Kari Motor Speedway

Motorsport venue
Name = Kari Motor Speedway | Location = Coimbatore, India


Image_caption = Kari Motor Speedway Layout
Length_mi = 1.4
Length_km = 2.2
Banking = Turns - 14
Events = JK National Road Racing Championship;JK National Karting Championship;UCAL - ROLON National Roadracing Championship
Capacity = n/a (Stands)
Address = Orratukuppai Village,Chettipalayam, Coimbatore,Tamil Nadustate,India
Owner = L.G.Balakrishnan & Brothers,Coimbatore [http://www.lgb.co.in/]

Kari Motor Speedway is a purpose built auto racing circuit or race track, situated in the outskirts of Coimbatore, India. The track's length is currently 2.2 km. It was inaugurated in 2003 [http://www.hindu.com/2003/11/29/stories/2003112906081600.htm] , in memory of Late Shri. S. Karivardhan 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 a Ultralight aviation manufacturing company owned by S.Karivardhan. The long stretch was also a popular venue in late 90's for Drag racing.In 2002,the land was purchased by the current owners and a purpose built track to conduct National Motorsports events was constructed .The track was inaugurated by G.K.Sundaran,the father of the late Motorracing legend S.Karivardhan.

Activities

The track regularly conducts the National Championship races for go-karts,Motorcycle road racing and formula (car) racing events. A racing school is conducted by former F3 Champ Akbar Ebrahim. Starting from 2006 Indo-Srilankan championship season has come into effect with the inaugural race held in 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 CIK and FIA to hold races up to Formula 3 category. The Motorcycle category includes all Indian makes.

Testing

The Track is also rented out to Automobile companies for testing purposes, Motorcycle clubs and Indian Automobile Magazines use this track for various tests.The track also acts as a test track/proving ground for various Indian automobile/parts manufacturers.

Directions to the race track

Getting to the Kari Motor Speedway can be a bit of an ordeal and frustrating for the people who are new to Coimbatore. That said, ask for the Podanur (Pothanur) Chettipalyam road. There are many approaches to get to this road and I will not detail them out because it will get more confusing. Once you get onto it, just ask for the race track. The track is about 25 km out of the city of Coimbatore.

See also

Sholavaram

References

External links

* [http://www.hindu.com/mp/2005/04/21/stories/2005042101040400.htm Drivers' delight] , The Hindu, Apr 21, 2005
* [http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2003/12/01/stories/2003120102260100.htm To Kari, WITH LOVE] , The Hindu, Dec 01, 2003
* [http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2003/12/01/stories/2003120102270200.htm Back from oblivion] , The Hindu, Dec 01, 2003
* [http://www.hindustantimes.com/storypage/storypage.aspx?id=003cbd54-74e2-4842-a54d-5f6c982a338b&MatchID1=4469&TeamID1=2&TeamID2=4&MatchType1=1&SeriesID1=1110&PrimaryID=4469&Headline=Viji%2c+the+man+behind+red-hot+Indian+Kari News in Hindustan Times]
* Madras Motor Sports Club [http://www.mmsc.in]
* [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/329280.cms Another speedway to heaven : TOI News]
* [http://www.bikeszone.com/content/view/397/85/ Informative page on Kari Motor Speedway and Racing in India]