The first RTMC track day turned out to be a mega hit with all the people who come and boy did they come! With people coming down from as far as Chennai, Mumbai and Delhi to be a part of it, it was a smash hit! A few flew down, a few on the train, a few on the bus, a few riding and a load of them in cages! Continue reading RTMC Track day report & images
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TIME ATTACK Track Day in March
TIME ATTACK Track Days are designed to allow motorcycle and sports car enthusiast to enjoy driving in controlled conditions without random traffic and law enforcement. Track Days are not races, but allow the driver to run at their pace and enjoy the capability of their car/ bike/ ATV.
‘Time Attack’ offers the man on the street an opportunity to experience being on a race track and gives them an insight into Motorsport. Its purely an experience and there is no competition involved.
The track days are even structured in such a way that a group of friends could come in a car and share the driving or even just Arrive and Drive from a choice of Racing cars ( FISSME and ESTEEM).
Motorcycles
- Last year was great for bikes. We had a series of Exhibition races for the Group A “Fully Blown” RD 350, Royal Enfield Bullets and Superbikes.
- TIME ATTACK track day is a safer environment to explore these machines without having to worry about potential dangers of on coming traffic, Bovine Intervention and their left overs , oil spills and dirt.
- Emergency doctors and Ambulance are on site and only minutes away.
Modified Sports/Race Cars
- For cars that have been modded for the street, a track day is a perfect opportunity to see improvements come to life.
- Also a great place to drive fast.
- Pick up Cornering Lines and driving techniques that will ensure a safer drive on the street.
Arrive and Drive
Race Cars and formulas are available for Hire on arrival
- FISSME 800cc: 5 Laps, Short Loop – Rs. 500 (Approx Time 10Min, Distance 11 Km)
- Formula LGB SWIFT 1300cc NEW!!: 5 Laps, Short Loop – Rs. 700 ( Approx Time 10 Min, Distance 11 Km)
- Formula LGB HYUNDAI 1500cc NEW!!: 5 Laps, Short Loop – Rs. 700 ( Approx Time 10 Min, Distance 11 Km)
- Group N Race Esteem: 5 Laps, Full track – Rs. 1,000 (Approx Time 15 min, Distance 19km)
Note : Above prices are only for vehicle hire. Please see Track Time Rental Prices below.
Tranquil Motors Supercross Trail Experience
The newly laid Motocross and Supercross track at the MMST facility will be OPEN FOR USE. Tranquil Motors will be launching a range of the POLARIS All Terrain Vehicles (ATV) which will be available to test on the Motocross Trail.
- Enter into the awesome world of OFF ROADING
- 1 Model 2007 Sportsman 800 EFI Limited Edition of POLARIS ATV on Display
- Test Drive an ATV on the Motocross Track on 4WD Magnum 355cc and Diesel 455cc Polaris ATV.
- If you like playing in the dirt this is where you want to be.
TIME ATTACK TRACK DAY is being organised on the 24th and 25th of March 2007. REGISTER NOW!!
FACILITIES:
These Track Days are designed to allow motorcycle and sports car enthusiast enjoy driving in controlled conditions without random traffic and law enforcement. Track Days are not races, but allow the driver to run at their pace and enjoy the capability of their vehicle.
Hospitality and Lounge Area New!!
TIME ATTACK TRACK DAY RADIO STATION New!!
Fully Equipped Ambulance and Emergency Doctors
Recovery Vehicle
Chief Track Marshal and Track Cleaning Support
Great Food and Refreshments
Special Pricing for Accommodation near the Track
Pricing
a) Entries are charged per person and not per Vehicle.
Bikes (Upto 350cc, Full Track)
Single Session:
Rs. 300 – Non Members
Rs. 200 – Members/Group RatesFull Day Pass 4 x 30 Minute Sessions:
Rs. 1000 – Non Members
Rs. 700 – Members/Group RatesTwo day Pass 8 x 30 Minute Sessions:
Rs. 1700 – Non Members
Rs. 1100 – Members/Group RatesSuperbikes (Full Track):
Single Session:
Rs. 400 – Non Members
Rs. 300 – Members/GroupFull Day Pass 4 x 30 Minute Sessions:
Rs. 1350 – Non Members
Rs. 1000 – Members/Group RatesTwo day Pass 8 x 30 Minute Sessions:
Rs. 2250 – Non Members
Rs. 1600 – Members/Group RatesCars (Full Track):
Single Session:
Rs. 400 – Non Members
Rs. 300 – Members/GroupFull Day Pass 4 x 30 Minute Sessions:
Rs. 1350 – Non Members
Rs. 1000 – Members/Group RatesTwo day Pass 8 x 30 Minute Sessions:
Rs. 2250 – Non Members
Rs. 1600 – Members/Group RatesCOMBINED ATV RENTAL AND MOTOCROSS INTRODUCTION: NEW!!
