
Kari Motor Speedway is a purpose-built
Formula Three
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auto racing
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circuit or
race track
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, located in
Chettipalayam,
Coimbatore
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,
India
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. The long track was inaugurated in 2003. The circuit is named after
S. Karivardhan.
History
Part of the existing track was used as a
runway
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for power gliders, as a part of an
ultralight aviation
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manufacturing company owned by
S. Karivardhan. The stretch was also used in the late 1990s for
drag racing
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events. In 2002, the land was purchased by former racer B. Vijay Kumar to build a track to conduct national motorsport events and the track was inaugurated in 2003. The track is named after S.Karivardhan, who designed and built entry level race cars.
Activities
The track regularly conducts the National Championship races for
go-karts, motorcycle
road racing
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and
formula racing
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events. The track is also approved by the
CIK and
FIA to hold races up to the
Formula 3
Formula Three (F3) is a third-tier class of open-wheel formula racing. The various championships held in Europe, Australia, South America and Asia form an important step for many prospective Formula One drivers.
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Formula Three (adop ...
category. The category of cars that race in this track include
Formula Maruti,
Formula LGB, and
Formula Rolon Chevrolet. The track is also used by motorcycle clubs, racing and karting schools and others for vehicle tests and driver training. The track also hosts Formula Bharat on a yearly basis since January 2017. Recently the track hosted first edition of FFS India 2017 in October 2017 with its second edition to be conducted in October 2018.
Lap records
As of November 2024, the fastest official race lap records at the Kari Motor Speedway are listed as:
See also
*
Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India
*
Indian National Rally Championship
*
Madras Motor Sports Club
References
External links
Kari Motor Speedway and Racing in India
{{Sport venues in Tamil Nadu
Motorsport venues in Tamil Nadu
Sport in Coimbatore
Sports venues in Coimbatore
2003 establishments in Tamil Nadu
Sports venues completed in 2003
FIA Grade 4 circuit