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Friday, 25 July 2008
Volvo Race Makes a Stopover in India
Volvo Ocean Race, formerly the Whitbread Round the World Race, is the most prestigious and impressive yacht race around the world. It is an ultimate and adventurous sport which is held every four years. It is the first time in the history of 35 years that the Volvo Race will make a stopover in India. The race will begin in next 71 days and will reach India in next 131 days. A short time left to say, ‘get set go’ and meet the racers in Cochin, India. The Race will commence sailing in October 2008 starting from Alicante, Spain. It will cross more than 39,000 nautical miles and visit 11 ports round the world. The Race will make a stopover at Cape Town, Cochin, Qingdao, Rio de Janeiro, Boston, Galway, Goteborg and Stockholm, and finally end up at St.Petersburg. This unique blend of onshore glamour and offshore performance is something unique for the country. India is considered to be the fastest growing economies and gradually it is being noticed by all domains and industries. All global car manufacturers and industrialists have made a stopover in India. And today, Volvo Race, a sporting and dynamic race by Volvo is 131 days away from India. Labels: Racing, Volvo, World endurance race
Thursday, 3 April 2008
Jags were favorites of Gujarat royals
Jaguar and land Rover have created a sensation in India after Tata Motors acquired the iconic luxury cars recently. Hitherto, the cars were unknown to Indian masses till the takeover bid was announced. But Jaguar cars have been owned by British Royalty’s like Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles and is the ultimate society statement in UK. But little has been known that Jaguar have long been favourites of some of Gujarat’s erstwhile royal families.
Maharaja Chaitanyadev Sinhji of Wadhwan owned Jaguar E-type which he raced across several car races in world. He now owns a XJS Jag. Another jumping cat symbol car was owned by Maharaja Jyotindrasinhji of Gondal. His favourite is a Jaguar car and he raced the XK 150 Jaguar in the 70’s. Labels: car racing, Jaguar and Land Rover, new cars, Racing, Tata Motors
Friday, 15 February 2008
India and Mallya go F1
I’m an avid Formula One fan and spend my days watching car racing. When my eyes fell on news stating “red letter day in the history of Indian motorsport”, I felt great! My hearty wishes are with Team Force India and owner Vijay Mallya. He unveiled VJM01, which is expected to have its first run during the next test session to be held in Barcelona.
India’s entry to the world of motorsports is no doubt delayed, but better late than never. Vijay Mallya already rules Indian skies with Kingfisher. A jovial entrepreneur like him is definite to bring success to this unexplored area in India. Labels: Formula One, motorsports, Racing
Monday, 28 January 2008
Indian F1 Challenger to be unveiled
Great news for Formula1 fans! A new challenger from Force India F1, owned by Vijay Mallya, will be showcased in Mumbai. It will make its debut in Barcelona next month, Feb 2008. That’s a few weeks from the season’s first grand prix. The car will start with a three-day test. Force India F1 is a Formula One motor racing team formed in October 2007. This team is the result of the agreement signed between Vijay Mallya and Michel Mol who invested close to Rs. 5 Billion and bought the Spyker F1 team. The Work-In-Progress Challenger was released at Birmingham and even though it looks like the same old Spyker, there are noticeable differences like an enhanced gear box. The final track model will be worth following. I wish they make a serious bid for the championship this time rejoicing their victory from the podium, making India proud.
Submitted by Raghavan Labels: Formula One, Mumbai, Racing
Monday, 7 January 2008
DC’s Supercar
Indians have already mastered the art of making cars and now they are super-mastering it. We saw the revolutionary Tri-fuel-hybrid concept car recently, Tata’s one lakh car is well on its way and now the ‘Super Car’ from car designing guru Dilip Chabria (popularly known as DC). DC takes pride in his new creation by leaving his signature on the body of the car. Chassis, lighting, and interiors for the new car will be designed within the country while the engine, brake assembly, and suspension system will be imported. With an investment of about Rs. 50 Crore, Chabria plans to set up an assembly plant in Pune for producing the first 300 units. Powered by a 3.0-litre twin turbocharged engine, the supercar can attain a top speed of 305 kmph and can go from 0 to 60 kmph in just 3.7 seconds. Now that’s really super! It’s expected cost is about Rs. 25 Lakh. The model will be showcased at the upcoming Auto Expo along with DC’s other design – the ‘Ambierod’ which is a retro-futuristic luxury car based on the legendary Ambassador. Labels: Auto expo, Concept Car, Racing
Friday, 4 January 2008
Get well soon ….
J.D. Madan, a well known Indian car racer is injured in a fatal car accident recently. The Maruti Zen, the car he was driving slipped off a cliff and crashed at the bottom of the hill. He was driving at the speed of 120kmph and missed the curve and flipped over, which led him to the tragedy. The racer is affected with multiple injuries that will take long term recovery.
J. D. Madan, former national champion in Formula Esteem category shook the racing community with his accident. Hoping to see him back on the track soon and wishing him a speedy recovery. Labels: Accidents, Racing
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