The MMSC-FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle
Drag Racing Championship 2023 powered by Vamcy Merla is set to
take off at the Madras International Circuit here tomorrow with a new
look.
The 2023 Championship, comprising four rounds, has received a big
boost with Vamcy Merla offering support.
This has greatly benefitted the competitors as the top three finishers
in various categories will receive start-money from promoters Madras
Motor Sports Club (MMSC).
About 100 entries have been received for the first of the four rounds
of the championship that will be held on the drag strip at the MIC aided
by imported timing equipment.
The list includes a record 14 entries in the Girls’ category.
All the 2022 National champions in various categories are back to defend
their titles and they include – Alimon, Hemanth Muddappa (Mantra Racing),
Abdul Shaikh and Prashanth (all from Bengaluru), Bharath Raj (Chennai,
Rockers Racing) and Lani Zena Fernandez (Puducherry, RACR Castrol
Power Ultimate 1).
On view for two-wheeler enthusiasts will be a mix of powerful superbikes
like the BMW, Hayabusa and Kawasaki Ninja, along with a clutch of home
grown machines specially prepared for the drag competition.
The two-day event has practice runs followed by the final runs.
