Sidvin Festival of Speed!

madan80 · 7th August 2009, 13:57

So, when you have one round of the FIM Asian GP coming to Chennai, you jump around, cancel all programs and head straight to the track.

Folks - the Sidvin Festival of Speed is coming to chennai in September. The following races are being held

1. The Petronas Asia Road Racing Championships and
2. Honda - MRF UAM Asia Cup of Road Racing

The superbikes are going to be scorching the track on the 6th of September 2009. So dont miss it.

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neoranjit · 7th August 2009, 14:24

should be fun. Awesome.

Just curious.. MMST is now MMRT ?

fieroid · 7th August 2009, 15:21

^yup. It is MMRT.
This is the most awaited race of the year.

Rahulkool · 7th August 2009, 17:44

will be there on my supermoped

Ym-enjn · 7th August 2009, 18:21

Wow, you lucky Chennaites!! its going to be rocking. Is it an Asia level competition?

Perakath · 7th August 2009, 18:23

Does anyone have ticketing information?

Rahulkool · 7th August 2009, 18:54

^^ i don't think you need to buy tickets, i have been there on many events and never seen ticket or anything for entry

Perakath · 7th August 2009, 19:00

^^ Cool; sounds good. Anyone planning to go as a group? I've never been to the track...

neoranjit · 7th August 2009, 19:28

Just keep an eye on this thread or the chennai meet thread.

yzfrj · 7th August 2009, 20:18

Sep 6

I'll not be in Chennai.
I'm gonna miss this one.

quickdraw · 7th August 2009, 20:36

Interesting, will there be a rookie class?

nitrous · 7th August 2009, 20:39

[QUOTEYm-enjin]Wow, you lucky Chennaites!! its going to be rocking. Is it an Asia level competition?[/quote]
Well, we just travel to Mumbai for the speedruns and to Delhi for the auto expo.
You would never see us telling "Lucky you xxxx". We just make a holiday off an auto event.
So, pack your bags and book your train tickets. You have one whole month to plan.

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Originally Posted by rahulkool

^^ i don't think you need to buy tickets, i have been there on many events and never seen ticket or anything for entry

This is an international event. The last one was in 1998. So, expect this to be ticketed.

Ym-enjn · 8th August 2009, 23:16

Thanks for the invite nitrous..

but coming once or twice a year to watch and having a race track in your own city are two different things. Wish I could come..

madan80 · 9th August 2009, 21:37

it will be a ticketed event.

and yes, it is an International round. There is the Red Rooster Racing team that is also entering.

Round 4 is Chennai in the international calendar.

Round 1 Malaysia , Sepang - 12th April.
Round 2 Japan , Autopolis Circuit - 24th May.
Round 3 Indonesia, Sentul Circuit - 28th June.
Round 5 China , Zuhai Circuit - 18th Oct.
Round 6 China, Zuhai Circuit - 13th Dec.

Information on tickets will be out soon.. so watch this space!

aroraauto · 18th August 2009, 16:58

guys & Gals! As informed on this tread "Sidvin Festival of Speed" is going to be the biggest Motor Sports event held in India for more than a decade. The last International event was the Malboro Asian GP in 1997 held at the very own Chennai race track which is now known as the Madras Motor Race Track (MMRT).

There will be a total of 6 races on Sunday.

2 for Super Bikes 600CC with aprox. 21 bikes from all over Asia on the grid.
2 for Underbones 115CC with aprox. 26 bikes from all over Asia on the grid.
2 for Honda CBFStunner 125 with 20 bikes - 2 riders each from 10 countries of Asia will compete against each other on 1 common machine (the CBF Stunner)for the Asia Cup of Road Racing Championship.

So it sure will be an exciting weekend of Motor Sports in Chennai.

Tickets are priced at Rs.400/- each for the stands and Rs. 50/- extra for parking per car. You can buy tickets from 20th August onwards at any Landmark store in Chennai.

You also have an opportunity to be a official/ Marshall - If you are selected as a Marshall you will not only get free access to the races. But you can get up close with the best in motor cycles in Asia. You will also be entitled to free food & small remuneration. So, those who are really interested in the sport and who want to be part of this historic event please contact MMSC office at 24990998 and give your contact details."Please mention clearly in your conversation that you want to be a Marshall" and we will get in touch with you within the next few days.

