MRF Tyres helps Godspeed revive popular fmsci Dirt Track Nationals
Coimbatore, 8 June 2023: The MRF Dirt Track fmsci National Championship 2023 will be launched here on Sunday, June 11. Thanks to Godspeed, the Dirt Track Nationals are back after a gap of over a decade on the calendar of the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (fmsci). The Championship sponsored by MRF, with MX Store as associate, will run the first round at the open Codissia Park Grounds, Opposite to Jenneys Club on Sunday, the 11th of June, from 9.30 a.m.
Adding another off-road racing discipline under its umbrella, Godspeed Racing, Pune, now promotes three flagship Nationals, after gaining the National rights to organise all the three top off-road two-wheeler National Championships in India, namely National Supercross, National 2w Rally and Dirt Track Nationals.
With the aim of providing a safe and controlled environment for the new riders and upcoming rookies, Godspeed set up the platform to test their skills with a machine and again brought to life the forgotten but popular form of racing, the Dirt Track Nationals. The new event provides riders a safe platform for testing their speed, control, agility and bike-handling and gives them an avenue to push their adrenaline. “We will strictly adhere to all the strict guidelines and norms laid down by fmsci, the governing body of motorsports in India. We also have the ambulances and safety equipment in place and a fleet of trained officials and marshals, said Shyam Kothari, a seven-time National champion and the man behind the whole show.
“Unlike other motorsports, Dirt Track or flat track racing requires minimum modifications to the machine and therefore is more accessible to the masses and this in the racing language is referred to as ‘Group C’ where riders need to make a minimum change or alteration to their motorcycles in order to race,” added Shyam, who was instrumental in promoting many youngsters.
The Dirt Track Nationals will have six categories for Group C and will also have the premier four classes for Group A which are for foreign-made motorcycles, making it 10 classes in the National Championship. “Godspeed is introducing these10 categories to provide a chance to riders across the spectrum, to participate irrespective of the motorcycle they own, or their past experience, age and sex. Separate classes for children aged 8-plus, a scooter class, and an exclusive woman class are the highlights.
Worldwide, Dirt Track Racing or Flat Track Racing is identified as a stepping stone to graduate into serious form of racing disciplines like Supercross, Motocross and Rallying. Godspeed will help these riders to hone their skills, test their abilities and find their niche for the future.
The 900-meter track with 18 corners is prepared on Black Cotton soil. Coimbatore with its rich culture provides great conditions and has enthusiastic and knowledgeable people aware of the nuances of the competitive sport. The event will be one-make Tyre Championship and runs only on MRF Tyres. The scrutiny and admin checks will be on Friday and Saturday.
2023 Calendar (Dates and venues to be confirmed)
Round 1: Coimbatore, June 10 & 11.
Round 2: Bengaluru, July 1 & 2.
Round 3: Kolhapur, August 12 & 13.
Round 4: Satara, August 26 & 27.
Round 5: Pune, September 9 & 10.
