India’s first-ever night street racing event to be held in Chennai
The Hindu
Chennai hosts India's first night street racing event with FIA Indian F4 championship, featuring iconic landmarks and 19 turns.
Chennai will host India’s first-ever night street racing event, the second round of the Indian Racing Festival, from August 30 to September 1.
The city was preparing for the race last year when Cyclone Michaung and the resultant floods forced the cancellation of the event.
The Chennai Formula Racing Circuit is 3.5 kilometres long and commences at the Island Grounds.
It weaves past several key landmarks before rounding back to the starting point, with the iconic Marina Beach on one side. The track will have nineteen turns, multiple chicanes, and elevation changes.
The second round will be conducted in association with the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT).
The IRF, organised by Racing Promotions Private Limited, consists of two championships: the India Racing League, a city-based franchise league of eight teams and the FIA Indian F4 championship.
The F4 is crucial for aspiring racers as the winner will get FIA Super License points.