India gets its first Grade-1 karting circuit as MIKA receives CIK-FIA certification
The Hindu
Madras International Karting Arena (MIKA) receives CIK-FIA Grade-1 certification, making it India's premier karting destination.
The Madras International Karting Arena (MIKA) in Sriperumbudur, near here, received the highly coveted CIK-FIA Grade-1 certification, thus placing the facility among the elite karting circuits in the World.
The circuit, measuring 1.17km, is the longest karting track in India with a multiple-track configuration that is suitable for competitive racing as well as corporate and leisure activities.
The licence, dated April 8, is valid for three years and has certified that the track has fulfilled “the conditions and safety standards laid down by the CIK-FIA for the running of kart races held under CIK-FIA rules”.
The track was inspected by Willibald Zöttl, CIK-FIA Technical Inspector for the Circuit and Safety Commissions.
The MIKA circuit will host a three-round Karting Karnival series in April and May.
Madras Motor Sports Club (MMSC) vice-president Vicky Chandhok said: “When we first conceptualised MIKA circuit, the target was to develop an international standard track that can host global competitions, besides offering a great platform for racing aspirants.”
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