The adrenaline-fueled JK Tyre FMSCI National Racing Championship, India's premier and longest-running racing championship, is all set for its spectacular season finale at the Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore on November 15-16. After months of intense competition and dramatic finishes, the championship's 28th edition reaches its climax with multiple titles on the line.
Legendary Presence and Championship Battles
Adding star power to the event, American racing legend Freddie Spencer, a three-time MotoGP World Champion and Hall of Fame inductee, will grace the race weekend. The finale promises edge-of-the-seat action across all categories, from rookies chasing their first podium to seasoned professionals fighting for championship glory.
LGB Formula 4: The Ultimate Test of Skill
India's most competitive single-seater category, LGB Formula 4, serves as the crucial bridge between karting and formula racing and remains the backbone of Indian single-seater racing. After Round 2, Diljith TS from Dark Don Racing leads the standings with 53 points, followed closely by Dhruvh Goswami of MSport Racing with 45 points, and Mehul Agarwal from Dark Don Racing with 28 points. With strong performances by seasoned drivers at Kari Motor Speedway, the championship battle remains wide open as LGB Formula 4 heads into its final round to crown the 2025 National Champion.
FIA-Certified Formula 4 Indian Championship
The FIA-certified Formula 4 Indian Championship, part of the Indian Racing Festival 2025, returns to Kari Motor Speedway for its penultimate round with a tightly contested field. Key contenders include Kenyan Shane Chandaria (Chennai Turbo Riders), France's Sachel Rotge (Kichcha's Kings Bengaluru), South Africa's Luviwe Sambudla (Goa Aces JA Racing), and Indian drivers Ishaan Madesh (Kolkata Royal Tigers) and Saishiva Sankaran (Speed Demons Delhi). The championship features identical Ligier JS F422 cars, ensuring that pure driver skill remains the ultimate differentiator in wheel-to-wheel racing action.
Other Categories Heating Up
Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup
The Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup promises to be a highlight of the weekend as racers on the powerful GT-R650S prepare for an all-out Pro-Am showdown. In the Professional class, Bengaluru's Anish Shetty leads with 57 points, while defending champion Navaneeth Kumar from Puducherry sits second with 36 points, closely followed by Mumbai's Kayan Patel with 34 points. The Amateur category sees Bryan Nicholas (Puducherry) topping the table with 69 points, ahead of Johring Warisa (Umrangso) with 45 points and Kabir Sahoch (Vadodara) with 33 points. With two races remaining, fans can expect intense slipstream battles, strategic moves, and high-speed duels right to the checkered flag.
JK Tyre Levitas Cup and Novice Cup
The newly introduced JK Tyre Levitas Cup, India's newest single-make racing series, features identical, performance-tuned Maruti Suzuki Ignis cars with 14 talented drivers across rookie and gentlemen classes. In the Rookie category, the title fight is incredibly close with Ashwin Pugalagiri (Madurai) and Balaji Raju (Chennai) tied at 32 points, and Nihal Singh (Gurgaon) close behind with 27 points. The Gentlemen category sees Jai Prashanth Venkat (Coimbatore) leading with 38 points, followed by Ram Charan (28 points) and Yokeshwaran Krishnavelu (21 points).
The JK Tyre Novice Cup, India's entry-level single-seater series featuring 1300cc Swift-powered cars, has been a proving ground for emerging talent. After Round 2, Abhijit Vadavalli from Momentum Motorsports leads with 34 points, followed closely by Lokithlingeash Ravi of DTS Racing with 32 points and Prathik Ashok (DTS Racing) with 28 points. With just six points separating the top three, the final weekend promises intense battles where consistency, composure, and perfect race starts could determine the champion, as even the slightest mistake could prove costly.
As India's premier racing championship concludes its 28th season, all eyes turn to Coimbatore's Kari Motor Speedway for what promises to be an unforgettable weekend of high-octane racing action and championship-deciding moments.
