Nidhi Marque One Motors Pvt. Ltd. is setting up a new race track in Andhra Pradesh. The FIA Grade 3 certified circuit will also house vehicle testing facilities.
The new circuit will be built at Kotapalli village in the Ananthapuram district of Andhra Pradesh. The facility will be spread over 219 acres, with an expected circuit length of 3.4 km and elevation changes of up to 40 m. The track will be certified to run cars with a power-to-weight ratio of 1 HP per 2-3 kg. Apart from the tarmac circuit, there are plans to build a drag strip, an off-road track with a rock-crawling section, skid pad and wet surface track.
Other facilities will include a 40-room 3-star resort and a 5-hole golf course, a sports complex and an automotive theme park. The circuit will offer club memberships where members can avail of private access, secure garage parking and preferential rates on rooms and track hire. The project is expected to be completed in 90 months and employ 360 people.
Source: Autocar India