IAME India Series Launches with Junior and Mini Class Victors
IAME Series: Adithya and Rehan top among juniors; Shiv, Ayansh share honours in mini class
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The IAME India Series debuted at the CoASTT circuit, enhancing grassroots karting in India. Adithya Prathap and Rehan Khan Rasheed excelled in the junior category, while Shiv Neel and Ayansh Patil shared victories in the mini class. Top finishers will qualify for the IAME Asia Finals in Macau.
- 01The IAME India Series features categories for mini, junior, and senior racers using IAME engine specs.
- 02Adithya Prathap and Rehan Khan Rasheed both excelled in the junior class, winning the Super Heat and Finals respectively.
- 03Shiv Neel, son of Formula One driver Narain Karthikeyan, initially topped the mini Super Heat but was later overtaken by Ayansh Patil in the Finals.
- 04The series aims to create pathways for Indian drivers to compete internationally, with the top finishers qualifying for the IAME Asia Finals in Macau.
- 05Danie Ling from IAME Series Asia praised the swift organization of the national series by RA Motorsports.
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The IAME India Series commenced at the CoASTT circuit, marking a significant advancement for grassroots karting in India. This series, promoted by RA Motorsports, features various categories utilizing IAME engine specifications, including mini, junior, and senior classes. In the junior category, Adithya Prathap and Rehan Khan Rasheed showcased their skills, with Prathap winning the Super Heat and Rasheed taking the Finals. In the mini class, Shiv Neel, the son of India's first Formula One driver Narain Karthikeyan, initially led the Super Heat but was later surpassed by Ayansh Patil in the Finals after Neel faced a time penalty. The top finishers from this five-round series will earn a spot in the IAME Asia Finals set for December at the Macau International Circuit. Danie Ling, Executive Director of IAME Series Asia, expressed satisfaction with the rapid establishment of the national series, emphasizing its potential to nurture Indian drivers for international competition.
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The IAME India Series promotes karting as a competitive sport in India, providing young drivers with opportunities to advance.
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