Cars present include the Porsche 911 GT3, 718 GT4, 911 TURBO S, Taycan GTS and more. The event was an eye-opener and more than the money's worth.

BHPian kashesh recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

Hello All. I had a chance to experience the 2024 Porsche Experience Event at BIC Noida and it was something straight out of a car enthusiast's daydream. From the moment I arrived, I knew I was in for something special. The air buzzed with excitement, a palpable electricity among enthusiasts and dreamers alike, all of us there to share in the thrill of Porsche performance. The GT4 and GT3 awaited us, gleaming under the track lights, ready to offer us the rides of our lives.

Each batch had 12 participants which were further split into two teams of 6 each. Event started at 9 am and lasted until 4:30 pm.

I've been eager to get my hands on a Cayman GT4 for the longest time, but as luck would have it, I never got the slot. So, when I heard about this event where I could finally get up close with both the GT4 and GT3, I was all in. The whole package cost me 2,15,000 INR, which covered everything—stay, travel, food, and, of course, full access to the event. And at the end of it, it was complete value for money.

The event saw the best of the Porsche line up. Porsche 911 GT3, 718 GT4, 911 TURBO S. Taycan GTS, Turbo S. Cayenne's and the Coupe, Macan S.

The organizers nailed it with the planning. We had a packed schedule but it felt just right, not too rushed. The first day was all about mastering braking and avoiding sudden obstacles, and we got to try oversteering (which was insanely fun), followed by some guided laps in SUVs and sports cars. The next day, we dove deeper with more oversteer, a custom circuit, and more guided laps, including experiencing the Taycans.

The instructors were awesome. They didn't just show us how to drive; they really got into the nitty-gritty of how these cars work and how to push them to the edge. Oversteer was a blast. But, driving the GT4 was something else—the sound of its 4-liter engine was just epic. The Taycans were cool too, but my heart was set on the GT3 and GT4.

The above picture & lots of videos were taken from MetaView glasses. Everything was on point—from the food and the rides to the whole organization. It was clear these folks knew what they were doing. By the end of it, seeing how much these cars could handle after two full days of driving, plus considering the track fees, hotel, and everything we got out of it, I'd say this was more than worth the money. It was an eye-opener into why Porsche isn't just about fast cars; it's about creating memories that stick with you.

I hope our country's road infrastructure continues to improve so these machines can be enjoyed safely on our roads. Someday perhaps.

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The 2-day training program will be held at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida.

BMW Motorrad has announced its Track Training program in India. It is designed to help riders improve their overall riding skills and understand the limits of their BMW bikes. 

The 2-day training program will be held at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida, UP. The first session will be conducted on March 23-24, followed by another set on April 20-21, 2024.

The training program has been divided into Level 1 and Level 2 sessions, comprising 6 theory and 6-8 track practice sessions. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from some of the most skilled trainers with 12+ years of experience and National Championship titles. The curriculum covers everything from basic handling and manoeuvring to advanced racing techniques. Sessions are based on understanding and mastering techniques of braking, balance, vision, cornering, and throttle control.

The BMW Motorrad Track Training program is exclusive to riders who own a BMW S 1000 RR, S 1000 R, S 1000 XR, F 900 XR, F 900 R, G 310 R and G 310 RR. Participants are required to hold a valid driver’s license and should get their motorcycles serviced before the event. All riders must have suitable track riding gear, including a full leather racing suit, racing helmet, racing boots and gloves.

The JK Tyre Formula Imperial and Indian Karting Races will also be held alongside the Drift Challenge.

JK Tyre will be hosting its inaugural ‘Drift Challenge’ at the Buddh International Circuit on October 16, 2023.

The JK Tyre Drift Challenge will feature 25 high-performance machines that will be driven by some of India’s top drivers. International drifting experts, including Alistair Woodham, Cristiani Nanami Lazaro and Tanakorn Lertyaovarit will be the judges for the event.

Drifting is a driving technique where the driver intentionally oversteers around a corner while maintaining total control of the vehicle. Drivers are judged based on line, angle, style, and speed.

The JK Tyre Formula Imperial and Indian Karting Races will also be held alongside the Drift Challenge.

Apart from the motorsport events, over 2,000 engineering students will showcase their innovations in vehicle aerodynamics, battery & powertrain design, brakes and suspension. Their creations will be tested in a 12-lap endurance race.

