MRF International challenge

madan80 · 25th January 2010, 10:02

folks,
the next three weekends is going to see some pretty awesome racing at the track with the MRF international challenge.

from Rally.co.in

MRF launch racing challenge

22 Jan 2010, 22-1 Hrs

Chennai, Jan 22 (IANS) Two years after the launch of their Formula Ford 1600 car, MRF Tyres will conduct their International Challenge series over three consecutive weekends from Jan 30-31, offering a total prize-money of Rs 30 lakhs.

The so-called Festival of Speed will include three rounds of races in the Formula 1600, Super Saloons (cc to weight and Race Star Cup) and two-wheelers (Underbone, 130-165cc and 600cc) classes, according to Arun Mammen, managing director of MRF Tyres.

The Formula car, built by MRF's chief tuner J. Anand of Coimbatore, is equipped with 1600cc Ford Duratec engine that develops 130bhp.

Providing details of the event, Anthony Rodricks, General Manager-Advertising, MRF, said: 'The Formula racing challenge is by invitation only and the cars will be driven by those in the 15-25 age group with experience in either saloon car or any other formula racing. Each weekend will have one round of racing in each of the three categories. Each round will comprise of two races.'

Those qualified to drive will have to pay up Rs.two lakh per round, something that Rodricks said was 'affordable' for Indian drivers. The amount includes fuel, service and tyres.
'The entry list would be finalized only next week, but there will be a few British racers,' he said.

MRF, who are re-entering full-fledged track racing after a lapse of 11 years, are hoping to develop the property into an Asian championship, said Rodricks.

As an add-on to the event, MRF has scheduled stunt riding by an American troupe on the second weekend (Feb 6-7).

madan80 · 25th January 2010, 10:24

sorry - forgot to add - tickets are available @all landmark outlets, MRF Tyredrome and at the Track office.
there are 2 sets - grand stands in the front and tower seating.

Grand stand tickets are inr 100, and tower are inr 500 (IIRC)

nickatnite · 30th January 2010, 16:59

Dropped in at the MMRT to check out the new MRF racer. Nice job. As mentioned in the news item pasted, next weekend should be the main draw as some stunt teams from overseas will be performing. Meanwhile, enjoy the pics.Especially the lone Triumph bike that i espied. Superb!.

nickatnite · 30th January 2010, 17:03

Closeup shots of the MRF FIII racer.

nickatnite · 30th January 2010, 17:10

Some track pics, feeble ones 'cause i thought i'll wait till next weekend to take some extensive pics and i hope others with good cameras will too!.

nickatnite · 30th January 2010, 17:13

The yummy Triumph bike i mentioned earlier below. I guess today were the qualifying rounds. Hope there's more action next weekend.

killjoy · 31st January 2010, 01:01

Man, I am missing this....

Cyrus43 · 31st January 2010, 01:36

Forget the Bike and the cars. I want that Fiesta!!

nickatnite · 1st February 2010, 10:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyrus43

Forget the Bike and the cars. I want that Fiesta!!

More pics of the rally spec Fiesta.

nickatnite · 7th February 2010, 00:15

Some more pics from the MRF Challenge.

nickatnite · 7th February 2010, 20:10

Pics from the bike stunt show today. I've never seen the MMRT packed like it was today in a long time!.

nickatnite · 7th February 2010, 20:28

More pics from the stunt show

nickatnite · 7th February 2010, 20:51

This event was actually one of the better organized and well attended of all such events held at MMRT.

Paul.M.Beatty · 8th February 2010, 10:08

Hey, nice close up pics.. I've been there for the last two weekends.. But aren't there two Triumph bikes? The black one belongs to Jules Croft and there's a primarily red one of David jones..

Abbas · 8th February 2010, 10:23

Superb Pics man. Someone put more of those bike stunting pics.

