The latest karting series is aimed at further strengthening and broad-basing, JK Tyre’s philosophy of making karting even more accessible to young drivers. Karting is widely accepted the world over as the stepping stone for all forms circuit racing.
The JK Tyre IndiKarting National Series, organised by RR Motorsports Management Pvt Ltd, will run a full calendar from April-June over five rounds in various cities.
Another important highlight of the JK Tyre IndiKarting National Series is the coming onboard of Tata Motors, one of the biggest automobile manufacturers in the country. This collaboration will establish unparalleled synergy between the two conglomerates for the grassroots development of motorsports in India.
The unique aspect of the JK Tyre IndiKarting National Series is that it will feature single-make 4-stroke karts, which will not only ensure a level-playing field, but will also make it the most affordable karting championship in the world. This karting series is the latest link in the clear path to higher forms of single-seater racing, up to F3 racing.
As such, the winners of the JK Tyre IndiKarting National Series will get a direct and sponsored drive in the JK Tyre National Rotax Max Karting Championship, which is the country’s only nationally recognised karting championship. Apart from that, winners in the senior category will get opportunities to race with some of the leading teams in JK Tyre National Racing Championship.
This series comprises of 3 categories – Pro Cadet for racers aged 7-12 years, Pro Junior for racers aged 12-16 years and Pro Senior for racers above 16 years of age In addition to the three Pro classes, there will be seven classes of support races that will further broaden the appeal of the JK Tyre IndiKarting National Series. The support classes will include senior amateur, interschool, corporate, masters (age 32+), women and media.
“JK Tyre’s contribution to Indian motorsport is immeasurable. We are delighted to partner with JK Tyre. The National series will give a never before opportunity to youngsters to participate and hone their skills in a professionally organised racing. Importantly, this will be the opportunity for the talented youngsters to prove their skills without funding. Thereafter, they will be sponsored ahead. It will be the ideal step before a racer moves into Rotax or Formula cars and sports cars,” informed Rayomand Banajee, director, RR Motorsports Management Pvt. Ltd. Participants can enter the national series by filling their entry forms at www.indikarting.com/jkre.
