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Tyre Rotax Max Karting Challenge 2008 : Round 3 : 12-13 July 2008 |
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Coimbatore, 13th July 2008 : A sunny day and pleasant weather conditions heralded the beginning of the races today. Dominating performances from Ameya Walavalkar, Chitesh Mandody, and Dhruv Mohite ensured their victories in the senior, junior and Micro Max categories in the third round of the JK Tyre Rotax Mojo Max Karting Challenge which were held at the Kari Motor Speedway race track at Coimbatore. The races were heated affairs as battles raged between the seasoned campaigners and the promising new generation racers providing the viewers with thrilling fare. The senior category saw a fighting comeback with Mumbai racer Ameya Walavalkar of Team Mohite’s Racing Academy coming up with a display of skilled and fast driving to take a well deserved win. Although Ameya shot past pole leader Rayomand Banajee, it was a fascinating tussle till the very end when unfortunately for Rayomand Banajee, his vehicle stalled a few metres before the finishing line to deprive him a finish. G.R.Shankar Narayanan of Team Meco Racing finished second while Kolkata lad and Team Amaron racer Karan Goenka finished third.
( L to R) Ameya Walavalkar, Dhruv Mohite and Chitesh Mandody In the junior category it was a clean sweep for Team Mohite’s Racing Academy from Kolhapur. It began with a dashing effort from Kolhapur racer Chitesh Mandody as he did well to notch up his first win of the season. Starting in 2nd place did not deter the youngster who has already had two second place finishes this season. Moving up the ladder Chitesh got involved in a keen tussle with team mate Samyak Shah of Mumbai for the top slot. Despite Samyak’s best efforts he could not prevent Chitesh pipping him to the post a fraction ahead. Chennai lad Vishnu Prasad had to be content with a third place finish. Dhruv Mohite of Team Mohite’s Racing Academy from Kolhapur continued his dominating run to win the 15 lap race in the Micro Max category. Consistency has been 10 year old Dhruv’s forte this season and in the two seasons he has raced - it has fetched him rich rewards. Starting in pole position this young 5th standard student shot into the lead and held on till the end to wind up a very successful weekend. Another promising kid on the block, Bangalore lad Arjun Maini from Team Meco Motorsports did well to finish second. Krishna Mahadik of Team Mohite from Kolhapur finished a distant third. Earlier in the pre-finals Dhruv Mohite, Samyak Shah and Rayomand Banajee annexed the top positions in the Micro Max, Junior and Senior categories respectively.
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