MotoGP Bharat will be held on September 22-24, 2023 at the Buddh International Circuit.

The first batch of race bikes and equipment have started arriving at the Buddh International Circuit for the Bharat GP, scheduled to be held on September 22-24, 2023.

The MotoGP bikes, along with engines, tyres and safety barriers landed in New Delhi via air freight. The equipment was transported to the race venue on trailers under heavy police security. The remaining bikes and equipment will arrive in the next lot.

Indian actor and television personality Ranvijay Singha, known for his love of bikes, toured the circuit this week. He also had a first-hand experience as he went around the Buddh International Circuit.

MotoGP Bharat Grand Prix will see the participation of close to 40 teams and 80 riders. Some of the greatest riders including Francesco Bagnaia, Marc Marquez, Marco Bezzecchi, Brad Binder, Jack Miller and Jorge Martin will grace the event.

MotoGP Bharat Grand Prix will be aired exclusively on Sport18 and live-streamed on Jio Cinema. Event tickets are available on BookMyShow.

Ticket prices for the MotoGP Bharat GP will range from Rs 2,000 to Rs 40,000.

India will be hosting the 14th round of the 2023 MotoGP World Championship. The Bharat Grand Prix will be held at the Buddh International Circuit on September 24, 2023. 

Registrations for the 2023 MotoGP Bharat Grand Prix are now open. Fans can register on BookMyShow to get first access to ticket sales. Speaking of which, the ticket will go live later this month.

Ticket prices for the MotoGP Bharat GP will range from Rs 2,000 to Rs 40,000. Tickets will be sold as a 3-day package. Detailed information about the packages will be available soon.

In case, you're unable to make it to the grand prix, you can always catch the race on TV. Viacom18 has secured a deal with MotoGP to live stream the race exclusively on JioCinema and Sports 18.

Thanks to BHPian YD14 for sharing this information with other enthusiasts!

The race weekend will also include Moto2, Moto3 and MotoE races.

Dorna Sports has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Noida-based Fairstreet Sports (FSS) for 7 years to organize MotoGP in India.

The Indian leg of the MotoGP world championship will be called the 'Grand Prix of Bharat'. It is likely to be held at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) in Greater Noida.

BIC is the only FIA Grade 1 racetrack in India. It hosted Formula 1 from 2011-2013. The Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) will conduct a homologation and depending on the completion of this process, the first race could be held in 2023 or 2024.

In addition to the premier class race, the race weekend will also include Moto2, Moto3 and MotoE races.

The Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida is the most likely candidate to host MotoGP in India.

According to a media report, MotoGP is all set to come to India in 2023. An official announcement regarding this is expected to be made later this month.

The report states that Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna Sports, will make the announcement and will also share details of the full race weekend. The Indian leg will include Moto2, Moto3 and the premier class of bike racing 'MotoGP'.

Dorna Sports is also planning to bring the MotoE electric motorcycle racing series to India. It is said that the first MotoE race could be held in India as early as the end of 2022.

The Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida is the most likely candidate to host MotoGP in India. However, we will have to wait for an official confirmation from the organizers.

Source: News18

It was a breathtakingly fun-filled experience of a lifetime, which I'm sure each one of us will cherish.

BHPian Amey Kulkarni recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

What can an auto enthusiast's dream be? Drive / Ride full throttle and soak in that adrenaline with lesser things to worry around isn't it? And that's what track allows one to do. Worry less about the traffic, traffic rules and let go of your inner beast around a circuit which can squeeze out all the juices you have in a matter of few sessions.

And with no different thoughts, MonaroCV8, Vinay (fellow rider, Non-BHPian) and myself decided to take on the track at Greater Noida very famously called as the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) on our Litre class superbikes.

There is no reason and logic behind why one should ever participate in a track day is there? So the thought was very clear and predefined that track days are going to come at some point in time. However, it is not that easy as it seems. A newbie at riding can be vulnerable on a track for himself and as well as others.

With an experience over 5 years of riding on the road solo / group on big bikes; we knew we had enough experience to enter track sessions.

As an alignment, we had predefined that if we're spending so much money we would only do the best and the largest track of India which is BIC.

There are quite a few Training schools in India who offer 2-3 day sessions at tracks. The well-known being - CSS, RACR, Apex and ISBK.

