Kari Motor Speedway

Kari Motor Speedway

Kari Motor Speedway Layout
Location	Chettipalayam, Coimbatore, India
Owner	[1]
Address	Orratukuppai, Chettipalayam, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu state, India
Major events	JK National Road Racing Championship, JK National Karting Championship,ROLON National Roadracing Championship,Apex Racing Academy Capacity = n/a (Stands)
Length	2.1 km (1.4 mi)

A typical raceday scene at Kari Motor Speedway

Kari Motor Speedway is a purpose built auto racing circuit or race track, located in Orratukuppai, Chettipalayam, Coimbatore, India. The track's length is currently 2.1 km. It was inaugurated in 2003, in memory of Late Shri. S. Karivardhan Naidu or "KARI" as he was affectionately known.

History

The long stretch of the present track was originally a runway for Power Gliders, as it was part of an ultralight aviation manufacturing company owned by S. Karivardhan. The long stretch was also a popular venue in the late 1990s for drag racing conducted by Spitfire Motorsports. In 2002, the land was purchased by former racer B. Vijay Kumar to build a track to conduct national motorsport events. The track was inaugurated by G. K. Sundaran, the father of the motor racing driver S. Karivardhan.

Activities

The track regularly conducts the National Championship races for go-karts, motorcycle road racing and formula racing events. A 4-wheeler racing school is conducted by former F3 champion Akbar Ebrahim. Starting from 2006 the Indo-Sri Lankan championship season has come into effect with the inaugural race held at this track.

The category of cars that race in this track are the Formula Maruti, Formula LGB, and Formula Rolon Chevrolet. The track is also approved by the CIK and FIA to hold races up to the Formula 3 category. The Motorcycle category includes all Indian makes.

Testing

The Track is rented out to Motorcycle clubs, Racing and Karting training schools, Indian Automobile Magazines for various vehicle tests on endurance, handling and driver training. The track also acts as a test track/proving ground for various Indian automobile/parts manufacturers, and is often hires by Jayem Automotives for testing and tuning various Tata Motors vehicles.

See also

• Coimbatore Golf Club
• Coimbatore
• Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India
• SAEINDIA
• Indian National Rally Championship
• Madras Motor Sports Club
• Autosports India
• Force India
• Buddh International Circuit

External links

• Ratan Tata's visit The Hindu Business Line, 6 August 2012
• Apex Racing Academy
• Drivers' delight, The Hindu, 21 April 2005
• To Kari, WITH LOVE, The Hindu, 1 December 2003
• Back from oblivion, The Hindu, 1 December 2003
• News in Hindustan Times
• Madras Motor Sports Club [2]
• Another speedway to heaven : TOI News
• Informative page on Kari Motor Speedway and Racing in India
• T.W.O.Racing School
• Kari Motor speedway [3]