Chennai, 22nd April 2009

The Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI), the National Sports Federation for the promotion and governance of motorsports in India announced its calendar for the 4 wheeler Indian National Rally Championship recently. The FMSCI, in its release today said that it has finalized the Indian National Road Racing Championship 2009 for 2 wheelers. The National Championship is promoted by Meco Motorsports Private Limited, Chennai. The National Championship is title sponsored by Rolon, co-sponsored by Amaron with single make support races by Honda and Championship Awards by TVS Motors Ltd. The Championship rounds will be organized by Meco Motorsports & Madras Motor Sports Club. The Championship consists of 5 rounds at the two purpose built racing tracks in the country in Coimbatore & Chennai.

Calendar

Round 1 : Coimbatore : June 6th 7th
Round 2 : Coimbatore : July 11,12
Round 3 : Coimbatore : August 22, 23
Round 4 : Chennai : September 19, 20
Round 5 : Chennai : November 7,8

The FMSCI two wheeler racing commission, in its recently held meeting, decided to lower the age limit for riders to take part in the unmodified class (Group D) upto 130 cc and mopeds to 13 years from the existing 15 years, as is in vogue in many other Asian countries, to identify and nurture young talent.

The Supplementary Regulations (SRs), eligible classes and the entry form will be available shortly on the FMSCI website www.fmsci.in, added the release.

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