The training schools would have their own standard curriculums including theory lectures and track sessions and categorized by Level 1, Level 2 so on and so forth. Level 1 being the starting point.

There are well known tracks where the aforementioned trainings schools schedule sessions around the year barring the current pandemic. viz Kari Motor Speedway, Madras Motor Race Track and Buddh International Circuit.

Kari Motor Speedway: Located at Coimbatore, Track's length is 2.2 km

Madras Motor Race Track: Located at Chennai, Track's length is 3.717 km

Buddh International Circuit: Located at Greater Noida, Track's length is 5.14 km

The Planning:

The dates of the track sessions are very notorious in the sense that you get a very short notice to participate in them considering you have limited slots.

Similarly, we got a short window to participate at BIC track sessions arranged by ISBK racing on 13th and 14th March' 2021.

Below are the major cost drivers involved while planning a track day with your own superbike:

• Training school fee: Level 1 and Level 2 for ISBK were Rs 42,000 for two days which includes theory and practical sessions under the professional coaches and refreshments.
• Bike Transportation Charges: Rs 20,000 roughly per Superbike from Pune to BIC and back.
• Bike Transit Insurance: It is important to have a Zero Dep insurance policy for your bike and this transit insurance would vary as per IDV value of each bike and applicable if your master policy does not include the same. We did not opt for it as the transport provider was a known chap.
• Bike's Track Insurance: This insurance would cover any damages which happen at the track if your master policy does not cover track days. We did not opt for it. We did not opt for it as we had less time.
• Rider's Medical track Insurance: This insurance would cover any medical treatments if a rider has to undergo if the master policy does not cover adventure sports. We did not opt for it as we had less time.

Costs for the Superbike readiness for the track day:

• Service: If the bike has done over 4 - 5K Km on the road, it is recommended that you get your Air Filter, Oil Filter and Engine Oil replaced so that your bike performs the best when you need it.
• Tyres: If the tyres are road tyres, you may want to upgrade the tyres to track tyres or slicks. The pair could roughly cost you around INR 45K and upwards.
• Brake Pads: Brakes are very important while going on a track and at the same time you don't want to end up finishing your brake pads. It is recommended to get a new pair installed before the track day.
• General Check-up: If the bike doesn't need service, a general check-up from the ASC is good to have so that there are lesser chances of failures at the track. You don't want to sit in the pits with a break-down after spending so much of money.

Requirements of Protective Gear / Apparels to attend a Track day:

1. Helmet: A snug fit helmet which has basic certifications like DOT, SNELL etc.
2. Leather Suit: One-piece or a Two piece which can be zipped at the waist. Although you may want to confirm with the training school on what they would allow.
3. Gloves: Full gauntlets are compulsory considering the wrists are also required to be protected in case of a crash.
4. Shoes: Full length boots are compulsory considering entire protection up to the shin.
5. Ear Plugs: Often missed by riders and are a must have if you have a track helmet which are super noisy at high speeds.
6. Dry-fit Inners: You don't want to be sweating it out through-out the day. Dry fits inners are a must have.

Others:

• Jerry Cans: Might cost few bucks but very important if you don't want to rely on the petrol provided at the track.
• Photographer / Videographer: There are professional guys who would approach you and charge for the two days and create a portfolio which you can cherish all your life.

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According to a media report, the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida will house migrant workers who have been trying to leave Delhi-NCR during the lockdown implemented due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

It has been reported that the district magistrate of Gautam Buddh Nagar has invoked special powers under the Disaster Management Act to designate the Formula 1 race track as a shelter home for migrant workers.

The district magistrate has also ordered the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority to construct makeshift shelters. However, the report states that the migrant workers will not be allowed in the core area of the F1 circuit.

Earlier this year, the Yamuna Expressway Authorities had taken over and sealed the Formula 1 circuit over pending land dues.

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The first Shell Ducati Riders' Day was held at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) in Noida. It was attended by Ducati MotoGP rider Andrea Dovizioso.

Ducati unveiled its official riding team for the 2019 season with Rajini Krishnan, Dilip Lalwani and Neharika Yadav. Aakash Rajshakha and Bhumik Lalwani were named as official riders for the North Star Automotive Ducati's dealer partner team.

The event also hosted the Ducati Road Academy, which was followed by the Ducati Open Track Day. Over 500 people attended the event including more than 100 Ducati riders.