Indian National Car Racing Championship 2026 set to begin in Coimbatore with 17 races over opening weekend
File: The FMSCI Indian National Car Racing Championship is scheduled to feature 17 races across two days in Coimbatore on October 24 and 25. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
File: The FMSCI Indian National Car Racing Championship is scheduled to feature 17 races across two days in Coimbatore on October 24 and 25. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
The 29th edition of the CTR-JK Tyre FMSCI Indian National Car Racing Championship will get underway at Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore on October 24 and 25, with 17 races scheduled across six categories over the opening weekend.
The championship, jointly promoted by Chennai Turbo Riders (CTR) and JK Tyre, will feature experienced racers alongside emerging talent, including international entries from Malaysia and Sri Lanka and women competitors from across India.
The LGB Formula 4 category, which enters its 29th season, will feature three races. Dhruvh Goswami, Monith Srinivasan, Sandeep Kumar and Saran Vikram are among the prominent drivers expected to compete in the single-seater series.
The sixth edition of the Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup will introduce separate grids and motorcycles for Amateur and Professional riders.
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The Amateur category will feature 20 riders competing on GT-R650 motorcycles, while 15 Professionals will race on GT-R750 machines. Both classes will have three races each.
Kabir Sahoch and Saurav Dey are among the notable Amateur entries, while Senthil Kumar, Anish D. Shetty and Allwin Xavier will compete in the Professional category.
The JK Tyre Novice Cup, designed to help young drivers transition from karting to single-seater racing, will feature two races.
The Super Saloon category, comprising production-based racing cars, will also have two races, while the Indian Touring Car (ITC) and Indian Super Touring Car (ISTC) classes will compete in another two.
The JK Tyre Levitas Cup, now in its second edition, will feature lightweight, race-prepared Maruti Suzuki Ignis cars powered by 1.2-litre engines.
The category will have two races, with competitors divided into Rookie and Pro/Gentlemen’s classes.
The championship forms part of the continuing collaboration between CTR and JK Tyre, aimed at providing a competitive platform for developing Indian racing talent.
The races will be streamed live on JK Tyre Motorsport’s Facebook and YouTube channels, beginning at 10:00 AM on Saturday and 9:45 AM on Sunday.
Published on Oct 22, 2026
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