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Sameer Contractor

Jul 26, 2019, 8:46 PM

Raiden Samervel & Nirvaan Chandna Bag Podiums In AutoInc Asia Max Challenge 2019

Indian karting racers Raiden Samervel and Nirvaan Chandna of Team Rayo Racing put up a brilliant show bagging podiums in Round 4 of the AutoInc Asia Max Challenge 2019 in Sepang, Malaysia. Raiden finished first while Nirvaan finished in second in the Novice Category of the series. Both teenagers participating in the Micro Max category finished 12th and 13th overall, respectively.

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  Sameer Contractor | Jul 25, 2019

  MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo To Miss 2 GP Races Due To Back Injury

  Honda rider Jorge Lorenzo suffered a back injury during the first practice session for the Dutch Grand Prix earlier this year, and the injury will keep the three-time MotoGP world champion out of action longer than anticipated. The rider will go on to miss the next two Grand Prix next month. This includes the Brno GP slated on August 4 along with the Austrian GP scheduled the subsequent weekend - August 11. He is now slated to make a comeback with the British GP on August 25, 2019.

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  car&bike Team | Jul 25, 2019

  Fifth Edition Of The Suzuki Gixxer Cup To Begin This Month

  Suzuki Motorcycle India has announced the fifth season of the Suzuki Gixxer Cup scheduled to start from the end of this month. The racing series organised under the aegis of FIM and Federation of Motorsports Club of India (FMSCI), in association with JK Tyre Motorsports will consist of four rounds and will see budding racers battle it out on the race-prepped Gixxer motorcycles. The first round is scheduled to take place at the Kari Motor Speedway on July 27, 2019.

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  car&bike Team | Jul 24, 2019

  Sherco TVS Rally Factory Team Announces Squad For Baja Aragon 2019

  The Sherco TVS Rally Factory Team has announced a five-member squad for the upcoming Baja Aragon Rally 2019. Scheduled to take place in Spain between July 25-27, 2019, the rally will see factory team's regulars Michael Metge from France and Lorenzo Santolino from Spain participating in the rally, along with the Indian racers - Aravind KP, Aishwarya Pissay and Harith Noah. Pissay has been a part of a number of Baja rallies this year and is currently leading in women's category of the Baja World Championship. With Baja Aragon, she is aiming for her maiden international title.

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  Sameer Contractor | Jul 23, 2019

  Madras Motor Race Track Plans To Host Night Races

  In what will be a big step towards motorsport in India, the Madras Motor Race Track (MMRT) is planning to host night races. A recent report quotes Vicky Chandhok, MRF MMSC FMSCI Indian National Car Racing Championship - Chairman and Vice President of the MMSC (Madras Motor Sports Club), stating that the club has earmarked funds for install floodlights required to host night races at the track. However, unlike the Bahrain GP or the Singapore GP in Formula 1, the night races in India will be styled along the lines of the endurance racing with the lights needed largely aiding marshalls in case of an accident or for retrieving vehicles.

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  Sameer Contractor | Jul 22, 2019

  Volkswagen Ameo Class 2019: Pratik Sonawane & Saurav Bandopadhyay Dominate Round 2

  It was an exciting second round of Volkswagen Ameo Class 2019 as the races of the weekend saw different outcomes. While the first race of the season saw Jeet Jhabakh take the lead in the championship, the second round had Pratik Sonawane taking the top spot in the feature race on Saturday, and Saurav Bandopadhyay at the top in the second race on Sunday. For Round 2 of the 2019 Ameo Class, the action shifted to the Madras Motor Race Track (MMRT).

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  Reuters | Jul 18, 2019

  F1: Alfa Romeo F1 Team Appoints Monchaux As Technical Director

  The Alfa Romeo Formula One team have appointed Jan Monchaux as technical director, replacing Ferrari-bound Simone Resta who leaves at the end of July.

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  Sameer Contractor | Jul 17, 2019

  Formula E: Andre Lotterer Joins Porsche For 2019-20 Season

  All set to make its Formula E entry soon, Porsche has signed on Andre Lotterer as its second driver for the FIA Formula 2019-20 season. While the German driver was contracted to drive with DS Cheetah for the sixth season as well, he has now chosen to race with Porsche instead. Lotterer joins German marque after his stint at DS Cheetah, which won the constructors' title in the recently concluded 2018-19 Formula E season. The 37-year-old will drive alongside Neel Jani at Porsche, who was confirmed earlier this year.

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  car&bike Team | Jul 17, 2019

  Carlin Dunne's Mother Speaks Against Banning Motorcycles On Pikes Peak

  After Ducati rider Carlin Dunne's tragic death at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, there have been reports about the future of motorcycle racing at Pikes Peak under question.

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