7th August 2009, 13:57	#1
madan80 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 1,360 Thanked: 80 Times View My Garage	Sidvin Festival of Speed! So, when you have one round of the FIM Asian GP coming to Chennai, you jump around, cancel all programs and head straight to the track. Folks - the Sidvin Festival of Speed is coming to chennai in September. The following races are being held 1. The Petronas Asia Road Racing Championships and 2. Honda - MRF UAM Asia Cup of Road Racing The superbikes are going to be scorching the track on the 6th of September 2009. So dont miss it. Last edited by madan80 : 7th August 2009 at 13:59.
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neoranjit BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 588 Thanked: 195 Times View My Garage	should be fun. Awesome. Just curious.. MMST is now MMRT ?
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fieroid BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: bangalore Posts: 706 Thanked: 304 Times	^yup. It is MMRT. This is the most awaited race of the year.
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Rahulkool Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,386 Thanked: 1,416 Times View My Garage	will be there on my supermoped
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7th August 2009, 18:21	#5
Ym-enjn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jaipur Posts: 1,039 Thanked: 59 Times	Wow, you lucky Chennaites!! its going to be rocking. Is it an Asia level competition?
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Perakath BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 260 Thanked: 31 Times	Does anyone have ticketing information?
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7th August 2009, 18:54	#7
Rahulkool Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,386 Thanked: 1,416 Times View My Garage	^^ i don't think you need to buy tickets, i have been there on many events and never seen ticket or anything for entry
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Perakath BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 260 Thanked: 31 Times	^^ Cool; sounds good. Anyone planning to go as a group? I've never been to the track...
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7th August 2009, 19:28	#9
neoranjit BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 588 Thanked: 195 Times View My Garage	Just keep an eye on this thread or the chennai meet thread.
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yzfrj BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: who cares Posts: 787 Thanked: 142 Times	Sep 6 I'll not be in Chennai. I'm gonna miss this one.
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7th August 2009, 20:36	#11
quickdraw Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,284 Thanked: 2,693 Times View My Garage	Interesting, will there be a rookie class?
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8th August 2009, 23:16	#13
Ym-enjn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jaipur Posts: 1,039 Thanked: 59 Times	Thanks for the invite nitrous.. but coming once or twice a year to watch and having a race track in your own city are two different things. Wish I could come..
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9th August 2009, 21:37	#14
madan80 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 1,360 Thanked: 80 Times View My Garage	it will be a ticketed event. and yes, it is an International round. There is the Red Rooster Racing team that is also entering. Round 4 is Chennai in the international calendar. Round 1 Malaysia , Sepang - 12th April. Round 2 Japan , Autopolis Circuit - 24th May. Round 3 Indonesia, Sentul Circuit - 28th June. Round 5 China , Zuhai Circuit - 18th Oct. Round 6 China, Zuhai Circuit - 13th Dec. Information on tickets will be out soon.. so watch this space!
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18th August 2009, 16:58	#15
aroraauto Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 4 Thanked: Once	guys & Gals! As informed on this tread "Sidvin Festival of Speed" is going to be the biggest Motor Sports event held in India for more than a decade. The last International event was the Malboro Asian GP in 1997 held at the very own Chennai race track which is now known as the Madras Motor Race Track (MMRT). There will be a total of 6 races on Sunday. 2 for Super Bikes 600CC with aprox. 21 bikes from all over Asia on the grid. 2 for Underbones 115CC with aprox. 26 bikes from all over Asia on the grid. 2 for Honda CBFStunner 125 with 20 bikes - 2 riders each from 10 countries of Asia will compete against each other on 1 common machine (the CBF Stunner)for the Asia Cup of Road Racing Championship. So it sure will be an exciting weekend of Motor Sports in Chennai. Tickets are priced at Rs.400/- each for the stands and Rs. 50/- extra for parking per car. You can buy tickets from 20th August onwards at any Landmark store in Chennai. You also have an opportunity to be a official/ Marshall - If you are selected as a Marshall you will not only get free access to the races. But you can get up close with the best in motor cycles in Asia. You will also be entitled to free food & small remuneration. So, those who are really interested in the sport and who want to be part of this historic event please contact MMSC office at 24990998 and give your contact details."Please mention clearly in your conversation that you want to be a Marshall" and we will get in touch with you within the next few days.
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