Chennai : 10th Feb 2008

The trio of Chennai youngsters Ashwin Sundar, Saran Vikram and Dilip Rogger delighted the weekend crowd with their spectacular performances resulting in double wins for all of them in their respective categories. Ashwin and Saran won one each in both Formula LGB Swift and Formula Rolon Chevrolet classes while Dilip Rogger won both the races the Super Bikes 600cc class.

Saran Vikram	Ashwin Sundar	Dilip Rogger

After a wet and disruptive first day of racing, the weather gods were kind enough to light up the track with the sun blazing down brightly. The scenario at the Madras Motor Racing Track this morning was reminiscent of yesteryear racing days in Sholavaram. The racing enthusiasts turned up in good numbers to witness one of the best ever race days in recent history. From the saloon cars to the Super Bikes to the Formula racing cars, it was a blend of exhilarating speed and excellent driving skills with the cream of Indian racers - national and international - exhibited their talents.

Formula LGB Swift

Pole leader and last year’s champion Ashwin Sundar of Team TVS Girling Racing continued from where he had left off last year. Race 1 saw Ashwin getting of to a very good start and zooming ahead to register a comfortable lead and held on to the same to register his first win of the season. Finishing a close second was team mate and Delhi lad Karthik Shankar. Finishing in third place after starting in 5th place was another Chennai youngster Saran Vikram of Team WSRF with Leela who put in a great effort. With the grid reversed for Race 2, it was the racer from Team WSRF with Leela, Saran Vikram’s turn to display his champion abilities. Starting in 5th place Saran moved up the ladder to grab the lead and win in style. Karthik Shankar came up with an impressive performance to finish in 2nd place once again. Saran’s team mate Sudanand Rajan finished third.

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