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India gets first-ever night street racing circuit in Chennai

Tamil Nadu to Host First-Ever Night Street Race at New Chennai Circuit

The Tamil Nadu government and Racing Promotions Private Limited (RRPL) have launched a new street circuit in Chennai. The 3.5km track will be located around the Island Grounds and will be the first-ever street circuit in India and South Asia to host a night race.

The track will have elevation changes and 19 corners, including multiple chicanes. It will also offer stunning views of the Marina Beach Road and the Bay of Bengal.

The event is scheduled to be held on December 9-10 and will feature the F4 Indian Championship and the Indian Racing League. The SDAT will be investing Rs 42 crore to host the event.

The launch of the new street circuit is a major boost for motorsport in India. It will help to raise the profile of the sport and attract more fans and sponsors. It is also expected to boost tourism in Chennai.

The event is expected to be a major success and will be a landmark moment for motorsport in India.

Here are some additional details about the new circuit:

  • The track will be located around the Island Grounds, a 100-acre area in the heart of Chennai.
  • The track will have elevation changes of up to 10 meters.
  • The track will have 19 corners, including multiple chicanes.
  • The track will offer stunning views of the Marina Beach Road and the Bay of Bengal.
  • The event is scheduled to be held on December 9-10, 2023.
  • The SDAT will be investing Rs 42 crore to host the event.

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Sumit Arora

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