President of the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India, Vicky Chandhok has announced that he will not seek re-election for another term. Chandhok has been at the helm of the association for seven out of the last nine years. His first term was a three-year stint from 2005 to 2007 and the second one lasted for four years from 2009 to 2013.

Vicky Chandhok played a big role in building relations with the FIA and FIM. It was during his term as president that India hosted its first Formula 1 Grand Prix. The Asia Road Racing Championships for bikes was another international event that made and appearance in India.

Home-grown events like the JK National Karting Championship flourished. Events like the JK Racing India Series, MRF 16000 and MRF Challenge 2013 were introduced to help prepare young drivers to face the challenges of international competition. Also introduced were the Volkswagen Polo R Cup and Toyota Etios Trophy, which helped saloon car racing in India, in creating a niche for itself.

While Vicky Chandhok will not contest for the post of president, he will continue to work as a member of the FMSCI managing council.

The 2013 MMSC-FMSCI National Racing Championship will kick off in Chennai this weekend, with races to be held on February 8-10. The championship consists of 12 races for each class, with 3 races taking place this weekend. The remaining races will be held in June 2013 @ Coimbatore. The racing will then shift to Chennai, with the season finale being held at the Buddh International Circuit.

The different racing categories this weekend include the MRF International Challenge, MRF F1600, Indian Touring Cars (ITC) and Indian Junior Touring Cars (IJTC). The ITC and IJTC categories will get a huge boost this year with 30 cars being confirmed on the grid. The series will also see a significant increase in prize money. 

The opening round of the MMSC-NRC will see the finale of the MRF International Challenge, which will headline the event. Drivers include Formula 2 Champion Luciano Bacheta, GP3 drivers Conor Daly & Alice Powell and Indian drivers Parth Ghorpade & Parthiva Sureswaren. Also confirmed is '96 Formula One Champion Damon Hill's son, Josh Hill.  

This will be the first time in over a decade that the MMSC-NRC will kick-off in February, going back to the old racing days of Sholavaram. 

FMSCI President Vicky Chandhok added, "It feels great to start the season in February again. The NRC has been the stepping stone for many of our Indian racers who have gone on to race internationally and we are keen to improve the show. The single-seater championships on display are the fastest cars produced in India and feature some big names in the junior category of racing from around the world. Our long term aim is to create more opportunities for young aspiring drivers, be it a career in single-seaters or Touring cars."