25th January 2010, 10:02	#1
madan80 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 1,360 Thanked: 80 Times View My Garage	MRF International challenge folks, the next three weekends is going to see some pretty awesome racing at the track with the MRF international challenge. from Rally.co.in MRF launch racing challenge 22 Jan 2010, 22-1 Hrs Chennai, Jan 22 (IANS) Two years after the launch of their Formula Ford 1600 car, MRF Tyres will conduct their International Challenge series over three consecutive weekends from Jan 30-31, offering a total prize-money of Rs 30 lakhs. The so-called Festival of Speed will include three rounds of races in the Formula 1600, Super Saloons (cc to weight and Race Star Cup) and two-wheelers (Underbone, 130-165cc and 600cc) classes, according to Arun Mammen, managing director of MRF Tyres. The Formula car, built by MRF's chief tuner J. Anand of Coimbatore, is equipped with 1600cc Ford Duratec engine that develops 130bhp. Providing details of the event, Anthony Rodricks, General Manager-Advertising, MRF, said: 'The Formula racing challenge is by invitation only and the cars will be driven by those in the 15-25 age group with experience in either saloon car or any other formula racing. Each weekend will have one round of racing in each of the three categories. Each round will comprise of two races.' Those qualified to drive will have to pay up Rs.two lakh per round, something that Rodricks said was 'affordable' for Indian drivers. The amount includes fuel, service and tyres. 'The entry list would be finalized only next week, but there will be a few British racers,' he said. MRF, who are re-entering full-fledged track racing after a lapse of 11 years, are hoping to develop the property into an Asian championship, said Rodricks. As an add-on to the event, MRF has scheduled stunt riding by an American troupe on the second weekend (Feb 6-7).
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25th January 2010, 10:24	#2
madan80 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 1,360 Thanked: 80 Times View My Garage	sorry - forgot to add - tickets are available @all landmark outlets, MRF Tyredrome and at the Track office. there are 2 sets - grand stands in the front and tower seating. Grand stand tickets are inr 100, and tower are inr 500 (IIRC)
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30th January 2010, 16:59	#3
nickatnite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NYC/MAA Posts: 1,430 Thanked: 603 Times	Dropped in at the MMRT to check out the new MRF racer. Nice job. As mentioned in the news item pasted, next weekend should be the main draw as some stunt teams from overseas will be performing. Meanwhile, enjoy the pics.Especially the lone Triumph bike that i espied. Superb!. Attached Thumbnails
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30th January 2010, 17:03	#4
nickatnite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NYC/MAA Posts: 1,430 Thanked: 603 Times	Closeup shots of the MRF FIII racer. Attached Thumbnails
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30th January 2010, 17:10	#5
nickatnite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NYC/MAA Posts: 1,430 Thanked: 603 Times	Some track pics, feeble ones 'cause i thought i'll wait till next weekend to take some extensive pics and i hope others with good cameras will too!. Attached Thumbnails
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30th January 2010, 17:13	#6
nickatnite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NYC/MAA Posts: 1,430 Thanked: 603 Times	The yummy Triumph bike i mentioned earlier below. I guess today were the qualifying rounds. Hope there's more action next weekend. Attached Thumbnails
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31st January 2010, 01:01	#7
killjoy BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 753 Thanked: 317 Times View My Garage	Man, I am missing this....
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31st January 2010, 01:36	#8
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	Forget the Bike and the cars. I want that Fiesta!!
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7th February 2010, 00:15	#10
nickatnite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NYC/MAA Posts: 1,430 Thanked: 603 Times	Some more pics from the MRF Challenge. Attached Thumbnails
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7th February 2010, 20:10	#11
nickatnite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NYC/MAA Posts: 1,430 Thanked: 603 Times	Pics from the bike stunt show today. I've never seen the MMRT packed like it was today in a long time!. Attached Thumbnails
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7th February 2010, 20:28	#12
nickatnite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NYC/MAA Posts: 1,430 Thanked: 603 Times	More pics from the stunt show Attached Thumbnails
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7th February 2010, 20:51	#13
nickatnite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NYC/MAA Posts: 1,430 Thanked: 603 Times	This event was actually one of the better organized and well attended of all such events held at MMRT. Attached Thumbnails
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8th February 2010, 10:08	#14
Paul.M.Beatty Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Coonoor Posts: 1 Thanked: 0 Times	Hey, nice close up pics.. I've been there for the last two weekends.. But aren't there two Triumph bikes? The black one belongs to Jules Croft and there's a primarily red one of David jones..
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8th February 2010, 10:23	#15
Abbas BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visakhapatnam Posts: 465 Thanked: 544 Times View My Garage	Superb Pics man. Someone put more of those bike stunting pics.
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