NRT World Supersport Racing team launched for WorldSSP 2018
The Nerd Racing Team, backed by Indian owner Vafi Khan, are set to compete in this year’s FIM Supersport World Championship, a support race at WSBK. The team is set for entering a big world of racing. Jules Cluzels and Thomas Gradinger will be the team’s riders for 2018.
INDIAinF1.com will profile the exploits of the Nerd Racing Team from today.
On Saturday, February 3rd, the Team was launched
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at the Sofitel Hotel in Mumbai. The owner, along with Yasmeen Khan (CFO), riders and Team Manager, had a packed afternoon as the media fired over many questions, and the audience showed great interest.
When asked his vision for the team, Vafi explained: “We hope to bring motorsport back into the hearts of the Indian fans”.
‘Befikre’ star Vaani Kapoor, present at the event, encouraged and supported the team, hoping for the best result for their debut season.
The team of 15 are hopeful and confident of what is set to be a challenging and exciting year at WorldSSP. The 2018 season kicks off in Phillip Island, Australia, on 23-25 February, where they’ll be gunning for a victory on the world stage.
eom/source: NRT FB page
