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Chennai, 27th Dec 2008 : As the Formula Maruti cars stormed the tracks once again, it was Chennai youngster Gokul Krishna of Wallace Sports continuing his domination in the JK Tyre Junior Cup. Gokul lapped up three more wins today at the Madras Motor Race Track at Irungaatukottai near Chennai as the third and penultimate round of the event unfolded today. Gokul Krishna has now created a new record in the history of the 4 edition old JK Junior Cup by winning nine races in a row – three each in Round 1, Round 2 and Round 3. Race 1 saw pole leader Gokul Krishna off to a good start and build up a comfortable lead over his nearest rival K.Prashanth of Rams Racing. However, Prashanth was unable to make any further dent and had to be content with a second place finish. Another promising youngster fro Guwahati and Wallace Sports B.Paragjyothi finished a distant third. For the eight time in succession it was Gokul Krishna who took the honors as he romped away to record yet another thumping win in Race 2. With Prashanth of Rams Racing falling out of the race after the second lap due to technical problems, it was B. Paragjyothi who captured the second place while Vikash Anand of Rams Racing came third to get his first podium finish in this championship. In Race 3, the final race of the day, it was once again the irrepressible Gokul Krishna as he kept setting up new records every time he finished a race. His win in this race made it nine times in a row for this new talent on the racing horizon. The results for the second and third place in this race had been withheld and will be announced later. A delighted Gokul showered praise on the efforts of his very experienced vehicle tuner of Wallace Sports, B.Maneksha which provided him with a winning vehicle. The fourth and final round of the JK Tyre Junior Cup 2008 will be held on Sunday, 28th December from 10 am onwards. Entry for the public is free. Results – all races – 8 laps Race
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1. Gokul Krishna 10:05:932 2. K.Prashanth 10:09:672 3. B.Paragjyothi
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