MOTORSPORTS | Arya, Diljith scorch the track in the LGB Formula 4 category
The Hindu
Arya Singh & T.S. Diljith won a race each in the LGB Formula 4 class at the Kari Motor Speedway. Arya held his nerve to win the opening race, while Diljith made a comeback from P9 to win the second race. In the Novice Cup, Neythan McPherson & Arjun S. Nair took the top two spots in both races. Sarvesh Balappa won the 250 Cup, while Jagadeesh Nagaraj won the RE Continental GT Cup.
Arya Singh and T.S. Diljith signed off on a merry note winning a race each in the premier class, the LGB Formula 4, in the second round of the 26th JK Tyre FMSCI National Racing Championship at the Kari Motor Speedway here on Sunday.
After a double victory the other day, Arya added one more to his kitty winning the opening race. It was not easy though for the Kolkata youngster as his teammate Diljith was hot on his heels.
Starting on pole, Arya gained the early advantage but Diljith caught up with him only to hand it back to the former.
The fight between the two had the spectators at the edge of their seats. However, towards the end, it was Arya who held his nerve to cross the line. Tijil Rao (Dark Don Racing) made a smart move in the final lap to finish ahead of Diljith.
Arya agreed it was tough all the way but was pleased with his efforts.
In the second race, Diljith, Tijil and Arya made it all the more memorable by taking the top three slots on the podium once again. This time around, Diljith did a much better job. It came as a sweet surprise for the team as he started from P9.
The experienced racer from Kerala knew he had the pace and the power in him to upset the best. And, he did that in a commanding manner by taking on the front-runners one by one before sealing the place in the front. From there, he never turned back.