Pune is all set to play host to the inaugural round of the newly launched JK tyre IndiKarting National Series from 23rd-24th April at the Indikarting,Kharadi, Pune. The latest karting series is aimed at further strengthening and broad-basing. JK Tyre’s philosophy of making karting even more accessible to young drivers. Karting. is widely accepted the world over as the stepping stone for all forms circuit racing. The JK Tyre IndiKarting National Series, organised by RR Motorsports Management PIA Ltd, will run a full calendar from April-June over live rounds in various cities.
Another important highlight of the JK Tyre IndiKarting National Series is the coming onboard of Tata Motors, one of the biggest automobile manufacturers in the country. This collaboration will establish unparalleled synergy between the two conglomerates for the grassroots development of motorsports in India. The unique aspect of the JK Tyre IndiKarting National Series is that it will feature single-make 4-stroke karts, which will not only ensure a level-playing field, but will also make it the most affordable karting championship in the world. This karting series is the latest link in the clear path to higher forms of single-seater racing, up to F3 racing. As such, the winners of the JK Tyre IndiKarting National Series will get a direct and sponsored drive in the JK Tyre National Rotax Max Karting Championship, which is the country’s only nationally recognised karting championship. Apart from that, winners in the senior category will get opportunities to race with some of the leading teams in JK lyre National Racing Championship.
JK Tyre is credited with introducing the concept of karting in India way hack in 2000 when it launched the National Karting Championship with 4-stroke karts. In 2004. the championship took a major step forward with the introduction of Rotax two-stroke karts. Today. the Tyre Rotax Max National Karting Championship is the only national karting championship in the country. Now, with the introduction of the latest four-stroke IndiKartinu. ‘National Series. JK Tyre has further broad-based its karting programme that vs ill benefit youn,sters seeking to make a career in motorsports.
Talking about this initiative. Mr. Sanjay Sharma. I-lead- Corporate Communication & Motorsports, JK Tyre & Industries Ltd said, “We are proud to present our latest initiative. the JK Tyre IndiKarting National Series: and believe that this championship will pros e to he a milestone in the development programme of our budding drivers helping them to graduate to the next level. JK Tyre has always believed in promoting motorsport and making it more accessible and affordable to talent irrespective of affordability in a sport which has traditionally been highly inaccessible. I look forward to seeing some good raw talent emerge from this initiative, whom we can nurture to become India’s next racing star.”