Archive · 10 Jun 2025
Bengal Motorsports Revives, Races Towards a New Identity
Motorsport in Bengal is making a comeback after fading out in the early 2000s.
Autocross events and local garages are revitalizing the racing scene.
Young racers are building and modifying their own cars.
Despite challenges like the lack of permanent tracks, the community is passionate about the sport's revival.
They are working to build a strong racing culture for the future.
Motorsport in Bengal is experiencing a revival with autocross events after fading in the early 2000s.
The Calcutta Motorsports Club (CMSC) and Eastern Motor Sports Association (EMSA) were key to Bengal's early motorsport history.
Autocross events, emphasizing skill, have attracted new racers, with participation in the triple digits.
Local garages like RC Tunes and Alok Automobiles play a vital role in modifying and tuning cars.
Challenges persist, including lack of infrastructure, but the racing community is passionate and self-made.
- Who
- Racers, tuners, and organizers, including Raunak Jana, Areeb Rahman, and Saurav Chatterjee.
- What
- Motorsport in Bengal is experiencing a revival through autocross events and local garages.
- When
- Motorsport began fading in the early 2000s, with revival starting in the mid-2010s and accelerating in 2024.
- Where
- Bengal, India
- Why
- Driven by passion and a desire to build a unique racing identity, despite infrastructure challenges.
Current State
Needs and Challenges
Infrastructure
Current State
No permanent racing circuit exists; every event requires negotiation.
Needs and Challenges
Need for permanent autocross facilities, karting tracks, and state support.
Awareness
Current State
The community is building something loud, scrappy, and real.
Needs and Challenges
Need community outreach to change the perception that racing is elite or reckless.
- Key Events
- SR Autocross, Kolkata Time Attack, FMSCI Indian National Autocross Championship (INAC)
- Notable Clubs
- Calcutta Motorsports Club (CMSC), Eastern Motor Sports Association (EMSA)
- Key People
- Raunak Jana, Areeb Rahman, Saurav Chatterjee, Adityaraj Dutt
- Garage Names
- RC Tunes, Alok Automobiles
- Racing Format
- Autocross