Vehicles eligible for the 2007 National Championship

Except for Group “A”, only vehicles that are homologated with the FMSCI or for which FMSCI Technical Data Form is available (TDF) are allowed to take part in the 2007 National Championship if it falls within the above classes in Art.7. As of March 12, 2007, the following two wheelers are homologated with the FMSCI. You may please contact the FMSCI / organizers for latest list of homologation / Technical Data Form. Continue reading Vehicles eligible for the 2007 National Championship

Madras Motor Sports Club Calendar for 2007

The Madras Motor Sports Club has released a calendar for the year 2007 today, which includes all major events at the track which are open to public. We will keep you updated if there are any changes to this.

In the previous week, there were changes to the already released 2007 Indian National Road Racing Calendar.

Event Event Type Vehicles Location Date
2nd JK Tyre Junior Cup 2007-Round 1 & Newcomers Bike Race Racing Cars & Bikes Chennai 21-Apr-07
2nd JK Tyre Junior Cup 2007-Round 2 & Newcomers Bike Race Racing Cars & Bikes Chennai 22-Apr-07
Ucal Rolon National Road Racing Championship 2007 – Round 1 Racing Bikes Coimbatore 29-Apr-07
2nd JK Tyre Junior Cup 2007-Round 3 & Newcomers Bike Race Racing Cars & Bikes Chennai 05-May-07
2nd JK Tyre Junior Cup 2007-Round 4 & Newcomers Bike Race Racing Cars & Bikes Chennai 06-May-07
2nd JK Tyre Junior Cup 2007-Round 5 & Newcomers Bike Race Racing Cars & Bikes Chennai 02-Jun-07
2nd JK Tyre Junior Cup 2007-Round 6 & Newcomers Bike Race Racing Cars & Bikes Chennai 03-Jun-07
10th JK TYRE NATIONAL RACING CHAMPIONSHIP 2007- Round 1 Racing Cars Coimbatore 17-Jun-07
Ucal Rolon National Road Racing Championship 2007 – Round 2 Racing Bikes Chennai 24-Jun-07
Duchess Club Ladies Rally 2007 Rally Cars Chennai 01-Jul-07
10th JK TYRE NATIONAL RACING CHAMPIONSHIP 2007- Round 2 Racing Cars Coimbatore 15-Jul-07
Ucal Rolon National Road Racing Championship 2007 – Round 3 Racing Bikes Coimbatore 29-Jul-07
10th JK TYRE NATIONAL RACING CHAMPIONSHIP 2007- Round 3 Racing Cars Chennai 12-Aug-07
Ucal Rolon National Road Racing Championship 2007 – Round 4 Racing Bikes Coimbatore 19-Aug-07
10th JK TYRE NATIONAL RACING CHAMPIONSHIP 2007- Round 4 Racing Cars Chennai 02-Sep-07
Ucal Rolon National Road Racing Championship 2007 – Round 5 Racing Bikes Chennai 16-Sep-07
10th JK TYRE NATIONAL RACING CHAMPIONSHIP 2007- Round 5 Racing Cars Chennai 23-Sep-07
10th JK TYRE NATIONAL RACING CHAMPIONSHIP 2007- Round 6 Racing Cars Chennai 21-Oct-07
Ucal Rolon National Road Racing Championship 2007 – Round 6 Racing Bikes Chennai 11-Nov-07

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 Rates

Full Day Pass 4 x 30 Minute Sessions:
Rs. 1000 – Non Members
Rs. 700 – Members/Group Rates

Two day  Pass 8 x 30 Minute Sessions:
Rs. 1700 – Non Members
Rs. 1100 – Members/Group Rates

Superbikes (Full Track):

Single Session:
Rs. 400 – Non Members
Rs. 300 – Members/Group

Full Day Pass 4 x 30 Minute Sessions:
Rs. 1350 – Non Members
Rs. 1000 – Members/Group Rates

Two day Pass 8 x 30 Minute Sessions:
Rs. 2250 – Non Members
Rs. 1600 – Members/Group Rates

Cars (Full Track):

Single Session:
Rs. 400 – Non Members
Rs. 300 – Members/Group

Full Day Pass 4 x 30 Minute Sessions:
Rs. 1350 – Non Members
Rs. 1000 – Members/Group Rates

Two day Pass 8 x 30 Minute Sessions:
Rs. 2250 – Non Members
Rs. 1600 – Members/Group Rates

COMBINED 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.

  1. The minimum protective gear is helmet and seat belt.
  2. Front passenger will be allowed – ALSO with helmet and seat belt.
  3. 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 .