Tranquil Motors and Polaris are arranging an Off Road Experience using parts of the Motocross track with their 325 and 425 cc 4×4 ATV. Each session will be 5 minutes and is Rs. 300 per session. Be sure to check it out. Minimum 16 years of age.
b) Entry is category specific. E.g. If entered for Cars then can avail only car sessions. If entrant wants to ride as well then has to make a fresh entry.
c) Refund: No Refunds
d) Entry Closing date 22nd March 2007. For Entries, call or write:
For Entries, Bookings:
Farhan Vohra, Team-BHP: +91 98400 22029 fvohra@gmail.com
Praveen Shroff, Speedworks: +91 98402 40407 praveen@osaindia.com
For Groups, Corporate, Advertising, Promotional:
Poncho, ISBK: +91 98453 70309 poncho@isbkracing.com
Sawan Gupta, MMSC: +91 98842 80083 mmsc.chennai@gmail.com
For Technical Related Information:
Krupesh Patel, Electra Performance :+91 98840 49268. krupesh6@gmail.com
Safety Requirements
For bikes, the below safety precautions to be followed.
1. The minimum protective gear is full face helmet, gloves, boots and full riding gear (leather or alternate).
For cars, the below safety precautions to be followed.
- The minimum protective gear is helmet and seat belt.
- Front passenger will be allowed – ALSO with helmet and seat belt.
- No Passengers will be allowed in Rear.
Rules
There are some simple rules at Track Days.
- Contact with anything is grounds for dismissal.
- Drive within your skill and comfort level.
- Pass only in designated passing zones.
- All Vehicles must pass a ‘Tech-Check’. Learn about preparing your car/bike.
- Have FUN!
If you want to go faster… take it to the track.
Piaggio plan to come back to India
A Financial Express report says that Piaggio plans to come back to India and plans to introduce both the Vespa and Aprilia brands. The Milan-based group’s wholly owned subsidiary Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd will be producing the vehicles from a new two-wheeler plant. The Aprilias will be in the smaller cubic capacity range than the Vespas which would be in the 125cc-250cc range.
The article also gives brief details on Vespa’s previous two ventures into the Indian market through joint ventures with Bajaj Auto in the 60s and LML in the 90s.
To read the article at the Financial Express site, click here .
TVS Motor company launches StaR Sport
Two-wheeler major, TVS Motor Company today expanded its economy segment offering with the launch of a new motorcycle, ‘StaR Sport’ . StaR Sport is a stylish, compact and affordable 100 cc motorcycle, aimed at discerning urban motorcycle customers who are on the look out for sleek and compact style. The Bike has been built to deliver punchy four-stroke performance with excellent mileage and effortless maneuverability that will have customers tackle busy city traffic with absolute ease.
With the launch of StaR Sport, Indian customers will have a choice of a bike that offers a rare combination of easy handling agility and ownership costs that will make this model a force to be reckoned with in the entry level motorcycle category. The motorcycle comes in eye pleasing colours with chrome graphics, which adds to the contemporary design of the motorcycle. It has a well-sculpted petrol tank, which seamlessly flows into a sleek and continous side panels culminating into a flush type tail lamp unit. The freshly updated instrument panel, the alloy wheels and for the first time position lamps in this price segment will complement the Sporty look of the bike.
TVS StaR Sport will be retailed alongside the TVS StaR City and TVS StaR basic models but targeted at customers who prefer a ‘compact sized’ motorcycle. In terms of the style and ergonomics StaR Sport possesses a different character compared to StaR City or the base model StaR. However, it retains the same proven engine and the toughness for which the current line of the StaR brand stands for.
The TVS StaR Sport will come in two versions. The base version will come with alloy wheels in 2 colours – Red and Black. The deluxe version with alloy wheels will have fuel gauge, chrome graphics and will be available in three colours – Silver, Black and Blue. The base version will be priced at Rs. 33,990/- (ex showroom) and the deluxe version at Rs. 35,490/- (ex showroom).
In addition to the excellent functionality offered, TVS StaR Sport will be covered under the unique 5 year warranty scheme offered to all the ‘StaR’ customers, a reassurance of top quality undertaking by the company.
Relaunch of a “new & improved” Honda Unicorn and Shine
Honda’s solo run in the Indian two-wheeler market has lagged its joint venture Hero Honda. So it has got a couple of motorcycles and a plan up its sleeve, reports CNBC-TV18.
Honda may not be happy with the performance of its motorcycles – the 150cc Unicorn and Shine. That’s why it’s planning a revamp. Sources say Honda will redesign and launch them in April with heftier price tags.
When Honda launched the Honda Unicorn, its first motorcycle in India, in November 2004, many saw it as a possible threat to Bajaj Pulsar, which leads the 150cc segment. But it was no threat. Honda’s next launch in 2006, the 125cc Shine, could not outshine competition, either. Now Honda expects things to change with its new launches, with which it will also boost production capacity.
It will spend about Rs300 crore by 2010 to increase output to optimum capacity of 1.2 million units. Besides, sources say Honda also plans to import the CBR 600 – that’s to showcase its sporty side. It hopes all this will enhance its brands.