Archive · 20 Aug 2026
Indian National Car Racing Championship Sets Season Schedule
India’s national car racing championship has been introduced ahead of its new season.
The championship is organized by Chennai Turbo Riders and JK Tyre with support from the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India.
The first race will happen in Coimbatore on September 11.
More races will be held in Coimbatore and Bengaluru.
The final event will take place at Madras International Circuit in December.
Drivers will compete in several racing categories.
The championship has been running for nearly three decades.
Organizers say it helps find and train future racing champions.
Government representatives, motorsport officials and racing teams attended the launch event.
The CTR-JK Tyre FMSCI Indian National Car Racing Championship was unveiled in Chennai ahead of the new season.
Round 1 will begin at Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore on September 11.
Coimbatore will host Round 3 from October 23 to 25, followed by Round 4 in Bengaluru from November 13 to 15.
The season-ending Grand Finale will take place at Madras International Circuit from December 11 to 13.
The championship aims to support Indian circuit racing, develop drivers and strengthen the country’s motorsport ecosystem.
- Who
- Chennai Turbo Riders, JK Tyre, the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India, championship teams and Indian racing drivers.
- What
- The CTR-JK Tyre FMSCI Indian National Car Racing Championship was unveiled and its upcoming season schedule announced.
- When
- The launch took place on Wednesday; racing begins September 11, with the Grand Finale scheduled for December 11 to 13.
- Where
- The championship will be held at tracks in Coimbatore, Bengaluru and Chennai, including Kari Motor Speedway, BREN Raceway and Madras International Circuit.
- Why
- The organizers aim to strengthen India’s circuit racing championship, develop racing talent and advance the country’s motorsport ecosystem.
- Championship
- CTR-JK Tyre FMSCI Indian National Car Racing Championship
- First round
- September 11 at Kari Motor Speedway, Coimbatore
- Round 3
- October 23 to 25 in Coimbatore
- Round 4
- November 13 to 15 at BREN Raceway, Bengaluru
- Grand Finale
- December 11 to 13 at Madras International Circuit
- Championship legacy
- Nearly three decades
- Chief Guest
- Tamil Nadu Minister of Fisheries Srinath