FMSCI National Racing Championship Gears Up for Thrilling Grand Finale in Coimbatore

Coimbatore — After months of high-octane action and nail-biting finishes, the **FMSCI National Racing Championship** is heading toward its grand finale at the **Kari Motor Speedway** in Coimbatore on **November 15 and 16**.

Now in its **28th edition**, this event stands as **India’s oldest and most prestigious racing championship**. Adding extra excitement to the finale, **Freddie Spencer**, the legendary American racer, **three-time MotoGP World Champion**, and **MotoGP Hall of Fame inductee**, will grace the race weekend.

From ambitious newcomers eyeing their first podium to seasoned veterans fighting for championship titles, the finale promises **intense battles across multiple categories** — **LGB Formula 4**, **Novice Cup**, **Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup**, and the newly introduced **Levitas Cup**. The event will also host the **penultimate round of the FIA-certified Formula 4 Indian Championship**, part of the **Indian Racing Festival 2025**.

### LGB Formula 4: The Backbone of Indian Single-Seater Racing

The **LGB Formula 4** category, India’s premier single-seater class, remains the cornerstone of the National Racing Championship — bridging the gap between **karting and professional formula racing**. Known for its focus on driver skill, precision, and racecraft, this series continues to shape the country’s top motorsport talents.

After Round 2, **Diljith TS (Dark Don Racing)** leads the table with **53 points**, followed by **Dhruvh Goswami (MSport Racing)** at **45 points** and **Mehul Agarwal (Dark Don Racing)** with **28 points**. With strong performances expected at Kari, fans can anticipate **a tight title battle** as the 2025 National Champion will finally be crowned.

### Formula 4 Indian Championship: International Talent on Display

The **FIA-certified Formula 4 Indian Championship**, under the **Indian Racing Festival (IRF)** banner, returns to Coimbatore for its second-last round. The grid features fierce competition among global and Indian racers — including **Kenyan Shane Chandaria (Chennai Turbo Riders)**, **French driver Sachel Rotge (Kichcha’s Kings Bengaluru)**, **South Africa’s Luviwe Sambudla (Goa Aces JA Racing)**, and Indian contenders **Ishaan Madesh (Kolkata Royal Tigers)** and **Saishiva Sankaran (Speed Demons Delhi)**.

All drivers compete in **identical Ligier JS F422 cars**, ensuring that **pure driving talent** determines the results in this ultra-competitive field.

### Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup: Power Meets Precision

The **Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup**, featuring the mighty **GT-R650** machines, is set to deliver a spectacular **Pro-Am showdown**. In the Professional class, **Anish Shetty (Bengaluru)** leads with **57 points**, followed by **defending champion Navaneeth Kumar (Puducherry)** with **36 points**, and **Kayan Patel (Mumbai)** close behind with **34 points**.

In the Amateur division, **Bryan Nicholas (Puducherry)** tops the chart with **69 points**, ahead of **Johring Warisa (Umrangso)** on **45 points**, and **Kabir Sahoch (Vadodara)** with **33 points**.

The GT-R650s have produced **thrilling slipstream duels and aggressive racing all season**, and with two races left, fans can expect **tactical moves and last-lap drama** right up to the chequered flag.

### Levitas Cup: A Fresh Challenge on Four Wheels

Debuting this season, the **Levitas Cup** — India’s newest **single-make racing series** — features identical, performance-tuned **Maruti Suzuki Ignis** cars. Divided into Rookie and Gentlemen classes, the series has quickly gained popularity for its **close, skill-based racing**.

The Rookie title race is **wide open**, with **Ashwin Pugalagiri (Madurai)** and **Balaji Raju (Chennai)** tied at **32 points**, followed by **Nihal Singh (Gurgaon)** with **27 points**. In the Gentlemen category, **Jai Prashanth Venkat (Coimbatore)** leads with **38 points**, trailed by **Ram Charan** (28 points) and **Yokeshwaran Krishnavelu** (21 points).

### Novice Cup: Nurturing India’s Future Racers

The **Novice Cup**, India’s entry-level single-seater series powered by **1300cc Swift engines**, continues to spotlight the country’s emerging racing stars. After Round 2, **Abhijit Vadavalli (Momentum Motorsports)** leads with **34 points**, closely followed by **Lokithlingeash Ravi (DTS Racing)** with **32 points** and **Prathik Ashok (DTS Racing)** with **28 points**.

With just six points separating the top three, the final round promises **fierce on-track duels**, where consistency, race starts, and composure will be key — and **one tiny mistake could change everything**.

As the engines roar this weekend at **Kari Motor Speedway**, the **FMSCI National Racing Championship 2025** is set to deliver a **spectacular season finale**, celebrating **speed, skill, and the spirit of Indian motorsport**.

With inputs from IANS