Kari Motor Speedway targets Formula 3 with new upgrades

The Kari Motor Speedway is receiving a much-needed upgrade that organisers hope will help it qualify to host F3 races.

Published on Sep 07, 2020 01:40:00 PM

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The Kari Motor Speedway is undergoing extensive upgrades that aim to make the Coimbatore track eligible to host Formula 3 (F3) races in the near future.

  • Teaser video reveals extensive changes to the Kari Motor Speedway
  • Yet to complete a number of procedures to be ready to host an F3 race

What upgrades will the Kari Motor Speedway get?

A staple in the Indian motorsport scene, the Kari Motor Speedway has played host to JK Tyres’ National Racing Championship and even the Volkswagen Ameo Cup in the recent past. However, the circuit has lagged behind when it comes to updating its facilities, especially compared to those offered by India’s other two full-fledged circuits – the Buddh International Circuit and Madras Motor Race Track (MMRT).

With COVID-19 putting the brakes on motorsport in India, organisers have decided to give the circuit a much-needed revamp. Speaking to Autocar India, Kari Motor Speedway owner Vijay Kumar said, “The track was built more than 14 years ago, so it needs some amount of repairs and maintenance. So this was the right time to think about it and repair it for the future.”

The Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI) also shared a teaser video which reveals some of the changes, including a wider track and a shorter main straight that is now followed by a sharp left-right chicane.

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