will again descend on the Madras International Circuit on September 14 and 15. The first round of the Indian Racing Festival was held at the same circuit on August 24 and 25. Spectators saw Jon Lancaster and Alastair Yeung win Race 1 and Race 3 respectively for their teams. In the Formula 4 Indian Championship, young Jaden Periot won the opening race, followed by Hugh Barter taking Races 2 and 3.
Akhilesh Reddy, Chairman and MD, Racing Promotions Pvt Ltd said, “We are delighted to return to the Madras International Circuit for the third round of the Indian Racing Festival (2024). The first round was held at this exciting circuit, with Jon Lancaster and Alastair Yeung topping the IRL.
After the success of some young faces in the Formula 4 Indian Championship, the Chennai Night Street Race was also a success. We are back at the Madras International Circuit for another weekend of tough competition and exciting racing.
Just 2 weeks after the thrilling start of the Chennai Night Street Racing, the Indian Racing Festival returned to the Madras International Circuit. Gabriela Jilkova of Goa Aces JA Racing created history by becoming the first female pole sitter at the Indian Racing Festival.
Hugh Barter continued his winning streak through Race 1 and overtook India's Ruhan Alva. In IRL Race-1, Zilkova finished second, followed by Raul Hyman. His teammate added 44 points. Alvaro returned for the second race of Demons Delhi; the Portuguese racer scored maximum points from pole position.