- Kari Motor Speedway
Motorsport venue
Name = Kari Motor Speedway | Location =Coimbatore ,India
Image_caption = Kari Motor Speedway Layout
Length_mi = 1.4
Length_km = 2.2
Banking = Turns - 14
Events = JK National Road Racing Championship;JK National Karting Championship;UCAL - ROLON National Roadracing Championship
Capacity = n/a (Stands)
Address = Orratukuppai Village,Chettipalayam ,Coimbatore ,Tamil Nadu state,India
Owner = L.G.Balakrishnan & Brothers,Coimbatore [http://www.lgb.co.in/]Kari Motor Speedway is a purpose built
auto racing circuit orrace track , situated in the outskirts ofCoimbatore ,India . The track's length is currently 2.2 km. It was inaugurated in 2003 [http://www.hindu.com/2003/11/29/stories/2003112906081600.htm] , in memory of Late Shri.S. Karivardhan or "KARI" as he was affectionately known.History
The long stretch of the present track was originally a
runway for Power Gliders,as it was part of aUltralight aviation manufacturing company owned byS.Karivardhan . The long stretch was also a popular venue in late 90's forDrag racing .In2002 ,the land was purchased by the current owners and a purpose built track to conduct National Motorsports events was constructed .The track was inaugurated by G.K.Sundaran,the father of the late Motorracing legendS.Karivardhan .Activities
The track regularly conducts the National Championship races for go-karts,Motorcycle
road racing andformula (car) racing events. A racing school is conducted by former F3 ChampAkbar Ebrahim . Starting from 2006 Indo-Srilankan championship season has come into effect with the inaugural race held in this track.The category of cars that race in this track are the
Formula Maruti ,Formula LGB , andFormula Rolon Chevrolet .The track is also approved byCIK andFIA to hold races up toFormula 3 category. TheMotorcycle category includes all Indian makes.Testing
The Track is also rented out to Automobile companies for testing purposes, Motorcycle clubs and Indian Automobile Magazines use this track for various tests.The track also acts as a
test track /proving ground for various Indian automobile/parts manufacturers.Directions to the race track
Getting to the Kari Motor Speedway can be a bit of an ordeal and frustrating for the people who are new to Coimbatore. That said, ask for the Podanur (Pothanur) Chettipalyam road. There are many approaches to get to this road and I will not detail them out because it will get more confusing. Once you get onto it, just ask for the race track. The track is about 25 km out of the city of Coimbatore.
See also
Sholavaram References
External links
* [http://www.hindu.com/mp/2005/04/21/stories/2005042101040400.htm Drivers' delight] , The Hindu, Apr 21, 2005
* [http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2003/12/01/stories/2003120102260100.htm To Kari, WITH LOVE] , The Hindu, Dec 01, 2003
* [http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2003/12/01/stories/2003120102270200.htm Back from oblivion] , The Hindu, Dec 01, 2003
* [http://www.hindustantimes.com/storypage/storypage.aspx?id=003cbd54-74e2-4842-a54d-5f6c982a338b&MatchID1=4469&TeamID1=2&TeamID2=4&MatchType1=1&SeriesID1=1110&PrimaryID=4469&Headline=Viji%2c+the+man+behind+red-hot+Indian+Kari News in Hindustan Times]
* Madras Motor Sports Club [http://www.mmsc.in]
* [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/329280.cms Another speedway to heaven : TOI News]
* [http://www.bikeszone.com/content/view/397/85/ Informative page on Kari Motor Speedway and Racing in India]
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