The Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI) is the National Sports Federation recognized by the Government of India for the governance and promotion of motorsport in India. The FMSCI is the Indian representative of the International Federations viz. Federation International de l' Automobile, Paris (4W) and Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM), Geneva (2W).

The FMSCI Rally Committee under the Chairmanship of Mr.Praneeth Perumal met in Bangalore over 2 days on 11th & 12th April 2009 with a view to finalize the calendar for the 4 wheeler FMSCI Indian National Rally Championship (INRC) and the rules and regulations for the running of the events. According to a release from the FMSCI, there will be 6 rounds for the 2009 INRC as follows :

Round	Date	Venue	Organizer
1	26-28 June 2009	Coimbatore	Coimbatore Auto Sports Club
2	21-23 Aug 2009	Bangalore	Karnataka Motor Sports Club
3	18-20 Sep 2009	Kolkata	Ramakrishna Race Performance Management
4	30 Oct - 1 Nov 2009	Nashik	Westerin India Sports Association
5	20-22 Nov 2009	Chikmagalur	Motor Sports Club of Chikmagalur
6	11-13 Dec 2009	Shimla	Himalayan Motor Sports Association

There was also a meeting with the organizing clubs and a series of interface meetings with the Promoters, competitors etc which was very well attended, added the release.

The FMSCI will also be hosting the Prize Distribution Ceremony for the 2008 INRC for 4 wheelers and 2 wheelers at Bangalore on 23rd May 2009.

A Stewards Seminar is scheduled at Bangalore on 23rd May 2009 with special emphasis on the FMSCI INRC 2009

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